You've probably already read the news here. Patch 1.1 promises to contain a few things that will make those of us who enjoy tanking in mmo's very happy with Mythic's commitment to us.
The first news is that in this patch, scheduled for December, the two cut tanking classes will be back. It's huge news and I'm very surprised it happened. If they were going to come back I expected that Mythic would do it in an expansion where you'd have to pay more to get them. Kudo's to them for bringing them back so quickly.
So the Black Guard will line up against the SwordMaster, and the Knight of the Blazing Sun will line up against Chosen.
Others have said that this will fill some gaps but I don't really see it that way. I like having more options, but I don't see there being any real lack of tanks in the end game so this will just mean more choice and more for Mythic to Balance. All in all good, but it won't change the end game. It'll just be more fun.
From here on in the Knight of the Blazing Sun will be known as KoBS, as in corn on the...
Secondly, they are giving us Main Assist, and Target of Target. This will help everyone use tanks more effectively in all kinds of situations. Bottom line is that this functionality is a requirement. It's nice to know it's coming.
Third, is improved drops and RVR "influence" I think that this will mean that Tanks won't get the short end of the stick on gaining renown from RVR, either open world or scenarios. We'll have to see but the hope is there that we'll be brought onto a more even footing with DPS and Healers.
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Posted by: Kelly | October 17, 2008 at 12:21 PM
All good stuff, can't wait for the December patchy-patchy!
...of course then I might have to take a short "break" and play a Black Guard some.
Posted by: Kronor | October 17, 2008 at 05:29 PM
I think you said
"So the Black Guard will line up against the SwordMaster, and the Knight of the Blazing Sun will line up against Chosen. "
Because of the races involved, but as far as playstyles, Black Guard mirrors the Ironbreaker, and Swordmaster mirrors the Black Orc.
Chosen and KotBS are mirrors both racially and in play style.
Posted by: bill wolfson | October 21, 2008 at 02:20 PM