Dan,
I think your testing was flawed.
Higher AC provides better damage absorption. Cloth and Bronze would protect
just as well if they had the same AC value. This has been confirmed
publicly by Verant.
You tested Banded and Bronze and Crafted. For each test your AC was higher
than before. That's why you took less damage.
Wayne
> From: "Dan Morris" <kronous@...>
> Subject: Re: Medium Bronze Armor (Spoiler)
>
> Coming from a level 45 warrior here, I can say that the type of armor does
> make a difference. No cold hard facts, but I did do some tests one night
> when we were bored. Loaded up my packs with different armors and we hit
> lower guk. We choose the Crusader as our guinea pig. For those that don't
> know, he hits a lot for 120s. First, I loaded on the banded. 120s were
> common place, and average hits were around 80 to 90 a pop. Shredded in
short
> order. Next loaded up a set of Bronze. Still a lot of 120s, but average
hit
> seemed around 60 to 70. Next I loaded up full crafted. Very few 120s,
> average hits were in the 40s to 50s.
> The one thing to keep in mind though is when you are loading up the
heavier
> armors, is that you are going to be sacraficing on some of the stat
raising
> equipment. When you get to the higher levels with your bard though, the
> better armors with stat increases on them become available.
> On my bard I have the following main pieces:
> Mithral Breastplate
> Silvery Legs
> Skull Shaped Barbute
> Black Charred Boots
> Azure Sleeves
> 2 serp bracers
> elf hide gloves
> host of jewelry.
> With this setup and my jewelry, I have an agi of 170, and a dex of 160.
> Dunno if I really need those high of numbers, but I like high numbers =)
I
> am able to dodge msot attacks, and when I do resort to using weapons (I
> prefer using instruments), I hit a lot and proc like a demon.
> While you may not see the numbers on your ac change very much with
equipping
> the next level of armor available to you, the difference will be noticed
in
> how much damage you take. And as we all know, verants uber mobs can deal
out
> max damage a lot, so its always in ones best interest to keep that
minimized
> as much as possible.
>
> Kragan Tundrafury
> Mith Marr
>
>
> >This was a topic a long time ago when we were debating if bards should
wear
> >plate. The theory is that stronger/thicker armor types may deflect a
> >portion of the blow. For example, the random generator decides you will
> >take 50 points of damage from a hit. The results would be something like
> >this:
> >
> >Type Damage
> >No armor 50
> >Leather 45
> >Banded 40
> >Bronze 35
> >Steel 30
> >
> >I just made these up as an example. Another theory is that the type of
> >armor has no impact whatsoever. In this case, the only thing that is
> >important is your AC. A higher AC would mean a less chance of getting
hit.
> >If you do get hit, using the previous example, you would take 50 damage
> even
> >if you were wearing steel plate.
> >
> >I have no idea what the correct answer is but since I have enough STR to
> >wear full bronze, its a moot point for me. I would like to get
> confirmation
> >but doubt it will ever happen.
> >
> >Galtin of E'ci
> >
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 07:04:10 -0600
> From: "Blair, Keith (Keith Blair)" <kblair@...>
> Subject: RE: Proper use of Kellin's Lucid Lullabye
>
> > I found that it was rather ineffective
> > (totally useless) at 15th level. (thus
> > dangerous since it attracts a lot of
> > attention.) Only now at 20th level
>
> You mileage definitely varies as I've
> had this song memorized since the day
> I got it. It's saved my bum many times
> while solo'ing and getting more than I
> bargained for.
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 07:10:09 -0600
> From: "Blair, Keith (Keith Blair)" <kblair@...>
> Subject: RE: Complaints, how do we make them?
>
> > If I have a problem/complaint/suggestion for
> > Verant, what is the best way for me to go
> > about sending it to them (where are they most
> > likely to see it)? Any consensus?
>
> The best way if it's not a serious complaint, is with
> the /feedback command. If it's a game bug complaint,
> then use the /bug command. If it's about another
> player on the server use the /petition command to get
> the assistance of a guide. Otherwise, if you want to
> speak with someone at Verant by voice, call the
> technical support number in the back of your manual.
> Page 42 if memory serves correctly.
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 08:43:22 -0500
> From: James Schuldes <jgs@...>
> Subject: RE: Charm song...
>
> Hehe, what luck! I made 27 last knight too! (Lost it though grrr.......
> but I have an avo charm and will see if I can buy it back from the Centies
> :-)
>
> Thanks you John Kim! I love you man! Here, you can have all my
> BlackBurrowStout-Lites!
>
> Sylly Songsynger
> Bard of the 26.99999999999th song
> <Spirit of the Moon>
> somewhere on Innoruuk
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kim@... [mailto:kim@...]
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 1999 2:40 PM
> To: eqbards@onelist.com
> Subject: Re: [eqbards] Charm song...
>
> From: <kim@...>
>
> On Mon, 20 Sep 1999, Steven S. Klug wrote:
>
> > My alter ego, Laluni Songhammer has just made 27th! I now
> have the lovely
> > charm song. So my question to all you higher level bards
> is, what is the
> > best strategy for using it 1) to solo stuff, and 2) in a
> group (if at all?)
>
> Sneak preview of the guide I'm writing:
>
> 27 - Song of the Sirens
> Effect: Charm
> Instrument: Wind, unknown enhancement
> Target: Target
> Does not stack with: Enchanter's mesmerize line of spells
> Taunt: Very high
>
> Quantified: Charms the target turning it into your pet for
> anywhere from
> 0 to about 15 seconds. Using a wind instrument has an
> unknown effect, if
> any. High charisma is supposed to help with success rate
> and duration.
>
>
> Comments: This song will revitalize your ability to solo.
> At this level
>
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 09:17:51 -0500
> From: James Schuldes <jgs@...>
> Subject: RE: What to do with a level 24?
>
> Hmm - solo? Forget it. Well, maybe try South Karana and find blue aviaks.
> Do the bard nuke thing: denon's, chord's, hymn, rinse, repeat.
