How is this evidence of "bard hate" at all? Gordon said two things:
1. Druids won't be able to track better than Bards.
2. Bard's tracking cap is too high, but won't be changed (i.e. No Nerf).
If you think this is an example of "bard hate" then I'd think you are too
paranoid and just looking for any chance to slam Verant.
Wayne
> From: James Schuldes <jgs@...>
> Subject: Grrrrrrrr!
>
> More evidence that "bard hate" is alive and well - unfortunately it's the
> game designers and not monsters:
>
> [clipped off www.eqvault.com <http://www.eqvault.com> where Gordon
> (Verant's internet P/R person) was answering questions about druid
tracking
> skill being raised]
>
> Well we definatly wouldn't want to increase the cap to a level above
bards,
> as to do so would devalue the ranger. The bard cap, to be honest, is set
too
> high, but we'll just live with that.
> Please keep the comments coming.
> -Gordon
>
> [end quote]
>
> I am beginning to wonder if _anyone_ at Verant has played chars thru level
> 50 - start to finish like regular players do? From what perspective are
> they getting these _endless_ visions of "class balancing" needs. And ya,
ya
> - I wonder if _any_ of them ever play a normal bard - I dare anyone of
them
> to level a bard to 35. Much less test that new or changed spell/song on
the
> bats in North Qeynos/G'Fay/West Freep.
>
> Sylly
>
> p.s. really looking forward to level 40 - woo hoo Picklocks!!! Already
have
> my gnome fiend making me a set of Gnomish Lockpicks. And when I get
> them.... LOOKOUT Befallen HERE I COME!!!! Woo hoo a level 40 skill in a
> level 20 dungeon!!! /auction BBC 10pp or best offer - gimme a tell if you
> want a sword that lowers your stats!!