Maybe? My personal gripe is that I don't feel like, well, that I'm actually being a bard. Inspiration just feels... off to me. I dont' feel like I'm performing or anything.I’ve always been a bard fan and the 5e version is my favorite. Finally has a jack of all trades feel and they solved the problem of action economy. The 3ed version was horrible because I felt like a +1 bonus battery for the group and not much else. Everyone got to do cool stuff and I passed out buffs.
I must admit to liking the sounds of these and want to take a closer look at them.I think XGTE will change up every bodies lists, because subclasses can make a huge difference.
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Previously it was bard, with College of Whispers, College of Glamour, and College of Blades it's still second.

(Dungeons & Dragons)
Rulebook featuring "high magic" options, including a host of new spells.