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I never said the monk was japanese, merely oriental. My major problem with eastern culture intruding in the realms is that D&D never seemed to use this angle before, remaining faithful to the original Tolkienesque background. With the introduction of certain elements like monks and vampires, the whole thing is taking on a hollywood feel that seems to be dragging the game down a bit. The next thing you'll see will be a bruce willis character with a vest that has the stars and stripes on it. The draw of Baldurs Gate was its foundind in a fantasy world, one that owed allegiance to no country. This seems to be going by the way side as the creators attempt to invent new avenues of exploitation. Personally I would like to see more magical creatures in there, like a balrog or something.
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