so i was wondering about Whm and WP

[Brises]

Most likely, the tank wasn't AoE tanking and they were ignoring the adds. It's a fairly common strategy in WP, but if the tank isn't actually using Circle of Scorn and Flash in his rotation, the healer healing him (from all the Tonberries showing up and beating on him) will quickly pull threat.

Actually, in my groups the adds never reach the tank. We have a bard who loves to pick them off, lol. That's why I throw my DPS at the boss.

[LiadansWhisper]

Actually, in my groups the adds never reach the tank. We have a bard who loves to pick them off, lol.

Okay, well, that's cool, too. But that kind of has nothing to do with what I was saying. :-\ I was explaining the most common reason for a WHM to get threat on a Tonberry add, in my experience. I'm glad that you've found your own way of dealing with them.

I assume the kiting method? From what I've seen when the tank used that the mobs don't tag anyone until they're actually damaged. Then again, I've rarely seen that tactic used, so perhaps I just remember it wrong since it's been a while.

No, they literally just stand there and face tank the boss and all of the adds. If you have a good pally, the AoE from his tanking rotation + whatever AoE the DPS put down (if they have any) is enough to keep them of you, and slowly kill them over time. If the boss gets too many stacks, you just pop Hallowed Ground for the Grudge.