I had a similar thought over the weekend when I was grouped with a paladin
and a ranger fighting in the throne room at crushbone. I had asked them if
they wanted me to fight or play, and of course they replied, "can you do a
little a both?" It would sort of interesting to have a Battle Bard
specialization.
----- Original Message -----
From: Lea G <keylimes@...>
To: <eqbards@onelist.com>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 1999 2:48 AM
Subject: [eqbards] re: tanking bards, specialization?
> From: "Lea G" <keylimes@...>
>
> I still find it hard to believe that a bard will ever make a better tank
> than a warrior, rogue, or ranger. Perhaps with enough plate armor and
buffs,
> you might be equal to them but the best one? ehh, maybe (haven't seen it
> yet) but I will try to keep an open mind ;]
>
> I will emphasize that a bard MUST be in a forceful (and I mean full party
of
> strong fighters) to simply play instruments. If the party has only 3
> members, a lot of casters, it is important to whip out the weapons and
> fight. However if you have rogues backstabbing and warriors taunting ,
> rangers, monks . . . . basically a coordinated group somewhat evenly
taking
> damage, I stand strong in my position that a lute healing 60 points (10
> points per group member) of damage per pulse (and remember this will
> increase in levels) is quite helpful and an efficient battle tactic (I
have
> TONS of personal examples).
>
> However the topic makes me ask, do you think EQ should allow bards to
> specialize? For example Mr Tank Bard gets to have a better attack skill
> where Ms Luteplaying Bard gets a better string skill.
>
> I for some reason have this strange image of a 250+pd tank who is
constantly
> getting knocked in the head, his fingers broken, with a lot of burly
muscle
> around his neck decked out in plate being a tad bit weaker in the musical
> talent. Whereas the little fragile bard who does nothing but play songs
and
> try to avoid being hit, could just play masterpieces but fight wimpier?
To
> the best of my knowledge it is "fairly easy" to max out your skills in
> instruments and attack, no matter what your play style. I DON'T want to
TAKE
> AWAY the BARD's SKILLS. I just think that specialization might allow one
to
> roleplay and create the type of bard they want to be, therefore making a
> more rewarding game experience. Possibly the specialization could come out
> in a year or so with the expansion pack when the bard is already 50th
level,
> something to look forward to?
>
> Just a thought, yea or nay comments welcome 8)
>
>
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