>
> Group!
>
> Group on birdies in SK.
>
> Get a partner and go kill Herman the Hermit (Wait! what am I saying - u r
> on my server and I am telling u the good spots! South East corner of SK
in
> house inside a wall use AE to pull him.)
>
> Go to HighKeep - basement of the bank. Start in the Lookout room & Guard
> room until you get a feel for this place. Soon you will be effective in
the
> Warrior room (stronger goblins - higher level players.) These goblins
> require groups (occasionally a lev 30 shows and wants to solo them) they
are
> melee fites for the most part. Anthem or Chant for the tanks. Binding and
> chains are welcome. AE songs are ok in there unless someone has trained
> gobs to the guards and them they chase the gobs back down - rare but it
> happens. Spawn times are far enough apart that you can heal the group
> between although the pallies will no doubt waste mana healing them selves
> after battle - I guess they just enjoy medding. If the group is co-lev,
you
> prolly get a bub every 2 hours.
>
> Sylly the bard!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kbachman [mailto:kbachman@...]
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 1999 3:26 PM
> To: eqbards@onelist.com
> Subject: [eqbards] What to do with a level 24?
>
> From: kbachman <kbachman@...>
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions about where to go to earn
> solo experience at my level (24)?
> Does anyone have any tactical suggestions to permit me to
> keep my butt alive when grouped with mediocre
> players?
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:14:05 -0400
> From: "Naeeldar" <jackal@...>
> Subject: Re: Medium Bronze Armor (Spoiler)
>
> Barbed Leggins are off the Dark Elf SK in Befallen.
>
> Naeeldar
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RON_TALBOT@...
> <RON_TALBOT@...>
> To: eqbards@onelist.com <eqbards@onelist.com>
> Date: Monday, September 20, 1999 7:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [eqbards] Medium Bronze Armor (Spoiler)
>
>
> From: RON_TALBOT@...
>
> This is rumored to be the case. I am in the exact same position you
> are. I am currently wearing a mix of bronze and magical armor. (btw,
> where do you get barbed leggings?) I 'think' I noticed a lessening
in
> the amount of damage I received when I switched to bronze armor from
> banded. When I switched the bronze shldr and arms for the ba and bsm
> I 'think' I also noticed an increase in damage amounts. This is all
> very empirical data. Does anyone know for sure?
>
> Bujold
> Xegony
>
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator
> _________________________________
> Subject: Re: [eqbards] Medium Bronze Armor (Spoiler)
> Author: Non-HP-JasonF (JasonF@...) at HP-ColSprings,mimegw5
> Date: 9/20/99 4:35 PM
>
>
> From: "JasonF" <JasonF@...>
>
> > They do, however, make a big difference, according to what I've heard.
> > Wasn't it on this list where someone said they definately knew that
> > different armor types provided different protection, independent of the
> > AC value? I remember someone saying a Programmer GM had grabbed him or a
> > friend in beta and equipped him in various armor to test this.
>
> I need some clarification on this one!
>
> I've got a bunch of bronze armor stacked up in the bank that I haven't
been
> wearing because the items that it replaces have magical bonuses (barbed
> leggings and barbed arms for a +2 to DEX and to AGI), Bloodstained Mantle,
> etc. The weight increase vs. the minimal AC increase has kept me in a mix
> of
> magic/banded.
>
> Am I to understand that putting on a bunch of bronze for an AC increase of
> around 8 or 10 pts is going to make a big big difference in mob damage?
>
> Crier Sharpsong - 23rd bard on fennin ro
>
>
> Jason A. Farqu´┐¢
> CDI at http://www.pigging.com/
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 09:23:26 -0500
> From: James Schuldes <jgs@...>
> Subject: RE: Charm song...
>
> Can you (one) make more hot keys than you have socials? Is there a point
> where you run out of socials to customize?
>
> I have made a bunch and they seem to be limited to the number of socials
> that can be displayed in the socials screen. Or is there a way to make
more
> of them?
>
> With new pet commands, I am worried I am gonna run out of socials to
> customize.
>
> Sylly Songsynger
> Bard of the 27th-1 song
> <Spirit of the Moon>
> somewhere on Innoruuk
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:12:20 -0400
> From: "David Lendrum" <Karnek@...>
> Subject: Re: Unicorn Horn announced at The Concert Hall
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Donny Dane" <ddane@...>
> >
> >Does the lightstone effect work while in your inventory, or is it just
> while
> >holding the horn?
> >
> >MacGrough
> >17th Song Bard
> >Solusek Ro Wanderers
> Just while haveing it in your hand.
> Karnek D'Jester
>
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:25:37 -0400
> From: "Wayne Sheppard" <mrwayne@...>
> Subject: Bard specific quests?
>
> > Although the same thought has crossed my mind many times, I think having
> us
> > limited like this is part of Verant's balance plan.
> > I would like to see some more bard-oriented quests for mid-high levels.
> > Like the vengeful corpse quest in Halas - but more specifically bardic.
>
> I would disagree. While I would love class specific quests (and weapons,
> armor, etc...) we have to realize that Verant has limited resources. If
> Verant had the time to add 50 new class specific quests, I could only do
> four of them. I'd rather have access to more quests than fewer
> class-specific quests.
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 07:30:11 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Chris Musson <oblivious_the_mighty_confused@...>
> Subject: RE:Medium Bronze Armor (Spoiler)
>
> >My understanding was that the only mobs in Perma that dropped bronze
> >were the elite guards at the back by the diplomat. At L19 I would have
> >thought that they might be a bit hard to reach, even with a full party.
> >Is this not the case? This dungeon wasn't even itemized until I was in
> >my 30's so I didn't get to play there much except for a trip to pick up
> >a crystalline blade and a couple of aborted Vox attempts.
