(Standard, average introduction here) Hey, been reading the forums for a few weeks and used it as a info site, very well done overall, kudos.

I actually played the game last summer but stopped playing, then recently when Factions came out I couldn't ressist but to give it another try (Glad I did), seen alot of great things and feel that the expansion really improves on the end game content along with providing new stuff for beginners - storylines never hurt either

Now the real question: One thing has been bothering me a bit lately though, Assassins. Is it just me or do they seem semi-worthless? I don't hate the class and think it's a good addition in terms of story, look, and overall coolness of having a "ninja" class (), but everytime I'm in a PUG for a PvE Mission they just feel like energy sinks (Now would be a good time to say that I play a Monk, right?) and overall don't seem to give anything back - or am I just being unlucky with the groups I join, or just not noticing? Could anyone enlighten me on this?

PS: Please don't take this as a flame, I'm just looking for opinions.
PPS: I can see how PUGs, would of course lessen the overall quality of the players, but I'd say I've grouped enough, that at least one of the Assassins would have had to be "Good".

Thanks in advance