Quote Originally Posted by WhyAmIHere View Post
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Answer this: How do tanks get and maintain aggro? By doing damage with tank stance on.
If two tanks are fighting the same enemy, with stance on, whoever deals the most damage will more than likely hold aggro.
Dude you quoted has a point. Damage matters, and I'd say is the most important metric of any role in this game, regardless of icon color. The best way to prevent taking damage is to quickly defeat what is causing it.
Healers too should be judged on their damage. That's indicative of their proficiency in healing; they know just when healing is needed, and know to do damage when it is not. Especially more now that Sage exists, as it's healing is tied to it's damaging spells.

But you also have a point. Just because "numbers big" shouldn't justify / excuse the jobs inherent flaws. It's lack of identity, it's lack of self-sustain, it's ongoing state of being ignored when it comes to feedback about the job.
This doesn't make any snse lol. So what tank stances aren't a thing now? Having the skill (albeit small), to switch o nthe stance at the right time isn't a thing now no? What on earth are you talking about. This is not a good argument for tank damage. Say something else lmao...