Woodelf Monk?

[Mordith]

I created a woodelf fighter and am going the route of a monk.  I am now level 15 and just saw on one of the faq links that a woodelf does not make a good monk due to very low strength. I always heard that the race you play may make a difference at the beginning, but as you level the difference made by the initial stats is pretty much non-existent due to gear. This brings me to my question:  Will playing a woodelf monk be "gimped" as I level up? <div></div>

[JojoTheDog]

<P>No worries,</P> <P>Strength is my highest attribute on my woodelf.</P> <P>Your choices of equipment determine your stats more than anything.</P>

[Xxooo-Coav]

<P>for the most part, we all equal out at later levels.... or with equipment. Its all a matter of choice on what stats you want. Some want Str/Sta... others want Str/agi... some want agi/sta.... even other want all the Wis they can get.   all a matter of preference.</P> <P> </P>

[scalzo]

<P>It dont matter on your race it all equals out later :smileyhappy: I seen a High Elf Monk :smileytongue:</P> <P>Stats I would most worry about are Strength and Staminia you are a tank. Your avoidance changes more with your stance than your agi stat. Thats my IMO.</P>

[Pari]

<DIV>No worries, my Wood Elf Monk just turned lvl 53 last night and is as good or bad as any other Monk around. STR is also my highest stat, followed by AGI. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Wood Elfs does have naturally high AGI wich makes it harder for mobs to hit you. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Always play the race you like best and choose the profession you prefer. Later on, equipment makes the difference. </DIV>

[Supernova17]

Nevian Silverleaf, 56 Wood Elf Monk on Kithicor I'm loving it and I do not feel in anyway gimped. My stats are roughly equal to other race Monks with the same gear and spell quality. <div></div>

[FlowerFist]

Hiya from the High Elf Monk! (Or at least one of them...) I love my monk. I also played a Human Monk in EQ1 and was very pleased to find that I could be the race of my choice here, so don't let that stand in your way... Barbarians look pretty cute in robes! :smileywink:  

[Mala-Shea]

<P>Heyas! 60 Barbarian monk here! I may look odd for such a big guy to be jumping and kicking....but I can "rain down the pain"...your woodelf will be fine!</P> <P> </P> <P>Slapp 60 Monk</P> <P>Heroes Fate </P> <P>Grobb</P>

[Lockl]

<DIV>I'm a 60 Woodelf Monk and i have had no complaints from anyone on my stats or play because of my race of character.  If anyhting i'm hard on myself to get better.</DIV>

[Quijonsith]

<DIV>I play a 47 ratonga monk.  I figured with all that agi why not.  Like everyone else said, given equivalent gear we're all pretty much the same in the end.  It's all about what stats you want to put gear towards.  I have agi and wis balanced highly and good str and sta.</DIV>

[Mordith]

Thanks for all of the great responses.  <div></div>

[KeenaMoonphy]

<DIV>Ive never had any issues with my Wood Elf Monk. I know you've heard it before, but seriously dont worry about the effects of race stats when it comes to class. You'll be FINE! Plus, you'll have a great looking Monk (go woodies!) to boot!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[Jessyme]

<P>I personally think Wood Elves and Frogloks make the best looking monks since Gi's are very friendly to tattoos and skin patterns.  No question, Wood Elves and Frogloks look great in a  Gi.   :smileyvery-happy:  Fashion above all!</P> <P>Plus, as all the posters above have said:  it all evens out in the end.  There tends to be a few points difference in stats between races.  For example, a human might start with 20 strength, a woodelf with 15 (I don't know this, just an example). Will that 5 point strength difference "[Removed for Content]' you?  Heck no.  So play what you want to play.</P> <P>Quijana</P> <P>Lost Coast Privateers, Nektulos</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <p>Message Edited by Jessyme on <span class=date_text>12-28-2005</span> <span class=time_text>04:24 PM</span>

[Sa'meria]

<DIV>Another Wood elf Monk here. As the others have allready said, Str. is also my highest attribute(I haven't used a single spec toward str.), but my sta. is something to be desired, even when all my specs have been towards sta.</DIV>

[Beldin_]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Jessyme wrote:<BR> <P>I personally think Wood Elves and Frogloks make the best looking monks since Gi's are very friendly to tattoos and skin patterns.  No question, Wood Elves and Frogloks look great in a  Gi.   :smileyvery-happy:  Fashion above all!</P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P>Agree for the wood elves .. but frogloks ? Nahh .. go away <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P>The only bad thing about wood elves in GIs is this little graphics bug:</P> <P><IMG src="http://mitglied.lycos.de/Drizzt/EQ2/armor-bug.jpg"></P> <P>:smileysad:<BR></P>

[Pari]

Why? don't like to show your underware? Or ashamed it's not Calvin Klein?

[Gaige]

The simple fact is that any race who chooses to go monk will be totally [Removed for Content]... unless they are a half elf.  Half Elves are by far the best monks, hands down.

[Jessyme]

<P>Frooaaak!  Bah!  Frogs are by far the best monks around.  There is no avoiding it: Frogs are hot!  We are soft, smoothe, moist, hairless, and come in lovely colors and patterns.  None of that icky hair you pasty bipeds have *shudders*  And we look fantastic in a gi!  And in hats.  There is no hat that a Frog does not look fantastic in.  It is just a fact that Frogloks are the most attractive race on Norrath. </P> <P>( And so humble about it too :smileywink<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P>And for my proof, I offer into evidence the following picture:  </P> <P><IMG src="http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/7238/frostfellcandycanefrog5dr.jpg"></P> <DIV>Witness that grace, that beauty, that impeccable fashion sense!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I rest my case *grin*</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Quijana</DIV> <DIV>Lost Coast Privateers, Nektulos</DIV>

[Gaige]

Is that a monk, or a neon light project gone awry.

