Hello there. I will be picking this game up friday(well thats when it arrives here actually, i shoulda just bought it so i could be playing already). Im the hardcore gamer type(eq2-malice) although ive only done so in 2 games so far, EQ2 and semi in WoW) Other games ive played include L2, EQ1, DAoC and betas for many other MMOs and a few FPS online games(CS, CS:S, BF2, F.E.A.R.) In EQ2 I played the bruiser class which is somewhat similar to the general monk in games, thats what got me into this type of class, i was just obsessed with my bruiser.

Really though the reason im here is to question you, monks, who are already playing the game. I have heard lots of bad things about the class but without looking into the game it was my #1 choice. Are monks really as bad as I hear? If anyone was familiar with the bruiser class in EQ2 what would you recommend I play? Im looking for a class melee or ranged that can do good dps and avoid or drop agro when its gained(FD, invis, major threat reducer). Something that can solo real well but is also needed for raiding. Let me know your opinions! Ive been looking around and asking in different places but not really getting any answers, so hopefully this is the right place.

I would have to agree.. I am enjoying playing a monk.. but healers and partial healers as well as tanks/rangers are much more influential for groups...  a good drunken style monk should be able to move aggression around well, and can make amazing pullers for a group..  I am only 16th and just started the dragon style.. tho wish I might have gone drunken... but thats because it's unknown to me... not difficult to solo once you get mediation to replenish jin.. but buffs are essential to truly solo...  can use medium armour which is huge...  I also have a shammy irl friend that I play with and we are hard to beat..