D&D 5E 5th edition monks

[Garthanos]

The word 'Ki" (Japanese) represents a concept that is ideal for the Monk's ability set.

If you say so... I think they should be tapping hit points note those are nebulous too

 

[Jd Smith1]

Uses the word Chi / Ki without using Life force or similar western analog.

Actually, Chi is a Greek letter, and Ki is a Japanese accent used to indicate a specific nasal tone.

'Monk' is also a western religious title and occupation which exists to this day.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

And Qi is how Scrabble players get big scores...

 

[DND_Reborn]

I think somehow tapping into HP or HD for monk abilities would be better than adding Ki. I always liked in SWSE how Jedi and other Force-users directly used their Vitality (sort of HP) to power their abilities. Sorcerers could do the same thing instead of Sorcery Points, etc. It would make better use of a mechanic (HD) that is rarely used in the game IME.

Also as far as monks being slant towards certain groups, we all know as far as unarmed combat at least nearly every culture has their own version. Now, IRL some of the obviously "mystical" elements might not translate well into other forms of martial arts, but in a fantasy setting it wouldn't be difficult to imagine it IMO.

 

[DND_Reborn]

And Qi is how Scrabble players get big scores...

I always found ZA easier to play and worth just as much. And tastier, too!

 

[Paul Farquhar]

Me neither but pretending it isnt directly referential is lying.

Ki, with the meaning "life force" entered the English language in the 1960s. It is, therefore a "loan word", predating D&D. Using it, therefore, is only indirectly referential.

 

[Garthanos]

Actually, Chi is a Greek letter, and Ki is a Japanese accent used to indicate a specific nasal tone.

'Monk' is also a western religious title and occupation which exists to this day.

Then there is Qi

There is also an Egyption word that is analogous cannot remember it off the top of my head but not sure its been applied to martial arts

 

[Garthanos]

I think somehow tapping into HP or HD for monk abilities would be better than adding Ki. I always liked in SWSE how Jedi and other Force-users directly used their Vitality (sort of HP) to power their abilities. Sorcerers could do the same thing instead of Sorcery Points, etc. It would make better use of a mechanic (HD) that is rarely used in the game IME.

Yup and that was one way I visualized using HS (rename Heroic Surges) - the 4e Martial Practices called on HS and many were directly referential to the original monk abilities

 

[lowkey13]

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[Garthanos]

Prana, Mana, Chi, Qi
Prana, Mana, Chi, Qi – these are names for the same things in very different cultures; the life force that animates us, brings us to life, and empowers us to give and receive Love, to live as we know it. In the west we call this energy.

• The Japanese call the energy that flows within us, Ki.
• The Taoists call this Chi or Qi and follow its flow through charted meridians in acupuncture.
• Indian yogis call it Prana and chart its course through the chakras.
• In the west we follow it through the electrical pulses our heart and brain emit.

The above is from a site that well... lets just say I do not normally frequent ... too much woo for me.