Tuesday, September 1, 2009

To Bard or not to Bard ...


Hello Troopers,

Recently, my friends and I have began to start a Dungeons and Dragons group. Since some have the 3.5 rules and such that is the area we will focus on. I am not sure if 4.0 has any light at the end of the tunnel or not .... but it is a possible move later.

With all this in mind I was thinking what type of character I would like to play. Warriors are fun and act like "tanks" if you will. I always enjoyed being a healing type and helping the group in that area as well. Magic characters are fun too ... although the lower classes are limited.

Then I had a vision if you will. An attempt at a character I haven't played before. I am talking about the Bard class. In my research I have noticed that the Bard has gone up and down in the power, use and definition since D&D started. The character is labeled as a "jack or jill of all trades". Fair enough. Not strong in anything but knows a bit of everything sounds good unless you find yourself in great need. But the thought of playing songs and being a moral pillar in the group is very tempting.

Then more doors open as I think about it. Do I play neutral .... acting when the situation dictates? Am I a diplomat? Am I a historian of the groups feats and use that to our advantage? Am a good seller and trader? The list goes on ...

What is your thoughts or experiences? Chime in and let me know ....

Joe

3 comments:

  1. Whenever I've seen bards played, the players generally wind up frustrated. They are a jack of all trade, but master of none, and that usually adds very little to the group. That being said, they may have gotten more of a well defined role in 3.5, and I have no experience with it.

    That being said, if you guys are needing another player, depending on when you meet, let me know :)

    I'd like to get my fiance into RP. I think she'd enjoy it once she got past the initial extreme nerdiness!

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  2. Yeah I was thinking it might be a good/evil ....

    We were looking to meet on Sundays ... the more the merrier. The group is very friendly and make everyone feel welcomed.

    I will let you know ! I see your in a new apt .... and congrates on the Mac ! I am looking at one come tax return season .... how do you like it ?

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  3. Let me just say this about my new mac.
    I feel like the last decade I've spent on Windows machines was a waste of time :)

    This is coming from a guy who had nothing but loathing for macs and their typical owner. Now, I have seen the light. Seriously, I'll get more in depth if you want, but this thing is just so much more of a pleasure to use.

    I have a busy few weeks ahead with getting hitched and all, but later this fall I might be into some D&Dage. Do you want to try and get in some FOW soon?

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