>
> Quick Explanation-I actually got the Breastplate from Perma with my cleric
> (retired) but before you jump to conclusions, my cleric (who is now lvl
20)
> was level 19, in a group of 5 with a 20 Monk, 20 Ranger , 19 Shaman, and a
23
> Druid.(my Wife and 3 people i work with) The Ice Goblin Prelates
(lvl23-25
> approx ? ) also can drop Medium Bronze, but it is rare. That is what we
got
> the Breastplate from.
>
> >They do, however, make a big difference, according to what I've heard.
> >Wasn't it on this list where someone said they definately knew that
> >different armor types provided different protection, independent of the
> >AC value? I remember someone saying a Programmer GM had grabbed him or a
> >friend in beta and equipped him in various armor to test this.
>
> I am not sure on this (we are trying to run some tests, will let you know
> soon!), as it is a hard thing to get empirical data. I have also heard
lots of
> rumors about "Damage Absorption" or other things, but I am skeptical of
> anything that i cannot put a number on. But, based on the numbers that i
DO
> have, i would not give up my barbed arms (+2 Dex, ac of banded) for Bronze
arms
> (one point of AC). That is not even including the extra 3 pounds or
whatever
> for the Bronze. In fact, i am going to test tonight to see if Barbed Legs
(ac
> of banded, +2 AGI) are better/worse/same as Bronze.
>
> I have deviated from my intended purpose...i wanted to say that in many
cases
> the availability of Med Bronze is lower at the same levels as small, it is
not
> IMPOSSIBLE to get at the same levels, and in some cases, there are better
> things to get anyway (that are even easier to attain). (Keep in mind, this
is
> my opinion only)
> But, yes, Med Bronze is more difficult to get than Small. Large Bronze is
even
> easier to get than that (in Theory)
>
> Thanks for the Info about Highpass Guards and Mistmoore (more info for the
> Database!)
>
> Kaleid
> 19th (but getting close) song
> Master Chef
> Prexus
> ===
> "Thou shall not kill. Thou shall not commit
> adultery. Don't eat pork."
> I'm sorry, what was that last one? Don't eat pork? God has spoken. Is
that the word of God or is that pigs trying to out smart everybody?"
> -- Jon Stewart
>
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:32:02 -0400
> From: Greg Gillan <GGillan@...>
> Subject: Silvery Legs (spoiler request)
>
> Can anyone post some more information on the Silvery legs?
> I never see any info on these, but see a lot of people wearing them.
> How do they compare to rubi? Could someone post stats, including weight
and
> also where to obtain them?
>
>
> Elwyn Heartstring
> Level 40 Bard
> Erollisi Marr
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Morris [mailto:kronous@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 5:34 AM
> To: eqbards@onelist.com
> Subject: Re: [eqbards] Medium Bronze Armor (Spoiler)
>
>
> From: "Dan Morris" <kronous@...>
>
> <snip>
> On my bard I have the following main pieces:
> Mithral Breastplate
> Silvery Legs
> Skull Shaped Barbute
> Black Charred Boots
> Azure Sleeves
> 2 serp bracers
> elf hide gloves
>
> <snip>
>
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:14:18 -0700
> From: Ryan Honeyman <slasher@...>
> Subject: Re: New friends in the forest
>
> >But for the first time since I got the speed
> >song, something odd happened. At level 30, with the
> >Mistmoor Drum, I was getting hit from behind. A lot.
> >For 30-50pts each. That was a new and frighting
> >experiance. I'm hoping it was a bug. Zoned out with
> >half a bubble and a racing heart. Anyone else take on
> >these little inviso guys? I hear there's more stuff
> >now in our spooky liitle woods, can anyone verify.
>
> Well, to confirm your nightmare, it's no bug.
> I have been testing the skills of these shadowmen for the
> past few days. Level 35 + MM drum, and they still overtook
> me, which absolutely confirms these creatures have SoN on.
> (since I'm faster than SoC now). However, you as a *bard*
> have a defense, that no others have...
>
> Me and a level 36 druid decided to check these little guys out.
> I got them on track in South Karana and headed over that way.
> They are invisible until you are almost on top of them, at which
> point you can see their name tags. At level 35, two of the six
> conn'd high green, then others all blue. High green at level 35
> is equivalent to level 25. My guess is these shadowmen are minimum
> level 25 and range up to level 30 tops. (that is just a guess btw)
>
> So we carefully scope them out, all warriors it seems. And then
> we get a little braver, and approach them. They scowl, ready to
> attack -- but do no such thing. They are not aggressive. The
> druid attempts to pull one from the crowd, and I stand ready to
> assist. Instantly, all six shadowmen are on him... and he is
> steadily losing life, decides to personal gate, and eventually
> makes it. I was stunned at what happened, but due to bard hate
> I was instantly swarmed... 40 dmg, 50 dmg, double attacks. ugh.
>
> Screw this, I'm outta here -- see ya fools! 'click' Accelerando.
> DOH! Shit, the druid SOW'd me! <sob, sob> (later to find out
> I couldnt outrun them anyway) I was about to pull a Plane of Fear
> manuveur: Find a safe, easy to locate spot and curl up to die.
>
> Not today, fellow bards =) Brass Horn to melee slot 2, 'click'
> Screech. Six shadowmen vanish in terror... /shout shadowmen to
> bridge! I make a run for it. A few seconds later, the are on
> me again, damn they are fast. 2 or 3 flee, <laugh> and I'm
> still making a run for the bridge... A few more return, only
> to be scared away by my pitiful brass skills. I almost reach
> the bridge, and everything is calm. They didn't follow me any
> further. I speculate that since I had SOW and I was fearing them
> in the opposite direction, that we were spanning the zone at
> tremendous speeds, thus a time was reached when I exited their
> chase radius and they returned home.
>
> MotS: Screech, never leave home without it.
>
> Harmonic Distortion, 35th hell.
