We need song! We need dance! BARDS!

[ruinedmirage]

Am I the only one that doesn't have any interest in the bard class....I never understood the concept of it. The definition of a bard is a poet who traditionally recites epics...I don't know by the time he finished I would have hit him with a shield smashed his instrument, broke his hands, and chopped at his larynx...problem solved you are no longer a bard...

I know that feels, bro. The good (or bad) thing about bards is that they can range from being bottom feeders on my boots to OPed untouchables through their multiclassing, depending on the player.

[ichbin]

Bard's one of those classes that not too many play as, but ppl will love you for it. Multiple games have bards (DDO, Rift, FF11, etc), and while being a great jack-of-all-trades, ultimately becomes a support tool. Ahh, but the power of being loved. Its a great feeling standing around, sipping a drink, reading blogs, all the while being praised by your teammates... just for being there.

I'll be looking forward to it...

[iamtruthseeker]

*holds back small mob* Bard detractors have the right to state their opinion!
























we'll get em when they leave the thread

[elpumaman]

Well to me, a bard has magical music just like wizards and sorcerers have magical... magic. It might not be traditional magic, but they can put so much emotion into their music that it has powerful effects on the listeners, positive or negative. I think it could fit into the framework of the game, but it is tough to make it useful but neither too strong nor weak.

[barachielangel]

Unfortunately, this game is based on 4th Edition, and Bards are the red-headed step-child, relegated to a supplemental Player's Guide sequel somewhere down the line. It was replaced with Warlord, who fulfills all the same functions, but with the flavor of being a tactical leader rather than an entertainer.

[chai23]

I would love to see bards get added. Most games that deviate from the tank-healer-damager type do so best with the hybrid classes.

[javipal1]

The onlyone class for rogue is the trickster rogue? nothing more?, only 5 class

[iamtruthseeker]

Unfortunately, this game is based on 4th Edition, and Bards are the red-headed step-child, relegated to a supplemental Player's Guide sequel somewhere down the line. It was replaced with Warlord, who fulfills all the same functions, but with the flavor of being a tactical leader rather than an entertainer.

Out of curiosity did you actually read the bard class?

You'll see how powerful they are if you did.

[reesekracus]

I also agree and hope thats Bards are on the short list for classes. Bards would be a great addition.

And even though bards are drastically different in 4E, they are a fun and powerful class!

[icosagon]

Bards in 4e were amazing. Sure, you kinda miss on the all the traditional stuff in 3.5, but is quickly forgotten when you gain access to some of the best party buff powers in the game. Did I mention that 4e bards get insane bonuses to all skills? A bard could legitimately replace a rogue.