Is it getting harder for tanks?

[MaloraYuki]

Oh wow a couple of these tanking stories are rough. When I tank for the first time I pull smaller but as long as I tell my groups it’s my first time tanking it I’ve never had an issue with it. As for like dps running ahead once in a while I get that in low level dungeons from new players or impatient people who want to pull like its max level content, but it’s extremely rare I see that. I mean normally just if I talk with my group about what I can handle or what the healer can handle I don’t have any issues. Maybe it’s just some bad groups? Or maybe I have good luck with groups?

[SeriousxSarcasm]

Oh wow a couple of these tanking stories are rough. When I tank for the first time I pull smaller but as long as I tell my groups it’s my first time tanking it I’ve never had an issue with it. As for like dps running ahead once in a while I get that in low level dungeons from new players or impatient people who want to pull like its max level content, but it’s extremely rare I see that. I mean normally just if I talk with my group about what I can handle or what the healer can handle I don’t have any issues. Maybe it’s just some bad groups? Or maybe I have good luck with groups?

Naw, I find what you describe is pretty normal, it's just the couple bad experiences REALLY stand out. I think I've had a grand total of 3 really bad parties as tank. My sis, who learned it from sprouthood, has infinitely more. It really comes down to: is the healer going to back you up? DPS naturally fall into line if healer decides they'll follow the tank's pace, and if the healer's the problem, that's when it can get really bad.

Edit: also another thing you mention: talking to your group. Lotta people don't bother. I've honestly had a lot of terrible runs become some of my favourites because I took the time to open communication overtures to the rest of the party, but so many people are afraid of the "you don't pay my sub" retort they don't want to be the one to do it lol.

[MaloraYuki]

Edit: also another thing you mention: talking to your group. Lotta people don't bother. I've honestly had a lot of terrible runs become some of my favourites because I took the time to open communication overtures to the rest of the party, but so many people are afraid of the "you don't pay my sub" retort they don't want to be the one to do it lol.

I think leveling all 3 tanks I have had that response from talking with my group twice. Really communication is the best option, but I understand people’s fears. Sometimes 1 bad experience ruins all experiences for some people. Guess it just depends on the experiences and the person too.