March update and enmity

[Dale]

I think you are missing the point. IN THIS GAME tanks simply spams some optimized rotation, then hits a caps, that EVERY DD hits with simplicity also, preventing a tank from being............ a tank, and considering that PLD was not designed for damage, it should be able to................ tank. It does not make the combat more interesting, it does not make the combat more fun. Carrying damage taken gear to take up the already limited inventory space isn't "interesting" or "improving" on the gameplay, or not dpsing for extended periods of time to lose enmity just to get it back on a few round of auto-attacks of a WS is not interesting or improving, it's actually a lazy way for SE to ignore the tanking problem. What would be interesting is DDs being able to perform MAX damage and a tank being able to compete to hold threat.

It would also play a more strategic roll in hate control because without a capped threat people would have potential to do more max dmg making them more inclined to make sure the tank has the threat.

I just disagree with your description of how the enmity system works on this game.

When the party is balanced and well played - it is possible for the tank to control hate. The enmity system on this game does not prevent a tank from being utilized.

Paladins were designed to do damage. They have an A+ in sword, weapon skills etc. They just weren't intended to do as much damage as some of the other jobs.

Where we agree is I don't really think having to wear -damage gear brings anything of value to this game. I would prefer they just make Defense the new mitigation and stop forcing tanks to gimp their offense and enmity by having to put it on. This is especially the case since other jobs are so resistant to wearing it themselves. It also leads to a lot of problems - like the one this thread is talking about.