is there some rule against using goad?

[lxChrisxl]

When a Ninja is focused on keeping 2 DoTs up, TA up, Huton up, and possibly Dancing Edge while also not screwing up their rotation, then they may not be prioritizing Goad, especially since they have no TP visibility.

Another thing is that sometimes the NIN does use it at random due to lack of TP visibility, but then the tank asks for it when it's on cooldown and then doesn't understand why they didn't get it.

If you need it, ask for it. Communication is the best way to make Goad effective. Otherwise, you'll probably just get it when you get it, but don't expect it to be your TP savior all the time. Goad is a luxury ability - content can be completed without it, it just makes some situations a little more comfortable.

oh i've asked, i've seen tanks ask, hell i've even seen other ninjas ask lol. also when you're doing a speed run of a dungeon and you see a bard using his aoe's to clear out mobs you know they're going to make full use of goad. not saying i don't ask but some times i shouldn't have to. same goes for mantra. i've been in ramuh groups where a monk mantra could have saved us and yet the monk either doesn't use it or will use it when people are at 60% or so and nothing major is happening :l

[Clarkamite]

oh i've asked, i've seen tanks ask, hell i've even seen other ninjas ask lol. also when you're doing a speed run of a dungeon and you see a bard using his aoe's to clear out mobs you know they're going to make full use of goad. not saying i don't ask but some times i shouldn't have to. same goes for mantra. i've been in ramuh groups where a monk mantra could have saved us and yet the monk either doesn't use it or will use it when people are at 60% or so and nothing major is happening :l

This is just a case of someone having really bad situational awareness and trying to look flashy by using a skill they have access to and know is useful in some sort of a situation. As a Monk I've always made sure to put up mantra before big AOE damage is going to go out. Or when I'm on my Ninja I'm sure to always give it to a TP user when we are AOE pulling.