I am trying to figure out if I entered a period where FD becomes utterly useless, of if something was tweaked in the last patch. Over the past few weeks when I FD, I normally succeed 9 out of 10 times. Very RARELY did I ever get a "Axlon has fallen to the ground" message. Now I get it about 4 out of 10 attempts.

For background, I play Axlon Stormbringer (26 Level Monk on Karana). My FD skill is around 120 at the moment. Not sure if it is maxed, but Its close.

I have been spending alot of time in Cazic Thule, and have never had a problem FD'ing on the lizzies there. After the patch, I got the failed message, and even without the message, failed to trick the lizzies. I have died 3 times since the patch. Before the patch I had died only ONCE since lvl 22 in Cazic. FD had saved me probably more than a hundred times. (trains,trains,trains, and then more trains...ya know what I'm talkin about :) )

Whenever I attempt to FD, I always stop attacking, and wait 3-5 seconds. I haven't changed the way I play, or the group I'm with. It just seems extremely odd that since the patch FD doesnt work as well. I am not saying they nerfed it, but was wondering if I may be at the lvl where is fails alot. I notcied this from lvl 20-21...FD almost never worked. Then it got better.

Let me know if you all have noticed any difference. If ya haven't, I may be having a string of bad luck. If ya have, it might mean the demise of more monks out there.

On the note about Monks vs. Warriors. Did you all realize Warriors max for Bind Wounds is 100? That seems awfully low if ya ask me. I'm sure where these people play, that say Warriors didnt do alot of damage before the patch. Every warrior I have played with has done damage equal to or greater than me. I just Warriors would realize what Monks give up for our Melee skills. I still don't understand why they should have better magic resistance!? I would think all that metal armour they have on would lower their resistance to electrical/heat/cold based attacks. I am still waiting for more observations.

Just my little rant for the month.

Axlon Stormbringer
26 Seasons and still alive monk of Karana