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#1 thehangmansjoke Mar 28, 2009 5:50:25	I was positive I'd read somewhere that there was a Monk class in 4E, but I can't find it anywhere. Is there or was I just smoking crack (figuratively speaking of course)?
#2 Hocus-Smokus Mar 28, 2009 5:53:36	I was positive I'd read somewhere that there was a Monk class in 4E, but I can't find it anywhere. Is there or was I just smoking crack (figuratively speaking of course)? Not yet. PHBIII, perhaps, or in one of the Powers books to come. I DO think that there is to be a Monk playtest next month in Dragon magazine, though.
#3 reluctantdm Mar 28, 2009 6:04:29	A while back there was a "if you really want to play 3.5 class X, here's how to best emulate it in 4e" article. IIRC, monk was a highly tweaked ranger. You can probably reflavor a rogue or ranger, decide weapon stats for his fists (possibly having him attack NADs instead of getting a proficiency bonus), and mostly go from there. But no stats on the actual monk, just a promise they'll come eventually.
#4 thehangmansjoke Mar 28, 2009 6:07:28	Drat, ok well thanks for that. Guess I'll just go with a Dark Pact Warlock Tiefling for now.
#5 johnnii Mar 28, 2009 6:18:26	The Avenger is very Monk-like, with a touch of more religion and western-flavor. With your DMs approval you could tweak him to up unarmed proficiency and damage (perhaps with a feat)
#6 morvannon Mar 28, 2009 6:32:11	I think the third-party "Advanced Player's Guide" might have a Monk class in it as well, that might be what you had heard of.
#7 RedRider Mar 28, 2009 6:41:28	With your DMs approval you could tweak him to up unarmed proficiency and damage (perhaps with a feat) There's discussion on Unarmed Combat on this thread and a very handsome poster suggested a system for unarmed styles on this page.
#8 eivo Mar 28, 2009 7:30:03	I'm still waiting for my Ninja to be released. I was so good with that thing in 3rd. I miss it.
#9 eivo Mar 28, 2009 7:39:28	You mean the Rogue class in PHB I ? ;) But it's not CALLED Ninja! :P
#10 Fyllo Mar 28, 2009 7:45:45	You can change that yourself, can't you? ;) No, seriously, the Rogue is a pretty much perfect fit for a Ninja, I'd say... Just lacks the eastern flavour and tool use-- grappling hooks, explosive powders, etc. Though of course you can use them without them being class features, can't you?
#11 garisdacar Mar 28, 2009 7:50:08	yeah just take alchemy and make some yourself.
#12 thescalesoffate Mar 30, 2009 3:14:38	Apparently this thread has officially been hijacked and transformed into another "ZOMG WHERES THE NINJA" "NO WAI WE HAVE ROGUES ALREADY!" "NOT THE SAME" "YES THE SAME" thread. 'grats, guys.
#13 xophix3112 Mar 30, 2009 14:15:32	Yep, stay focused people... There is no Monk yet, there will be one in the future... some classes might look like it, but they're not... end of topic, ignoring ninja gossip revival... :rolleye2:
#14 Nautilus Mar 30, 2009 21:33:17	The Monk will be a ki striker, with primary abilities of Wis, Dex and Str. Builds will include unarmed, staff wielder, nunchaku/two-weapon wielder and shuriken flinger. The unarmed (Str) and two-weapon (Dex) builds are most likely to be in PHB3, with the other two saved for Ki Power. Exactly how the unarmed monk will receive weapon upgrades is unknown, but may possibly involve a worn, non-slot item (like a headband) boosting the attacks. The above is speculative, but seems like a reasonable guess.
#15 Steely_Dan Mar 31, 2009 3:09:29	A play-test Monk is coming out in May on DDI.