"Guide" to Dealing with Tanks as a Healer

[CryBloodwing]

First, this is a half joke. Please don't take everything seriously. I am mostly being sarcastic.

So, there are many types of tanks in FFXIV.

1. Noob Tank

This category is divided into two sections. Good Noob and Bad Noob.

Good Noob: Is a noob, but takes advice and tries to get better
-Give them advice, treat them nicely, and heal them no matter how much they suck.

Bad Noob: Is a noob, ignores you or acts rude if you give advice.
-Give advice. If they are rude, don't heal them. If they ignore you, be a lazy healer. They may not speak your language or know how to read chat.

2. Annoying Tank

This category is divided into two sections. Talkative Tank and Speedy Tank.

Talkative Tank: Takes an hour posting the whole guide on mechanics for every boss, even if everyone knows them already.
-Tell him "we know the mechs." If they continue, whisper a DPS to pull the boss.

Speedy Tank: Speed runners/big pullers. Don't allow any sort of rest.
-If you need a mana break, ask. If they keep going, take a break yourself. Just say "Taking a break" and stop moving or doing anything.

3. Expert Tanks

This is divided into two categories. Good Expert and Impatient Expert.

Good Expert: Best person in the game. Knows mechs, is not rude, helpful.
-You must keep them alive! They are one of the few good people in this world.

Impatient Expert: Joins a learning party and leaves after one wipe or acts rude after one mistake.
-If they leave, nothing you can do. If they act rude, either vote kick or focus your healing on yourself/DPS or the other tanks.




Overall Rules
1. Don't let a tank be rude to you.
2. Do what you need to survive.
3. If someone pisses you off....you are the one who controls their survival. Good luck to them without heals