> League of Antonican Bards, The Wind Spirit's Song
> < Keepers of Norrath > Innoruuk
>
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:14:04 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Ronnie Roads <rkroads@...>
> Subject: Re: Charm song- new: J-boots, hide
>
>
> --- kim@... wrote:
> > From: <kim@...>
> >
> > On Mon, 20 Sep 1999, Steven S. Klug wrote:
> >
> ---
> > Sneak preview of the guide I'm writing:
> >
> > 27 - Song of the Sirens
> > Effect: Charm
> > Instrument: Wind, unknown enhancement
> > Target: Target
> > Does not stack with: Enchanter's mesmerize line of spells
> > Taunt: Very high
> >
> > Quantified: Charms the target turning it into your pet for anywhere
from
> > 0 to about 15 seconds. Using a wind instrument has an unknown effect,
if
> > any. High charisma is supposed to help with success rate and duration.
> >
>
>
>
> John, this is great (but you knew that yes?).
>
> I feel as if I am walking in your footsteps a bit: I just achieved 35th 2
nights
> ago; I just received my Mistmoore Drum last night, etc.
>
> Speaking of footsteps, I now have Journeyman's Boots and Selo's will not
override
> the J-boot spell. Despite that I absolutely love them. One of the main
benefits:
> speed whilst invisible. A small point to share: you must turn off your
songs to
> activate the spell. No need to wait through all the pulses though such as
you must
> do for sneak/hide just wait until the song ends message.
>
> (BTW I use hide in Cazic Thule frequently for those few moments to fetch a
drink
> from the kitchen. Best use for it that I have found.)
>
> 12 hours to get the boots and worth it all.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ===
> ===Maravana Vireo of the Jus Divinum - maravana@...
> ===Bard of 35 Songs, Mithaniel Marr
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:38:21 -0500
> From: Talies the Wanderer <snicker@...>
> Subject: Minotaur Breastplate?
>
> I just read somewhere the stats on this - Fabooo! Can anyone confirm that
> it is Bard-wearable?
>
> (AC 16, and some stat bonuses, but -9 charisma, comes from named ??(Imp?)
> in Beholder)
>
>
> Talies the Wanderer
> Check out the EverQuesting Bard:
> http://amtgard.pinkpig.com/bards/eqbard.htm
>
>
>
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> Message: 15
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:44:27 -0500
> From: Talies the Wanderer <snicker@...>
> Subject: Rules and FAQ 1.1
>
> There have been some changes to the instrument section.
>
> Greetings and Welcome to the EQ Bards Mailing List, a mailing list
> dedicated to all for and about the Bard in EverQuest.
> This list will be posted semi-regularly, and updated as often as is
needed.
> If you have any suggestions, or any
> frequently asked questions, please let me know.
>
> First, some basic rules:
> (Common sense stuff, really)
>
> 1) Stay on Topic (as much as possible). While we do often stray off the
> path of Bard-related stuff, lets try and keep the material "of-interest"
to
> our readers. Ex: Discussions of DoT nerfing are acceptable, because Bards
> have DoTs. Discussions of Rogue Poison recipes are not. Discussions of
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> Deliberate spam will NOT be tolerated, and any person doing so will be
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> On a related note, if you notice that your topic is straying from the
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> Battle Drums becomes:
> re: Fighting undead as a Bard (was RE: Mistmoore Battle Drums)
> For those of you receiving the digest version, if you can make an attempt
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those
> of us not digesting our mail better pass it ;)
>
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>
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> try not to quote more of the message than necessary (although you should
> always make sure that the message you are sending is properly referenced,
> so that people reading the messages out of order are not completely lost.
> And try not to abbreviate too much, or use strange "slang" or
> incomprehensible euphemisms. Plain, clear speech is much more effective,
> and will cause fewer "WTF?!" messages... Also, use spoiler headings
and/or
> spoiler spaces when presenting Quest hints or weapon details.
>
> Okay, enough rules. Now for some Frequently Asked Questions!
>
> Q: I keep seeing all these abbreviations: "DoT", "DD", "PGT", "FBR" - What
> do they all mean?!
> A: Well, the best way to learn is to check out the EverQuest Glossary at
> http://amtgard.pinkpig.com/bards/eqglossary.htm (shameless plug).
Briefly,
> those four terms mean "Damage over Time" (refers to spells/effects that do
> damage every few seconds for a while, instead of all at once), "Direct
> Damage" (refers to spells/effects that do all their damage at once),
> "Polished Granite Tomahawk" a nice weapon, and "Flowing Black Robes"
> something casters love.
>
> Q: What song do I get at <foo> level? What does this song do?
> A: Well, again, shameless plug time: The EverQuest Bard's Guild
> (http://amtgard.pinkpig.com/bards/eqbard.htm) has a list of spellsongs,
> however, most people seem to prefer detailed statistics, so let me refer
> you to http://www.attcanada.net/~reaper/ - The Concert Hall. Also,
> the Soerbaird is a wonderful site: http://www.soerbaird.com/
> (Anyone want to suggest any other sites?)
>
> Q: What do instruments do?
> A: Some songs have associated instruments. Playing this instrument will
> generally enhance the song by as much as 50%, but this is also related to
> your relative skill with the instrument. Also, instrument skill is
> partially responsible for failure rate of related songs. To avoid
> "fizzling" (missing notes) even when singing, keep your instrument skills
> maxed out.
>
> Q: Are there any magical or "Unique" instruments for Bards?
> A: Yes, there are several known "special" instruments in the world.
> The Mistmoore Battle Drum (found in Mistmoore), which increases the
> effects of most drummed songs by 20%
> The Lute of the Gypsy Princess (also found in Mistmoore) which has no
> discernible special effect.
> Brahm's Horn (found in the Gorge of King Grobb) which has no known
> discernible effect.
> Drums of Selo's March (Found on Cazic Thule?) which increases the
> effects of most drummed songs by 30%.
> McVaxius' Horn of War (unknown) which adds +9 INT, +9 DEX, +15 CHA
and
> increases Brass song effects by 15%.
> Minotaur Horns found on minotaurs in Steamfont and the Gorge of King
> Grobb are wind instruments with no known special effect. They are,
> however, lighter than flutes, and don't cause that awful animation.
