Lago_AM3P at [unixtime wrote:1083829766[/unixtime]]Sorry for not clearing that up... The build gains Smite evil and Turn undead from the monk levels, as well as the usual goodies (minus two feats), as per the Holy monk variant in Dragon 310. Turn undead isn't as big of an issue with this particular build (7 levels behind a cleric), but Smite is.
I find that in this case, Monk is stronger then straight Paladin (although possibly weaker then more Fist of Raziel, and certainly weaker then a similar spellcasting build).
Oh. Right. Made-up classes. How stupid of me.
Yes, when you basically reinvent the monk class arbitarily because of a made-up rule in a magazine, then the monk will certainly be better. I'll admit that.
Similarly, if I used the cloistered cleric variant or the druid getting domains variant--also made up classes--in Unearthed Arcana, they'd be REALLY FRICKIN' COOL. Huh? Huh, guys?!
Much like when you use those made up classes in the players hanbooks, or made up prestige classes in the splat books.
Look, if you don't like playing D&D by the rules, just say so and don't complain when others do [play D&D by the rules]. And please, don't give me any of that Zero bullshit.
-Catharz Godsfoot