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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Some call me Tim" data-source="post: 1657494" data-attributes="member: 12781">I am going to be playing a new 1st level monk.  I am not sure of the mechanics of grappling.I have improved grapple, so I know that there is no AoO when I attempt to start the grapple.Can I start a grapple as part of a flurry?Assuming that I can, and make the melee touch attack (on my first attack) and win the grapple check.  I am now holding the opponent.I now deal damage from the melee touch attack.  Can I then take the second attack from the flurry?  Can that attack be a stunning fist?If I wish to pin the opponent, do I do that instead of dealing damage?  Is that done in the second round if I wish to maintain the grapple?If I am pinning the opponent, can I deal damage and still prevent the opponent from speaking?  Can I flurry while pinning the opponent?If I take the Earth's Embrace feat at 3rd level, how exactly is that damage dealt?  Is it from striking the opponent, or does the pinning itself cause the damage?Sorry for all of the questions, but this aspect of the game is new to me.  Thanks in advance for any assistance.Tim</blockquote>