Quote Originally Posted by Reynhart View Post
So, let me get this straight.
PLD isn't about big damage numbers...On that, I totally agree
But from other comments on this very thread:
  • PLD should not be about healing
  • PLD should not be about raising
  • PLD should not be about being always useful.
So, PLD should be about...just tanking ? Something every tank MUST be able to do, or else people will bitch about PLD being "too tanky" ?

How much must we face before people realize it makes no sense to even play the job as the game is now...?
I think two things are happening here: First, a lot of the discussion is actually covering two different aspects of PLD design, which are I conflict: what PLD currently is ("the generic tank"), versus what people want PLD to become. And that second point is where there is a lot of confusion and contention; because we don't have anything to go on for PLD identity, everyone wants something different out of it. Some want another damaging tank, some want a healing tank, and some want a support tank. And because SE has done nothing to clarify what makes a PLD, people are forced to come up with their own vision for the job. And since no two people think exactly alike, everyone comes up with a different vision, which is why people refute one another's points and argue.

And this is exactly why we need SE to give us our identity. There is no consensus among players right now around what PLD is supposed to be, and so our visions clash. But if we had a clear identity and a clear vision from SE, then we'd be able to unify our vision and get on board with something.