As a tank, I dislike one thing only

[Klutz64]

^ I wouldn't say that's backfiring so much as it is proof of concept. If you, as a DPS, really think you can tank a mob, then by all means grab it.

[Zentik]

^ I wouldn't say that's backfiring so much as it is proof of concept. If you, as a DPS, really think you can tank a mob, then by all means grab it.

No, the one deciding whether or not a person can be a tank or not in a certain situation is the healer.. they are aware of the damage some wanna-be tank is taking. Often times the wanna-be tank has no clue.

[Zentik]

OP, you'll find the level 50 dungeons are not nearly as fun as what you experienced while leveling. I leveled the same way as you and it was great. But at level 50, 85% of the people want to attempt to slam the content down as fast as possible with a speed run - even when some group members are under-geared, or inexperienced.

It's like this because Squeenix has everybody grinding AK and WP like monkeys every week for Mythology/Philosophy tombstones.. that combined with the fact that many players are selfish assholes.

In short doing dungeons for many people is now like doing a job. The good times of leveling from 1-50 in dungeons are basically over for you.. Welcome to the Machine.