D&D 5E Variant Monk that uses Strength instead of Wisdom?

[billd91]

Why not just adapt the Brawler from Pathfinder, or am I missing something?

For 5e, modifying the monk a little bit is easier.

 

[Kobold Avenger]

One of the reasons for wanting such a variant for a Monk, is that currently there isn't much of a good reason to focus on both Dex and Str in 5e. It's generally one or the other.

 

[DND_Reborn]

My question is this: Why are so many people fixated on "new powrz...pew pew pew!!!!"?

LOL don't ask me, I don't get it, either...

 

[Ancalagon]

I know a lot of people do that, but every time I've started a character at any level other than 1, forever after feel like that character isn't really legitimate, and I just don't get as invested in them or as attached to them.

I can see the point, but I think you can "earn" your level 3 by explaining the early adventures that brought you there (ie your backstory).