Why would you choose a Bard?

Archeron · Post by **Archeron** » Wed May 08, 2002 2:52 am

What are the advantages of being a bard, wouldn't a druid or mage just be better overall.

Eerhardt · Post by **Eerhardt** » Wed May 08, 2002 3:06 am

Basically, a Bard's bard song and the ability to use items restricted to Bards (Bard song will cancel out Fear effects). With ToB installed, Bard song will become even more usefull. A bard will also have a wider selection of weapons to chose from than either a Druid or a Mage.

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Wed May 08, 2002 3:13 am

Read this for a start.

It's really hard to compare different classes - the Druid and the Bard have very few things in common for example. A certain class might be an excellent choise for one party but not as good a choise for another. The normal procedure would probably be the other way around though - first create the PC you want to play and then find suitable NPCs.

Archeron · Post by **Archeron** » Wed May 08, 2002 5:09 am

bards bards bards

Would soloing a bard be a challenge, sounds like a good all round character that would develop quickly.

Eerhardt · Post by **Eerhardt** » Wed May 08, 2002 5:14 am

It's definitely a challenge, but like you said yourself, they level up quickly and they're good allround characters (stock up on potions for healing needs and other purposes and you should be set).

Sojourner · Post by **Sojourner** » Wed May 08, 2002 6:14 am

Re: bards bards bards

Originally posted by Archeron
Would soloing a bard be a challenge, sounds like a good all round character that would develop quickly.

Indeed they do. While they're not an über-class, they can hold their own in a solo game. Check Two's immortal thread on soloing a Skald: No deaths, no reloads.