Monk/Bruiser/Neither

[eq2NT]

<DIV> <DIV>I got EQ2 two days ago.  As you can imagine, I am brand new.  I am drawn to brawlers, but I have studied the forums and see a bit of negativity about monks and bruisers.  I was wondering if you could please help me out with a few questions.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>(1) Should I make a monk or a bruiser?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>(2) Should I make neither a monk nor a bruiser?  (I am not drawn to scouts and mages, in case you would like to advise another class.)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>THANK YOU for all your help in advance.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>EQ2NT</DIV></DIV>

[RoMaJo]

<DIV>pvp or PVE?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>with both i think bruisers have an edge....but even moreso on PVE servers.</DIV>

[eq2NT]

<DIV>PVE</DIV>

[eq2NT]

My concern is that I see 3x as many monks as I do bruisers on eq2 census.

[RoMaJo]

<P>bruisers have always done more damage...both are soemwhat useful in groups...dont have any delusions about tanking raid mobs with a monk/bruiser.</P> <P> </P> <P>personally if i didn't have freeport's layout so much, i'd do a bruiser</P>