Author Topic: Do you have a Bard? (Read 748 times)

Leafgreen · « **on:** August 23, 2005, 04:00:00 AM »

Curious as to how many bards are actively played.

Acacea · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:02:00 AM »

Acacea is a bard.

And she's met several others.

regnus · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:29:00 AM »

Owen is my main character and a bard. There are actually quite a few bards on these days. Then of course there is always, THE Bard.

Acacea · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:30:00 AM »

Yeah, lots. And yet, they don't come to the inn to perform. *shakes fist*

regnus · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:38:00 AM »

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Acacea - 8/23/2005 7:30 AM

Yeah, lots. And yet, they don't come to the inn to perform. *shakes fist*

There is a player event this Friday where we will be performing. It is a traveling tour of sorts.

See here: http://www.layonaraonline.com/forums/calendar/event-view.asp?eventid=1128&year=2005&month=8

There is no date for the next one but I believe the location will be the Leilon Arms.

Ozy_Llewellyn · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:55:00 AM »

Maybe I should ask a second opinion if I do or don't, can't make up my mind.

Bard^1 - (bärd)

One of an ancient Celtic order of minstrel poets who composed and recited verses celebrating the legendary exploits of chieftains and heroes.
A poet, especially a lyric poet.

There we go, this should make the rest of the votes interesting.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Bard&db=*

Leafgreen · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2005, 07:02:00 AM »

I thought the chances of Acacea posting first were better than the chances that the sun would rise.

Serissa · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2005, 08:23:00 AM »

I try to fit the traditional meaning of bard, "minstrel poets who composed and recited verses celebrating the legendary exploits of chieftains and heroes." Trouble is, it takes a lot of time to compose such epics. It also takes time and careful attention to understand and appreciate that sort of work.
Ayla Bineau (Serissa)

Zhofe · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2005, 08:38:00 AM »

No, I do not HAVE a bard ...

But I do play one ...

Leafgreen · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2005, 08:40:00 AM »

Clicky to an idea for the bards, now that we have a rough idea of their population.

RomonaBlack · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2005, 09:03:00 AM »

No not really...I figure why have a Bard when you can be a Ranger or a Rogue. They do get to use some magic though which is cool. Just don't think they're that neat personally.
-Romona

NEXUS7 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2005, 09:58:00 AM »

I have a Bard MAx

SquareKnot · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2005, 02:02:00 PM »

I play a bard, Ifion Witseeker. While I agree that the bard class is not the best choice for the powergamers among us, it's a lot of fun to roleplay. I've written a number of songs/poems about events, and am working on material for a performance at the Arms. RL schedule just keeps interfering

regnus · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2005, 02:42:00 PM »

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RomonaBlack - 8/23/2005 12:03 PM

No not really...I figure why have a Bard when you can be a Ranger or a Rogue. They do get to use some magic though which is cool. Just don't think they're that neat personally.
-Romona

For one, Rangers and Rogues dont get the bard song. It can be a major benefit. Curse song is kinda cool too. From a strictly technical aspect anyway.

I know anyone can tell a story, but the bard is a master storyteller. It's all about the RP in my opinion. The bard as a class is a supporting member of the party. They can take to the front during RP type things but as a combat class they are a little weak. Hence the emphasis on the RP. I am noticing a pattern here

I love the bard class.

Vincent · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2005, 04:25:00 AM »

I sometimes wish I was running a bard so that I could actually make all those witty remarks that I want to, and have an actual excuse for being distracting and annoying... but a bard's lack of offensive magic prevents me from doing so.

Eliwood · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2005, 02:59:00 PM »

Bah, bards. I laugh at them. Though many of you may disagree with me, I find that bards are useless characters with weak spells and outshadowed by rogues in skills.

Leafgreen · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2005, 05:51:00 PM »

Not a first edition bard.

GhostWhoWalks · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2005, 06:02:00 PM »

I have The Bard.

He used to follow me around and keep me company on my travels.

I often miss his banter and lies.

He doesn't visit Lar as much as he should.

Acacea · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2005, 06:35:00 PM »

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Eliwood - 8/25/2005 2:59 PM

Bah, bards. I laugh at them. Though many of you may disagree with me, I find that bards are useless characters with weak spells and outshadowed by rogues in skills.

Acacea is a total pansy that is further weakened by being part rogue, instead of merely being a bard with rogue skills. She tags along on a lot of trips and is utterly useless except to throw potions and shoot arrows at the bad guys (and maybe the dwarves if she's been drinking). That being said, she's fun to play most of the time, and I can think of a number of people that like to have her along just so their characters can be annoyed at her constant chatter/impromptu songs. It can be a good time.

(Of course, that's not really the topic at hand. I'll just blame the halfling and say she had to respond.)

regnus · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2005, 07:01:00 PM »

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Eliwood - 8/25/2005 5:59 PM

Bah, bards. I laugh at them. Though many of you may disagree with me, I find that bards are useless characters with weak spells and outshadowed by rogues in skills.

*points at my post above* Bards are supporting characters in a party. Owen is level 9 and only now can handle some solo play. He still gets his butt kicked by small stuff. Bards definitely need help in the combat areas. But as I said before, it is all about the RP. Which is why I play here on an RP server.