Tommara

That's why I've never tanked before in a public group in FF14, and will never do so again
Please reconsider. I was terrified of tanking and have had some bruising experiences, but thanks to some kind players who walked me through methods and practice, i do now. Not the high end stuff, but Ive done a lot of the raids and dungeons, you will find a lot of good groups along the way.

Please dont let one bad set put you off..we need good tanks

so I was fine waiting for them before engaging.
..and that is the hallmark of a good tank. One with patience.

Had a dungeon the other day where a SMN kept pulling ahead, so we just stood there and let him be well and truly mollicated. When he respawned and ran back, the healer said sweetly "Wanna let the tank pull now?"

Rest of the run went like a dream.

Dont let one bad apple put you off, okay? You will grow to love it I hope, as I eventually did.

- Vel.