Well, this is just getting plain silly. Your monk is not a worthless pile of
meat. Its not a mana sponge, or a helpless school girl. The monk class at
any level does a Great Deal of Damage, and in my opinion more than any other
melee class with the exception of a warrior with Plane of Fear equipment.
Your strength lies not with one or two glorious swings for 70 points of
damage, but in four punches for 23, and a flying kick for 52. Your Armor
class is not as high as a warriors, it never will be. Get used to it, but
also get used to Block, Dodge, Block. You hit points are lower, until you
factor in a 25% hit point heal every six minutes, you're selling yourself
short.

As for playing with Twinked characters who out damage you, I must answer to
the positive. I've been playing with Ranger and Bard both of which carry top
of the line Ykeesha's and they generally out damage me (then again, they
take the damage then, too and I'm a hell of a lot harder to hit than some
ranger). The gap is narrowing however, and would be closed if they were not
wearing haste sashes. Remember, the higher you level, the less of an
advantage Twinking Gives.

Yes Verant has changed our most unique skill, it will still save youin tight
situations, however. At least we have it! I've used it numerous times to get
myself out of Castle Mistmoore when EVERYONE in my party died, twinks and
casters alike. Indeed, they've suggested calling me Stonedorn EscapeArtist.
Its harder now, but playing a Monk was never an easy path.

To be honest, I think we've passed the meaningful discussion of the class
and have entered into "the Grass is Greener" syndrome. If you're so unhappy
with your Monk, Give It Up and go play a Dark Elf Necro. Please don't take
the Monk Name in the Realm of Envious Complainers.

Stonedorn Windrunner
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