[Beldin_]

<DIV>Looks more like a jester then a monk to me :smileyvery-happy:</DIV>

[x0rtrun]

<span><blockquote><hr>Gaige wrote:Is that a monk, or a neon light project gone awry. <hr>knowing the eq2 art department it's hard to tell...</blockquote></span>

[scalzo]

<P>Hey Hey dont be knocking on the Froglok Monk :smileytongue: This is one tuff looking monk.:smileymad:</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <DIV><A href="http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2228/duggie0oi.jpg" target=_blank>http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2228/duggie0oi.jpg</A></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>You know you dont wanna tango with him lol. I have no Gi worth wearing though :smileysad:</DIV>

[x0rtrun]

They did a really nice job with the frogloks. One of my favorite actually. <div></div>

[Pari]

That frog looks great!! Nearly as good as my Woodelf <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Jessyme]

<DIV>It's alright. *comforts the pasty hairy bipeds in their obvious suffering*  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I understand that all your disparaging remarks are due to your jealousy and envy over our incomparable Froglokian glory.  I can't imagine how hard it must be for all you non-Frogloks out there, seeing our grace, our beauty, and knowing you pasty hairy bipeds cannot compare.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>But please know that our compassion for you is real *hugs* :smileyvery-happy:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>And Duggie!  You are one handsome and dangerous looking Froglok!  FRIBBITY!  :smileywink:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>*wiggles eyebrows*</DIV> <DIV>Quijana the Splendiferous (and humble) Froglok Monk</DIV> <DIV>Lost Coast Privateers, Nektulos</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>P.S.  Yes, that is how Quij looks in game *grin*  She is pretty flourescent, especially her hands and feet.  People actually stop and stare at her in her little Santa outfit, it's quite funny.  Then I pelt them with a snowball, cackle, and hop off!  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[Gaige]

Frogs.  Don't.  Have.  Eyebrows.

[Xxooo-Coav]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Gaige wrote:<BR>Frogs.  Don't.  Have.  Eyebrows. <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>and half elves are eunichs, so whats your point?</DIV>

[KnowH]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Xxooo-Coav wrote:<BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Gaige wrote:<BR>Frogs.  Don't.  Have.  Eyebrows. <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>and half elves are eunichs, so whats your point?</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Why the hostility?  He was merely responding to the *wiggles eyebrows* emote in the previous post.  A post, I might add, that implies a Froglok's superiority stems from their lack of hair, and thus eyebrows.  Are you sure you're a monk and not a bruiser in disguise? <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[FelthLightbring]

<DIV>NOBODY can deny the awesome power of the Lego Monk (see sig)  :smileywink:</DIV>

[Gaige]

Playmobile != Lego

[Jessyme]

<DIV> <HR> </DIV> <DIV>Gaige wrote:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Frogs.  Don't.  Have.  Eyebrows. </DIV> <DIV> <HR> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Drat!  My fledgling roleplaying effort is cut down by cruel, curmudgeonly reality *grin*  Frogs are very expressive with their eyes and do wiggle their...maybe call it eye ridges?  I shall work on it.  :smileyhappy:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>((On a side note, the "Frog Superiority" post was meant as a joke and I hope folks are taking it that way.  I thought Quij in her Frostfell outfit in front of really colorful candycanes (that actually contained colors that my almost-rainbow frog did not have!) was a funny silly picture and was just hoping to share some laughs.</DIV> <DIV>Also, my apologies for hijacking the thread :smileysurprised: I have never done that before *blushes*))</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>And regarding the Lego Monk, even the Frog must concede that that is pretty great *chuckle* </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Froak!</DIV> <DIV>Quijana</DIV> <DIV>Lost Coast Privateers, Nektulos</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[KnowH]

<DIV><BR></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Jessyme wrote:<BR> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>On a side note, the "Frog Superiority" post was meant as a joke and I hope folks are taking it that way. <HR> </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV>Haha, I hope so too <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  I was just pointing out the connection between your post and eyebrows <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Jessyme wrote:<BR> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Also, my apologies for hijacking the thread :smileysurprised: I have never done that before *blushes*))</DIV> <P></P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Uhhh, and so I don't sound like I'm hijacking... ummm, errr, Wood Elves make great monks <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  But like everyone knows, class > race in the end.<BR></DIV>

[Xxooo-Coav]

<DIV><BR></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> KnowHao wrote:<BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Xxooo-Coav wrote:<BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Gaige wrote:<BR>Frogs.  Don't.  Have.  Eyebrows. <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>and half elves are eunichs, so whats your point?</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Why the hostility?  He was merely responding to the *wiggles eyebrows* emote in the previous post.  A post, I might add, that implies a Froglok's superiority stems from their lack of hair, and thus eyebrows.  Are you sure you're a monk and not a bruiser in disguise? <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV><BR>You must not know about Gaige and I.....</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>not to mention Half Elves are just that... Half.... they are a race that no race will accept.. outcasts.. nomads... gypsies....</DIV>

[JuJut]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P></P> <HR> Gaige wrote:<BR>Half Elf != Monk <P>Barbarian = Monk</P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>Fixed</DIV>