Decision and Ironskin Monk

[darkwarriorkarg]

Instead of transformative, why not simply get a 1-shot polymorph any objects done? Transformiing into the same domain is permanent... or simply make it a custom weapon.

[Icyshadow]

I might be DM, but I don't wanna give my character an unfair advantage.

blackbloodtroll wrote:

Well, you could pick up Flair for Destruction, Reactionary, or Enlightened Warrior, which allow you to be neutral, and multiclass Barbarian if you wanted.

Barbarian / Monk? I still imagined this character maintaining an inner calm, even if I'd remove the alignment restrictions from those two classes...

[blackbloodtroll]

Still can be straight neutral. Going Urban Barbarian gives you a less "ragey" Rage. Easily flavored as an altered state, like entering a style.

[Icyshadow]

It could also be a primal fury of a restrained sort, given the Holstaurs are still partly tainted by the Minotaur curse.

[blackbloodtroll]

Oooh. A tempering of the primal rage with mental and physical discipline.

[Icyshadow]

Now how many levels of Urban Barbarian to take...

[blackbloodtroll]

Two at most.

Get the Rage, a Rage Power, and get out.

That's my opinion.

Will see if I can provide more advice later.

[Icyshadow]

Alright, thanks.

Though I wonder where to take that level.

[Icyshadow]

...anyone?

[RipfangOmen]

I'm anyone.

Right?

No?

*pouts*

[Icyshadow]

Two sessions so far. RP has been a bit strained, but been fun for all involved. Also, I was able to fix the Monk's AC problem with a Masterwork Chain Shirt.

[blackbloodtroll]

If you choose to Barbarian dip, I would do it at second level, go Invulnerable Rager/Urban Barbarian for two levels, and pick up the Smasher Rage Power.

[Icyshadow]

We're already level 2.

Guess that means that level 3 shall be dip time.

[blackbloodtroll]

Remember, you can take the Extra Rage Power feat later if you want.

Also, Monk's Robes will make up for AC and Unarmed Strike damage lost.

[Icyshadow]

I am aware of that. Also, my rolled stats came out different from how I had expected. My Dexterity is lower (+2 modifier) than my Wisdom (+3 modifier) but I doubt it will be much of a problem in the long run.

[blackbloodtroll]

What are your current stats?

[Icyshadow]

18 Str
12 Dex
14 Con
12 Int
16 Wis
12 Cha

I rolled mostly 12's and 14's with one 16 placed in Str.
The racial penalty to Dex sort of shot me in the foot here.

[blackbloodtroll]

Carry a Quickdraw Shield for off turns. With the shield equipped, you cannot flurry, but if can't full attack, you might as well use it.

Flurry is the only thing an Ironskin Monk loses to shields.

Stow it away when you want to full attack.

[Icyshadow]

I already have a Masterwork Chain Shirt for my AC needs. I only take a -1 to Attack rolls.

[blackbloodtroll]

Well, the Quickdraw Shield can work as an off-turn AC boost throughout your career.