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Forum: Monk 03-14-2006, 01:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 140
Posted By Grabaan
Every number you see in the Persona window is...

Every number you see in the Persona window is listed relative to an even con mob.What you're experiencing is quite normal. Not that you're actually losing avoidance but what you are seeing is the...
Forum: Monk 03-10-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 393
Posted By Grabaan
<div></div>If I'm not mistaken you need to do...

<div></div>If I'm not mistaken you need to do /showhelm to make sure your helm slot shows instead of the hood <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />You...
Forum: Monk 03-07-2006, 11:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 138
Posted By Grabaan
Aye, I have the same experiences as Gaige. Easy...

Aye, I have the same experiences as Gaige. Easy to do? Maybe not, especially without 2 healers, but doable none the less.- Grab<div></div>
Forum: Monk 03-03-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 346
Posted By Grabaan
From the Test Update 21a Notes:<b>Brawler...

From the Test Update 21a Notes:<b>Brawler changes:</b>- Bruiser and Monk primary offensive and combination stances each increase slashing and piercing skill.-----Woot! Issue addressed.-...
Forum: Monk 03-03-2006, 12:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 621
Posted By Grabaan
A little more drastic than I expected... But...

A little more drastic than I expected... But still not a game breaker for me.I'm sure the change is to bring us back into the intended DPS range when compared to other classes. My guess is we were...
Forum: Monk 03-02-2006, 11:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 621
Posted By Grabaan
From the March 2nd patch notes:<b>Combat:</b>-...

From the March 2nd patch notes:<b>Combat:</b>- Monk: Dragonbreath's arc area effect deals slightly less overall damage.Being just shy of 65 myself at this time, it's hard for me to comment if it was...
Forum: Monk 03-02-2006, 01:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 346
Posted By Grabaan
<div></div>I agree that the gear up till now has...

<div></div>I agree that the gear up till now has been focused on adding + crushing skill. And while I will always lean towards crushing weapons, this change marks a return to "reality" from a certain...
Forum: Monk 03-01-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 346
Posted By Grabaan
That's a great point Lioz, I hadn't thought about...

That's a great point Lioz, I hadn't thought about that.Our balanced and offensive stances definately need to boost those skills for this to be a completely thorough change.- Grabaan<div></div>
Forum: Monk 03-01-2006, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 346
Posted By Grabaan
I'm glad to see it return.When the game was first...

I'm glad to see it return.When the game was first released you could level each of the three damage types, and I did so (but I stopped with piercing around 60ish - I think I remember losing the skill...
Forum: Monk 03-01-2006, 01:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By Grabaan
I've been mulling things over the past few days,...

I've been mulling things over the past few days, and I've been thinking about the itemization of the new expansion. I'd like to share a few thoughts and then open up for comments/feedback.I'm not...
Forum: Monk 02-21-2006, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 73
Posted By Grabaan
<div></div><div></div>Welcome to EQ2!If you're...

<div></div><div></div>Welcome to EQ2!If you're looking for unique and desireable throughout the game, a monk is an excellent choice.Desireability as a tank/offtank role persists throughout the end...
Forum: Monk 02-17-2006, 09:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 195
Posted By Grabaan
I'm not sure why I always get my hopes...

I'm not sure why I always get my hopes up....Brice, thanks for pointing out the nature of the problem. Perhaps comments like these will force some re-evaluation of our AA's.Perhaps this is payback...
Forum: Monk 10-10-2005, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 98
Posted By Grabaan
Haha! Knew 180 seemed wrong, cause it is lol...

Haha! Knew 180 seemed wrong, cause it is lol <div></div>
Forum: Monk 10-10-2005, 05:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 98
Posted By Grabaan
My bad. Wasn't at home when I replied. Sorry to...

My bad. Wasn't at home when I replied. Sorry to mislead. <div></div>
Forum: Monk 10-08-2005, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 98
Posted By Grabaan
90 seconds <div></div>

90 seconds <div></div>
Forum: Monk 10-05-2005, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 194
Posted By Grabaan
Storm Stance AD3 - 50% chance of 285 threat...

Storm Stance AD3 - 50% chance of 285 threat <div></div>
Forum: Monk 09-27-2005, 06:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 1,071
Posted By Grabaan
Fall of the Phoenix - lvl 58 group FD - adept 3...

