Monks

[Mcbard]

Vote for your favorite race, and if you're feeling ambitious explain why.

Personally I prefer Iksar because I think they look better and have better regen as well as better melee starting stats. Iksar is also my favorite race however, so I'm a bit biased. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Crone]

I despise the human race. I think it's the ugliest race of any of them. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Torqumada286]

Human monks all the way. Iksar have already admitted Humans are superior monks.

Torqumada

[hedbonker]

I love the look of Iksar monks. The way they sit on their haunches. All of the special attack animations. Good stuff.

[mimixownzall]

Originally Posted by hedbonker [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I love the look of Iksar monks. The way they sit on their haunches. All of the special attack animations. Good stuff.

Attack animations? ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?!??!?!?

That is the main reason I don't like Iksar.

[Benadiel]

Human.
Seems to fit the RP aspect better IMO. (why would a race as evil as the Iksar worry about Tranquility, Order, Self Control, Simplicity etc.)

I agree with what Loke said about monks relying more on skill then gear. I think the minimalist spirit of the monk is the core of the class.

However, I do like the Iksar run. Seems like an accurate bipedal lizard movement. I even prefer their run to human's...

The ONLY consideration between the races, other than personal preference, is this; "Is Iksar regen worth the xp and faction penalty?" Every other difference is extremely minor.

[Bubbles]

I could never imagine myself playing a lizard or a cat willingly in EQ.

Pure and simple.

Lets also not forget the hell that is "fixing" iksar faction around Norrath. There is a downside to being evil, especially as a silly melee class.

[Rahnza]

Originally Posted by Benadiel [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Human.
Seems to fit the RP aspect better IMO. (why would a race as evil as the Iksar worry about Tranquility, Order, Self Control, Simplicity etc.)

I agree with what Loke said about monks relying more on skill then gear. I think the minimalist spirit of the monk is the core of the class.

However, I do like the Iksar run. Seems like an accurate bipedal lizard movement. I even prefer their run to human's...

The ONLY consideration between the races, other than personal preference, is this; "Is Iksar regen worth the xp and faction penalty?" Every other difference is extremely minor.

Skill is definitely required when pulling. However, FD kiting is the crux of the monk's solo ability Kunark-Velious. Regen allows you to FD kite. Why it's called FD kiting when you really don't have to move, I don't know. If anyone knows a better term, let me know.

And while Iksar may worship an evil god and hate all other races (given their lore, I don't blame them), they're a noble race. I don't see how self control and tranquility is exclusive only too "good." If anything, humans are more corrupt than Iksar.

[Itchybottom]

Originally Posted by Rahnza [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

And while Iksar may worship an evil god and hate all other races (given their lore, I don't blame them), they're a noble race. I don't see how self control and tranquility is exclusive only too "good." If anything, humans are more corrupt than Iksar.

At least human females have tits.

[Ralexia]

Don't forget that humans have belly buttons. Thats a game defining feature there.