> The Lizard Scout Fifes are rumoured to be non-magical wind
> instruments, but this still remains to be proven.
> The Unicorn Horn (found in Lesser Faydark), acts as a Greater
> Lightstone while held, as well as a wind instrument. Other than that, it
> has no discernible special effect.
>
> Q: What's the difference between a Lute and a Mandolin?
> A: Weight and cost. Mandolins are lighter, but a little more expensive.
>
> Q: When I get Dual Wield, will I be able to play an instrument while
> swinging a sword?
> A: Unfortunately, no. While instruments are off-hand only items, they are
> also considered two-handed. Besides, it's ever-so-much more fun to bash
> monsters with your lute, dontcha think? (Sylly! WEP!)
>
> Q: What's the best weapon/armour/equipment for <foo> level? Where should
I
> hunt at this level?
> A: Okay - time to ask the list ;)
>
> Q: What are "Hotkeys" and how do I create them?
> A: You'll notice that in the lower left side of the screen you have 6
empty
> boxes with the number "1" and two arrows above it. This is the "hotkey"
> box. Initially, hotkeys default to the numbers 1-6 on your keyboard, but
> you can reconfigure that through the options settings. Songs, spells, the
> spellbook, socials, and inventory boxes can all be made "hotkeys". To
> create a "hotkey", LEFT click on the box/spell/icon you want and HOLD it
> down. After a second, the box will magically "lift up" and attach itself
> to your pointer. Simply "drop" the new box onto the appropriate hotkey
> slot, and blammo! Instant hotkey. Now, whenever you press the associated
> hotkey button, you will activate the song/spell or action in that slot.
> Inventory boxes do NOT "activate", putting them in your hotkey bank is
> simply to avoid having to open your inventory to swap items in combat.
>
> Q: Why would I want to swap items in combat?!
> A: Well, not just in combat, but by placing inventory slots (General
> inventory slots, or worn/wielded slots will work. Bag slots will NOT)
into
> your hotkey bank, you can grab (for example) your sword and swap it with
an
> instrument in order to heal faster, run faster or whatever. PRACTICE THIS
> MANEUVER. You *WILL* drop your weapon or instrument at least once, and
> more likely several times, so practice practice practice! And if you *do*
> accidentally drop something, don't panic, just back up, grab the item and
> run like crazy.
>
> Q: Why can't Bards do <foo> as well as <other really buff class>?
> A: Well, simply put, we're the "Jack of all Trades, Master of None." This
> means that, while we can do so many different things (sneak, dual wield,
> pick locks, safe fall, etc. etc.) we're not meant to be masters in any of
> them, so you may notice certain skill caps (such as 40 for Forage and
> Sneak, etc.) that mean that you will never be incredibly good at these
> skills. Be thankful that you get them at all.
>
> Q: Is it true that The Jig of Vigor song increases mana regeneration
> speed for your party members?
> A: No. What the Jig does is increase the rate of Stamina Regeneration
> every six seconds and hence the display of the Stamina, Health, and Mana
> bars to show this increase. Without the song playing the bars are
refreshed
> every eight seconds. The ultimate effect of this is that the mana bar
> "moves" every six seconds instead of every eight seconds so it APPEARS to
be
> moving FASTER. In actuality - it is moving 75% of the distance it would
> move if it waiting the other two seconds. So bottom line, it LOOKS like
it
> is regenerating faster but it does not. If you don't otherwise have a
need
> to regenerate stamina, you are wasting a memorized song slot.
>
> Q. Why can I never gain any experience in 2-handed slash or 2-handed
blunt?
> A. Although Bards have these skills, and even though they appear on the
> trainer, you can never train 2-handed skills as a Bard. This is
apparently
> a piece of virtual duct-tape to allow GMs and Guides to play Bards and
> still wield 2-handed equipment (like their special staff).
>
> Q. What are the most important stats as a Bard?
> A. Well, because no matter what I answer, someone will disagree with me, I
> will say this: No matter what your starting stats, odds are, you will
> eventually be able to balance any deficiencies out with magic items and
> jewelry.
>
> Okay, well, this FAQ is pretty long as it is - and I've run out of ideas.
> If anyone has any suggestions for the next version, please feel free to
> send them my way.
>
> Talies the Wanderer
> Moderator
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 16
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 16:48:11 -0400
> From: chlebek@...
> Subject: Re: Minotaur Breastplate? *spoiler*
>
>
>
>
> It is usable by human bards:
>
> Minotaur Ribcage
> AC: 16
> STR: +5 STA: +5 CHR: -9
> WT: 7.5
> Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG
> Race: HUM ERU HEF
>
> Taelin
>
> > From: Talies the Wanderer <snicker@...>
> >
> > I just read somewhere the stats on this - Fabooo! Can anyone confirm
that
> > it is Bard-wearable?
> >
> > (AC 16, and some stat bonuses, but -9 charisma, comes from named
??(Imp?)
> > in Beholder)
> >
> > Talies the Wanderer
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 17
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 17:06:37 -0400
> From: John Robertson <johnr@...>
> Subject: Re: Minotaur Breastplate?
>
>
> I believe it is, but it is medium sized only, so humans and half elves
only. It
> uses the chain model.
>
> Jyzan
>
> Talies the Wanderer wrote:
>
> > From: Talies the Wanderer <snicker@...>
> >
> > I just read somewhere the stats on this - Fabooo! Can anyone confirm
that
> > it is Bard-wearable?
> >
> > (AC 16, and some stat bonuses, but -9 charisma, comes from named
??(Imp?)
> > in Beholder)
> >
> > Talies the Wanderer
> > Check out the EverQuesting Bard:
> > http://amtgard.pinkpig.com/bards/eqbard.htm
> >
> >
>
>
>
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> Message: 18
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:03:53 -1000
> From: "Reece, Tom - 25IDL G4" <g4mntofcr@...>
> Subject: Petiton to replace level 14 song
>
> I sent this out about an hour ago but I haven't received it back from the
> list yet so sending it again just in case. Sorry if we end up getting it
> posted twice.
