I'm currently optimizing an Archaeologist and have just discovered a rogue talent called Esoteric Scholar which allows me to use Knowledge skills without training. I thought that would be awesome with Bardic Knowledge, however it has come to my understanding that if I use this tactic, I am missing out on the skill rank and the +3 class skill bonus. What would you take?
I have 8 skill ranks per level and want to train the following skills.
Acrobatics, Disable Device, Intimidate (Going to get Cornugon Smash and Intimidating Prowess), Perception, Perform (Oratory) (For Discordant Voice at level 11), Spellcraft, Stealth, Use Magic Device.
Should I take Esoteric Scholar, or train? Also should I forget one of my skills, such as Perform, for a different feat?
NVM. found the second line to Bardic Knowledge. I feel like an idiot