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<blockquote data-quote="Caliban" data-source="post: 2062762" data-attributes="member: 284">And I think that is actually two different AC bonuse abilities.&nbsp; One that is based off of Wisdom and one that is based off your monk class level.&nbsp;&nbsp; Similar and related abilities, but different on a game mechanic level.&nbsp;I think the monks belt is referring to the second bonus, not the first.&nbsp; They just aren't clearly seperated out as different AC bonus abilities.&nbsp; I think it's just a case of unclear writing, and in most cases it doesn't have any effect one way or the other, which is why it hasn't been errata'd or clarified.&nbsp; &nbsp;You may disagree with that reading of the rules (and I'm sure you do), but that is honestly the way I think it's supposed to work (in spite of your unfounded accusation of dishonesty).&nbsp; &nbsp; I could probably be convinced otherwised, but that is the ruling I'm working with now.&nbsp; And since I think it is unclearly worded (and it obviously is unclear to some people, or the question wouldn't have been asked), I posted with what I believe the intent of the item to be.&nbsp;Apparently, I'm not alone in this reading of the rules either, as many people have posted with similar rulings.&nbsp; &nbsp; And I do know that this is the way it was ruled in the Living Greyhawk RPGA campaign (the official WOTC sponsored national campaign) when this exact question came up.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;So it's hardly a &quot;haphazard&quot; ruling (as you so condescendingly chose to phrase it).&nbsp;&nbsp; By the way, could you work on keeping these insulting little jabs to a minimum when you respond to me?&nbsp; Since I'm trying hard to keep my posts civil, I'd really appreciate it if you would extend me the same courtesy. &nbsp;Thanks.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Caliban, post: 2062762, member: 284"] And I think that is actually two different AC bonuse abilities. One that is based off of Wisdom and one that is based off your monk class level. Similar and related abilities, but different on a game mechanic level. I think the monks belt is referring to the second bonus, not the first. They just aren't clearly seperated out as different AC bonus abilities. I think it's just a case of unclear writing, and in most cases it doesn't have any effect one way or the other, which is why it hasn't been errata'd or clarified. You may disagree with that reading of the rules (and I'm sure you do), but that is honestly the way I think it's supposed to work (in spite of your unfounded accusation of dishonesty). I could probably be convinced otherwised, but that is the ruling I'm working with now. And since I think it is unclearly worded (and it obviously is unclear to some people, or the question wouldn't have been asked), I posted with what I believe the intent of the item to be. Apparently, I'm not alone in this reading of the rules either, as many people have posted with similar rulings. And I do know that this is the way it was ruled in the Living Greyhawk RPGA campaign (the official WOTC sponsored national campaign) when this exact question came up. So it's hardly a "haphazard" ruling (as you so condescendingly chose to phrase it). By the way, could you work on keeping these insulting little jabs to a minimum when you respond to me? Since I'm trying hard to keep my posts civil, I'd really appreciate it if you would extend me the same courtesy. Thanks. [/QUOTE]

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