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Forum: Monk 08-06-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 857
Posted By Xanthar
<p>Then I will be asking the guild to recruit...

<p>Then I will be asking the guild to recruit myself right out of a raid spot. LOL</p><p>When we need Feign Death I play my Monk. Those times are too few and far between to be of any use full time,...
Forum: Monk 08-06-2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 857
Posted By Xanthar
<p>It's all fun until you fail time after time...

<p>It's all fun until you fail time after time after time. There are times when the guild asks me to play my Monk, and I think that's a good indicator as to about how useful Monks are. Over the last...
Forum: Monk 08-05-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 245
Posted By Xanthar
<cite>Bladewind wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Evade...

<cite>Bladewind wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Evade check is group only, not raidwide.  There have been no published plans to change this (it was just changed from self to group in this last...
Forum: Monk 08-05-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 189
Posted By Xanthar
<p>I'm not arguing, just stating my opinions....

<p>I'm not arguing, just stating my opinions. But, if you feel my opinion is wrong, maybe you can explain exactly what I said that was wrong. You said I was wrong, but didn't say what was wrong. If I...
Forum: Monk 08-05-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 189
Posted By Xanthar
<cite>BChizzle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Wrong...

<cite>BChizzle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Wrong when you throw in dps mods and a higher spread weapon you will crit for 1500 and crits become way more important. </blockquote><p> My point is that if...
Forum: Monk 08-05-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 245
Posted By Xanthar
<p>You are correct. They are speaking about 2...

<p>You are correct. They are speaking about 2 different things.</p><p>The increase in raid DPS they are speaking about is the new casting speed buff that Monks get for their group. Even though it...
Forum: Monk 08-05-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By Xanthar
LOL Thank you Syke, that's exactly what I do. I...

LOL Thank you Syke, that's exactly what I do. I keep the original version of all of my taunts on my hot bar as well and have kept them at Appr. 1, just to close HOs. That way I generate far less...
Forum: Monk 08-05-2007, 01:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 857
Posted By Xanthar
<cite>Wildfury77 wrote:</cite><blockquote>...

<cite>Wildfury77 wrote:</cite><blockquote> Nope...i got that point.</blockquote><p> No, you still didn't. The point was well made that it was the RESPONSES to him being a Monk in particular that...
Forum: Monk 08-05-2007, 12:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By Xanthar
<p>/agree with Mongoose Stance.</p><p>Also, cut...

<p>/agree with Mongoose Stance.</p><p>Also, cut down on the heroic opportunities, as they close with a taunt.</p>
Forum: Monk 08-05-2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 500
Posted By Xanthar
<p>What's the deal behind the comments I see...

<p>What's the deal behind the comments I see about running 2 2.5 second delay weapons? Is faster better? Is faster worse? On one hand? Two hands?</p><p>I have a REAL nice fabled weapon on my first...
Forum: Monk 08-04-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 245
Posted By Xanthar
<p>This raidwide deaggro seems to just be a...

<p>This raidwide deaggro seems to just be a gimmick. It deaggros the entire raid (less fighters) for about 850 to just over 1,000 every 20 seconds (17.8 on my Monk). So, if you use the total number...
Forum: Monk 08-04-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 245
Posted By Xanthar
<p>Well, of course Monks *can* raid. But, before...

<p>Well, of course Monks *can* raid. But, before this latest round of changes, I couldn't, in good faith, tell my raid leader that I was *needed* more than other classes. When we're fighting tough...
Forum: Monk 08-02-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 500
Posted By Xanthar
<p>And, BTW... Putting the 2nd row AA abilities...

<p>And, BTW... Putting the 2nd row AA abilities on the same timer was one of the most idiotic things I've seen in on-line gaming. I'm sorry to put it so bluntly and harshly, but it made absolutley no...
Forum: Monk 08-02-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 500
Posted By Xanthar
<p>For max DPS, I've found the 4,4,8 trick to...

