On Tue, 21 Dec 1999, Wayne Sheppard wrote:
>
> 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.
Well, he did say giving druids better tracking than bards
would devalue rangers. Nary a word about devaluing bards.
:(
> > 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!!
>
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>
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John H. Kim
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