How to fix rangers and warriors without losing the "classic" feel.

[Dantes]

A lot changed after Velious, Warriors really came into their own. We still have a patch coming later that allows us to taunt mobs at higher levels. I think part of the perception that we suck so bad here comes from other melee classes being overpowered. Apparently the devs think so too - we've seen nerfs (corrections) to rogues, monks, and ShadowKnights that level the playing field a bit. That, and everyone is extremely well geared here.

[greatdane]

A big factor in the "warriors suck" perception is that gamers have lost the ability to wait. I'm sure pretty much every one of us has played WoW or one of its clones, and in those games, non-tanks expect to be able to unload immediately and with little concern for aggro if the tank knows what he's doing. If you try that in classic EQ with a warrior tank, he has no chance of keeping aggro. We used to have to give the tank five or ten seconds to build aggro even on exp mobs, and if you didn't do that, you knew aggro would ping-pong. Sometimes you didn't care if the group was strong enough to let the rogue or wizard take a few hits, but that's beside the point. If you want to engage instantly and unload without worry, get a hybrid tank. If you want more efficient CHs and a sturdier tank, get a warrior and be prepared to hold back a little.

[Dantes]

Originally Posted by greatdane [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you want to engage instantly and unload without worry, get a hybrid tank. If you want more efficient CHs and a sturdier tank, get a warrior and be prepared to hold back a little.

Or simply root every mob before mez break. I've noticed this works well, by the time root breaks I should have proc'd enough to really piss that mob off.