Question about Bards

Ranthenae · 07-08-2001, 08:06 PM

My bard has the ability to write magic into her book, but when I try to cast the magic, everything is blacked out and I am unable to cast. Is this supposed to happen or is it a glitch?

Khanar · 07-09-2001, 01:26 PM

They work just like a mage, you can write the spells in the book, but cannot cast them until you get to a specified experience level that enables you to cast spells of a particular level. Check the spell casting tables in the manual for the Bard for more information. Bards are different than mages, so make sure to look at the right table.

Ooops, I wasn't paying close enough attention and I just thought of the problem. But Bonnie beat me to it. Yes, the problem is probably the armor. Could be something else, but I doubt it since it is a bard, but I do now there's some spell from Clerics at least that disable your spells for awhile-the one I'm thinking of is Prayer I believe.

[This message has been edited by Khanar (edited 07-09-2001).]

Bonnie · 07-09-2001, 02:56 PM

Is your bard wearing armor? You might have to take it off before you cast a spell, this is annoying, I know, but you might find some chainmail in the Severed Hand that will allow your bard to cast spells while worn. Or you could try seaching for some custom items that will allow your bard to cast spells without having to take the armor off. I have made chainmail that allows a bard or fighter/mage to cast spells without it having to be taken off, others have made such items too.

Pity bards can't wear mage robes...

Ranthenae · 07-09-2001, 06:14 PM

Thanks guys for your suggestions. I will admit that I had a blonde moment and it never even crossed my mind to take off my armor. I will try this and see if it works.

Leafy · 07-10-2001, 02:51 AM

when you get up to the really high levels; you'd do well to teach your bard "tenser's transformation" which will make him a fighter of the same level. This will also blacken out the spells; but bard songs and bard items can still be used. My bard finally hit level 30 and when she casts tenser's transform, her hitpoints fly up to 236! now that really redeems the rogue class.

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07-08-2001, 08:06 PM	#1
Ranthenae Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 26, 2001 Location: Cocoa, FL USA Posts: 14	My bard has the ability to write magic into her book, but when I try to cast the magic, everything is blacked out and I am unable to cast. Is this supposed to happen or is it a glitch?

07-09-2001, 01:26 PM	#2
Khanar Manshoon Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 161	They work just like a mage, you can write the spells in the book, but cannot cast them until you get to a specified experience level that enables you to cast spells of a particular level. Check the spell casting tables in the manual for the Bard for more information. Bards are different than mages, so make sure to look at the right table. Ooops, I wasn't paying close enough attention and I just thought of the problem. But Bonnie beat me to it. Yes, the problem is probably the armor. Could be something else, but I doubt it since it is a bard, but I do now there's some spell from Clerics at least that disable your spells for awhile-the one I'm thinking of is Prayer I believe. [This message has been edited by Khanar (edited 07-09-2001).]

07-09-2001, 02:56 PM	#3
Bonnie Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 14	Is your bard wearing armor? You might have to take it off before you cast a spell, this is annoying, I know, but you might find some chainmail in the Severed Hand that will allow your bard to cast spells while worn. Or you could try seaching for some custom items that will allow your bard to cast spells without having to take the armor off. I have made chainmail that allows a bard or fighter/mage to cast spells without it having to be taken off, others have made such items too. Pity bards can't wear mage robes...

07-09-2001, 06:14 PM	#4
Ranthenae Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 26, 2001 Location: Cocoa, FL USA Posts: 14	Thanks guys for your suggestions. I will admit that I had a blonde moment and it never even crossed my mind to take off my armor. I will try this and see if it works.

07-10-2001, 02:51 AM	#5
Leafy Zhentarim Guard Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: The leafy, green forests of Wisconsin Posts: 315	when you get up to the really high levels; you'd do well to teach your bard "tenser's transformation" which will make him a fighter of the same level. This will also blacken out the spells; but bard songs and bard items can still be used. My bard finally hit level 30 and when she casts tenser's transform, her hitpoints fly up to 236! now that really redeems the rogue class.

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