Simply put, blizzard has stated there is no art of the female monk yet to show. This banner was hanging at gamescon before the monk was even announced. The banner is 1 of 4, the other ones were Diablo, barb, and WD. Pit these facts together and it can only be the wizard regardless of interpretation of the art.
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1. The Druid in the cncept art is for an npc. This banner was one of four at blizzcon. The other three were a witch doctor, barbarian, and diablo. Most reasonably the past one would be the last class known at the time it was shown. Also, they are still working on her concept art, not that her concept art is done. Why wouldn't they have shown it at reveal if it was done. They said they didn't show the female monk because they didn't have it yet but there banner was there hanging up.
2.there was a post by bashiok talking about weapon specifics. He said a wizard can still use a sword and shield bit not two-handed weapons. This doesn't matter though because the monk is only supposed to have battle staffs and fist weapons not swords and wands.
3. Yes the weapons could be ordinary weapon enchants but logically it makes more sense that the wizard has an ice and arcane weapon especially if they are depicting a certain class in a giant banner.
4. At the blizzcon reveal of the monk they said he has a western european look andthat is what they were going for. Even if they had concept atr of a asain female monk (which they said they don't have any presentable art of her yet) I doubt they would choose it for a banner when it goes against their final decision of the western european look.
5. I don't know what DRASTIC difference you see between the two. But concept atr is just that. It doesn't always exactly reflect the in game model. However, in my opinion, it does look like it. As far as the mark on her forehead, I think it is the concept artists of giving it a more asian look (keep in mind that the monk is supposed to look Russian).
The banner is obviously the wizard. There are plenty of logical signs agreeing and only speculation that goes against fact that it is the female monk.
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Notice the difference. The Wizard doesn't have the ornament on the head, which that specific ornament is usually specified to a Taoist. The Wizard doesn't use swords either.
Do you also notice the mark on the forehead? Male Monk has that too.
that picture is the female wizard. Notice the fact that they said that the female monk is still in conception art stage. Notice that this banner was revealed after the wizard class was. Note that blizzard would not have a huge banner of a female monk since it does not exist yet. Notice the asain look to the character like the wizard has and the monk is supposed to be western european looking. Wizards can use swords and monk are supposed to use hand weapons. Notice the ice and arcane effects on the weapons that are a part of the wizards skills.
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Why do they have the monk featured with a staff? I think it would be so much cooler if they had him on blizzards site with giant claws or blades attached to his hands. This is the weapon of choice for him. I watched the gameplay trailer and he doesnt use his staff he is carrying once. There is no need for him to even have it. Plus the wizard already has staffs so its not like they need to add a class that uses them. I just think they should disregard the staff for the monk and focus purely on fist weapons.
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I'll regain some dignity here by pointing out I absolutely guarantee the Monk hails from Xiansai and 'represents' that region, as I stated months ago and no-one believed me...
He doesn't look Asian to me. At least not as much as the Wizard
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2.there was a post by bashiok talking about weapon specifics. He said a wizard can still use a sword and shield bit not two-handed weapons. This doesn't matter though because the monk is only supposed to have battle staffs and fist weapons not swords and wands.
3. Yes the weapons could be ordinary weapon enchants but logically it makes more sense that the wizard has an ice and arcane weapon especially if they are depicting a certain class in a giant banner.
4. At the blizzcon reveal of the monk they said he has a western european look andthat is what they were going for. Even if they had concept atr of a asain female monk (which they said they don't have any presentable art of her yet) I doubt they would choose it for a banner when it goes against their final decision of the western european look.
5. I don't know what DRASTIC difference you see between the two. But concept atr is just that. It doesn't always exactly reflect the in game model. However, in my opinion, it does look like it. As far as the mark on her forehead, I think it is the concept artists of giving it a more asian look (keep in mind that the monk is supposed to look Russian).
The banner is obviously the wizard. There are plenty of logical signs agreeing and only speculation that goes against fact that it is the female monk.
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that picture is the female wizard. Notice the fact that they said that the female monk is still in conception art stage. Notice that this banner was revealed after the wizard class was. Note that blizzard would not have a huge banner of a female monk since it does not exist yet. Notice the asain look to the character like the wizard has and the monk is supposed to be western european looking. Wizards can use swords and monk are supposed to use hand weapons. Notice the ice and arcane effects on the weapons that are a part of the wizards skills.
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He doesn't look Asian to me. At least not as much as the Wizard
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Many people including blizzard do not count hellfire as a "real" part of the game, therefore not considered a real class from blizzard.
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