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<blockquote data-quote="Gorck" data-source="post: 9257174" data-attributes="member: 7037537"><p>My stream of conscious thought:</p><p></p><p>Change the name from Bard to Gleeman ala Thom Merrilin in the Wheel of Time.</p><p>Remove spellcasting completely.</p><p>Change any bard-specific spells (like Vicious Mockery) into class features.</p><p>Focus on things like Tumbling, Performing, manipulation (Persuasion, Deception, Intimidation), Knowledge skills, and Investigation.</p><p>Have them play more like a Rogue minus Sneak Attack</p><p>Also be able to inspire others in combat (like the iconic drummer, piper, and flag bearer in American Revolutionary times [see Spoiler]), sort of like a 4e Warlord.</p><p>Maybe have them use Performance to psuedo-heal injured people though rousing speeches/inspirational music.</p><p>[SPOILER][ATTACH=full]345238[/ATTACH][/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>ETA: One last thought: if your party needs a tank or big damage dealer, there are several options to choose from. There are a couple Divine casters and a few Arcane casters. But if you need someone to pick a lock or disarm a trap, you pretty much need a Rogue (or someone with a specific Background that includes those skills). I wouldn't mind seeing the Bard become another skill monkey, who can also do some Rogue-like things, so there are multiple options available for that character type.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gorck, post: 9257174, member: 7037537"] My stream of conscious thought: Change the name from Bard to Gleeman ala Thom Merrilin in the Wheel of Time. Remove spellcasting completely. Change any bard-specific spells (like Vicious Mockery) into class features. Focus on things like Tumbling, Performing, manipulation (Persuasion, Deception, Intimidation), Knowledge skills, and Investigation. Have them play more like a Rogue minus Sneak Attack Also be able to inspire others in combat (like the iconic drummer, piper, and flag bearer in American Revolutionary times [see Spoiler]), sort of like a 4e Warlord. Maybe have them use Performance to psuedo-heal injured people though rousing speeches/inspirational music. [SPOILER][ATTACH type="full" alt="1707061745040.jpeg"]345238[/ATTACH][/SPOILER] ETA: One last thought: if your party needs a tank or big damage dealer, there are several options to choose from. There are a couple Divine casters and a few Arcane casters. But if you need someone to pick a lock or disarm a trap, you pretty much need a Rogue (or someone with a specific Background that includes those skills). I wouldn't mind seeing the Bard become another skill monkey, who can also do some Rogue-like things, so there are multiple options available for that character type. [/QUOTE]
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