[Discussion] Having multiple classes worth it in this game?

[LunarEmerald]

If you're a tank and you level up a dps class then you get to see what it's like from the dps perspective. You learn what things tanks do that get on your nerves.

An example is if you level monk or dragoon and the tank keeps spinning the enemy around because they think moving around helps them avoid normal attacks. You run around, wishing the tank would stop moving so you can properly hit the enemy.

Experiencing the perspective from all points of view makes you a better player overall.

[Doo]

If you're a tank and you level up a dps class then you get to see what it's like from the dps perspective.

I learn that I should always queue up with a tank buddy. Queueing as a dd suxs.

[JynxSaken]

If you're a tank and you level up a dps class then you get to see what it's like from the dps perspective. You learn what things tanks do that get on your nerves.

This is a great answer. My exp is different because I played a whm, blm, sch, and smn all to 50. As you can tell normally I play magic classes. Out of random curiosity I tried PUG, got it to MNK and freaking loved it. However, I know what it is like to be the WHM in a party. I think for my level in mnk (36) having a rep of 26 is pretty good! I think that at times it is because of the fact I know whm. I see the tank lose aggro to healing for the whm in my roulette and I ran after the mob and grab aggro myself. Even though it is a bit harder as a mnk than a tank to get that aggro, I do it. This is mainly because playing as a whm I had to pay careful attention to all mobs and if I ever got heal aggro (which was rare) I knew that was time to run toward the tank with the mob in tow. Not all whm know that. But it really is true, you don't know someone else's job until you walk in their shoes.

[Marxam]

If you're a tank and you level up a dps class then you get to see what it's like from the dps perspective. You learn what things tanks do that get on your nerves.

An example is if you level monk or dragoon and the tank keeps spinning the enemy around because they think moving around helps them avoid normal attacks. You run around, wishing the tank would stop moving so you can properly hit the enemy.

Experiencing the perspective from all points of view makes you a better player overall.

Very true plus it gives you something to do instead of starting another "I"m bored and there needs to be more content rawr" thread

Also spinning does reduce the auto attack rate but I only recommend it if you're party agrees to it. Plus with all the recent tank buffs you really shouldn't need to anymore.

[Findel]

Experiencing the perspective from all points of view makes you a better player overall.

This... A hundred times over this!

My main has been healing since late 1.0, before I was DPS. Changing to healing allowed me to understand more about the entire strategy and approach of a party's situation. Since 2.0 launched I've also leveled a tank class to 50 and begun to understand that side of it. It's amazing how much better a party can be when all 8 of you can understand every role in the party and what's expected of your fellow players.