disciple of magic tank!!

[sammy150105]

I Really want to see a tank class for disciples of magic, as there's only currently two. With this in mind what do you guys think? or is there any ideas you'd like to introduce for a tank?

[TouchandFeel]

There are a number of threads in this section that go into this.
Here is the most recent one.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...her-Melee-Tank

[sammy150105]

that's epic thanks, but just want to discuss what people really want to see, and what kind of moves they'd expect, maybe a spellsword :3

[TouchandFeel]

Here's another thread that has some stuff about potential magic based tanks.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...57#post2370457

Here is a post I made in that thread that gives a brief overview of Mystic/Runic Knight, a classic FF class that is one of the potential possible new tank jobs, although my proposed take on it is a bit of a variation. Also while they would use magic, I'm don't think they could be classified as DoM just simply for gear purposes since most leveling tank gear is DoW or class/job locked.

Tank

1) Rune Knight/Mystic Knight: An arcane magic tank that manipulates aether and seals it into Sigils that are used to either protect themselves and others or to infuse elemental power into their swords and attacks. Uses fencing/dueling sword and parrying dagger combo. Comes from the Fencer class with the possibility of Red Mage as a dps job that comes from fencer.
2) Samurai: A master swordsman that wields a two handed katana and utilizes exotic Sword Art and their formidable inner strength (Ki) to defeat their enemies. Would come from a new class, Soldier maybe?

Healer

1) Chemist: A scientific genius and master of aetherial concoctions and infusions that is just as home in a laboratory as using their brews and inventions to heal their allies on the field of battle. Based off of Musketeer (the pistol/gun class). Think Eorzean combat medic.
2) Dancer: A paragon of grace and skill, the dancer is able to manipulate aether and call upon the spirits of nature to heal and embolden their allies through rhythmic movement and dance. Would come from Rogue.

P.s. I am linking threads to try to get you the most information on the topic I can without rehashing stuff.

[sammy150105]

That's awesone, thank you for your time in finding these

[Empressia]

Doga is a RDM wearing HA tank set and casting spells, wake up peeps or everyone just buttonmash their buttons in ST?

[Warrlordd]

All the dialogue i can remember is 'Skip Cutscene?' to which the answer is always yes.

[TouchandFeel]

Doga is a special npc that doesn't need to follow player class conventions. Just because the character is wearing something that resembles a recolored HA tank set and is casting spells does not mean that they are a RDM and that RDM will be introduced into the game as a player tank job.
IMO you are reading a bit too much into this and are assigning meaning to things that don't necessarily have that meaning.

[Rampage]

Magitek Tank! Wearable magitek gadgets , use mainly damage soaking barriers, traps and bleeds. Put energy barriers in front of you to mitigate damage. Set up agroo traps behind enemies, if you lose hate and an enemy steps over the trap it blows up giving mob a debuff and regaining agro. Use multiple DoTs on enemies to keep hate. Have explosion abilities with very small knock-back to position enemies in front of your barriers. Main weapon could be ranged even. Make it more about managing the positioning of your tools and barriers and keeping up DoT rather than running around bashing stuff.

[Rochedalaix]

The only classes I can think of off the top of my head that would fit this role is Mystic Knight, or Rune Knight.