Hello all,
I recently joined the guild and am going through the trials at the moment. I've been meaning to join up with people and work on some of the content but have been hesitant to jump into ops and such. The main reason for this is that, while I've leveled as a Defense Guardian, I've only really tanked for Doc. He hasn't really complained. Then again, I don't know about you, but I'm not too sure I can trust that guy's opinion on things. Other then that, I've traditionally played DPS classes in games, so I know all about how to blame the tank for things, just not so much how to tank myself.
I've been working on wrapping my head around http://pax-republica.guildlaunch.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9912854&gid=118791 so that I can make some sort of contribution aside from just crafting conquest mats. I've already seen some utility and gearing choices I need to adjust. Aside from that, the article is just 'information in a vacuum' until I can actually try it out. I tend to learn by doing more so then hearing/reading. Unfortunately, this learning method can be painful for those involved (well, trying if not 'painful').
That in mind; Any Knights (or any other class really) willing to go through a bit of trial and error? I was thinking small group content might be best, but open to suggestions. As I mentioned in my app thread, I've played almost entirely solo up until now which seems like a bit of a waste of a tank. :)
Aside from sacrificial lambs, I'm looking for criticism and feedback. In all fairness, I'm looking for criticism/feedback to improve my tanking, but I will accept compliments on my dashing, good looks and/or biting wit. Also, praise regarding my sense of modesty would be welcome. ;)
I'm usually on after 9 PM Eastern and realize this can conflict with normally scheduled guild events so would try to do any sort of in-game learning on nights where things are scheduled earlier (or nothing is scheduled). In addition to in-game activities, any other links that may be useful in learning how to properly roll my face across the keyboard would be appreciated.
If nothing else, I haven't been overly vocal in TS, so hopefully this will give me the chance to get familiar with a few of you as well as make for some good stories down the line: "remember when Ashas was learning to tank and [insert embarrassing incident here]?" Or, "remember when Ashas was learning to tank? Man, I'm glad he switched to DPS." :)
thanks