[NobleNick]

Originally posted by Aerich: ...excepting the bard, who hasn't shot a bow since the Vale of Shadows - ... - hasn't used a weapon since DE lvl 3 when I was swamped by cold wights at the entrance, so I sold them. Sings 80% of the time, acts as mage (my only arcane caster at the moment) the other 20%. Web, Stinking Cloud, Chromatic Orb, and Skull Trap are the spells of choice... - using a bard with this party feels like cheating.

Aerich,

I was going to commend you on your willingness to go "all the way" in using the Bard for what the character is best designed to do... then I saw Dundee's post, and have to admit that carrying around a melee weapon is a small price to pay for the protection. Now I know why my Bard has been carrying that sword!

I had the same feelings about my DC Fighter[9]/Druid that you are for your MC. Oh, he is very adequate; but I feel that he might not be the SUPER build I had envisioned, unless one is willing to go to Fighter[13]. You might be seeing the same effects in your mid-level MC F/D. But patience should better your condition, whereas for me, the quest for the perfect uber-character continues...

Hey, Nice party.

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