Bard showcase, next livestream?

Steven said, within the next couple of months. Then the nodewar was on display, so its Bard next?

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Vaknar wrote: »

We will be seeing the Bard very soon Just not during this month's Dev Update!

There are some interesting thoughts on Bards in other MMORPGs here, though.

I'd love to see more examples of Bards you all liked and didn't like in MMOs you've played, and more importantly, why that is! 👀

I think for me, as i remember, the Skald is one of the better exambles. It had some really cool utility, and was really wanted in PvP, especially because of the speed buff. They were a decent dmg dealer. They were not top notch, but they had great dmg, some ranged dmg too, but they died fairly quickly. So they had to step in and out of combat and assist others.

EQ2 bard was really cool too. They had both good support and directional attacks. They were a bit boring on raids, where they were like 100% support (if I remember correctly).

In general, bards needs to be a support class, that can handle themselves ok. They dont kill quick, but have enogh umph to do well. They need to be able to win fights, but not dominate.

ExiledByrd

It would be cool if a bard could use their DPS support features on themselves to make them about as much damage as a pure damage role. Of course if they used those on a damage role then the numbers would scale so much better.

nanfoodle

ExiledByrd wrote: »

It would be cool if a bard could use their DPS support features on themselves to make them about as much damage as a pure damage role. Of course if they used those on a damage role then the numbers would scale so much better.

My 2 cents is that the more engaged the Bard is in battle, the more powerful their buffs and heals are. I hope Bards have options for their combat type. Ranged, melee, magic. With the different subclasses. This could really change the type of buff given as well. Maybe a staff / mage sub class could trigger a buff to give spell hates to the team mates as the Bard does damage. DW Swords / Rogue subclass could do melee haste as the Bard does damage. More damage, more buffs.

Saabynator

nanfoodle wrote: »

ExiledByrd wrote: »

It would be cool if a bard could use their DPS support features on themselves to make them about as much damage as a pure damage role. Of course if they used those on a damage role then the numbers would scale so much better.

My 2 cents is that the more engaged the Bard is in battle, the more powerful their buffs and heals are. I hope Bards have options for their combat type. Ranged, melee, magic. With the different subclasses. This could really change the type of buff given as well. Maybe a staff / mage sub class could trigger a buff to give spell hates to the team mates as the Bard does damage. DW Swords / Rogue subclass could do melee haste as the Bard does damage. More damage, more buffs.

Thats not a bad idea actually. That bards would build stacks, that lasts for x amount of time. Then you can spec into abilities, sp they can give you more stacks or longer linger time - not a a bad idea sir!

I think bards can choose their weapons and stick to it. Sound like the general direction they are going. So bards can be melee, ranged or wand. I think most would probably use 2 weapons, as it seems you cvan equip both. Then I guess its up to you, to choose your class abilities that builds up around your prefered weapon.

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