Speed Runs Suck

[Sayora]

I like to do bigger pulls as a tank, but I'll slow down if the healer can't handle it. If the DPS decides to pull on their own though I won't help them. If you want to go faster than say something.

As a DPS or Healer, I don't mind if a tank does smaller pulls even if they're geared. What bothers me is if they stand around for no reason before a boss for a solid 15-30 seconds. The one pull I won't do is that whole hallway after the first boss in Fractal, the one with the three mobs that have AoEs that need to be interrupted. That pull is a pain in that ass to me in DF.

[Februs]

As a DPS or Healer, I don't mind if a tank does smaller pulls even if they're geared. What bothers me is if they stand around for no reason before a boss for a solid 15-30 seconds. The one pull I won't do is that whole hallway after the first boss in Fractal, the one with the three mobs that have AoEs that need to be interrupted. That pull is a pain in that ass to me in DF.

When I run as Dps, I find it rage inducing to have a Tank who full stops before every boss or pull. I never say anything and try my best not to run ahead (sometimes they stop so suddenly that I get a few steps ahead of them and whoops...) because I know that everyone tanks at their own pace, but I seriously do not understand why some Tanks seem to have to stop and think for a full minute before they muster up the courage to start the fight. What the heck is the hold up??

Honestly, my best guess is that they're not real Tanks. I know that's gonna sound harsh, but there is a clear difference between people who Main Tank and people who just do it for ques or dabble in tanking. The main thing is the level of confidence. I know my moves inside and out. I know what kind of aggro I can manage, and I know how to best mitigate my incoming dmg (including by type) to make the healer's life easier. I also know every dungeon in the game front to back (I kinda wish there were mirrored or inverse versions of dungeons, actually). Part-time Tanks don't, and it shows most in how they hesitate.

I agree with that Fractal pull, too. I've only met one DF healer who could successfully heal that pull, even with HG. I'm sure that will change when the majority of the players are in antiquated or higher gear levels, but for now it's a no go unless the healer specifies that they can do it.