A level 7 monk with a +4 strength modifier would when using flurry of blows unarmed have an attack line as follows.
+9/+9/+4 for D8+4 on each attack.
This means yes, three attacks. Two attacks at +9, and one at +4.
This does not include anything from feats or other sources.
To calculate this you add together your strength modifier + the value listed under flurry of blows and any other bonuses you get to hit.
Make sure to check bonus types, as bonuses of the same type do not stack.
I hope this helps.
The number of attacks is purely based on the BAB. Flurry gives the monk a bonus attack. It says to treat the bonus attack as you would Two Weapon Fighting, so an extra off hand attack. The chart accounts for the -2 penalty for attacking with "two weapons". So, your attack for flurry at like this:
7(BAB) + 4(STR) - 2(TWF) = +9
The 2nd attack is your off hand attack, also at +9 and your 3rd attack is your 2nd manufactured attack (main hand) at -5, which is +4.
Here's a step by step breakdown of how you calculate flurry of blows for a level 7 monk with 19 str:
1.The monk has an effective BAB of 7 (BAB equal to his monk level). Therefore, your starting point is two attacks, one at +7, one at +2 (+7/+2)
2.Flurry grants a further -2 on all attacks and adds one extra attack at full BAB, bringing it to +5/+5/+0
3.+4 for strength brings it to +9/+9/+4
Final result:
Two attacks at +9, followed by one attack at +4
I hope this clarifies things for you.
The fighter can make 2 attacks with his weapon, whether it be a one handed longsword or using two hands to swing a greatsword. Think of it as increased combat prowess/training allowing a quicker swing for more slashes at once.
Two weapon fighting would allow him a third attack with his off-hand (assuming wielding two weapons) with all the penalties that apply.
To take it a step further, doing the attacks at +7/+2 is a FULL ROUND action. A full round consists of a move, standard and a swift action. To move up to the enemy would allow only one swing but if next round he was still next to an enemy, he could swing his sword twice. Also has the option of taking a free 5 ft step on his turn in order to do a full round action.
Hope this helps and doesn't cause further confusion.
yes...anytime your BAB gets high enough to subtract 5 and end up with a +1 still then you get another attack at that lower bonus.
Fighters level with a full BAB, so they get a +1 for every level so at:
Lvl 6 they have +6/+1
Lvl 11 they have +11/+6/+1
Lvl 16 they have +16/+11/+6/+1
now you gain these extra attacks off your BAB ONLY (unless you have TWF)
so for instance at level 7 as you listed lets say you were using a greatsword, had weapon focus (greatsword), a STR of 20, and Weapon Training for big swords, your total attacks would be +14/+9
Here's the breakdown for that: BAB is +7/+2
+7(BAB)+1(Weapon Focus)+1(Weapon Training)+5(STR)=14 first attack
+1(BAB)+1(Weapon Focus)+1(Weapon Training)+5(STR)=9 second attack
even though you could subtract 5 from the +9 and end up with another attack you only base that off your BAB, not the full bonus you get when attacking