Ask the Drunken Monk! Formerly Ask Shaamis! (c)(tm)

[Missing_Minds]

Sorry, didnt check it out last night, but I plan on playing Waiste (my halfling monk) this weekend, and will try to find out the deal with it.

I'm not in an exact rush, Shaamis. I finally got around to starting to update my guide as I'm 2 mods behind and have a lot to add. Monks are slowly becoming odd enough in and of themselves that I may end up making their own section for clarity.

Or I rewrite the paladin lay on hand section. That would probably be most apt.

[Strakeln]

Dear Shaamis,

Why doesn't Gornn Landers respond to questions in the timely fashion you do?

Thanks,
Strake

[Silverjade]

This is very interesting, and I have another low-level monk I will experiment on.

When I leveled up with Shaamis, it seemed likt the ticks for wholeness of body went up with level, and my con modifier. I never took any of the enhanced healing monks had available, cuz i never reallt needed it.


I'll check that tonight

I think its tied to the wis mod as my fire monk gets about 22hps out of fire stance(23wis hound bracers+enchs) and 20 when in it.

[Shaamis]

Dear Shaamis,

Why doesn't Gornn Landers respond to questions in the timely fashion you do?

Thanks,
Strake

Gornn seems to have many things on his mind.

I however use my *SUPER MONK POWERS* (and a lot of ale) to help clear my mind of distractions, and focus on what's most important.....

<pointing finger at you> YOU.

Shaamis believes that the Coins lords have forced the citizens of Stormreach to pay simply too much, for their tavern beverages, so as a result:

Shaamis has made a special DEAL with them, buying these higher end drinks at a substancial reduction in cost, and for a limited time, offering them for free to anyone who spots Shaamis "Kegtapper" Bloodfist in a tavern, in the streets, or heck, even in an adventure, and asks Shaamis to "Pour me a cold one, Shaamis!"

This is just one way Shaamis, a drunken-style martial artist, can bring enlightenment to every member of Stormreach.

[Shaamis]

I think its tied to the wis mod as my fire monk gets about 22hps out of fire stance(23wis hound bracers+enchs) and 20 when in it.

That's interesting, because I have a 28 wisdom, and 25 Con on Shaamis, but when I am in the wind stance, and meditate, I only get 17 per click.

Definately more experimentation. it should also be noted Shaamis has no enhanced healing as per the monk enhancement.

[Silverjade]

That's interesting, because I have a 28 wisdom, and 25 Con on Shaamis, but when I am in the wind stance, and meditate, I only get 17 per click.

Definately more experimentation. it should also be noted Shaamis has no enhanced healing as per the monk enhancement.

I have the full enchs and the hound+20% so that is what does it for me i think it as wholeness is like half level+wis mod the ench also works on the mass healing ki lots of fun when i nick the staff in the shroud and start spaming mass heals witch crit on me for as high as 80.


8 half lev
9 your mod
=17 so yeah the healing enchs+bracers for me.

[Shaamis]

nice numbers on the heal m'man!

A lot of parties still dont realize the full benefits of having a monk in the party, you do your part, and I'll do mine! together we will prove that monks are here to stay, and monk-life is GOOD.



<gulp><gulp><gulp><gulp>

ahhhh..

[Silverjade]

nice numbers on the heal m'man!

A lot of parties still dont realize the full benefits of having a monk in the party, you do your part, and I'll do mine! together we will prove that monks are here to stay, and monk-life is GOOD.



<gulp><gulp><gulp><gulp>

ahhhh..

You got the part in teal wrong tho.

[Inkblack]

Dear Drunken Monk,

Is there any truth to the rumor that Icy Raiments will keep beer colder, longer?

Ink

[Shaamis]

Dear Drunken Monk,

Is there any truth to the rumor that Icy Raiments will keep beer colder, longer?

Ink

INK!

How are you doing?

Manage to get polymorphed into a dwarf yet?

no?

Sorry to hear that

It's true, Icy Rainments are the perfect way for the dwarf "...on the go.." to keep their frosty beverages......well. ....frosty, but the pockets are so SMALL, you have to carry too many bottles around! It's like the garment was made by an elf with a super small bladder!

