Tanking using a gamepad

[zerrith]

You don't need any macros. Tanking with a controller is very easy. Just have all your active abilities you use often on the Crossbar Set 1 and CDs etc on Set 2 and simply set it so all you have to do is tap the shoulder buttons to switch between the 2 Sets.

As for tracking CDs, on a PS3 that would be impossible without swapping back and forth between sets, with a PC you could set up a regular hotbar and just place your CDs on it so you can view them.

The tip about the hotbar for tracking CDs was most helpful. Thanks!