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Rystil Arden said:
Hmm....I'll definitely take a look. Does it make sense to you if I told you that I like playing the role of the Bard best but I wish with passionate hatred to beat the actual 'Bard' class in the PH into absolute and utter oblivion and would never consider playing it under any circumstances

. I guess you may be able to guess that from my characters you've seen so far

So could my 'some kind of Bard' be a Telepath or a Warlock or maybe an Enchanter with the UA variant where s/he gets social skills (though admittedly, it is a real blow to lose all the wizard bonus feats, but I like social skills

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Actualy, the party could use a Bard. The could use the support from Inspire courage, the could use the extra healing capacity, they need a true front man, and Bardic Lore would be a HUGE bonus.
We have a cleric (Somewhat combat capable, but not combat savy). A Dragonmarked Wizard, A Rogue/Master Inquisitive, A Barb/Ranger, a Ranger/Extreme Explorer, A Swashbuckler (Isida), and we just lost the Rogue/Dragonmark Heir.
If you realy hate the Bard, I'd suggest the Changeling Rogue sub levels (Like what Mel is using in Scion) as an option, or perhaps a Dragonmarked Halfling Healer (Could still be a rogue or something). Heck, the Marshal could be somewhat usefull too from the support side.
On the first page, there's a link to my Noble class, that is a posability as well if you're interested. Fairly good in support, capable in combat, good social skills, and a few other perks.
I'm also open to tweeking the bard, but that's all on you.
BTW, make sure you read my last OOC coment relevent to the game.
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