Giving Bard Disable Device

[TheAuldGrump]

As for Trapfinding... give it to him only until there is a rogue in the party (but let him keep Disable Device). So he won't step on any roguish toes when/if one is available.

The Auld Grump, be sure to let the players know, don't surprise him by taking away the ability.

 

[Celtavian]

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We gave the bard trapfinding and Disable Device as a house rule. Also gave them to the Ranger, Inquisitor,and Ninja. Haven't been any problems from doing so. Very few people play a rogue to be the trap finder. It also makes it so you can take rogue archetypes that elminate trapfinding without having to sweat losing it for the party.

 

[Falling Icicle]

You could just let him take a feat that gives him DD as a class skill and trapfinding as a rogue. I don't think that would be unbalanced for a feat, since the Cosmopolitan feat gives two bonus class skills and two bonus languages.

 

[cattoy]

Rogues are way overpowered, so giving away some of their signature class features and abilities is a long overdue correction.

 

[IronWolf]

Rogues are way overpowered, so giving away some of their signature class features and abilities is a long overdue correction.

Ha! Don't let [MENTION=35909]StreamOfTheSky[/MENTION] hear you say that!

 

[DDogwood]

If there isn't a rogue in the party, this is a non-issue. Give the kid the abilities. Make him spend a feat or a couple of traits if fairness is a concern.