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Lord Omnipata · Mar 22, 2006, 01:16 AM // 01:16

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Originally Posted by Batou of Nine

this is a good idea... too many 55 monk questions... and in all forum sections tOO!! OMFG!!

and btw, its called looking first. The reason people post 55 monk questions all over teh place is because they are too lazy to LOOK FIRST!! Nearly ALL you need to know is a STICKY THREAD in this monk forum section.. Just press back on ur browser then scroll to the top of the section...

here is the link itself for all you UBAR lazy 55 monk enthusiasts...
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s....php?t=126474\

so, PLEASE STOP WITH ALL THE 55 MONK THREADS/POSTS~!!!!
enjoy.

^^^ So is this a good idea or not? lol. I figured since the OP titled the thread "Solo 55 Monk questions (come here to ask)" I could ask somewhat intelligent ?'s about 55'ing and be okay.

Anyway, I have read all of your guides fellas and I'm not expecting to be spoon fed. I could pick it up by myself in a week or two or I could ask ?'s as I come across things while applying your guides and cut the learning curve significantly. Remember that you guys are the experts on this, and could do it with your eyes closed. I consider myself a competent player and I can assure you that 2 manning UW isn't something you pick up on your first couple of attempts.

Thanks for the replies Cerb and Tsunami -- appreciate your time. Makes sense on the differences between the builds, I can see that now after you explained it. Thanks for the SB clarification as well -- I'm glad I'm wrong as that would be a pain. Need to get back in there and figure out what I'm doing wrong.

As far as miscasting -- I won't say I haven't done it, however I do recognize it before it's too late.

And plz don't let this become a HoD vs FFS thread -- there's plenty of those already out there. 300-500K vs 10 minutes. Hmmmm.... Yes, I could afford it but I'm farming to make money, not spend it on something that at the end of the day really isn't needed. That and I take pride in being a 14^50 kind of guy.

Again, thanks for your time!

Tsunami Rain · Mar 22, 2006, 01:40 AM // 01:40

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Unless what you mean by using a FFS is that it has some secret nuke button that will magically kill all those dryders and smites, other then that, your last gargle of stuff has no relavence to your theme.

omg...*takes back* you stole my super secret axe. If you held it any longer you might have blown up the world!

--edit--
And Linsys..its called a edit button

Tweecers · Mar 22, 2006, 01:46 AM // 01:46

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Originally Posted by cerb

Tweecers, all you have to do is stand out of maelstrom, it's as simple as that. And my point with the FFS is that, it helps tremendously and will often save your life. What if you happen to lag some and get surrounded in smites and a coldfire was to cast Maelstrom on you. Wouldn't you be happy if SB recharged faster? (With fast recharge and 14 DF, you can recast it before your old copy wears off) Of course you would. Still, that's about luck, just like getting surrounded was about bad luck. It's a probability, a chance. However, you don't have that chance with a HoD.

I used to think that, but in the end I value +5 mana more then that. The only reason FFS is good is because it might recharge soj or sb you know? Having that recharge would be pretty sweet but.. I dunno It just isnt enough to cross me over.

I have had situations where I could just cast soj, before echo ran out, if i didnt use hod, how could i have casted soj.

I guess it varys GREATLY on play style, but I think we both put up good arguments, I am gonna go think about this some more.

Always nice chatting with an itelligent person

whats ur ign cerb?

lin?

I want to compare some things with you.

Tsunami Rain · Mar 22, 2006, 01:54 AM // 01:54

*cough* *points*
cerb
High-Council
Join Date: Oct 2005
Character: Occasion Caucasian
Guild: Ordinarily Extraordinary [oX]
Profession: Mo/R

Linsys
High-Council
Join Date: Dec 2005
Character: L I N S Y S
Guild: Serpents of Slytherin [SoS]
Profession: Mo/N

*/cough*

Tweecers · Mar 22, 2006, 04:17 AM // 04:17

dayamz

Tsunami Rain · Mar 22, 2006, 05:24 AM // 05:24

Yeah...if you haven't noticed yet, the information below their names sometimes show their character's names...

cerb · Mar 22, 2006, 01:00 PM // 13:00

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Originally Posted by Tweecers

I used to think that, but in the end I value +5 mana more then that. The only reason FFS is good is because it might recharge soj or sb you know? Having that recharge would be pretty sweet but.. I dunno It just isnt enough to cross me over.

