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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Minigiant" data-source="post: 9064113" data-attributes="member: 63508">Perhaps the problem is Tiers.Think of most martial arts movies, cartoons, books, etc.The Tier 1 beginning students, low rank ninja, or gang grunts are Skirmishers.They jump in, do one big attack or flurry, and if that doesn't work, they flip away or get OHKOed.The Tier 2 advanced students, special ninja gang enforcers can dip into another role. Typically Brutes and Lurkers. The Skirmishers still remain but this where the Sumos, Wrestlers, Boxers, and "Ethnic Power Attacker" appear. Along with Shuriken, Staff, and Dagger specialists appear.So along with the flying kick people you get the big slow dude who can take a few hits to the chin and the wannabe rogues.At Tier 3 is where the martial arts Tanks appear. This is the Hero, the Heroes Master, The Rival, The Midboss, and the Boss appear.  Only Named or Famous monks get to tank. The Villain tanks everyone in the monastery. The Hero tanks everyone in the Gang Hideout.Party party block counter typical doesn't become a trope until you are famously known for skill.Tier 3 is also where Healer monks enter. Usually as NOCs though Tier 4 is where all the secret and hidden techniques start cropping up and role is determined by which ones you have.</blockquote>