WHy do you tank?

[Amarante]

Because I am shy and not confident, trying to tell myself that no matter how many times in my childhood I was told "I'm stupid", I will prove them wrong.

Then the outgoing personality kicks in. I continue to build my self confidence. Building up the foundation of PLD rotations and learning dungeon tactics. <3

PLD is my favorite and only tank job. ^^

[xanderCruise]

Very passionate answer. I like that.

[Atoli]

Because sometimes I get this crazy urge to trust complete strangers with my life
It doesn't always end well...

[Jhett_Magnum]

Someones gotta do it.

[Kumori_Kumo]

I really enjoy the fantasy of being unstoppable.
Earlier on in life I was... well, I was a really bad person, and it sort of surprised me how easy it is to do that with impunity.
When I finally came around, I realized how much more vulnerable you are when you do the right thing. That realization was pretty crushing.
So I like the escapist fantasy of being indomitable but good, and employ it whenever possible when gaming.

[Kosmos992k]

I really enjoy the fantasy of being unstoppable.
Earlier on in life I was... well, I was a really bad person, and it sort of surprised me how easy it is to do that with impunity.
When I finally came around, I realized how much more vulnerable you are when you do the right thing. That realization was pretty crushing.

In my longish life, I have learned that undertaking a role that leaves you vulnerable requires more strength and courage than most possess. Being vulnerable and continuing on regardless is a mark of character IMHO. It takes similar strength and character to turn your course of life around.

Sometimes a vulnerability feels like a weakness, and of course it is, that's why it's a vulnerability. However when you do the right thing despite being vulnerable, you are showing that you are strong enough to handle that weakness and overcome it.

So I like the escapist fantasy of being indomitable but good, and employ it whenever possible when gaming.

Indeed. Fun isn't it?

[VanilleFang]

I only do it for funsies when I'm bored of healing.

[UncleCarmine]

Because by god, I'm the indomitable walking suit of armor standing between 3 to 7 other schmucks and the sweet embrace of death.

[JoelStrife]

Because by god, I'm the indomitable walking suit of armor standing between 3 to 7 other schmucks and the sweet embrace of death.

I couldn't say it any better than this, that's hilarious lol

[VanilleFang]

Because by god, I'm the indomitable walking suit of armor standing between 3 to 7 other schmucks and the sweet embrace of death.

That's only partial true. The healer controls the sway over the party's life and death.

But you keep thinking that, okay? It's cute.