>Now, I'm just talking about taking damage - sure, bards can use songs to
>counter their disadvantages. But, my point is that better armor will not
>make a bard a better tank than a warrior of equal level.

I agree, what I was trying to say is that a bard in better armor will only
last a few more rounds than normal, they would still die when compared to a
warrior is worse armor who would live, for exactly the reasons you
mentioned.