My return to FFXI, Ranger / Monk?

[Fandyien]

After playing FFXI on and off frequently, and trying all the other MMOGs out there, I cant help but return to FFXI- I'm going to be returning with a good friend of mine, who plans on playing an Elvaan War---DRK.

Anyway, heres my dillema- I love both the Monk and Ranger class, and since I dont want to specialize, I plan on being a Hume- However, I was wondering if Ranger / Monk is viable.

I plan to play Monk to thirty, and then take ranger to 75 with Monk as sub- can this be done, or should I just go and do Ranger / Ninja like everyone else?

Thanks in advance,
Fandyien.

[Kibogaoka]

I don't think Monk would give you very much in terms of use. You'd have:

-More hp
-Boost
-Dodge
-Focus
-Chakra
-Counter, Martial Arts II and Subtle Blow

That's about it in terms of things that stand out.

Whereas, with Warrior, you get:

-Berserk
-Defender
-Warcry
-Def Up and Double Attack

Monk may get more bonuses, but Warrior's are more useful, imo.

Also, I prefer RNG/WAR over RNG/NIN any day.

[neighbortaru]

ugh, for the love of god no!

under 30 you might be able to get away with it (with alot of stares), but after that, /war or /nin have much better utility.