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In a world based on Chi (Soul) why is there no...
TheMarten
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Monk Class or at least a subclass?!
Was it a design decision to leave the monk out or just didn't occur to anyone? Is it in the chart below by some other name?
I know I would love to play that style in this type of world.
Was it a design decision to leave the monk out or just didn't occur to anyone? Is it in the chart below by some other name?
I know I would love to play that style in this type of world.
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I think I found my answer. Leaves me kind of sad though. Thanks for the witty reply though.
https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/53150/expansion-classes-yay-or-nay/p1
"A monk (/mʌŋk/, from Greek: μοναχός, monachos, "single, solitary" via Latin monachus)[1][2] is a person who practices religious asceticism by monastic living, either alone or with any number of other monks.[3] A monk may be a person who decides to dedicate their life to serving other people and serving God, or to be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live their life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions and in philosophy."
Sitting by yourself in a small room and contemplating theology probably isn't a great gaming experience. I mean, there may be some niche cases of people who'd enjoy it, but in a game like Intrepid are making, it probably isn't the best decision to include it.
Just to clarify for you: An actual Monk isn't someone that goes around fighting everyone they see, and bashing them in the face with a longstaff.
If you're looking for a playstyle with a spiritual theme to it, have you considered looking at the Cleric line of classes?
I know what a monk is IRL
Seriously though, yes when playing a game that has them, cleric is my primary character. If they also have the monk, that is my secondary, because after keeping a group alive in a tough fight I get the urge to go puch something in the face
But superficially obviously there is no monk. Nor do I think it's really necessary when Fighter can be built fairly easily to incorporate what that class plays like in other mmos. I for one will be very disappointed if Fighter cannot achieve this as I too would like to play monk on my alt if smn is good or as my main if smn is bad.
One-handed Clap
Range: Melee (3-5 yards)
Targeting: Area of Effect
Description: A monk presents a conundrum to all targets around her, exploding their minds for 1d1000 dmg.
Sir this is an open wendy's PvP mmo
One must think outside the bun, @JustVine.
Save Lives, Punch Faces?
Sir, that's a Paladin.
Exactly! Just cos it's not called a "Monk", doesn't mean it's not there, @TheMarten
Don't get too hung up on the name, go for the playstyle. Your Paladin/Templar/Protector/etc can be RP'ed as a Monk if needed.
The Devs have asked for questions for the live stream, and the one about having items in the game that will allow one to make a melee that feels like a monk currently has the most up votes, so I hope Steve and the other Devs will take the time to come up with a reply. I can only hope that reply is something in the realm of, "signs point to yes" and not "outlook not so good, please shake me later ©."