>
> Fellow bards,
>
> I came into work today and there were relatively few messages on the list.
> In an effort to jumpstart some discussion, I have the following proposal.
>
> If enough people on this list thinks its a good idea, lets submit a
petition
> to have the level 14 song replaced. As most of you are aware, the song
> currently has almost no usefulness. All magic items come already
> identified. All you have to do is right click on it. The only situations
I
> have heard of the song providing any additional information is when it is
> sung while holding a head. The name of the person who the head used to be
> attached to can be discovered. This is only useful if you are turning in
> the head as part of a quest. I am unaware of any other uses for this
song.
>
> I propose that we also provide Verant with some ideas on a song to replace
> it with. The biggest thing to remember here is that the power of the new
> song should be appropriate for a 14th level character. I don't think
minor
> versions of any higher level song are likely to get approved. The new
song
> should provide a completely new spell efffect. I request that everyone
> submit to this list their idea of what the new 14th level song should be.
> Once we get several good responses, we can all vote on which ones we think
> have the best chance of getting approved. We can then submit the petition
> to Verant with the entire list of suggested new songs ranked in the order
we
> vote on.
>
> Here are a couple of ideas that I have:
>
> 1) A combination heal/stamina song that combines Jaxan's and Hymn. The
> power of the song can either be the same as the two original songs or
toned
> down versions, perhaps 75% of the original values.
>
> 2) A song that increases agility and/or increases the Dodge skill. The
> amount increased would be similar to the DEX increase you get when you
sing
> Chant of Battle. Song would affect the entire party. Equipping an
> instrument, most likely the drum, would increase the effect of the song.
>
> 3) A song that would teleport the bard to the nearest bards guild. This
> song would have to have some serious constraints placed on it in order for
> Verant to even consider adding it. Perhaps only usable in outdoor zones
(no
> dungeons) and/or while not in combat. Should also require a high skill
> level in the instrument that is required to play it. If you miss a note
and
> fail, the song button grays out for a specified amount of time before you
> can try it again.
>
> 4) A song that has a major taunt effect above and beyond that or normal
> bard songs. Useful in those situations where your casters are getting
> mauled and you can't pull them off with normal means. Also useful if
> someone is close to dying and the mob has frenzied on them.
>
> 5) A song that binds a bard to his current location. I don't think this
> one would ever have a chance of getting approved but we can include it if
> thats what everyone wants.
>
> These are what I came up with on the fly. Make any modifications to these
> that you like. Submit new ideas if you have one.
>
> I'm in the Army and will be going out on a field exercise this Thursday
for
> the next week. Assuming this message generates a lot of positive
response,
> someone else will have to facilitate discussion on this issue until then.
I
> will write up the petition when I get back next week if we all come to an
> agreement.
>
> Galtin of E'ci
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 19
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 17:07:45 -0400 (EDT)
> From: <kim@...>
> Subject: Re: Minotaur Breastplate?
>
> On Tue, 21 Sep 1999, John Robertson wrote:
> >
> > I believe it is, but it is medium sized only, so humans
> > and half elves only. It uses the chain model.
>
> The odd thing is, high elves and wood elves are supposed to be
> able to wear medium armor.
>
> --
> John H. Kim
> kim@...
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 20
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:35:57 -0600
> From: "Frank Hartmann" <FRANHART@...>
> Subject: Re: Minotaur Breastplate?
>
> Oh, probably no odder than the plethora of items available for bards which
also lists Trolls, Ogres and Barbarians as the Race requirement. Why bother
listing BRD as an eligible class when the Race requirement lists TRL, BAR,
OGR? (The Grobb Oven Mitts spring to mind.)
>
> Keledal
> Bard of Erollisi Marr
>
> >>> <kim@...> 09/21 3:07 PM >>>
> From: <kim@...>
>
> On Tue, 21 Sep 1999, John Robertson wrote:
> >
> > I believe it is, but it is medium sized only, so humans
> > and half elves only. It uses the chain model.
>
> The odd thing is, high elves and wood elves are supposed to be
> able to wear medium armor.
>
> --
> John H. Kim
> kim@...
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 21
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 17:14:27 -0500
> From: "Bard" <dabard@...>
> Subject: Re: Petiton to replace level 14 song
>
> I have always been a big fan of the idea of bards being able to bind
> themselves. Another nifty thing I would like to see if the random tp song
> beefed up so that it will drop you anywhere in the zone. Just how useful
is
> it to teleport half a foot?
>
> -=B=-
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 22
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:07:28 -0700
> From: "Arwen" <arwen@...>
> Subject: Re: Petiton to replace level 14 song
>
> Dear fellow bards I wholeheartedly agree with Gatlin on the relative
> uselesness of the lvl 14 song....here is my thought on a possible
> replacement to it.
>
> Song of Thorns
>
> A party effect that is a damage shield for few ticks of damage, not
unlike
> a thistlecoat effect. It is DEFINATELY level appropriate as druids get
their
> shields early on.
>
> Elyana Silvanae
> Bardess of the 40th Chorus
> Innoruuk Server
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 23
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:09:56 -0700
> From: RON_TALBOT@...
> Subject: Re: Petiton to replace level 14 song
>
> Item Subject: [eqbards] Petiton to replace level 14 song
> Gentle Bards,
>
> I agree with your idea in theory but not on your choice of song to
> replace. Just last night I pulled out several items in my bank that
> had been sitting around and tried the level 14 song on them. To my
> surprise three of them gave me extra info. It seems that any item
> that says illegible or blurred will now give you extra info with the
> song. Nice touch. Don't know when they implemented this but I
> finished 2 quests last night with the help of this song and will
> finish the third when I get to Qeynos. This song is still not a real
> heavyweight but it actually works now and more importantly Verant is
> actively using it so they will not be receptive to removing it.
> Perhaps the level 22 song.
>
> your suggestions
>
> 1 and 2 Great ideas!
