Monk, how do you not choose iksar?

[jolanar]

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

Human female monks are the best because you can make nun jokes. I guess.

Human females look the best in robe graphics IMO. Human males look stupid in robes. Iksars look decent.

But that's all just opinion.

[Vexenu]

There is no defensible argument for Humans except that of personal taste (cosmetic). Iksars are superior in every way statistically. The human superior ratio fists are a joke, as epic makes Human and Iksar fists 9/16, and even Kunark weapons (much less Velious) blow away non-epic fists.

Iksars should have been better balanced to account for their strengths. For example, imagine if Iksars had a STR or STA hard cap of 200, or slightly lower weapon skill caps than humans. You could balance Iksar Necromancers the same, with a 200 INT hard cap. The choice would then at least be more debatable.

[Atada]

24% exp penalty is no joke. That's a pretty hefty balance.

[Man0warr]

But irrelevant at 60. For a min/maxer that isn't a valid penalty.

[Sage Truthbearer]

A lot of people started their Monks before Kunark when Iksar wasn't even an option. Other people just think Humans look better, and that matters to them more in how they enjoy their EQ hobby than being more powerful.

[jolanar]

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

There is no defensible argument for Humans except that of personal taste (cosmetic). Iksars are superior in every way statistically. The human superior ratio fists are a joke, as epic makes Human and Iksar fists 9/16, and even Kunark weapons (much less Velious) blow away non-epic fists.

Iksars should have been better balanced to account for their strengths. For example, imagine if Iksars had a STR or STA hard cap of 200, or slightly lower weapon skill caps than humans. You could balance Iksar Necromancers the same, with a 200 INT hard cap. The choice would then at least be more debatable.

People actually cared about faction in Classic and Kunark though. Being KoS everywhere except Cabilis was a much bigger deal then. There was a lot less information around at the time and it was harder to get what info was available because it was all word of mouth. So things like invis banking etc was unknown.

Given today's 20/20 hindsight, it's pretty clear that Iksar's racials are OP for Necros and Monks.

[Colgate]

faction doesn't work here like it did on live; you can become ally with all of those as an iksar, whereas i don't think it was possible to raise your faction above a certain point with many places

[trist4n]

Honestly, I just enjoy the human monk over the Iksar monk. It's not a great argument, but I love my human monk.

[fiveeauxfour]

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

Well there was no option prior to Kunark. Also tail=fail, everyone knows that.

chest is right

/vomit

[chiefrocka]

I know a few human monk players who play a human because it's what they played on Live. Yeah, they miss out on a few things. I chose Iksar myself because Iksar.