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	* [[The Intermediate Bard]] by [[Whistler]]		* [[The Intermediate Bard]] by [[Whistler]]
	* [[The Bard Primer]] by [[Oook]]		* [[The Bard Primer]] by [[Oook]]
	* [[~~BardSpells~~]] by [[Mercury]]		* [[Bard Spells]] by [[Mercury]]

	==Rumor and Speculation==		==Rumor and Speculation==

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Performance Criteria

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	Out of character note: "Original" doesn't necessarily mean that the player needs create the work him/herself. The player can get as much help as s/he needs from others but the work must be original and not performed or presented yet on TFC. The idea is to have fun, not for perfect style.<BR>		Out of character note: "Original" doesn't necessarily mean that the player needs create the work him/herself. The player can get as much help as s/he needs from others but the work must be original and not performed or presented yet on TFC. The idea is to have fun, not for perfect style.<BR>
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	'''Logs of Bard Council Reviews:'''		'''Logs of Bard Council Reviews:'''<BR>
	* [[Cadee - Level 50 Bard Review\|Cadee - Level 30 Bard Review]]		See: [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic The Bardic Category page].
	* [[Eathor - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* [[Aoide - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* [[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* [[Foghair - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* [[Mercury - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* For more, visit [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic The Bardic Category page].

	== History: ==		== History: ==

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	As bards are the "glue" of society, all races have some version of the bard.		As bards are the "glue" of society, all races have some version of the bard.

	See Also: '''[[Levelcheck]]'''		See Also: '''[[Levelcheck]]''' & '''[[Perform]]'''.

	== Performance Criteria ==		== Performance Criteria ==
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	'''Logs of Bard Council Reviews:'''		'''Logs of Bard Council Reviews:'''
	* [~~http://www.finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2003/oookperform2.html 05/06/03: Oook's Second~~ Bard Review]		* [[Cadee - Level 50 Bard Review\|Cadee - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* [~~http://www.finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2003/tillyperform1.html 05/08/03: Tilly's~~ Review]		* [[Eathor - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* [~~http://www.finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2003/oookperform3.html 05/10/03: Oook's Second~~ Review]		* [[Aoide - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* [~~http://www.finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2003/mylkreview.html 07/13/03: Mylk's~~ Review]		* [[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]
			* [[Foghair - Level 30 Bard Review]]
			* [[Mercury - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* For more, visit [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic The Bardic Category page].		* For more, visit [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic The Bardic Category page].

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Official Information

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	==Official Information==		==Official Information==

	Bards serve many diverse roles in life. They are entertainers, historians, explorers, trouble finders, trouble solvers, diplomats, curiosity seekers, tinkerers, and sometimes another sword in the fight. Given their various roles, and that they are seemingly into everyone's business, bards have learned from several disciplines. They fight enough to be at least somewhat competent with the sword. They have picked up enough magic here or there to cast an odd spell or two. And their curiosity may have taken them through a locked door or two, though that can be neither confirmed or denied. One day, the bard may be rubbing elbows with the common folk, ear to the ground for new adventure. That same bard may be in the company of kings and queens the next day.		Bards serve many diverse roles in life. They are entertainers, historians, explorers, trouble finders, trouble solvers, diplomats, curiosity seekers, tinkerers, and sometimes another sword in the fight. Given their various roles, and that they are seemingly into everyone's business, bards have learned from several disciplines. They fight enough to be at least somewhat competent with the sword. They have picked up enough magic here or there to cast an odd spell or two. And their curiosity may have taken them through a locked door or two, though that can be neither confirmed or denied. One day, the bard may be rubbing elbows with the common folk, ear to the ground for new adventure. That same bard may be in the company of kings and queens the next day.

	As bards are the "glue" of society, all races have some version of the bard.		As bards are the "glue" of society, all races have some version of the bard.

