New persons thoughts...

[zdub303]

Toxic player behavior doesn't start until level 50.. It's there, just wait for a few more days.

[LygerZero]

Toxic player behavior doesn't start until level 50.. It's there, just wait for a few more days.

From what I see on these forums, that kind of changes in the level 50 scene I guess. So, put some anti-flame coats on your dog.

They don't bother me. I'm a tank, they can enjoy the wait for another one if they wanna kick me. I'll just join up again.

[Theodan]

Welcome

Also glad to see another Tank in play

I'm sure that all your gaming experience and the fact that you like this game so far, leads to your continuing enjoyment and contribution to other players ingame, and here on the forum.

All the best.

[LygerZero]

Not only am I a tank, but I will probably be going heals as Off spec. Mainly because I feel that every tank should know what the healer has to go through during each fight. Trash or boss. It's just how I was "raised"

And if anyone is on Gilgamesh, I'm in Trickplay, but could always use people on my friends list if you're looking for a soon to be 50 and geared tank! Look me up @ Lyger Zero



(oops, and by Offspec I mean the other spec I'll actually care about gearing up for end game)

[myahele]

You can't post anything here till you are lv 40?

I thougt you can post at any lv, but the amount you can post/day will depend on your lv. I know I posted stuff when I was less than lv 30 I think

[zdub303]

They don't bother me. I'm a tank, they can enjoy the wait for another one if they wanna kick me. I'll just join up again.

For what its worth, I've experience very little in terms of toxic player behavior myself, even at endgame. However, i've also tanked in several previous MMOs and have a good grasp of the tanking mindset in general (seems like you do as well). So as long as you maintain a good attitude and you hold agro alright I can't imagine you'll experience much back either.

[LygerZero]

Yea, I am a WELL AWARE tank, which I'm sure others say as well, but honestly, it's not hard to face boss away, use CD's BEFORE needed, and hold aggro. Herp a derp. lol

The only thing I'd need to be told are the mechanics, even though I'd have watched the youtube videos. A simple "No, this is why you died and this is what you need to do" shouldn't be too much to ask. I'm in a VERY large guild so I'm sure I can get a hand from them.

[Vennox]

I would like to start off by mentioning my gaming history (as most probably do!) in my almost 31 years of life.

Welcome to the game! Hope you enjoy your time here


While I commend your commitment to the gaming lifestyle, You will no doubt realise by now that your gaming history and rank achieved in said games is irrelevant.
Battle mechanics and skills are set up a little differently here, However I'm sure you will be a fine tank in FFXIV.
Focus on what you see working here, not what works in other games and you should be fine.
(I personally talked with another tank from my previous FC and we shared tips and improved on this knowlege)

I'm in a VERY large guild so I'm sure I can get a hand from them.

This is probably the best environment to learn as a new tank (Whatever it is you're running) DF is always filled with people just wanting to do-it-and-get-out.

NOTE: Unlike WoW, Lalafell punting is a forbidden act in ARR so if you do it, proceed with discretion.

[LygerZero]

Welcome to the game! Hope you enjoy your time here


While I commend your commitment to the gaming lifestyle, You will no doubt realise by now that your gaming history and rank achieved in said games is irrelevant.
Battle mechanics and skills are set up a little differently here, However I'm sure you will be a fine tank in FFXIV.
Focus on what you see working here, not what works in other games and you should be fine.
(I personally talked with another tank from my previous FC and we shared tips and improved on this knowlege)

Yea, I found that out the hard way. There's no massive tanking modifier here. No "Just go hit them and they stick to you" mentality. Thankfully, some folks in my first DF dungeon told me the basics of initial aggro getting.

Only reason I mentioned it to begin with was to HOPEFULLY let people know I'm no newb when it comes to gaming and learning how to do so. Tis all.

[Cons]

Welcome and I agree, good community ingame for the most part, Ive had maybe 3 or 4 negative comments so far in just over a month, not bad going really