>
> 3. They'll never do it but would be nice.
>
> 4. I seem to have a perpetual taunt stamped on my forehead. <gr> I
> certainly don't need a taunt song.
>
> 5. see 3 above
>
> Another great idea they'll never do. A song that acts like the
ranger
> track skill.
>
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator
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> Subject: [eqbards] Petiton to replace level 14 song
> Author: Non-HP-g4mntofcr (g4mntofcr@...) at
> HP-ColSprings,shargw5
> Date: 9/21/99 2:03 PM
>
>
> From: "Reece, Tom - 25IDL G4" <g4mntofcr@...>
>
> I sent this out about an hour ago but I haven't received it back from the
> list yet so sending it again just in case. Sorry if we end up getting it
> posted twice.
>
> Fellow bards,
>
> I came into work today and there were relatively few messages on the list.
> In an effort to jumpstart some discussion, I have the following proposal.
>
> If enough people on this list thinks its a good idea, lets submit a
petition
> to have the level 14 song replaced. As most of you are aware, the song
> currently has almost no usefulness. All magic items come already
> identified. All you have to do is right click on it. The only situations
I
> have heard of the song providing any additional information is when it is
> sung while holding a head. The name of the person who the head used to be
> attached to can be discovered. This is only useful if you are turning in
> the head as part of a quest. I am unaware of any other uses for this
song.
>
> I propose that we also provide Verant with some ideas on a song to replace
> it with. The biggest thing to remember here is that the power of the new
> song should be appropriate for a 14th level character. I don't think
minor
> versions of any higher level song are likely to get approved. The new
song
> should provide a completely new spell efffect. I request that everyone
> submit to this list their idea of what the new 14th level song should be.
> Once we get several good responses, we can all vote on which ones we think
> have the best chance of getting approved. We can then submit the petition
> to Verant with the entire list of suggested new songs ranked in the order
we
> vote on.
>
> Here are a couple of ideas that I have:
>
> 1) A combination heal/stamina song that combines Jaxan's and Hymn. The
> power of the song can either be the same as the two original songs or
toned
> down versions, perhaps 75% of the original values.
>
> 2) A song that increases agility and/or increases the Dodge skill. The
> amount increased would be similar to the DEX increase you get when you
sing
> Chant of Battle. Song would affect the entire party. Equipping an
> instrument, most likely the drum, would increase the effect of the song.
>
> 3) A song that would teleport the bard to the nearest bards guild. This
> song would have to have some serious constraints placed on it in order for
> Verant to even consider adding it. Perhaps only usable in outdoor zones
(no
> dungeons) and/or while not in combat. Should also require a high skill
> level in the instrument that is required to play it. If you miss a note
and
> fail, the song button grays out for a specified amount of time before you
> can try it again.
>
> 4) A song that has a major taunt effect above and beyond that or normal
> bard songs. Useful in those situations where your casters are getting
> mauled and you can't pull them off with normal means. Also useful if
> someone is close to dying and the mob has frenzied on them.
>
> 5) A song that binds a bard to his current location. I don't think this
> one would ever have a chance of getting approved but we can include it if
> thats what everyone wants.
>
> These are what I came up with on the fly. Make any modifications to these
> that you like. Submit new ideas if you have one.
>
> I'm in the Army and will be going out on a field exercise this Thursday
for
> the next week. Assuming this message generates a lot of positive
response,
> someone else will have to facilitate discussion on this issue until then.
I
> will write up the petition when I get back next week if we all come to an
> agreement.
>
> Galtin of E'ci
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 24
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 18:07:25 -0400
> From: Greg Gillan <GGillan@...>
> Subject: RE: Petiton to replace level 14 song
>
> Well, I for one like the level 14 song. As more and more lore items are
> appearing, this song is becoming more and more useful. Ever find a lore
> item and have no idea what quest its for? This song will often give you a
> hint.
>
> Let me also respond to your suggestions:
>
> >>1) A combination heal/stamina song that combines Jaxan's and Hymn. The
> >>power of the song can either be the same as the two original songs or
> toned
> >>down versions, perhaps 75% of the original values.
>
> If you want the combined power of these songs, why don't you just twist
them
> together? Or are you saying that you'll like the equivelent of being able
> to play an extra song at the same time?
>
> >>2) A song that increases agility and/or increases the Dodge skill. The
> >>amount increased would be similar to the DEX increase you get when you
> sing
> >>Chant of Battle. Song would affect the entire party. Equipping an
> >>instrument, most likely the drum, would increase the effect of the song.
>
> An agility song already exists. It combines around 15 or 20 agility with
an
> approximate 20-25% attack speed increase. Level 36 if I recall.
>
> >>3) A song that would teleport the bard to the nearest bards guild.
This
> >>song would have to have some serious constraints placed on it in order
for
> >>Verant to even consider adding it. Perhaps only usable in outdoor zones
> (no
> >>dungeons) and/or while not in combat. Should also require a high skill
> >>level in the instrument that is required to play it. If you miss a note
> and
> >>fail, the song button grays out for a specified amount of time before
you
> >>can try it again.
>
> This will never happen. This is like a warrior asking to have the gate
> spell. We already run faster than anyone else. To expect this would just
> be silly.
>
> >>4) A song that has a major taunt effect above and beyond that or normal
> >>bard songs. Useful in those situations where your casters are getting
> >>mauled and you can't pull them off with normal means. Also useful if
> >>someone is close to dying and the mob has frenzied on them.
>
> The level 26 charm spell is IMHO the most effective technique in the game
> for pulling a mob off a caster.
>
> >>5) A song that binds a bard to his current location. I don't think
this
> >>one would ever have a chance of getting approved but we can include it
if
> >>thats what everyone wants.
>
> Never happen. Like gate, this is solely the realm of pure casters, and
I'm
> just as happy that it stays there, or should we also give all the casters
> Selo's?
>
>
> If we were to generate a petition, I think more important issues should be
> covered:
>
> 1) Where the hell are our missing songs?!
