Posted by Imbrogno on August 8, 2000 at 14:04:30:
In Reply to: Bards posted by Tracker of the Wicked(VIP) on August 8, 2000 at 13:42:54:
> "These bards will be remembered. The Arlians, Arkistos, and so on won't be because they didn't do jack shit other than run around being a warrior that happened to know a few songs." > Hehe. No offense, but you remember them *just fine*. > Anyway, I think you three are all saying the same thing, essentially: Roleplay. Saerin is saying, however, that roleplaying a decent bard doesn't necessarily mean you have to create a visible portfolio. You can roleplay a bard in many ways outside that limited view. > Perhaps your bard is a down and out drunkard that's wasted his talents, and is making a last minute bit of "redemption" by signing on at the Troupe - he's too insecure and afraid to bring his work to the public, even though there's some good, raw talent in there, and hides that insecurity with drunkeness. > Perhaps your bard is a fearsome barbarian more accustomed to a broadsword than a fine court, and he displays this through lifting his comrades spirits with powerful songs in the midst of conflict. Arlian sounds like that kind of bard, based on how much the battleragers liked him. That would make Arlian's roleplaying just fine (even if you never got to see it because your fine roleplay as Imbrogno restricted your ability to view it). > Anyway, roleplaying a good bard does not mean you *have* to note to all or contribute to the Lycaeum (as you suggested). It just means you have to roleplay a "bard," and, of course, there are plenty of ways to do that.