Bard or Chanter End Game

[Wonka11]

Which of the two is better for groups? Both of them share a lot of abilities, each has things the other doesn't offer, and some spells dependent on their mechanics (songs vs spells, and having to recast songs constantly... not a bad thing, but something to note).

The question is, comparing an equally skilled bard vs chanter, which is better for the group?

Also, how do each measure against each other for soloing high level?

If you had to pick only one of them to group with for the rest of eternity, which would it be? (No dodging the question, please)

[godbox]

chanter I think everyone will say chanter for group and for best at lvl 50+ soloing

[azeth]

Depending on the bard's skill with her/her class, I'd have to favor the highest end Bard over the highest end Enchanter.

Bards are just irreplaceable when played correctly. You'll move so fast through grind mobs your head will spin.

As far as soloing, consider a Bard as a guarantee for 1.) ability to kill most anything you'd call an exp mob 2.) do it with little to no risk.

The real downside with bards is the exp penalty, but realistically I think it'd offset again if the Bard is on their toes pumping the group with stellar tunes.

[Supaskillz]

I Would take an ench in a group and ench are sorta better at soloing if you are talking about indoor, but you can swarm kite on a bard to 51 super fast if you are good at it.

[Glasken]

Join Date: Apr 2012

Lots of new forum names lately. I didnt think this server got so much press as to attract new users in troves.

[Wonka11]

Do Bards stop swarm kiting after 51 or is there better options available to them?

[godbox]

i been tellin anyone I know that has ever liked mmos to come to p99 I dont have anything against new mmos but, while they are certainly flashier and modernized, they feel somehow watered down at the same time which is pretty common feeling

[Ephirith]

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

i been tellin anyone I know that has ever liked mmos to come to p99 I dont have anything against new mmos but, while they are certainly flashier and modernized, they feel somehow watered down at the same time which is pretty common feeling

Agreed. EQ is 8 inches of raw, solid MMO right up your pooper; it hurts but you learn to love the pain.

No homo

Also bards look snazzy in that koada dal twink armor.

[Slave]

There are NEVER enough bards for raids. With good reason. Playing without Melody is an exercise in self mutilation. Exp groups = Enchanter. Raids = Bards.

[doacleric]

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

Agreed. EQ is 8 inches of raw, solid MMO right up your pooper; it hurts but you learn to love the pain.

No homo

This is the funniest thing i've read all month.

And its funny cause its true.