Quote Originally Posted by Abriael View Post
Making it optional is not a real option. Once you have that kind of crutch, the developer is forced to plan and implement encounters based on the fact that it exists, making the option redundant.
Moreover, if someone in the party uses it, it still influences the whole party, without even mentioning that parties will expect everyone to use it because it makes things easier for everyone.

Such an option simply shouldn't exist. People have tanked without it for ages, with no problems. There's really no need to add such an immense crutch, removing any kind of tension from fights.



Actually tanking with your own skills without following the on screen instructions is too challenging for you?



It's that simple. At the moment FFXIV is not really in any way challenging. People have clamored for challenge, the devs have promised challenge. removing the challenge of hate control by providing easy on-screen instructions is nonsensical.
Ab I generally agree with most of what you have to say but I really think this will be a good thing for the game. This allows better party participation. The Healer will know who has hate and be able to focus on that person. The DD's will know when they are pulling too much hate and adjust. Once things start really heating up with fierce battles this will aid and benefit the party well I think. In fierce battles things go so fast that I would really appreciate a glance item like this to help the party get their goal more proficiently. I understand what you are saying and I know you are very smart I just don't agree with you on this particular subject.