> 2) Why do half our skills cap at such a ridiculously low level that they
> aren't even worth using?
> 3) Is our level 22 song Alenias Disenchanting Melody broken? If not, what
> the hell is it supposed to do?
> 4) Why do certain of our songs (Lullaby, Pixie Strike) work find against
> monsters, but have absolutely no effects verses players in duels?
> 5) Why do our songs get stuck due to lag, or when magical effects wear off
> (i.e. Guise of the Deciever)
> 6) Why the $#%@#$ does my drum still look like a small wooden twig? And
why
> does a mino horn now look like a small burlap sack?
> 7) How about some high level bard quests?
>
> I'm sorry if this sounds a little harsh, but I'm sick and tired of seeing
> petition after petition saying "my monk should get bind" or "my wizard
> should be able to wear plate armor". In my opinion, Bards are the most
> versitile class in the game, and the most fun to play. We have more
> abilities than anyone else, and we get to use one of the widest ranges of
> equipment in the game. Please stop trying to make this class into
something
> it was never meant to be, and play your bard as it was meant to be played.
>
>
> Elwyn Heartstring
> Level 40 Bard
> Erollisi Marr
>
>
>
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> Message: 25
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 18:10:07 -0400
> From: Greg Gillan <GGillan@...>
> Subject: RE: Petiton to replace level 14 song
>
> This is getting silly. Why on earth would we get a tracking song, when we
> already get the tracking skill??
>
>
> Elwyn Heartstring
> Level 40 Bard
> Erollisi Marr
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RON_TALBOT@...
> [mailto:RON_TALBOT@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 6:10 PM
> To: eqbards@onelist.com
> Subject: Re: [eqbards] Petiton to replace level 14 song
>
>
> From: RON_TALBOT@...
>
> Item Subject: [eqbards] Petiton to replace level 14 song
> Gentle Bards,
>
> I agree with your idea in theory but not on your choice of song to
> replace. Just last night I pulled out several items in my bank that
> had been sitting around and tried the level 14 song on them. To my
> surprise three of them gave me extra info. It seems that any item
> that says illegible or blurred will now give you extra info with the
> song. Nice touch. Don't know when they implemented this but I
> finished 2 quests last night with the help of this song and will
> finish the third when I get to Qeynos. This song is still not a real
> heavyweight but it actually works now and more importantly Verant is
> actively using it so they will not be receptive to removing it.
> Perhaps the level 22 song.
>
> your suggestions
>
> 1 and 2 Great ideas!
>
> 3. They'll never do it but would be nice.
>
> 4. I seem to have a perpetual taunt stamped on my forehead. <gr> I
> certainly don't need a taunt song.
>
> 5. see 3 above
>
> Another great idea they'll never do. A song that acts like the
ranger
> track skill.
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> Subject: [eqbards] Petiton to replace level 14 song
> Author: Non-HP-g4mntofcr (g4mntofcr@...) at
> HP-ColSprings,shargw5
> Date: 9/21/99 2:03 PM
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> From: "Reece, Tom - 25IDL G4" <g4mntofcr@...>
>
> I sent this out about an hour ago but I haven't received it back from the
> list yet so sending it again just in case. Sorry if we end up getting it
> posted twice.
>
> Fellow bards,
>
> I came into work today and there were relatively few messages on the list.
> In an effort to jumpstart some discussion, I have the following proposal.
>
> If enough people on this list thinks its a good idea, lets submit a
petition
>
> to have the level 14 song replaced. As most of you are aware, the song
> currently has almost no usefulness. All magic items come already
> identified. All you have to do is right click on it. The only situations
I
>
> have heard of the song providing any additional information is when it is
> sung while holding a head. The name of the person who the head used to be
> attached to can be discovered. This is only useful if you are turning in
> the head as part of a quest. I am unaware of any other uses for this
song.
>
> I propose that we also provide Verant with some ideas on a song to replace
> it with. The biggest thing to remember here is that the power of the new
> song should be appropriate for a 14th level character. I don't think
minor
> versions of any higher level song are likely to get approved. The new
song
> should provide a completely new spell efffect. I request that everyone
> submit to this list their idea of what the new 14th level song should be.
> Once we get several good responses, we can all vote on which ones we think
> have the best chance of getting approved. We can then submit the petition
> to Verant with the entire list of suggested new songs ranked in the order
we
>
> vote on.
>
> Here are a couple of ideas that I have:
>
> 1) A combination heal/stamina song that combines Jaxan's and Hymn. The
> power of the song can either be the same as the two original songs or
toned
> down versions, perhaps 75% of the original values.
>
> 2) A song that increases agility and/or increases the Dodge skill. The
> amount increased would be similar to the DEX increase you get when you
sing
> Chant of Battle. Song would affect the entire party. Equipping an
> instrument, most likely the drum, would increase the effect of the song.
>
> 3) A song that would teleport the bard to the nearest bards guild. This
> song would have to have some serious constraints placed on it in order for
> Verant to even consider adding it. Perhaps only usable in outdoor zones
(no
>
> dungeons) and/or while not in combat. Should also require a high skill
> level in the instrument that is required to play it. If you miss a note
and
>
> fail, the song button grays out for a specified amount of time before you
> can try it again.
>
> 4) A song that has a major taunt effect above and beyond that or normal
> bard songs. Useful in those situations where your casters are getting
> mauled and you can't pull them off with normal means. Also useful if
> someone is close to dying and the mob has frenzied on them.
>
> 5) A song that binds a bard to his current location. I don't think this
> one would ever have a chance of getting approved but we can include it if
> thats what everyone wants.
>
> These are what I came up with on the fly. Make any modifications to these
> that you like. Submit new ideas if you have one.
>
> I'm in the Army and will be going out on a field exercise this Thursday
for
> the next week. Assuming this message generates a lot of positive
response,
> someone else will have to facilitate discussion on this issue until then.
I
>
> will write up the petition when I get back next week if we all come to an
> agreement.
>
> Galtin of E'ci
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