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Skepticus · 01-27-2009, 06:37 PM

Make them a split class ala the Ninja form OA. The player creating a Bard must qualify(attribute-wise and racially) for one of the 'primary' classes(Fighter, Thief, Druid, or Magic-user/illusionist) as well as for the Bard class(which should have pretty high req's for Wisdom, Dex and Charisma). Bards get the HD and Save throws of their 'primary' class as well as the combat ability/to hit tables of that class. In addition to their 'Legend Lore' skill they should have teh ability to perform magical songs in combat. In early levels they might simply give moral bonuses/cure fear etc. but later on may be able to cast 'sleep' or charm monster effects while playing and singing(bonus for using an instrument as well as their voice).

01-27-2009, 06:37 PM	#19
Skepticus Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 17, 2008 Location: Melnibone' Posts: 10	Re: 1e Bard Make them a split class ala the Ninja form OA. The player creating a Bard must qualify(attribute-wise and racially) for one of the 'primary' classes(Fighter, Thief, Druid, or Magic-user/illusionist) as well as for the Bard class(which should have pretty high req's for Wisdom, Dex and Charisma). Bards get the HD and Save throws of their 'primary' class as well as the combat ability/to hit tables of that class. In addition to their 'Legend Lore' skill they should have teh ability to perform magical songs in combat. In early levels they might simply give moral bonuses/cure fear etc. but later on may be able to cast 'sleep' or charm monster effects while playing and singing(bonus for using an instrument as well as their voice).