	See Also: [[Levelcheck]]		See Also: '''[[Levelcheck]]'''

	== Performance Criteria ==		== Performance Criteria ==

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	==Player-Supplied Information==		==Player-Supplied Information==
	* [[The Bard Primer]]		* '''[[The Bard Primer]]'''
	* [[The Intermediate Bard]]		* '''[[The Intermediate Bard]]'''
	* [[What To Learn As A Bard]]		* '''[[What To Learn As A Bard]]'''
	* [[Bard Spells]]		* '''[[Bard Spells]]'''
	* See Also: [https://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic Category:Bardic]		* See Also: '''[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic Category:Bardic]'''


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	To figure out what level your spells are at, prior to memorization:		To figure out what level your spells are at, prior to memorization:
	* Go to the [[Mountain of Knowledge]], and purchase a crystal sphere from Astaldo		* Go to the '''[[Mountain of Knowledge]]''', and purchase a crystal sphere from Astaldo
	* Attempt to [[Imprint]] the sphere with the spell you want to memorize. (syntax: "Imprint (spell name) 30") This will attempt to imprint the spell at level 30. The failure message will tell you what level the spell is currently memorized at.<BR>		* Attempt to '''[[Imprint]]''' the sphere with the spell you want to memorize. (syntax: "Imprint (spell name) 30") This will attempt to imprint the spell at level 30. The failure message will tell you what level the spell is currently memorized at.<BR>
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	===Bard: An Overview===		===Bard: An Overview===
	'''By Whistler:'''<BR>		'''By Whistler:'''<BR>
	The bard is the most difficult character class to both to play, and to level. I would not recommend a bard as your first character in TFC, because it really is so difficult to play. It is so difficult, that since the inception of the class a few years back, only one ([[Cadee]]) has achieved the coveted maximum possible level. (Other character classes can usually max out with a couple months of play time.) Once you have tried some other characters, and have a handle on where and what is going on though, it can really prove to be a lot of fun. Over the years, I’ve tried my hand at all the possible class/race combinations, and have enjoyed none of them so much as I’ve enjoyed the bard. <BR>		The bard is the most difficult character class to both to play, and to level. I would not recommend a bard as your first character in TFC, because it really is so difficult to play. It is so difficult, that since the inception of the class a few years back, only one ('''[[Cadee]]''') has achieved the coveted maximum possible level. (Other character classes can usually max out with a couple months of play time.) Once you have tried some other characters, and have a handle on where and what is going on though, it can really prove to be a lot of fun. Over the years, I’ve tried my hand at all the possible class/race combinations, and have enjoyed none of them so much as I’ve enjoyed the bard. <BR>

	The bard is NOT a combat class. If you are looking for a run and shoot, or a min-max pker, look elsewhere. The bard is designed to put the roleplay back into rpg. Whereas other characters can level simply by gaining xp (read ‘killing stuff’) the bard can only increase their spell casting level by finding and memorizing scrolls and scores—then casting some of the memorized spells. Their skill level can only be increased through the successful completion of progressively more difficult quests: [[Mobhunt\|Mobhunts]], [[mobmastery\|Mobmasteries]], [[lq\|Location Quests]], and performances. This means that if you’ve got a creative bent, or enjoy acting or writing, you’ll love playing a bard. If such is anathema to you, you don’t want to go this route. For me though, as I have said, this class has been the most fun.<BR>		The bard is NOT a combat class. If you are looking for a run and shoot, or a min-max pker, look elsewhere. The bard is designed to put the roleplay back into rpg. Whereas other characters can level simply by gaining xp (read ‘killing stuff’) the bard can only increase their spell casting level by finding and memorizing scrolls and scores—then casting some of the memorized spells. Their skill level can only be increased through the successful completion of progressively more difficult quests: [[Mobhunt\|Mobhunts]], [[mobmastery\|Mobmasteries]], [[lq\|Location Quests]], and performances. This means that if you’ve got a creative bent, or enjoy acting or writing, you’ll love playing a bard. If such is anathema to you, you don’t want to go this route. For me though, as I have said, this class has been the most fun.<BR>

	So why play a bard if it’s so tough? Well, there are a few reasons. One is the challenge. Another is that bards can do a little bit of everything, with some exceptions. Bards cannot wear metal armor, dual wield, or use two handed weapons. (There has been a little discussion about changing certain aspects of this.) Bards CAN do some things which are normally class restricted. (For example, a bard can [[~~memorize~~]] the thug skill ‘rush’ which allows them to knock down an opponent at the beginning of combat.) Bards also have access to Lyricals, which are rare and sometimes powerful bard only scroll-type items. And finally, playing a bard can allow you to partially circumvent certain racial restrictions. Taking myself as an example, Halflings are normally disallowed to play mages, but as a bard, I have a number of Mage spells that I have learned, and use on a regular basis. <BR>		So why play a bard if it’s so tough? Well, there are a few reasons. One is the challenge. Another is that bards can do a little bit of everything, with some exceptions. Bards cannot wear metal armor, dual wield, or use two handed weapons. (There has been a little discussion about changing certain aspects of this.) Bards CAN do some things which are normally class restricted. (For example, a bard can [['''Memorize''']] the thug skill ‘rush’ which allows them to knock down an opponent at the beginning of combat.) Bards also have access to Lyricals, which are rare and sometimes powerful bard only scroll-type items. And finally, playing a bard can allow you to partially circumvent certain racial restrictions. Taking myself as an example, Halflings are normally disallowed to play mages, but as a bard, I have a number of Mage spells that I have learned, and use on a regular basis. <BR>

