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Blog Post 56: There is no spoon!
Posted 9th October 2009 at 11:57 PM by MichaelSomething
If there’s one thing I find strange, it’s 3.5 (as in the 3.5 Edition of Dungeons and Dragons) players who don‘t like 4E as well as the 3.5 Bard class(I imagine it's a small group if it exists at all but just go with me for a moment). As a person who played a 3.5 Bard from levels one to nine; I feel that it is my duty to defend this classic class. The Bard may seem like it doesn’t fit in 3.5 but I must disagree with them. In fact, the Bard is the embodiment of the 3.5 philosophy! To reject the Bard is to reject 3.5 itself! The reasons for this are varied and many; and listed below…
1. The Bard defies the rigidness of the “role.” While all 4E classes are designed to fit snuggly into one of the pre-defined roles; the Bard rejects them wholesale. Who’s to say what the Bard can and cannot do! The Bard is capable of doing fighting, healing, arcane support, or skill use during a single session, nay, a single hour even! The Bard is also free to pursue any specialty s/he pleases! Thanks to the endless supply of 3.5 Prestige Classes, it is possible for a Bard to transform themselves into whatever they desire! When you are a Bard, there is no limit to what you can do!
2. Bards have freedom of character! While every 4E class is a cappable action hero, the Bard is capable of rejecting that premise for an entirely different one! For Gygax's sake, you walk into dungeons and SING at people. Who can take that seriously?
3. The Bard's power level is completely customizable! While 4E classes are generally designed to all be within the same level of effectiveness, the Bard can become as powerful or as weak as the player desires! The Bard may appear weak to some players but this can easily be addressed! WOTC has released over a dozen splat books over the life of 3.5. Almost every book contains an option that can increase the Bard's power level! You simple take more options until you reach the level of power that you desire. It's perfect for rewarding players who enjoy examining the system or those who have large RPG book collections.
4. The Bard class caters to different play styles. While every 4th Edition class is designed to be usable by every player in nearly every campaign, the Bard is a totally different play experience for those who seek soemething new and refreshing. While some people may never feel the need to play a Bard, it is there for those who wish to experience a more artistic character.
It should be clear that the Bard is a vital part of 3.5! I say one cannot truely understand 3.5 until they played a Bard for themselves. The Bard is the embodiment of freedom in character creation. It will always be a part of Dungeons and Dragons. After all, someone has to provide the soundtrack...
1. The Bard defies the rigidness of the “role.” While all 4E classes are designed to fit snuggly into one of the pre-defined roles; the Bard rejects them wholesale. Who’s to say what the Bard can and cannot do! The Bard is capable of doing fighting, healing, arcane support, or skill use during a single session, nay, a single hour even! The Bard is also free to pursue any specialty s/he pleases! Thanks to the endless supply of 3.5 Prestige Classes, it is possible for a Bard to transform themselves into whatever they desire! When you are a Bard, there is no limit to what you can do!
2. Bards have freedom of character! While every 4E class is a cappable action hero, the Bard is capable of rejecting that premise for an entirely different one! For Gygax's sake, you walk into dungeons and SING at people. Who can take that seriously?
3. The Bard's power level is completely customizable! While 4E classes are generally designed to all be within the same level of effectiveness, the Bard can become as powerful or as weak as the player desires! The Bard may appear weak to some players but this can easily be addressed! WOTC has released over a dozen splat books over the life of 3.5. Almost every book contains an option that can increase the Bard's power level! You simple take more options until you reach the level of power that you desire. It's perfect for rewarding players who enjoy examining the system or those who have large RPG book collections.
4. The Bard class caters to different play styles. While every 4th Edition class is designed to be usable by every player in nearly every campaign, the Bard is a totally different play experience for those who seek soemething new and refreshing. While some people may never feel the need to play a Bard, it is there for those who wish to experience a more artistic character.
It should be clear that the Bard is a vital part of 3.5! I say one cannot truely understand 3.5 until they played a Bard for themselves. The Bard is the embodiment of freedom in character creation. It will always be a part of Dungeons and Dragons. After all, someone has to provide the soundtrack...
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