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<blockquote data-quote="Camarath" data-source="post: 986589" data-attributes="member: 11987">My suggestion would be to go for Shintao Monk if that fits with your vision of the character because the bonus feats can realy help you gain some of the nice OA feats. You can also trade stunning attack (as well as Deflect Arrows and Improved Trip) for a bonus feat if you want as per the OA Monk. At level 15 you would have a BAB 4 less than a 15th level fighter this is not insurmountable. The feat is not good enough to build your whole character around but can be a nice addition to your character. I don't know what type of play style you guys have but I have found monks to be enjoyable from a flavor and roleplaying stand point rather than from a powergaming one. They tend to be frustratingly back loaded, you always feel like your waiting for some feat or ability. I suggest you build your monk around a roleplaying idea and have fun with that wile your characters abilities develop.Also you might consider playing a Nezumi thier speed makes them a good race for a monk and scent is fun.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Camarath, post: 986589, member: 11987"] My suggestion would be to go for Shintao Monk if that fits with your vision of the character because the bonus feats can realy help you gain some of the nice OA feats. You can also trade stunning attack (as well as Deflect Arrows and Improved Trip) for a bonus feat if you want as per the OA Monk. At level 15 you would have a BAB 4 less than a 15th level fighter this is not insurmountable. The feat is not good enough to build your whole character around but can be a nice addition to your character. I don't know what type of play style you guys have but I have found monks to be enjoyable from a flavor and roleplaying stand point rather than from a powergaming one. They tend to be frustratingly back loaded, you always feel like your waiting for some feat or ability. I suggest you build your monk around a roleplaying idea and have fun with that wile your characters abilities develop. Also you might consider playing a Nezumi thier speed makes them a good race for a monk and scent is fun. [/QUOTE]

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