Fall of the Phoenix - lvl 58 group FD - adept 3 or higher only - dropped rune has recipe <div></div>
Forum: Monk 09-23-2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,212
Posted By Grabaan
Lol. Neat. <div></div>

Lol. Neat. <div></div>
Forum: Monk 09-17-2005, 02:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 155
Posted By Grabaan
When grouping with a bruiser, if they place Shrug...

When grouping with a bruiser, if they place Shrug Off on you it removes Trascendant Vision from you, no matter who you have it cast on. Vice versa, if you cast TV on them, they'll lose SO from their...
Forum: Monk 09-15-2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 169
Posted By Grabaan
I'm currently a 51 monk with mostly fabled gear...

I'm currently a 51 monk with mostly fabled gear and primarily master 1 attacks. I've not tried to solo anything crazy yet but I took down a lvl 55 ^ without much trouble. He took me to about 40% or...
Forum: Monk 09-14-2005, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 62
Posted By Grabaan
You can buy App II's for your new spells after...

You can buy App II's for your new spells after you have earned "postive" faction with any of the three courts in Maj'Dul. This process can be lengthy, depending on if you have a group or not....
Forum: Monk 09-13-2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 109
Posted By Grabaan
RAWR! Tiger style! <div></div>

RAWR! Tiger style! <div></div>
Forum: Monk 09-06-2005, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 237
Posted By Grabaan
Yep, I'm in the same boat. Both my single taunt...

Yep, I'm in the same boat. Both my single taunt and Agitate Spirit are Master I, so choosing the taunt doesn't make sense. As to whether the statsfrom Inner Calm  are more meaningful than the other...
Forum: Monk 09-06-2005, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 237
Posted By Grabaan
<span><blockquote><hr>I believe guardians will...

<span><blockquote><hr>I believe guardians will always have the edge, as it should be, but I do *not* believe they will be the only capable raid tanks.  Perhaps against one or two ridiculously hard...
Forum: Monk 09-06-2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 237
Posted By Grabaan
I like the newest change to Silent Palm, and I...

I like the newest change to Silent Palm, and I agree with your Master II choice. I'll likely go the same route. Any experimentation with raid mobs? Are you and Noah taking turns? Still make more...
Forum: Monk 08-30-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 184
Posted By Grabaan
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Cwiyk wrote:<BR><SPAN>...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Cwiyk wrote:<BR><SPAN> <BLOCKQUOTE><BR></SPAN>Our best CA's are no longer included as training choices so that newbs can pick to train CAs appropriate to their class and...
Forum: Monk 08-25-2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 184
Posted By Grabaan
Woot for Master II defensive stances!...

Woot for Master II defensive stances! <div></div>
Forum: Monk 08-21-2005, 08:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 703
Posted By Grabaan
 Monks for teh win! <div></div>

 Monks for teh win! <div></div>
Forum: Monk 08-21-2005, 04:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 180
Posted By Grabaan
Excellent insight into how things are right now. ...

Excellent insight into how things are right now. I too would be interested in the ideas Brice mentioned. Thanks for spending your time on this, I look forward to further information on the subject,...
Forum: Monk 08-19-2005, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 185
Posted By Grabaan
<P>Leggings of the Pugilist have high resist vs...

<P>Leggings of the Pugilist have high resist vs heat  - EQ2Players lists them as having 810, but when I first got them they had 900 on them. They've since revised the way resists are displayed, and I...
Forum: Monk 08-05-2005, 07:20 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 972
Posted By Grabaan
Excellent info so far. Can't wait to see how...

Excellent info so far. Can't wait to see how everything flows together. Glad to see Winding Dragon made useful. Though spider stance seems like it will be a good balanced choice for many scenarios. ...
Forum: Monk 07-26-2005, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 178
Posted By Grabaan
<div></div>My friend Brice on Innothule is a...

<div></div>My friend Brice on Innothule is a raid-equipped Barbarian monk, and he does quite well. Humans for teh win though <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0"...
Forum: Monk 07-21-2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,158
Posted By Grabaan
/agree Bonesbro <div></div>

/agree Bonesbro <div></div>
Forum: Monk 07-14-2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 112
Posted By Grabaan
Ditto. I have two of each so I can optimize for...

