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fallot · Feb 10, 2006, 07:29 PM // 19:29

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Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

to be honest..even though you *should* be able to rely on monks for healing..mesmers have..pretty pathetic healing skills, so you kinda need to heal yourself in those situations..

Ether Feast is ok. At least its better than the Elementalist self heals

Kai Nui · Feb 10, 2006, 08:04 PM // 20:04

I've beaten the game once with a Me/Mo. Yeah it sucked, and it was hard, but in the end it makes you a better player than most. It gets you to think about what you do, because otherwise you'll just plain die. I'd suggest you go ahead with a Me/Mo because Mo is great support class for such a weak primary.

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 10, 2006, 08:58 PM // 20:58

Well, I've got it down to either:

-Monk/Mes
or
-Mes/Monk

I think either combo would suit me. It'll probably come down to a coin flip :-)

Siliconwafer · Feb 10, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13

If you go monk primary, prepare to take some sort of healing/prot role, or be screamed at by hordes of people who presume they've picked up a healer. Even if you tell them you're not.
But hey, monk primaries always get a group.

ForeverGoNe · Feb 11, 2006, 04:22 AM // 04:22

Theres also alot of versitility when playing necromancers.

GIve it a try, you'll enjoy the many different builds there are for them.

Da Immortal King · Feb 11, 2006, 04:28 AM // 04:28

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Originally Posted by Swehurn

Warrior/Monks and Monk/Warriors are grossly overpopulated, but those are the easiest ones to play, and are also the two best profession combinations for farming in the game.

As far as underpopulated professions go, Mesmers are probably at the top of the list. They're also potentially one of the most powerful, and are definitely one of the most underappreciated.

Also one of the most boringest, atleast thats what I thought when i played mesmer but now its fun.

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 11, 2006, 06:02 AM // 06:02

i think i'm gonna start with a monk/mes

fallot · Feb 11, 2006, 07:49 AM // 07:49

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Originally Posted by MusicWriter0984

i think i'm gonna start with a monk/mes

Start by making a PvP character from one of the templates. They can give you a rough feel of what the professions are like (even though the builds themselves are poor).

Emu · Feb 11, 2006, 05:54 PM // 17:54

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Originally Posted by Siliconwafer

If you go monk primary, prepare to take some sort of healing/prot role, or be screamed at by hordes of people who presume they've picked up a healer. Even if you tell them you're not.
But hey, monk primaries always get a group.

I think I'll quote this for emphasis. When people are putting together a pickup group they almost always look at your primary class when choosing who to add. A monk primary who doesn't spend most (or all) of their time looking after their allies' health is in for a tough ride. Monks are the most rigid class in this regard but it happens to a lesser extent with almost all characters.

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 11, 2006, 07:44 PM // 19:44

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Originally Posted by Emu

I think I'll quote this for emphasis. When people are putting together a pickup group they almost always look at your primary class when choosing who to add. A monk primary who doesn't spend most (or all) of their time looking after their allies' health is in for a tough ride. Monks are the most rigid class in this regard but it happens to a lesser extent with almost all characters.

that's why i'm putting so much thought into my primary. i want to make sure i'm prepared for what'll be required so i can stick with it.

Feb 10, 2006, 08:04 PM // 20:04	#22
Kai Nui Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you with a knife Guild: Celebrity Gangsters [FamE] Profession: Me/	I've beaten the game once with a Me/Mo. Yeah it sucked, and it was hard, but in the end it makes you a better player than most. It gets you to think about what you do, because otherwise you'll just plain die. I'd suggest you go ahead with a Me/Mo because Mo is great support class for such a weak primary.

Feb 10, 2006, 08:58 PM // 20:58	#23
MusicWriter0984 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2006	Well, I've got it down to either: -Monk/Mes or -Mes/Monk I think either combo would suit me. It'll probably come down to a coin flip :-)

Feb 10, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13	#24
Siliconwafer Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Guild: Shameful Spirits	If you go monk primary, prepare to take some sort of healing/prot role, or be screamed at by hordes of people who presume they've picked up a healer. Even if you tell them you're not. But hey, monk primaries always get a group.

Feb 11, 2006, 04:22 AM // 04:22	#25
ForeverGoNe Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Freelancing	Theres also alot of versitility when playing necromancers. GIve it a try, you'll enjoy the many different builds there are for them.

Feb 11, 2006, 06:02 AM // 06:02	#27
MusicWriter0984 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2006	i think i'm gonna start with a monk/mes