Quote Originally Posted by Teln View Post
Would having a monk take a Vow of Poverty help? I've heard it gets superb results. (Yes, this is a legitimate question, I've never played a monk but I'm considering one in a game that may or may not happen.)
No, it will often result in a Monk who is, in fact, weaker at mid-levels and beyond. Without VoP, the Monk can at least get some gear to help him deal with flying enemies. With VoP, he can only shake his mighty fists in nigh-helpless rage as the enemies fly above him.