Ditto. I have two of each so I can optimize for the situation. <div></div>
Forum: Monk 07-14-2005, 05:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 238
Posted By Grabaan
Nice work Gage. Slowly but surely we're able to...

Nice work Gage. Slowly but surely we're able to tank more than the expected targets. Nice to see you in on the fun <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> ...
Forum: Monk 07-13-2005, 06:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 127
Posted By Grabaan
I'm looking forward to the changes. I don't want...

I'm looking forward to the changes. I don't want to be a guardian or anything else, I want to be a monk. And these changes (at least what we see so far) make me more monkly, and that is fine by me. ...
Forum: Monk 07-12-2005, 06:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 107
Posted By Grabaan
Hehe, don't get your hopes up. Female toons with...

Hehe, don't get your hopes up. Female toons with gi's have a sports bra type top! <div></div>
Forum: Monk 07-12-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 107
Posted By Grabaan
Grats Gage <img...

Grats Gage <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Welcome to the shirtless (T5 Fabled) club <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif"...
Forum: Monk 07-11-2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 109
Posted By Grabaan
Have found two more pairs since I last posted,...

Have found two more pairs since I last posted, all from the x2 Splitpaw instance. All our bruisers/monks have them now. I do believe Borxx had them in his loot table at one time, but my guild never...
Forum: Monk 07-11-2005, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 291
Posted By Grabaan
Blood drenched Gi drops of one of the named...

Blood drenched Gi drops of one of the named Vampires in the Bloodlines zone behind the waterfall in Nektulos Forest. Make sure you mentor down so they aren't grey to you if you zone in and things...
Forum: Monk 07-06-2005, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 109
Posted By Grabaan
I got mine a day or two after you got yours Gage....

I got mine a day or two after you got yours Gage. I like them alright, the resists are especially nice for certain fights. Won't catch me complaining about 3500 fire resists self buffed. ...
Forum: Monk 06-17-2005, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 70
Posted By Grabaan
<div></div>I chose the single target taunt that...

<div></div>I chose the single target taunt that adds 10% haste. Not only is is great for finishing HO's without much power at all, the haste is a nice little boost. As was noted in another...
Forum: Monk 06-17-2005, 08:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 100
Posted By Grabaan
Sixta's are really nice man. It's infrequent that...

Sixta's are really nice man. It's infrequent that I check my buffs and Alacrity isn't on me. I'm sure you'll get some soon, we got 3 last week. <div></div>
Forum: Monk 06-17-2005, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 194
Posted By Grabaan
Was it worth 9 gold? Nah, prolly not. Then again,...

Was it worth 9 gold? Nah, prolly not. Then again, 9 gold to me now is not really the chunk it was back when I paid for it. But I think the effect is pretty cool. I was expecting more of the look...
Forum: Monk 06-16-2005, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 102
Posted By Grabaan
<i>1) Im sure its a no brainer if the mob is...

<i>1) Im sure its a no brainer if the mob is immune, but how do you tell when a mob is very resistent to a certain type of attack or dmg type? </i><font color="#00ccff">Initially (as in the first...
Forum: Monk 06-16-2005, 04:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 100
Posted By Grabaan
You're right Gage, the eyball in meeting of the...

You're right Gage, the eyball in meeting of the minds resists most everything monks can dish, save the cestii. The guy with him (with no vowels in his name) gets owned by crush though <img...
Forum: Monk 06-16-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 194
Posted By Grabaan
I like it. /shrug <div></div>

I like it. /shrug <div></div>
Forum: Monk 06-13-2005, 08:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 288
Posted By Grabaan
Making windwalk useful again is a step in the...

Making windwalk useful again is a step in the right direction, as is taking a look at all spell lines to make sure they remain useful (either through upgrades in the same spell line or revisions to...
Forum: Monk 06-13-2005, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 322
Posted By Grabaan
Like most here, I use Rapid Swings on raids. ...

Like most here, I use Rapid Swings on raids. Grabbing adept 3 or higher of that skill helps tremendously on certain raids, especially ones where the mob is immune or highly resistant to crush. ...
Forum: Monk 06-13-2005, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By Grabaan
I've always been a proponent of the balance...

I've always been a proponent of the balance between STR, AGI & STA Sure, when dpsing there's no replacement for high STR & AGI because you're making use of those to hit hard and accurately. When...
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