How to make tanks more fun to play (devs please read)

[Limecat]

I'm starting to think that maybe tank as a dedicated class roll should go away, and that all classes should get some stances and skills that would allow anyone to pick up the tank spot. Something like super-powered self-stoneskin and healing enmity for WHM, or a BLM that uses Manaward/Manawall in a sustained way and instead of the Fire spells doing more damage they cause more enmity, but you still have to swap with Blizzard to refill your MP because it's being used to absorb damage.

[Sigred]

@#%$ me, I can't believe that person was actually serious. Just... wow.

[Sigred]

I'm starting to think that maybe tank as a dedicated class roll should go away, and that all classes should get some stances and skills that would allow anyone to pick up the tank spot. Something like super-powered self-stoneskin and healing enmity for WHM, or a BLM that uses Manaward/Manawall in a sustained way and instead of the Fire spells doing more damage they cause more enmity, but you still have to swap with Blizzard to refill your MP because it's being used to absorb damage.

No... just... no. If you honestly believe there shouldn't be dedicated roles, then this is not the genre of games you should be playing.