What should be the next tank job

[DWolfwood]

The name and aesthetic of a tank isnt the same as its mechanics.

I understand that, however, play style mechanics within a job are almost completely irrelevant. Of course we want however the new tank plays to be fun, but the end result will always be: X buttons to press as CDs, some combo rotation, some OGCDs, and perhaps a mechanic that mixes these things up with a gauge.

Fact is, we got two magic based tanks that I think they should keep working on strengthening the magic part of their identities rather than bring a 3rd into it. Like I mentioned before, this could be our last new tank job ever, if not at least for the next 4+ years.

Make it something that truly makes all tanks (and players) want to play it. You may think BLU is this job, but I for one don't, and it would possibly be the first tank job in any FF MMO that I choose not to level.

BLU just seems more of a niche job that some people love.

My signature pretty much says what I want, but it's a similar idea to this Gunlancer people are talking about. I'd rather have a massive cannon though rather than a shooting lance + shield. Would be pretty awesome and fitting in with a Garlean theme too. I think it has the kind of mass appeal too that we should look for in our new tank too.

Of course, feel free to disagree, because I won't change my stance on BLU. It simply seems boring to me. Equally boring as the idea of a RDM tank. I think BLU would be better suited to being a new DPS job.

[Claire_Pendragon]

Of course, feel free to disagree, because I won't change my stance on BLU. It simply seems boring to me. Equally boring as the idea of a RDM tank. I think BLU would be better suited to being a new DPS job.

Honestly i am disappointed that PLD has a cast spell now, as that does make it feel more like a melee mage. Though I still dont see it as such, nor DRK. (even less so DRK)
So I guess thats a matter of opinion.

I also would like to see a BLU being a pure caster, as in, all actions are spells. (and if they use Weapon Skills, they do so like RDM, on occasion. or maybe only the 1st hit of a "combo" which are all spells.)
As for wanting a Canon tank, I have no interest in touching such a job, seems uninteresting, but I also like variation as much as most people, so I would hope to see a "gun/canon" tank eventually, even if its not me.