Where are the raiding monks?

[Artalis the Elder]

I have to ask. I hear a lot of noise about monks wanting raid spots and my guild has been trying to recruit one for a month or so now. We're not a scrubs or a start-up either. I don't get it. Are all the good ones taken or something?

[jrolla777]

<p>the good ones are probably taken</p><p>or they're taking a break until expansion, like myself</p>

[Artalis the Elder]

Apparently. One mob left to clear, and we can't find a single solid raiding monk. Our caster's are all threatening to /ragequit. /sadpanda

[Novusod]

<p>Casters??? I get it now. So you want them for their buffs and not for the player's skill with the class? Good luck with that.</p>

[Artalis the Elder]

<p>Yes, you're absolutely right we're looking for a buffbot.</p><p>Thats why I asked if the GOOD ones were taken.</p><p>That's why I said we can't find a single SOLID RAIDING MONK.</p><p>/rollyeyes.</p>

[jrolla777]

<p><cite>Maer@Guk wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Yes, you're absolutely right we're looking for a buffbot.</p><p>Thats why I asked if the GOOD ones were taken.</p><p>That's why I said we can't find a single SOLID RAIDING MONK.</p><p>/rollyeyes.</p></blockquote><p>well from the way you stated it, you insinuated what novus asked. but, why would your casters threaten to quit? our spell haste isnt THAT own. A tanking monk offers little to casters sans raidwaide. </p><p>/retardeyes</p>

[circusgirl]

<p>Eeesh, guys, don't be so fricking sensitive.  Nothing wrong with acknowledging that we have two very useful buffs.  </p>

[jrolla777]

<p>i just wanted to get in on the arguing.</p><p>speaking of buffs: why do brawlers have one groupwide buff and crusaders/warriors have multiple groupwide buffs? </p>

[Artalis the Elder]

Some of our healers and casters are very serious about their game. They have tweaked their reuse and cast speed itemization around a consistent buff scheme. We are used to always having a monk in raid. One that can pick up and tank Ykesha/Miragul/Anashti/whoever when need be, who helps keep our MT alive, one who delivers top-end fighter dps. A monk than can peel errant adds and actually tank them. One who makes certain stupid aspects of some encounters and raid zones more tolerable. And yes one that provides cast haste for our raid. Please don't put words in my mouth. We need a solid raiding monk. If anyone knows one, point him to the Guk server community thread. Thanks.

[BChizzle]

<p>Its funny all the monks that come here and complain about not being able to raid yet this guy can't find even one of you guys to fill an open slot.</p>

[circusgirl]

<p>I'm with Bchiz on this one.</p><p>With that said, to the OP I'd have to say its probably fairly unlikely that you'll recruit a green monk that's got the gear and experience necessary to tank Ykesha.  Chances are you'll have to take one that's got the skill but not the equipment and help gear him out.</p>

[Aull]

<p><cite>BChizzle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Its funny all the monks that come here and complain about not being able to raid yet this guy can't find even one of you guys to fill an open slot.</p></blockquote><p>True. I think that the average monk or lets just say brawlers want to be just dps and want nothing to do with tanking. BChizz has shown me what he can do and it is great.</p>

[Artalis the Elder]

<p><cite>Vinka@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I'm with Bchiz on this one.</p><p>With that said, to the OP I'd have to say its probably fairly unlikely that you'll recruit a green monk that's got the gear and experience necessary to tank Ykesha.  Chances are you'll have to take one that's got the skill but not the equipment and help gear him out.</p></blockquote><p>At this point I'd be quite happy to take a Monk with serious skills and gear him/her up.  Unfortunately nobody's stepping up. Kinda sad really.</p>

[BChizzle]

<p><cite>Maer@Guk wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Vinka@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I'm with Bchiz on this one.</p><p>With that said, to the OP I'd have to say its probably fairly unlikely that you'll recruit a green monk that's got the gear and experience necessary to tank Ykesha.  Chances are you'll have to take one that's got the skill but not the equipment and help gear him out.</p></blockquote><p>At this point I'd be quite happy to take a Monk with serious skills and gear him/her up.  Unfortunately nobody's stepping up. Kinda sad really.</p></blockquote><p>Dude thats your best bet, just get a new monk that wants to raid, this class is incredibly easy to learn and gear up.</p>

[Xanrn]

<p>Well there is Me, Tarkin in my guild and I vaguely remember NPU having a Monk.</p><p>Yes my Guild has 2 raiding Monks, hell we have a 3rd but he has disappeared.</p><p>I think most Monks on Guk are alts used for solo/shiny farming. We have about 90 of these Altonks in our guild, probably because they all want to emulate me.</p>

[Rasttan]

<p>Most rolled some other class</p><p>There is very few of us left killing, tanking Munzok, Ykesha ...etc.</p><p>When all things being equal your not the best choice for dps or a tank spot.</p>

[LikeKimmy]

<p>And yet here we are wanting one, and no one even shows any interest...dont make me switch to a bruiser! It will make me sad.</p><p>You know theres nothing wrong with us liking your buffs =) that doesnt mean we want a player that has no skills, we are looking for a monk that knows his/her stuff...but dont get me wrong, we are looking for a monk for their casting speed!</p><p>Im not sure how this would be interpreted as an insult...every class is needed for certain aspects of their toon..buffs or dps...that doesnt negate the needed skillset!</p><p>COME FIND ME MONK!  I NEEDS YOU!</p><p>Nora of Despair...yes on Guk...talk to me not Maer hes wierd!</p>

[Aceshot]

<p>What type of guild are you, what days and times do you raid, what type of gear and dps out put, etc.</p><p>I'm on Unrest, but I'm wanting a change, because they are close to finding the bodies.</p><p>What sort of stuff are you raiding, and do you have a really good shaman?</p>

[BChizzle]

<p>Oh maybe a match?</p>

[Stalack]

<p>We raid 4 nights a week. We have cleared all content but Munzok. (we have gotten some quality pulls on him) We are on Guk. Send a tell to any of us and we will give you all the inforation you need and ask for all the information we need. Send us a PM on here.</p>

[Exordus]

I used to be a raiding monk, at one point in time. But w/ the newest expansion started being sat out more and more. Oh, I got lots of gear, I was the only brawler in the guild so by default I was allowed to loot all the "junk" no one else could use. I got used to it. I was pretty much only there b/c of friendship and being there for a long time. I'm no longer in a raiding guild and I miss the old days when I pulled my own weight, or at least appeared to. I've got two accounts and many other toons that ppl tell me to play so I can raid, but truth is I love my monk. Yeah, I have a dirge that at one time anyone would have been thrilled to take, but he's been sat and I have touched him since level 70. Just wish we were more usefull to a raid.

[LikeKimmy]

<p>Omg we found one no way!!</p>

[BChizzle]

<p><cite>LikeKimmy wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Omg we found one no way!!</p></blockquote><p>Grats finally!</p>

[Siatfallen]

<p><cite>LikeKimmy wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Omg we found one no way!!</p></blockquote><p>Hehe, grats!</p><p>Just in time for the next expansion, too. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Gennyfer]

<p>My monk is used to do live events.</p><p>He has the skillz!</p>