All very valid points Six, but my question wasn't really from the perspective of the class/kit itself, but really from a notion of completeness - that you've probably completed the game with a bard at least once. Therefore, all of your points are from in-game observation rather than a paper view of the class.
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Originally posted by SixOfSpades:
When I want to play a weakling, I'd rather do it with a character with lousy stats, or by avoiding all the overused items, than by taking an entire character class that's pretty much worthless from the get-go.
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Aren't these the same thing with a different emphasis or starting point? You would've elected to do either: accept those weak stats or take that weak class. As for overused items, I concur wholeheartedly no matter what character you're playing.
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Originally posted by krunchyfrogg:
Maybe I will one day. I just kinda lost interest. I rarely cast any spells and wear armor most of the time. I use wands a lot!
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The same for me in the solo game. That's why I teamed up in the end. I still don't think I bothered to use the bardsong more than once. Even then it was more out of curiosity than an attempt to gain a real tactical advantage. I don't play bards that much you see. Not in BG at least. I think my idea of the class has been biased by IWD. If you've played it you'll know what I mean. Krunchyfrogg certainly will.