the need for 3rd tank class

[Assirra]

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Sorry but that comparison is laughable since they are completely different games. We are talking about mmo's here, not single player with coop. They are completely different beasts. Btw as much as i love those old rpg's. making a rng system like that in an mmo would be so hilariously bad i pay to see it maked and fall flat on its ass.
Oh and if you love it so much, you can play that instead. Btw, no subscription for GW2 so no worries there.

[Wadoka]

Sorry but that comparison is laughable since they are completely different games. We are talking about mmo's here, not single player with coop. They are completely different beasts...

You're drawing distinctions that don't exist.

All of these games are cooperative single player at the core. They are not completely different beasts. We are individuals; and we choose to cooperate - or not. Just like the old set-piece encounters from 17 years ago. The graphics are better, the connections are better, there are larger skillsets, but the basic idea set hasn't changed at all.

If you like the idea of strict class roles; if you see them as "The One True Way"; if you find them appealing, comforting, "safe", over the idea of carefully-selected and nurtured customizable choice of skillsets, then you're far too rigid in your thinking for me.