Tank getting hit in the back

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Why is this a thing? Conceptually it might sound reasonable, don’t turn around when fighting an Enemy, but when actually being implemented, it’s horrible.

Is it really an enjoyable mechanic to execute? Obviously you already have to face an enemy for your spells to cast but…

I’m a healer main and I’m incredibly annoyed with tanks dying in literally 1 hit from getting hit in the back.
I know many people will say “git geud”, but step back for a second to consider,
If you are a tank: are you genuinely fulfilled maintaining correct orientation? Or it is just second nature, and on the other hand, how does it feel when you make a mistake and die to one hit in the back?
Mobs can sometimes waddle around and mechanics might cause you to shift positions and, boom, you get folded like a napkin.

Honestly I see this happen the most when mobs are being collected. And no this isn’t alow keys thing. this happens at all key levels, even the 15’s and 16’s I’m running.

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It’s definitely one of those things that probably wouldn’t exist if the game was designed today, but has stuck around because it made sense a long time ago and nobody cares enough to change it.

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God forbid tanks have a single mechanic that punishes them instead of just being glorified DPS with inflated egos

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So… you like when a tank gets booped outta the blue and your key ends up most likely bricked?
You know tanks have… other more engaging mechanics right?

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I dont pve

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Yes

Like I’m dumb

Legitimately a skill issue. Different tanks are different but learning how to gather mobs without getting hit in the back is one of the most important and fundamental skills as a tank.

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So why are you providing input then?

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At least for brewmaster getting hit in the back can be useful to force an elusive brawler dodge on a big hit. But we all know how wonderfully designed brew is.

:neutral_face:

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But do you feel an extra sense of accomplishment? Or is it just the bare minimum expectation?

If it’s the latter, then it’s a mechanic that only provides headache, not only for you but for other people

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Both. It’s a bare minimum expectation and simple task, but you can feel a sense of accomplishment when you’re able to execute it consistently and skillfully. It feels good to be able to gather packs well, even though you’re in danger and a mistake could kill you.

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I just hold strafe and side-skip, can’t get hit in the back if you don’t show your back. I don’t think I’ve ever been flattened from behind, but who knows.

It’s an important mechanic/lesson to learn but it’s just muscle memory now.

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I like actually having to engage my brain when I’m tanking instead of nodding off to sleep because there is nothing to do or pay attention to.

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This is all they gotta do. :smiley:

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You also don’t go ALL-in on names with alt codes. :slightly_smiling_face:

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You’d be scared if you saw me in game, admit it

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Pls dont bend my mind :fearful:

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My apologies, I see that facing a specific direction is satisfactory stimuli for you tanks

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I might look all ascared but that’s because you misinterpreting eye rolling laughter as freight. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Eh I wish it wasn’t a janky mechanic ngl getting back checked when a mob is slightly left or right sucks

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Hey, every time I get a new pair of boots I have to pay a scribe to write L and R on them. It’s a tough life being a tank.

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