New to tanking and sk

[uberpaco]

<DIV>I have just started my first tank in Eq2, I have played mage/priests classes before so im not entirelty new to the game, just the meatshield part.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>First, as a tank and as main tank how does one see if another player in the group is getting hit upon?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Second is the sk pet Tainted Sacrament worth upgrading to adept 3? It only lasts for 30 sec.</DIV> <DIV>I dont expect it to be as a necro temp pet but dont want to waste my money either.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV><p>Message Edited by uberpaco on <span class=date_text>06-05-2006</span> <span class=time_text>06:37 AM</span>

[Jebaris]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> uberpaco wrote:<BR> <DIV>I have just started my first tank in Eq2</DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#6633ff>Welcome! I think you chose the right class. Never accept offtank roles. It softens your skills.</FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>First, as a tank and as main tank how does one see if another player in the group is getting hit upon?</DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#6633ff>If you are pulling solo mobs your targets target will change. Thats an easy one. For groups of mobs you'll need to pay attention to the health of your group mates. Relying on that alone can result in dead wizzies (not always a bad thing). You could use 3rd person views for combat if you like. You can usually see if an untargeted mob has picked one of your group members instead.</FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Second is the sk pet Tainted Sacrament worth upgrading to adept 3? It only lasts for 30 sec.</DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#6633ff>I always upgrade my pets to adept III, but I really like to solo ^^^ heroics. Be sure you get max use of the pet by casting before the mob health is low or by changing targets.</FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <P>Message Edited by uberpaco on <SPAN class=date_text>06-05-2006</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>06:37 AM</SPAN><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>

[Rylight]

<DIV>the only new info I can say is that you should indeed upgrade your pet to adept 3 if you solo alot and if you are on the pvp server, otherwise you might want to get your stances and tuants upgraded first.</DIV>

[uberpaco]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Rylight wrote:<BR> <DIV>the only new info I can say is that you should indeed upgrade your pet to adept 3 if you solo alot and if you are on the pvp server, otherwise you might want to get your stances and tuants upgraded first.</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I play two-boxing with a ratonga inquisitor. I have upgraded my two taunts and defencive stance.<BR>So I went away and upgradet the pet also, and I must say I really notice the damage difference, its great.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Jebaris wrote:<BR> <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> uberpaco wrote:<BR> <DIV>First, as a tank and as main tank how does one see if another player in the group is getting hit upon?</DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#6633ff>If you are pulling solo mobs your targets target will change. Thats an easy one. For groups of mobs you'll need to pay attention to the health of your group mates. Relying on that alone can result in dead wizzies (not always a bad thing). You could use 3rd person views for combat if you like. You can usually see if an untargeted mob has picked one of your group members instead.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <HR> </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV>With conjuror pets, temp pets, player names and in a small area dungeon there I can't even see myself, less who the mob are hitting.</DIV> <DIV>If the only way to see that is by checking the healthbar on the player and with the time before I can get aggro again, yes the wizards will be dying alot.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Is there any other prog that can help out here? something that shows the members name flashing (just like mine do when Im in battle) when its getting hit?</DIV> <DIV>Think Im gonna hop on over to User Interface and see if I can find anything. But if anyone knows of anything good, please let me know.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Cheers</DIV>