Bard "Weapons" and other obscure ideas.

Having simple lutes and violins etc is probably fine for early gear but lets make sure there is something neat at the end of it all!

I'm hoping to see something reflective of the magical nature bards seem to be having in Ashes, what do you all think?

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Damokles

I dont want such instruments in the game.

Example for an epic Lute I would actually appreciate:

This is a Harp skin for Staffs which I absolutely love in Guild Wars 2:

McShave

I'm pretty sure there wont be instrument type weapons in the game, but these would look badass during player's abilities. Remember the weapons won't be used for player abilities, so the bard will be pulling these instruments out of there butt when using spells.

Valentine

McShave wrote: »

I'm pretty sure there wont be instrument type weapons in the game, but these would look badass during player's abilities. Remember the weapons won't be used for player abilities, so the bard will be pulling these instruments out of there butt when using spells.

Are you sure you don't want to be bonked in the head by an instrument in-game? =p

Crosim

This thread makes it really hard to not just post the top dozen ridiculous hunting horns from monster hunter. xD

Damokles

Crosim wrote: »

This thread makes it really hard to not just post the top dozen ridiculous hunting horns from monster hunter. xD

I will do it for you if you are not Bard enough.

maouw

This one always makes me laugh - coz it's a cross between a microphone and a bagpipe AS IF BAGPIPES NEED A MICROPHONE.

CROW3

Flute blowgun.

Atama

Just remember that weapons are independent of class. If you have a magic lute, it can be used by bards or mages or tanks.

Damn, now I want to be a tank who fights with a set of bagpipes. Talk about generating aggro!

daveywavey

maouw

@daveywavey oh yes, a casual attack from the local bard pianist.

Sathrago

I'm not sure about weapons but it would be really cool if the bard/summoner could have an ability that summons a spiritual avatar that floats above the bard, extending the range of his buffs or auras. Think of it like a larger reflection of the bard that is playing music the whole time it is out aiding allies and debuffing enemies.

Noaani

I'm still hoping bards don't need to be tied to music.

I want a spoken word bard!

Vhaeyne

https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Minstrel

Looking at Bard/Bard for the first time myself. It feels like they with all of the other classes, they are leaving it pretty open to interpretation.

"Bards may be able to play musical instruments, such as Flutes and Bagpipes."

That is the key point I was looking for. It says nothing about bards having special weapons.
Personally I don't think they should be making a bunch of special weapons for classes. I feel like it is a design trap, especially in a game that does not tie your class to your weapon. Weapons should be tied to races and cultures instead.

I could see them doing music themed weapons as cosmetics, they seem to be having a good time with the cosmetics designs.

daveywavey

I see the musical instrument thing more as a temporary summon, rather than a persistent weapon. So, you might summon a flute for 5 seconds that temporarily takes the place of your weapon while it gives its buff, and then disappears again.

What I don't want is to have to stand in the middle playing the bagpipes for an entire raid boss!

Sathrago

Noaani wrote: »

I'm still hoping bards don't need to be tied to music.

I want a spoken word bard!

Beatbox people to death

Sov54

Support is my favourite role, but man, I hope I don't have to pull a flute mid-combat, that would be anti-climatic to me.

I just wanna do some war dances, please!

Crosim

Sathrago wrote: »

Noaani wrote: »

I'm still hoping bards don't need to be tied to music.

I want a spoken word bard!

Beatbox people to death

Don't you mean 'Beetbox', or did you turnip to this thread forgetting the other?

Hopefully we can see some leeks on this soon.

Sathrago

Crosim wrote: »

Sathrago wrote: »

Noaani wrote: »

I'm still hoping bards don't need to be tied to music.

I want a spoken word bard!

Beatbox people to death

Don't you mean 'Beetbox', or did you turnip to this thread forgetting the other?

Hopefully we can see some leeks on this soon.

I'm Crosim' you off my list of friendlies.

Crosim

Sathrago wrote: »

Crosim wrote: »

Sathrago wrote: »

Noaani wrote: »

I'm still hoping bards don't need to be tied to music.

I want a spoken word bard!

Beatbox people to death

Don't you mean 'Beetbox', or did you turnip to this thread forgetting the other?

Hopefully we can see some leeks on this soon.

I'm Crosim' you off my list of friendlies.

What if the spoken word bard uses puns for buffs?

daveywavey

Crosim wrote: »

Sathrago wrote: »

Crosim wrote: »

Sathrago wrote: »

Noaani wrote: »

I'm still hoping bards don't need to be tied to music.

I want a spoken word bard!

Beatbox people to death

Don't you mean 'Beetbox', or did you turnip to this thread forgetting the other?

Hopefully we can see some leeks on this soon.

I'm Crosim' you off my list of friendlies.

What if the spoken word bard uses puns for buffs?

Then, we're all going the Musical Bard route.

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