<p>For max DPS, I've found the 4,4,8 trick to work, but I use the AGI line to speed up my reuse timers. I see that as a far better option than the STA line. Also, with the AGI line you get an...
Forum: Monk 07-28-2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 411
Posted By Xanthar
<p>Yes, but currently Monk aren't in the melee...

<p>Yes, but currently Monk aren't in the melee DPS group.</p><p>So Crane Flock doubles only only auto attack, and allows you to hit multiple targets. When raiding, it's infrequent we are dealing with...
Forum: Monk 07-27-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 411
Posted By Xanthar
<p>Oh yeah, I'd LOVE to get in a group in raid...

<p>Oh yeah, I'd LOVE to get in a group in raid with a Dirge. But, the raid leader can use the Dirge to up a scout's DPS the same percentage as mine, which means a much higher number. The truth is, a...
Forum: Monk 07-27-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 151
Posted By Xanthar
If they do make a raid-wide deaggro spell, it...

If they do make a raid-wide deaggro spell, it needs to be such that you target a person to "cast it on," and it affects everyone in the raid BUT that person targeted. Otherwise, we will assist in...
Forum: Monk 07-27-2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 189
Posted By Xanthar
<p>I think it depends on how much haste you have...

<p>I think it depends on how much haste you have without the Cloak of Flames. I wear the Cloak of Flames, but I have arm guards that give me 20 haste. I need a different cloak. The CoF is only giving...
Forum: Monk 07-27-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 411
Posted By Xanthar
<p>The number is so low because it is figured...

<p>The number is so low because it is figured raid wide and not group wide. Personally, I'd rather see a much higher number (3x or 4x) and have it only affect a group. That would make bringing more...
Forum: Monk 07-27-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 245
Posted By Xanthar
<p>Yes, this is all good news. My interest was...

<p>Yes, this is all good news. My interest was peaked when I read the patch notes.</p><p>However, the raid now sees the vastly larger benefit the Dirge is to the raid and considers it my main now....
Forum: Monk 07-14-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 245
Posted By Xanthar
<p>My Dirge is now 70 and is my main.</p><p>The...

<p>My Dirge is now 70 and is my main.</p><p>The first night we went in TNT (Throne of New Tunair) I felt very useful. I helped figure things out. I was called on to seek new areas and zones. Then,...
Forum: Monk 07-03-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 161
Posted By Xanthar
I have my weapons in my hotbar, and I have macors...

I have my weapons in my hotbar, and I have macors to equip my second hand. What I haven't figured out yet is a way to UNEQUIP my hands very quickly and practically, without using inventory and right...
Forum: Monk 07-03-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 227
Posted By Xanthar
<p>Going down more than 2 lines now to gain the...

<p>Going down more than 2 lines now to gain the multiple CA abilities in the 2nd row is worthless now. I used to have Eagle Spin and Crane Sweep. Now, they are on the same timer as Baton Flurry, and...
Forum: Monk 07-01-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 220
Posted By Xanthar
<p>I so agree that it seems we are being phased...

<p>I so agree that it seems we are being phased out of upper level content. If I were raid leader for my guild I would have a hard time justifying why I should bring a Monk to the raid. I worked very...
Forum: Monk 07-01-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 245
Posted By Xanthar
<p>I had several posts dealing with the changes...

<p>I had several posts dealing with the changes to the AA trees and how unfair it is that we have to spend AA points to get abilities that we can't use. Today, I notice they have all been deleted. I...
Forum: Monk 06-30-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 161
Posted By Xanthar
<p>Well, assuming I wanted to try Chi, someone...

<p>Well, assuming I wanted to try Chi, someone tell me how to quickly unequip weapons in the middle of combat with minimal DPS loss... because the 3 abilities above it require empty hands. Also,...
Forum: Monk 06-30-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 134
Posted By Xanthar
<p>I have no idea what some of you guys are...

<p>I have no idea what some of you guys are talking about. The STR line is totally worthless if you have any decent weapons at all. When I remove my weapons my auto attack damage goes down from 600...
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