Druid+Monk = Buddhist? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Druid+Monk = Buddhist? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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BohbtheArchmage *REMIXED*
07-10-03, 11:27 AM I was pondering the way I do sometimes, and I came to an odd thought. Thinking back to my world religions course while simultaneously thinking of a charatcer idea for D&D, I came up with a startling(sp) revelation

The Philosiphes of both a LN Monk and Druid, when combined, create the paragon of Buddism, perhaps even as good as Suddhartha (apologies for spelling, I read D&D more often then the text book :D )

Just thought I'd like to share this idea with the world, and ask a question

How would such a character be played?

Don't worry about the numbers right now thought, I'm already thinking Druid/Monk/Sacred Fist anywho :P

But I mean the logicstics, what would be the purpose of the wandering buddha?
Talmariel
07-10-03, 09:58 PM It sounds like essentially an alternate cleric that relies on monk-style fighting instead of weapons and armor. Given that the character wanders instead of staying put you would have to eliminate the grove aspect of the druid. What would you do about things like Wild Shape? I don't know of any Bhuddist teachings relating to taking on animal forms (or even mimicking animals, like various Wu Shu forms). Given the build, I would play it like a holistic monk, really downplaying the druidic aspects. In fact, I wouldn't bring the druid levels about third, which would avoid the entire Wild Shape issue.

Oh, and it's spelled Siddhartha, I believe, but you were close! Hey, if you ever get the chance to read it, there's a book by the same name that's truly insightful for any religion or philosophy.
DoubleD
07-11-03, 09:21 PM Buddhist believe in reincarnation...so this wild shaping would be his spiritual link to his past and future lives. At least thats how I would think of it.

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BohbtheArchmage REMIXED 07-10-03, 11:27 AM	I was pondering the way I do sometimes, and I came to an odd thought. Thinking back to my world religions course while simultaneously thinking of a charatcer idea for D&D, I came up with a startling(sp) revelation The Philosiphes of both a LN Monk and Druid, when combined, create the paragon of Buddism, perhaps even as good as Suddhartha (apologies for spelling, I read D&D more often then the text book :D ) Just thought I'd like to share this idea with the world, and ask a question How would such a character be played? Don't worry about the numbers right now thought, I'm already thinking Druid/Monk/Sacred Fist anywho :P But I mean the logicstics, what would be the purpose of the wandering buddha?
Talmariel 07-10-03, 09:58 PM	It sounds like essentially an alternate cleric that relies on monk-style fighting instead of weapons and armor. Given that the character wanders instead of staying put you would have to eliminate the grove aspect of the druid. What would you do about things like Wild Shape? I don't know of any Bhuddist teachings relating to taking on animal forms (or even mimicking animals, like various Wu Shu forms). Given the build, I would play it like a holistic monk, really downplaying the druidic aspects. In fact, I wouldn't bring the druid levels about third, which would avoid the entire Wild Shape issue. Oh, and it's spelled Siddhartha, I believe, but you were close! Hey, if you ever get the chance to read it, there's a book by the same name that's truly insightful for any religion or philosophy.
DoubleD 07-11-03, 09:21 PM	Buddhist believe in reincarnation...so this wild shaping would be his spiritual link to his past and future lives. At least thats how I would think of it.