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<blockquote data-quote="lkj" data-source="post: 1618403" data-attributes="member: 18646">The perform skill was split up in 3.5. In the bard description it says the following:&quot;Each abilityr equires both a minimum bard level and a minimum number of ranks in the Perform skill to qualify; if a bard does not have the required number of ranks in at least one Perform skill, he does not gain the bardic music ability until he acquires the needed ranks.&quot;and &quot;While these abilities fall under the category of bardic music and the descriptions discuss singing or playing instruments, they can all be activated by reciting poetry, chanting, singing lyrical songs, singing melodies (fa-la-la, and so forth), whistling, playing an instrument, or playing an instrument in combination with some spoken performance.&quot;So I understand that any type of musical performance can activate the power. I also understand that you have to have at least one perform skill with the given number of ranks. But are you required to use that specific skill when you are using your bardic music powers? I can see either argument-- 1) you have to be skilled enough in that performance type to enact these powers or 2) Being highly skilled at any given performance denotes an overall ability to perform and allows you to tap into your magical powers.This has in-game implications because if you have to use the specific perform skill than a bard who specializes in instruments would be a disadvantage (couldn't have his hands free). And I think from reading the rules, it certainly does not explicitly say you have to use the particular performance type.&nbsp; &nbsp; At any rate, I'm trying to decide and wanted to see if anyone had any input (or perhaps was aware of an 'official' answer from the sage or somesuch).Thanks very much for your help.AD</blockquote>

[QUOTE="lkj, post: 1618403, member: 18646"] The perform skill was split up in 3.5. In the bard description it says the following: "Each abilityr equires both a minimum bard level and a minimum number of ranks in the Perform skill to qualify; if a bard does not have the required number of ranks in at least one Perform skill, he does not gain the bardic music ability until he acquires the needed ranks." and "While these abilities fall under the category of bardic music and the descriptions discuss singing or playing instruments, they can all be activated by reciting poetry, chanting, singing lyrical songs, singing melodies (fa-la-la, and so forth), whistling, playing an instrument, or playing an instrument in combination with some spoken performance." So I understand that any type of musical performance can activate the power. I also understand that you have to have at least one perform skill with the given number of ranks. But are you required to use that specific skill when you are using your bardic music powers? I can see either argument-- 1) you have to be skilled enough in that performance type to enact these powers or 2) Being highly skilled at any given performance denotes an overall ability to perform and allows you to tap into your magical powers. This has in-game implications because if you have to use the specific perform skill than a bard who specializes in instruments would be a disadvantage (couldn't have his hands free). And I think from reading the rules, it certainly does not explicitly say you have to use the particular performance type. At any rate, I'm trying to decide and wanted to see if anyone had any input (or perhaps was aware of an 'official' answer from the sage or somesuch). Thanks very much for your help. AD [/QUOTE]

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