Question for beta/test monks

[ozbe]

<DIV>I have decided to roll a new monk after reading some of the changes and have a few questions for those who are testing my new hopefully beloved class.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Group encounters, how well do we take care of these situations... do we do well vs blues, or greens, or can we do white non heroics? </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Does the limited heal capability help us in solo situations?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>About how long can we stealth for based on power use?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Overall, not based off previous looks at this... but as a testing monk what is your solo experience going from 20 on?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Do you feel we do enough damage now to be noticed in a group and still able to take out solo options quickly?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>What kind of down time can I expect after the changes tanking for a group or alone?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Lastly, what info would you say is important info for the post combat world that is different than we would read in our FAQs?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thank you,</DIV> <DIV>Saiai </DIV> <DIV>Future Monk</DIV> <DIV>Unrest Server</DIV> <P><SPAN class=time_text></SPAN> </P><p>Message Edited by ozbej1 on <span class=date_text>09-07-2005</span> <span class=time_text>03:28 PM</span>

[Rohlstu]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> ozbej1 wrote:<BR> <DIV>I have decided to roll a new monk after reading some of the changes and have a few questions for those who are testing my new hopefully beloved class.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Group encounters, how well do we take care of these situations... do we do well vs blues, or greens, or can we do white non heroics? </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00>After today's patch...you need a spam healer for groups.  Solo wise....good luck.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Does the limited heal capability help us in solo situations?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00>Heal been reduced to 3 min recast, and it does help some.  Today's patch though...good luck.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>About how long can we stealth for based on power use?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00>Maybe 3-5 mins..from I experienced.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Overall, not based off previous looks at this... but as a testing monk what is your solo experience going from 20 on?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00>With today's patch...good luck.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Do you feel we do enough damage now to be noticed in a group and still able to take out solo options quickly?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00>With buffs for group DPS, should help.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>What kind of down time can I expect after the changes tanking for a group or alone?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00>After today's patch, and depending on encounter...it's how fast you can get rezzed or how far away your shard is.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Lastly, what info would you say is important info for the post combat world that is different than we would read in our FAQs?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00>The combat changes are really different.  It is going to take time and patience to get used to the new system and mobs.  Oh and after today's patch, try to get a frequent mender card from your local smithy.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thank you,</DIV> <DIV>Saiai </DIV> <DIV>Future Monk</DIV> <DIV>Unrest Server</DIV> <P><SPAN class=time_text></SPAN> </P> <P>Message Edited by ozbej1 on <SPAN class=date_text>09-07-2005</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>03:28 PM</SPAN><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00>Bottom line is, before today's patch to combat, it was fun and different and quite doable with groups and even solo.  I am hoping they are realllly looking at today's changes for what they are and fix them.  If they do, we can have a lot of fun.</FONT></DIV>