Words of Replicant Jesus

I think there comes a time and a place to put thing in perspective and realize that the tankadin community is a legitimate and viable way to play and is effective in raids. I know probably at the launch of Burning Crusade in January, that we were at best a novelty but now with so much time and experience easily available to so many tanking paladins, I just don’t get the excitement I used to out of seeing someone clear Shattered Halls or Mechanar for the first time at 70.

Can it be daunting?

Sure, I think it can be very intimidating but I don’t see this as a means to celebrate; it may be a huge personal milestone, but at this point if you are deciding to tank then I expect you to do your job, and be semi-competent at it. I don’t know maybe I am easily frustrated, but I just feel that people expect a pat on their back for everything little thing they do, and in reality, I don’t think it is needed.

Sure I am happy that you have embraced tanking, I love it, it makes me feel very useful, and I enjoy the challenge of maintaining order in the chaos that can be MMO combat. Did I feel a warm fuzzy for completing the level 70 instances for the first time, sure, but I also tempered that with the thought that this is the role I chose, and I am glad personally I can do it, but it isn’t something I need to feel congratulated for, although feel free to compliment me and stroke my ego.

I suppose there is a time and a place for everything but at this point I just see Paladin tanks as viable, and there is no reason to worry if you can handle the content, you can, just be prepared and play smart.

Oh and fuck Nightbane and fear.