Part 107: Ninja
Malachite_Dragon posted:
Yyyyeah, we've reached the point where the thread has begun to cannibalize itself for lack of updates. Save us, Sheep!
Xander77 posted:
So, are we ready for an update, or are we ready for an update? Becasue I, for one, would much rather be debating the relative aesthetic qualities of monks and ninja right now.
...I knew seeing 51 posts after my brother had the computer all day was a bad thing.
I'll get started, but it'll take a while since it's two battles with guys who really like talking.
Until then, have something relevant:
Job Dissection: Ninja
Combatant who hides as a means of battle. Can 'Throw' weapons at distant enemies. 2-sword ability
code:
EQ: Knife, Ninja Sword, Flail, Hat, Clothes, Accessory
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INNATE: Two Swords
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HPM: 70 | MPM: 50 | SpM: 120 | PAM: 120 | MAM: 75 | Move: 4 | C.Ev: 30%
HPC: 12 | MPC: 13 | SpC: 80 | PAC: 43 | MAC: 50 | Jump: 4 |Pros:
+The best Speed
+High PA
+Two swords for excessive damage
+Throw is useful for long-range damage
+Abandon
Cons:
-Low HP
-Bad with Magic
If you haven't noticed, Ninjas are not fair at all. Ninjas hurt people, they hurt people, and they hurt people. Two Swords allows them to hit damage unheard of, and their high speed means they sometimes doubleturn guys. With Abandon and good capes, they're also very hard to hit, giving them survival in addition to their offense.
The low HP goes against their tendency to scream into the front lines, requiring support to prevent horrible death, and their MP/MA isn't good. No one cares, though, because ninjas are just too good at killing. I cannot emphasize that enough. Just with up-to-date ninja swords they tear heads apart.
On the subject of Two Swords Monk vs. Martial Arts Ninja, Ninja wins. The Speed is much more important than the PA considering how rare it is to not overkill something, and Hats give them the edge in stats and HP, and the move is 1 higher which matters a lot for someone who is melee-range.
In terms of style, I think Ninjas look better, but I guess Monks have more fans than I thought. I just like how intense male ninjas look.