So hate is like provoking the enemy to attack you?

Yes. When you have an archer/mage pull for you, you use Snearing kick to get them off you raising your "hate" level.

Sorry I don't have much constructive to add to the thread that hasn't already been said, but I wanted to say hi and let lady loki know that she made my day! How you ask by making it so that I don't feel so alone as an older gamer hehehe. I actually applaud your courage in getting on this forum and being honest about who you are. I never tell people my age for fear of being shunned!! XD (a few folks in Panic Legion know what I am talking about). Anyway from a fellow old school gamer GOOD LUCK WITH THE GRIND :p

Edit: oh and sorry about my siggy...rotfl

Hate is more like threat level from you towards the monster. That's why archers have nature's protection - it reduces your threal level towards the monsters, thus making the monster attack someone else (very useful in KQs).

Nature Protection is the las option to follow with life.
Thats why i love that skill =)