Where do you find "The Love"?

[Alrin]

Well, having played my mage up to 60 (soloed most of the way) and now my warrior who is coming up on 60 I have learned some things. Playing a mage vs a warrior is like black and white. Atleast to me. When soloing as a mage, my playstyle is centered around dishing out obscene dps in a quick burst. PoM Pyroblasts, fireblasts and such help facilitate this style.
My warrior? Sure. He has a 50dps 2hander weapon. Does he do quick burst dps? No. No No No. Not at all.
He wears things down at a steady rate and can quickly finish a mob when it reaches >20% health. But he can sustain alot of adds and deal with them accordingly. Could my mage do that? Not reliably. Atleast not in the amount that a plate wearing warrior in defensive stance can. (though, dont go thinking I solo 1on1 in defensive stance. Atleast not unless its a 3+ level difference)

For instance runs:
My mage can be one of those autopilot classes. Toss a sheep here and there if needed, shoot some scorching fire around and let loose PoM pyroblasts to help finish off dangerous mobs. But all in all, its a no-brainer.
Now, as my warrior is reaching the high normal instances my view has changed completely.
I tanked through ST yesterday and that was a whole new ballgame. (yes, its not a 60 instance but it was an eye-opener)
It's one of those places that mistakes tend to become glaringly apparent when you make them. As let mobs slip by and fail to hold your target down. I think its interesting to see the difference of focus needed when it comes to a (say 5man run) between a warrior and a mage. (I am making this comparison because those are my highest toons)
A mage can - much like bolty said on his lock - almost sleep his way through an instance, really. Just dont over-nuke.
A warrior needs to be on his toes, literally. If he's not, people will start finding themselves on their backs.

For me, the love comes from beating things I see people asking for groups to do often.
I love to achieve "impossible" things. I am also all about building the strongest mage/warrior/whatever I can.
I love to be a part of a well oiled raid/5man that steamrolls content :)
I love to solo, to get that feeling of independence while still being ready to step in a group at a moments notice.
I strive to be better every day. In fact, I would consider myself to be the Anti-n00b personified. (see the n00b thread)
I need that satisfaction to enjoy the dancing pixels. To be able to reach Nerdvana when I cap that last 8th toon and have a full 60 army would be The Ultimate Feat.

Anyway, I'm turning into rambling-mode.

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