If they continue to insist I play the Jig, I tell them that would require me
to replace one of the eight songs that could actually benefit the group. If
they continue to insist I sing Jig, then I will leave the group. Their
peace of mind does not outweigh my desire to not die. Losing a valuable
song slot to play Jig when I know it has no effect increases my chance of
dying. Also, I never tell anyone how to play their character. Therefore, I
don't appreciate it when someone who has never played a bard tells me how to
play mine.

With that said, the occasions where I run into people who don't believe me
when I tell them the Jig has no effect on mana regen are becoming relatively
few. I assume thats because the other bards on E'ci (Faras, Kitasi, Aloro,
et al) have spread the word and a lot of people are now aware of how the
song works.

Galtin of E'ci

> >When people ask me to play Jig to increase mana, I use a
> >condensed version of Talies explanation and they usually
> >accept it. If they don't, their problem not mine.
>
> While I know Jig, a song intended for other purposes, does
> nothing for mana (has been tested and timed) you cannot
> dump that type of attitude out on your party. As a bard
> you are responsible for group coordination through tactics
> and song, unless an enchanter has that current role in your
> group. You also, imo, are there to keep the group solidly
> happy - with humor/jokes/antics. If someone in my group
> asked me to play Jig to speed up their mana (a perceived
> notion mind you) - I will happily do it. I'm not trying
> to mislead them, but if it makes them feel better, most of
> the time the extra security makes them play sharper.
>
> It's called the Placebo Effect, a proven psych theory.
>
> Harmonic Distortion, 38th unchained melody.
> League of Antonican Bards, The Wind Spirit's Song
> < Keepers of Norrath > Innoruuk
>
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