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Originally Posted by Sorbus

One of the reasons I never got into the straight melee classes in eq was the base stupidity of the class. You don't even have to be a good player, to be a great tank. just outfit decently and have a lot of HP. (understated I know but not far from the truth). Instead, I choose to play a Monk (Iksar of course) because the class was more interactive. I had to do 'some' work to make the class really work as a fighter. Yeah click auto attack and go could be done, but that left out the kicks, and fist moves, tail rakes etc. so I had to interact with my character some to make him an effective and worthy killer. I liked that more than click auto attack. click taunt. rinse and repeat.

I solo'd my character almost entirely as I don't particularly like grouping. I'm more a lone wolf type player. Sure if I need help taking down a named or something i'll group, but I prefer to be off in an unknown corner, making my mark with piles of bodies. It also means I learned to pick and choose my fights. I got good at knowing when FD was my friend and when I need to take the risk and hope I got the last hit in rather than the mob. I didn't do a lot of CR's.

The way I am reading and understanding the information I've gotten concerning vanguard, gives me hope that an MMORPG is finally getting the clue that dedicated players don't want to be able to click auto attack and walk away. they want to have to WORK to survive.

Sorbus

I have to admit, I take exception to this statement. I played a Shadow Knight. I had a full spell book, pimped gear, and 6 years of experience. I was a master of my class and I am not to proud to say it. I was a raid leader, pull team leader, and main tanker. I showed Monks how to play their class all while leading a raid and tanking.

The above statement is not arrogance, it is truth. If you doubt it, contact any one in Reviction on Morell Thule and ask them what they thought of Dragantis Xy`Rath.