Which class when played with skill affects your group the most?

[isoka]

Those who don't see why bard isn't the obvious answer clearly didn't get to group with a well played bard. The moment you encounter one of those very few truly amazing bards, you will know it.

A well played bard is not just about keeping 5 songs up at all time. It's how it adapts to every situation in a fluent way while providing as much benefit songs as possible. Having only 8 songs in stock and having to manage targets make it very hard to shine as a bard.

[Spyder73]

Originally Posted by isoka [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Those who don't see why bard isn't the obvious answer clearly didn't get to group with a well played bard. The moment you encounter one of those very few truly amazing bards, you will know it.

A well played bard is not just about keeping 5 songs up at all time. It's how it adapts to every situation in a fluent way while providing as much benefit songs as possible. Having only 8 songs in stock and having to manage targets make it very hard to shine as a bard.

All i will say is that there is a reason Bards are the pariahs of P99, and thats because even the best played Bard does not serve a core role. Granted a lot of this is because of the old XP penalty.

Any class played really well shines - However I tend to think in terms of level 50+ grouping. So with that in mind, Bards have sh!ty DPS, sh!ty CC, sh!ty regen (although it stacks), sh!ty haste, and sh!ty slows. They literally excel at nothing. Bards only shine when the group is already put together very well and they can "grease the wheel" with situational usefulness.

I have a level 55 Bard also and I love playing him, but they are a poor mans Enchanter at best and a bad Monk at worst

Source: 55+ Monk/Necro/Bard here

[koros]

Originally Posted by Spyder73 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

All i will say is that there is a reason Bards are the pariahs of P99, and thats because even the best played Bard does not serve a core role. Granted a lot of this is because of the old XP penalty.

Any class played really well shines - However I tend to think in terms of level 50+ grouping. So with that in mind, Bards have sh!ty DPS, sh!ty CC, sh!ty regen (although it stacks), sh!ty haste, and sh!ty slows. They literally excel at nothing. Bards only shine when the group is already put together very well and they can "grease the wheel" with situational usefulness.

I have a level 55 Bard also and I love playing him, but they are a poor mans Enchanter at best and a bad Monk at worst

Source: 55+ Monk/Necro/Bard here

Well played bard is probably kiting 6 mobs while the group picks them off 1 by 1, playing mana song, using a temp charmed mob to fight another mob (so reducing 2 mobs hp at once), and dotting stuff down. They're a bit more than a poor mans enchanter.

[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by koros [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Well played bard is probably kiting 6 mobs while the group picks them off 1 by 1, playing mana song, using a temp charmed mob to fight another mob (so reducing 2 mobs hp at once), and dotting stuff down. They're a bit more than a poor mans enchanter.

Yeah, personally I prefer chasing mobs around rather than fighting stationary ones. It makes me feel like I am good at something as I watch the other melee continue to fall out of range.

#mezisoverrated #whoneedsahealer

[pogs4ever]

Bard. Honorable mention to pally in an xp group.


enc are like pet cats: badass on their own and 99% of the time they don't need you; they may just share their OP with your group from time to time for their own amusement/braggadocio.

Worst played per cecily:
AFk clerics
Lute holding bards
Warriors with dps weapons

[rollin5k]

Wizard - a well played wizard is a thing of beauty. Responding when the group says its time to move. Or answering questions. Evaccing instead of staying seated taking full damage quads from a bad pull.

[tristantio]

Originally Posted by rollin5k [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Wizard - a well played wizard is a thing of beauty. Responding when the group says its time to move. Or answering questions. Evaccing instead of staying seated taking full damage quads from a bad pull.

Hahahaa