Bard swarming ruins classic experience.

[Glenzig]

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

I get all of that. But there are a finite number of exp zones. How many people can the server support if we decide that its OK for a few people to monopolise an entire exp zone?

We just make a bard for every 5 people on the server and PL them all at the same time. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[kaev]

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

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People who are suggesting everyone else should go to another zone are dicks.
If Im the right level for overthere in a group what am I supposed to do? Move the entire group to FV? Yeah sure. Good luck with pulling that off and not having half the group just log off. Also good luck finding replacement members in FV when people leave.
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Also, good luck finding FV without some bard kiting most/all of the dogs.

(And seriously, to hell with the damned drachs. Only a masochist fights caster mobs with the current fucked up player resist mechanics unless dungeon rewards are involved. I wouldn't even wish that shit on a bard.)

[indiscriminate_hater]

the amount of mobs in FV is outrageous. even if 3 bards were taking up 90% of the dogs you could find some easily. also pirates, frogs, leeches, giants, etc.

but, that zone will only get you to low 40s realistically

[kaev]

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

the amount of mobs in FV is outrageous. even if 3 bards were taking up 90% of the dogs you could find some easily. also pirates, frogs, leeches, giants, etc.

but, that zone will only get you to low 40s realistically

Actually, in the section of the zone where I've seen bards hoovering the mobs, there're enough that are low blue at 45 to make it a reasonable spot to solo a melee/hybrid. And yes, it works out okay when the bard makes a point of being courteous. For a group tho you're right, once you break thru 40 it's time to move to CoM or somesuch.