DRK: Which is more viable for MT/OT?

[Aaliyahrose]

DRK can be a good OT just like PLD can be a good OT also, just PLD can support the healers a bit if some shit hits the fan...

DRK vs PLD as OT...

DRK
Pros:
DPS similar to WAR but not quite there.
Can also assist in minimum raid wide mitigation (Delirium...and can do this as MT anyway).


Cons:
Must manage MP well for max damage and picking up adds.
Must prepare for enough mana to swap and pull hate with Unleash against adds or PS main boss.

PLD

Pros:
Simple DPS rotation
Can mitigate raid wide high damage unaviodable hits with shields.
Can heal DPS members to prevent death in emergencies.


Cons:
Moderately high DPS.
Cannot RoH 1 time if you value max DPS numbers.
Must stop DPSing to prevent other DPS members from dying in emergencies. (Their DPS is more valuable than your own in team work situation).

I've been wanting to test PLD OT out in Sephirot EX and finally got the chance to do so. As well as DRK OT.
Both work well as an OT, just PLD has more utility and a support aspect. Your group will love you as PLD OT if you actually help them to not die with whatever CDs and clutch Celemcies you can pull off.

[Synestra]

Must stop DPSing to prevent other DPS members from dying in emergencies. (Their DPS is more valuable than your own in team work situation).

To be honest i dont mind this at all, seeing those big fat 11k+ Clemencies on MT makes up for DPS loss for me atleast. Maybe its because i like support classes in general on other genres aswell, i just love all nifty gadgets/utility they usually have :P