Dear All Bards,

[SuperZay]

Don't really care if the boss will die 2 seconds faster because of Foe. As a bard I always leave without commendations either way. Songs or no songs - yep, a healer and a tank always get all comms.
FCoB raids are another matter entirely, but in trash content songs literally do not matter.

[FoxyAreku]

Don't really care if the boss will die 2 seconds faster because of Foe. As a bard I always leave without commendations either way. Songs or no songs - yep, a healer and a tank always get all comms.
FCoB raids are another matter entirely, but in trash content songs literally do not matter.

I get commendations as a DPS all the time, might just be a you problem.

Try being social and talking, WHILE singing songs and doing your job properly, that usually does it.

[Saseal]

Don't really care if the boss will die 2 seconds faster because of Foe. As a bard I always leave without commendations either way. Songs or no songs - yep, a healer and a tank always get all comms..

*Hugs that particular ST group* 10/10 will derp my songs for them, again

^ Bards do get comms. o_O
I went, I sang my heart out, I talked between pulls and I came out happy because everyone else was happy. Comms are icing on the cake that I appreciate greatly.
Yeah, you're def not going to always get comms even for doing your job to your fullest - but sing, be merry anyway. People pick up on moods when someone is projecting one. Positivity usually meets or brings positivity if people are open enough, and you add a lasting effect that way. Enjoy the class knowing you're doing your damnedest - even if you find you're not acknowledged for it. You know what you did and you know it was awesome shit.
Like Areku said - Friendliness and empathy go a long way when you have a job or skills capable of giving to others - so give and give. 'Do unto others...'
If the healers don't need MP and a freshly raised melee doesn't need TP, Foes is not going to hurt you any... o_Oa

[SuperZay]

*Hugs that particular ST group* 10/10 will derp my songs for them, again

^ Bards do get comms. o_O

You just were with a premade team.
I have over 2,800 comms which I've earned as a healer. Always leave with 1-3 even when being silent the whole run.
But the same character, same appearance, same behavior, different job - and I leave without comms.
Talk about job discrimination.
Also singing Foe in 4 man dungeons if not right from the start of boss fight stunlocks you and you miss at least 2 GCDs attacks. Reducing magical resistance by 10% for 30 seconds barely covers damage from your 2 missed attacks.

[Elysaine]

You just were with a premade team.
I have over 2,800 comms which I've earned as a healer. Always leave with 1-3 even when being silent the whole run.
But the same character, same appearance, same behavior, different job - and I leave without comms.
Talk about job discrimination.
Also singing Foe in 4 man dungeons if not right from the start of boss fight stunlocks you and you miss at least 2 GCDs attacks. Reducing magical resistance by 10% for 30 seconds barely covers damage from your 2 missed attacks.

I have earned commendations on the few duties I've done as Bard. They were all random DF groups.It does sound like it's you.

[Saseal]

You just were with a premade team.
I have over 2,800 comms which I've earned as a healer. Always leave with 1-3 even when being silent the whole run.
But the same character, same appearance, same behavior, different job - and I leave without comms.
Talk about job discrimination.
Also singing Foe in 4 man dungeons if not right from the start of boss fight stunlocks you and you miss at least 2 GCDs attacks. Reducing magical resistance by 10% for 30 seconds barely covers damage from your 2 missed attacks.

Syrcus tower (says so right in the chat box if you don't believe me) and no one seemed to know each other. That was not a 4 man dungeon.

[Franchesca]

*Hugs that particular ST group* 10/10 will derp my songs for them, again

^ Bards do get comms. o_O
I went, I sang my heart out

Haha, I was farming lights yesterday during a T4 window on my BLM. Noticed a BRD playing Foe, "Well I'll be damned, some of them do sing.." I gave my commendation to him in the end.