Speed Runs Suck

[Warghoul570]

It's not that simple.. I got booted the other night as a tank because the others wanted the pulls bigger and thats not how I play. I've been tanking for a year and a half now and except for the occasional targeting issue I feel I do a good job. I believe the tank's roles are to keep the mobs numbers at a minimum and to keep the bosses pinned down and away from the others. I don't know how to do it any different and I shouldn't have to change my style just because some mouthy disrespectful a hole wants it done his way. It seems to me that no one respects the tanks in this game. I'm actually working on a dragoon because I'm sick of the stress and BS of people.

[Twilite]

It seems to me that no one respects the tanks in this game.

That's not entirely true. I respect tanks. I only ask you maintain aggro/get it back if I rip it(and I will stop attacking if I do) and to pull safer. Big pulls don't need to be 15 mobs, even though some people like that. I don't. The bigger the pull the higher chance of a wipe. Unfortunately player like you don't meet a lot of players like me. I've grouped with tanks that pull one group at time and I've been fine with it. On the other hand, I can't do anything about the attitude of the other DPS. Here and there, the other will give the tank a hard time.

I always shake my head when a tank attempts a super massive pull, because I know they aren't going to survive, no matter how good the healer is.

[Cynfael]

It's not that simple.. I got booted the other night as a tank because the others wanted the pulls bigger and thats not how I play. I've been tanking for a year and a half now and except for the occasional targeting issue I feel I do a good job. I believe the tank's roles are to keep the mobs numbers at a minimum and to keep the bosses pinned down and away from the others. I don't know how to do it any different and I shouldn't have to change my style just because some mouthy disrespectful a hole wants it done his way. It seems to me that no one respects the tanks in this game. I'm actually working on a dragoon because I'm sick of the stress and BS of people.

While no one should disrespect you, you should also recognize that party play is a team effort. If your party is requesting a faster pace, it's not unreasonable to accommodate them to the extent that you are able.