So, theoretically, if I were considering making a major life mistake, what'd be the most desired tank?
SK are gods in the early game with Harm Touch etc. and the epic 2.0 is amazing. The class fantasy is A++ but having to play ShadowKITE in later expansions is… less appealing.
Paladins really come into their own after PoP, DPSing nearly as well (and even burning better) than Shadowknights while offering true raid utility and OP AF raid heals.
Warriors start out stupid waiting for procs but this server will quickly move into the era where discs reign supreme and the class is actually fun to play.
Theoretically, I'd be willing to box up a second utility/heal character (or for split raiding). Cleric, Shaman, melodyBard are in my wheelhouse.
I hate myself for saying it, but love the appeal of 1-month unlocks and 3 day raid lockouts. Level 70 and 80 content is a fun bridge when it isn't years old.