I have had situations where I could just cast soj, before echo ran out, if i didnt use hod, how could i have casted soj.

I don't really think you understand. In UW, your energy is nearly always full. why would you want +5? Besides, if you take dangerous aggros and/or do Ice King, the faster recharge helps tremendously when it happens. Of course it's about luck, but when it does happen, it helps a lot. You don't need +5 energy at all.

IMO HoD is just for show and for runners.

BellyFlop · Mar 22, 2006, 01:12 PM // 13:12

Yes thanks Tsunami Rain, i may get my monk out just to try this new options

Tsunami Rain · Mar 22, 2006, 06:18 PM // 18:18

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Originally Posted by BellyFlop

Yes thanks Tsunami Rain, i may get my monk out just to try this new options

Much appreciated

At least I know I'm somewhat useful

Niosisw · Mar 22, 2006, 08:13 PM // 20:13

Ummmm....

Where do you get the fiery flame spitter???

Yeah... this is a noob question thread so I was just wondering.

Please be specific, I'm not very good at infering information from vague posts... Screen shots would be the uber. Thanks!

Tsunami Rain · Mar 22, 2006, 08:58 PM // 20:58

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Originally Posted by Niosisw

Ummmm....

Where do you get the fiery flame spitter???

Yeah... this is a noob question thread so I was just wondering.

Please be specific, I'm not very good at infering information from vague posts... Screen shots would be the uber. Thanks!

You can find this info in my guide. Thers a collector in the area outside serenety's temple that will trade scorched loadstones for a FFS. Use the search button if you still cant find it. Theres a LARGE thread about it.

wsmcasey · Mar 22, 2006, 09:10 PM // 21:10

I just use a regular axe with a 20% enchant mod and it works just fine. I've had a 55 monk for as long as I've been a member of this forum, I don't see the big deal over HOD or FFS. Neither one are really need for a 55 monk to run efficiently.

.killjoy · Mar 22, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42

Yes, 20%-19% enchant does help doesnt matter what it is all though hod would help alittle but it is not required one bit, i use to go with a fellblade with 10% enchant in UW and i did fine, if anything i would practice solo farmin without enchant mod so you dont depend on it, or use blessed aura it adds to enchant length

Tsunami Rain · Mar 22, 2006, 11:22 PM // 23:22

the 10% is just a nice thing to have when casting. Personally, I dont use it when fighting...only when casting spells. I have my wand out majority of the time.

Anubis Servants · Mar 23, 2006, 06:31 AM // 06:31

i decided to make a 55 monk yesterday i was wondering how does zealots fire work?

Tsunami Rain · Mar 23, 2006, 07:34 AM // 07:34

you cast it and every time you cast something it does damage. If you cast it too fast, it works like an AoE and the monsters will scatter.

Niosisw · Mar 23, 2006, 12:39 PM // 12:39

Hold up hold up?

What the heck is the big deal over the FFS? It improves skill recharge 10% of the time?

Is there anything else? I realize that 10% I guess is the best choice... just wondering if there are any other mods.... Thanks!

cerb · Mar 23, 2006, 01:04 PM // 13:04

As long as you have 18-20% enchant, you are fine. The FFS isn't a must-have, it's very situational. If, say you're farming trolls, you can kill trolls in one round of SoJ and you get the fast recharge from FFS, it isn't too great. However, if you are in UW, for example, with SB and are in a bad position and the SB happen to fast recharge, then it probably just saved your life.

In short, FFS isn't needed at all, it's about chance. When that chance happens at the right time though, trust me you'll be really happy

smallhamster · Mar 23, 2006, 03:24 PM // 15:24

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Originally Posted by cerb

In short, FFS isn't needed at all, it's about chance. When that chance happens at the right time though, trust me you'll be really happy

I trust

Niosisw · Mar 23, 2006, 06:38 PM // 18:38

So the only mod the FFS has by default is the skill recharge?