[jasntess]

Having played a bard on all three of the games, I must say that I am most impressed withe the VG Bard. Granted, I have only been at it for a very, very short period of time, and perhaps it is the newness of Vanguard itself, but I have been completely sucked in by the possible depth of my song-playing possibilities. With both EQ and EQ2 you knew exactly what songs / abilities you were going to be playing / getting at what level and what you would do when you got them. I realize that the songs and abilities still come at specific times, but the ability to compose your songs for a different tune by swapping this for that is something I am truly looking forward to. I am also incredible impresssed with the meleeability (if that's even a word) of VG bards. Even the best equipped bards of EQ1&2 are not meant to melee but instead fight from the back not saying much of anything (can't type and twist 5 songs). Perhaps the VG bard will end up being a support class at the higher levels as in the other games; still, I can't wait to see what I'll be able to do.

I look forward to this new adventure and hope to be able to help others via these posts and look forward to dealing with my fellow bards.

Take care,
Tatianya Chernyenko
Half Elf Bard
"Can't type, must keep twisting....sheesh!"