Need some help setting up Monk macross!!!

[Terin]

So, I'd like to set up some slightly more elaborate macros, if you guys are willing to help out? Basically, I'd like my basic combos to automatically change based on my stance, including the actual ability shown, rather than just assigning an entire combo to a single macro, which A) makes it more difficult to notice which stance I'm actually in, and B) occasionally seems to mis-fire, using Bootshine instead of the latter abilities.

Also, I'd like to put Haymaker to *all* of my macros, as I tend to completely overlook it because I'm normally so focused to paying attention to what stance I'm in, or where I should be standing.

Finally... Right now, my only concern is just fighting stuff head-on, since I'm doing a whole lot of questing. Is it even worth using Twin Snakes and Demolish, or should I reserve those purely for playing in groups, when I'm able to actually attack from other angles?

[Terin]

Also, I suppose I should mention I'm playing the PC-version, but with a Controller (wired Xbox 360, specifically). If you have any other recommendations or suggestions, especially other macros to help condense the number of abilities, I'd really appreciate it!

[Arkista]

You don't need help because you shouldn't be using macros on MNK.

Sorry for coming off as an ass. But Macros round up from what I was told when I 1st started playing. Meaning your /wait2.5sec will get rounded to 3sec which = to DPS loss over time. Now I did hear some stuff that with ? amount of skill speed and GL3 you could use macros for /wait2sec, But Skill Speed is crap.

Now to be helpful, Everything you need to know about MNK.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...he-Monk-Temple

As for your Twin Snakes yes use it in your rotation. Haymaker is only going to proc when you dodge, So It wouldn't really be worth it to try and macro it to all your skills. Not just because you need to dodge, but if you did that and say you have 1-2 seconds left to refresh GL and Haymaker went off you would lose GL.
And keeping GL up at all times is priority.

For Demolish/Touch of Death/Fracture (MRD skill) your Dots you can use them if the mobs is going to live long enough. Also you need to keep an eye on your TP in longer fights keep Dots up is hell on your TP even with invigorate.

Also your "Rotations" are going to change based on the content you're doing. A lot of people say what is best to use eventually with experience you'll figure out what is best for you.

[BlackPriest]

you shouldnt be using macros on mnk.

maybe just maybe a macro for mantra just to let them know you used it but press the buttons yourself.

[Marxam]

Macross is a pretty good mech anime.

[TheCurls]

Not that it helps because you're on a gamepad, but the only macro I use is to change my hotbars for ease of use. 1, 2, 3 on my keyboard are my most used skills, so I have them set up for stances.

Hotbar 1: Dragon Kick, Bootshine, Arm of the Destroyer
Hotbar 2: Twin Snakes, True Strike
Hotbar 3: Demolish, Snap Punch, Rockbreaker

I also have some of the other skills on all three hotbars so I can use them whenever. What I do is, I use Dragon Kick, click my mouse button to use the /hotbarchange macro bound to it, then choose between my Raptor stance skills, then hit the macro again, then pick between my Couerl form skills.

I find it tidies up my hotbar quite nicely. It just depends on if it's something you can manage. If it is, it might be worth trying out.

[Lemon8or]

Do not use macros.
As for cross-bar assignment, I have all opo-opo/raptor/coeurl stance abilities in the same cross and just move from right to left (or left to right if that makes more sense to you). Haymaker is useful for solo but not so in group contents since you don't dodge most of the time (exceptions are rare like when fighting Vassagos in CT, you might dodge a few times).
You can still hit your positional moves if you move through the mobs instead of around the mobs. Take advantage of the mob slow turning speed, practice and eventually you'll get it. Twin Snakes gives you damage boost so you should keep it on even if you're not hitting for maximum potency. Demolish is better than Snap Punch if you let the DOT run its course and don't clip too early. Do not keep using them though. Force yourself a habit of rotating between Twin Snakes and True Strike in Raptor form (1 Twin 1 True), Demolish and Snap Punch in Coeurl form (as the DOT falls off) so later on, you'll be better in the party contents when you also rotate Dragon Kick and Bootshine.

[DoctorPepper]

The only macro I would really suggest for monk would be a buff macro if you have the lvl 34 lnc ability, blood for blood, unlocked. Spamming the button you have that macro attached to will use whichever of the 2 buffs are off CD. Personally I like this because I play on gamepad and it gives me an extra free button on my main bar.

/macroicon "Internal Release"
/ac "Blood for Blood" <me>
/ac "Internal Release" <me>

Just wanted to add that the reason macros don't work effectively on mnk is because at lvl 50 you stack up 3 stacks of greased lightning and if you were to say.. macro haymaker to one of your main buttons, you could end up hitting a haymaker at the wrong time (for example if you had to run a little bit because the monster you're attacking ran away), causing you to take longer than 12s to get your final combo move in which would effectively put you back at 1 stack of greased lightning. That might not seem like a big deal to some but greased lightning tier 3 is a very good buff that you want to have up as often as possible and with the cooldown on perfect balance being 4 minutes you can't always rely on that to get a quick 3 stacks up.

[NoctisUmbra]

If you're using macros on MNK, you're doing it wrong.

The only thing I'd even consider putting in a macro is Mercy Stroke together with either Steel Peak or Howling Fist, and that's because Mercy Stroke is a very situational skill and hardly ever a game-changer. Only viable-ish macro I can think of. Everything else is a crutch for being unable to figure out a layout and/or build the muscle memory with one. You will lose flexibility. With some macros ideas, you'll even lose DPS.

[Sigred]

Monk + Macros = Should roll a Bard instead.

Also:

Just wanted to add that the reason macros don't work effectively on mnk is because at lvl 50 you stack up 3 stacks of second wind[...]

You mean Greased Lightning. At least, I really hope you do.