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Ok, I admit, the theory is true: the Bard is an occult caster.

I'm still not familiar with that, although I should know the definition of each magical traditions...
Other than that (not bad, just different and a little weird), I loved everything about the Bard here. I like bards very much, thank you, and I think they should be right along all the other classes instead of being the underpowered spoony bard of so many editions and other games.
I think the Muse idea is great, and the three of them are just right for the game's beginning: one which focuses on magic music, other one that focuses on lore, and a third one that focuses on being a jack-of-all-trades - another favored character concept that so many people just can't pull it off!

As a note: in my table , it will be a house-rule: everyone's first bard must be named Edward.
Come on! This poor guy deserves some time in the spotlight!

Well that's what my bard in Kingmaker is named. He is somewhat traumatized about the death of his family, though, especially Anna.

I would go with either "Rostlander" or "Northern Scum" (although some overly diplomatic types use "Issian" for the latter group).

Agreed!

Edward Sangriev wrote:

Benrislove wrote:

The problem is, many archers also have similar initiative :)

though, as RE said, it's rare to see people delaying for bonuses.

I have a bard and i'm like "I'll cast good hope and start performing" and the other people respond with (actions, not words) "nah +4 on all my dice rolls sucks"

With Lingering Performance, I often try to keep up extended good hope at all times and then dance just before a door or a dimension door to avoid this issue. If not, then it's their own fault for missing out on the boosts.

An excellent tactic, but my bard is in kingmaker and encounters happen at a nebulous time over the course of days, so even hour per level buffs are sketchy to have always on :-/ though in dungeons this tactic is both effective and wise :)

Funny, I'm the king in Kingmaker. We rarely get into a fight that our crazy Magister hasn't divined or our air elemental scout druid hasn't scouted first. The last time we were surprised was pretty epic though

Of course, if they aren't up yet, Inspire + Good Hope is always always my first move.

The problem is, many archers also have similar initiative :)

though, as RE said, it's rare to see people delaying for bonuses.

I have a bard and i'm like "I'll cast good hope and start performing" and the other people respond with (actions, not words) "nah +4 on all my dice rolls sucks"

With Lingering Performance, I often try to keep up extended good hope at all times and then dance just before a door or a dimension door to avoid this issue. If not, then it's their own fault for missing out on the boosts.

I had an epic dance-off with that Baobhan Sidhe in the tower. We tried a variety of styles and techniques, but she was unable to overcome my natural bardic panache. She was quite incensed that my dancing skills proved superior to her own, however, and we wound up having to fight a quickling and another evil fey up there before the day was done.