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Tactics for
Everyone To be an
effective player you have to know your job.
You have to know what your fellows expect from you and how to fit
into a group of adventurers smoothly.
This section won't be a guide to soloing Pallys or Druids from 25
to 50, there are plenty of places to go for information like that. What I hope to do here is to give you a good set of
guidelines for being a well-liked and trusted team mate.
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Know
Your Role There
are three basic roles that have to be filled to have an effective group:
The first role is the TANK.
The tank is always at the front of the fight, occupying the
TARGET's attention. The
tank should always be out front, nearest the TARGET.
The tank taunts the target and takes the hits so the magic users
can cast their spells. When
the totals are added up, the casters do more damage, but only the tank can
hold the TARGET in place long enough to land those spells.
Work your taunt skill to the max at every level.
The second role is the HEALER.
The healer should be a few paces behind the tank, monitoring the
groups hit points and keeping everyone healthy.
The healer should keep the group informed of mana status as well as
keep an eagle eye view of the fight.
Don't be afraid of changing views with the F9 key.
The third role is the NUKE.
The nuke should be farthest from the action, raining damage down on
the TARGET from well behind the tanks and healers.
The nuke should also keep the group informed of mana status as well
as landing well coordinated damage spells after the tank has the TARGET's
full attention. Don't drop
that big DD ten seconds into the fight, or you may find yourself on the
receiving end of a viscous beating. Find your place in the group's stratagy immediately.
Communicate with the other adventures and develop a plan that will
capitalize on your group's strengths without exposing it's weaknesses.
If you walk into a bad situation with a good plan and clearly
defined responsibilities, you'll be more likely to walk out again without
dragging corpses behind you. Above all else remember to communicate with your
fellows, protect each others backs, and learn every role as well as your
own. Don't be too proud to
take someone's suggestions; they may know your role better than you do ;) Next week:
Playing the Tank, Laying the Smack Down
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