Personally, I prefer my everfull mug I carry on my belt, it holds as much of my favorite brew: "Shaamis' Best" (tm)(c) and it keeps it at the perfect temperature: slightly below room temperature.

In review, Icy Rainments are great for adventuring, but don't "adventure" too far from your ice cabinet!

Shaamis is getting thirsty:

<GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><G ULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GUL P><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP> <GULP><GULP><GULP>..........

<GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><G ULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GULP><GUL P><GULP><GULP>.

Ahh.



Abientot.

[Shaamis]

Dear Drunken Monk,

Is there any truth to the rumor that Icy Raiments will keep beer colder, longer?

Ink

Icy Raiments don't keep beer colder longer, but a nice cloak of greater fire resistance keeps the fire away, and it keeps my frosty beverages, well, frosty!

[Kistilan]

Dear Shaamis-

My monk wishes to expand beyond Kung Fu to a slower and more disciplined martial art like Tai Chi. Is there any hope for his stances and strikes to be peaceful, fluid, powerful and swift while standing in place?

Very Redirectedly.

Fistov the North Star

[Emili]

A Shaamis, a chara (My Dear Shaamis),

I've come to aquire a nice ten year old bottle of Lockes single malt. What do you suggest as a nice chaser to accompany it? Also, would you, a strong dwarf, as yourself might be interested in popping my... eh, I mean, it's, cork?

Go raibh maith agat (Thank you),

Emili

[Shaamis]

Dear Shaamis-

My monk wishes to expand beyond Kung Fu to a slower and more disciplined martial art like Tai Chi. Is there any hope for his stances and strikes to be peaceful, fluid, powerful and swift while standing in place?

Very Redirectedly.

Fistov the North Star

Only the Masters of Stormreach can answer this question friend, but the lessons we learn become the basis for the next martial arts, like a pyramid.

We only know the basics now, there is always more to learn. Perhaps someday I can perfect my Drunken-style martial arts and everyone exactly HOW enlightened monks can be.

drink with me friend......

<GULP>>

[Shaamis]

A Shaamis, a chara (My Dear Shaamis),

I've come to aquire a nice ten year old bottle of Lockes single malt. What do you suggest as a nice chaser to accompany it? Also, would you, a strong dwarf, as yourself might be interested in popping my... eh, I mean, it's, cork?

Go raibh maith agat (Thank you),

Emili

Ahh, Greeting Emili!

You say you have A bottle of my old friend Locke's Whiskey eh? Single Malt? Hmmmmm...

I told him never to opt for faster methods of distillery, and stay with the old pot stills, I hope he hasnt succumbed to the evils of wealth, and stayed true to his artistic genius.

Nothing beats Whiskey matured in old oaken casks.......MMMMMMmmmmmmm......

Yes Emili, I think it would be very nice to bask in the warm Vale Sunlight, on the edge of the water, spread out a nice picnic blanket, have a nice late lunch, and sample your vintage.



<GULP>

[baddax]

Ahh, Greeting Emili!

You say you have A bottle of my old friend Locke's Whiskey eh? Single Malt? Hmmmmm...

I told him never to opt for faster methods of distillery, and stay with the old pot stills, I hope he hasnt succumbed to the evils of wealth, and stayed true to his artistic genius.

Nothing beats Whiskey matured in old oaken casks.......MMMMMMmmmmmmm......

Yes Emili, I think it would be very nice to bask in the warm Vale Sunlight, on the edge of the water, spread out a nice picnic blanket, have a nice late lunch, and sample your vintage.



<GULP>

Your grammer is atrocious sir. your reply is ambiguous as i am sure you were refering to the licker it should read.

Yes Emili, I think it would be very nice to bask in the warm Vale Sunlight, on the edge of the water, spread out a nice picnic blanket, have a nice late lunch, and sample your vintage licker.

[Shaamis]

Your grammer is atrocious sir. your reply is ambiguous as i am sure you were refering to the licker it should read.

Yes Emili, I think it would be very nice to bask in the warm Vale Sunlight, on the edge of the water, spread out a nice picnic blanket, have a nice late lunch, and sample your vintage licker.

I'm sure my grammar would be sharper if I didnt take a gulp of alcohol after every post...

Have you SEEN how much I post!?!

<GULP>