	Bards do well in groups. Any person(s) grouped with a bard receive a special ‘fortified’ bonus. Yes, just hanging around us can make you feel better about yourself, and add to your confidence. Special bard ‘performance’ spells (distinct from quest performances) are also usually beneficial to grouped characters—for example, ‘perform managen blossoms’ vastly boosts the mana regeneration of those grouped with the bard—at a cost of rapid mana depletion for the bard him(/her)self. <BR>		Bards do well in groups. Any person(s) grouped with a bard receive a special ‘fortified’ bonus. Yes, just hanging around us can make you feel better about yourself, and add to your confidence. Special bard ‘performance’ spells (distinct from quest performances) are also usually beneficial to grouped characters—for example, ‘perform managen blossoms’ vastly boosts the mana regeneration of those grouped with the bard—at a cost of rapid mana depletion for the bard him(/her)self. <BR>
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	Come up with a role, really play it, and let the fun ensue…. <BR>		Come up with a role, really play it, and let the fun ensue…. <BR>

	* For Additional Player Supplied Information on Bard, please visit [http://forums.tfcmud.com/blog.php/622-Whistler Whistler' Blog] on the TFC Forums. They contain original performances, information on Lyricals, and instructions for the Beginning and Intermediate bard. <BR>		* For Additional Player Supplied Information on Bard, please visit '''[http://forums.tfcmud.com/blog.php/622-Whistler Whistler' Blog]''' on the TFC Forums. They contain original performances, information on Lyricals, and instructions for the Beginning and Intermediate bard. <BR>
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	===General Bard Etiquette===		===General Bard Etiquette===
	By [[Whistler]]<BR><BR>		By '''[[Whistler]]'''<BR><BR>
	Being a bard can be very competitive. <BR>		Being a bard can be very competitive. <BR>

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	==Player-Supplied Information==		==Player-Supplied Information==
			* [[The Bard Primer]]
			* [[The Intermediate Bard]]
			* [[What To Learn As A Bard]]
			* [[Bard Spells]]
	* See Also: [https://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic Category:Bardic]		* See Also: [https://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic Category:Bardic]

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	==Player-Supplied Information==		==Player-Supplied Information==
	* [See Also: https://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic Category:Bardic]		* See Also: [https://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic Category:Bardic]

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	* [[The Intermediate Bard]] by [[Whistler]]		* [[The Intermediate Bard]] by [[Whistler]]
	* [[The Bard Primer]] by [[Oook]]		* [[The Bard Primer]] by [[Oook]]
			* [[BardSpells]] by [[Mercury]]

	==Rumor and Speculation==		==Rumor and Speculation==

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	==Player-Supplied Information==		==Player-Supplied Information==
			* [See Also: https://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bardic Category:Bardic]


	===Learning Spells Permanently ===		===Learning Spells Permanently ===
	As a bard, unlike other classes, your spells do not go up in damage or effectiveness with use -- they stay at the point at which they were learned permanently. This means that it is VERY important to know the level of your spell before you learn it permanently!<BR>		As a bard, unlike other classes, your spells do not go up in damage or effectiveness with use -- they stay at the point at which they were learned permanently. This means that it is VERY important to know the level of your spell before you learn it permanently!<BR>

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	==[http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bard_characters Famous Bards]==		==[http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Bard_characters Famous Bards]==
	===Level 50 Bards===		===Level 50 Bards===
	* [[Cadee]]		* [[Cadee]]: February, 2011 - [[Cadee - Level 50 Bard Review]]
	* [[Eathor]]		* [[Eathor]]: December 04, 2011 - [[Eathor's Quest]]
	* [[Aoide]]		* [[Aoide]]: August 15, 2012 - [[Aoide - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* [[Samiyah]]		* [[Samiyah]]: June 14, 2013 - [[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]
	* [[Foghair]]		* [[Foghair]]: August 14, 2016 - [[Foghair's Final Challenge]]

	[[Category:Classes]]		[[Category:Classes]]
	[[Category:Bardic]]		[[Category:Bardic]]