So, how exactly will the new BRD feature work?

[ThirdChild_ZKI]

You'll set notes on your hotbar, a range of 3 octaves last I recall, and manually press them to make music. You won't be able to macro them.

[Nora_of_Mira]

I really hope it syncs well so I can make a band. Look out for "Bizmarck Boys" coming to a stage near you.

[ThirdChild_ZKI]

They do intend to add more instruments later, like the flute they already have animations for. For now though, just the lyre.

[dotsforlife]

If it works just like the GW2 setup (which I am very familiar with) then yes, you can macro them. Just... through other means.

[Canopia]

I really hope it syncs well so I can make a band. Look out for "Bizmarck Boys" coming to a stage near you.

Biz-Marcks Back, Alright ! (but we dont drop any loot if you kill us)

[Clover_Blake]

I'm really bad at playing music, so whatever the system, I'll fail at it. But I'm looking forward to seeing all these people playing songs in the major cities, even forming bands once more instruments are added ( * - * )
Eorzea is going to become more lively.

EDIT: Nora raises a good point in her reply. I hadn't considered this, but people could easily spam or troll with this system. Hopefully, a function to disable the sound will be added as well, as she suggested.

[Nora_of_Mira]

I'm really bad at playing music, so whatever the system, I'll fail at it. But I'm looking forward to seeing all these people playing songs in the major cities, even forming bands once more instruments are added ( * - * )
Eorzea is going to become more lively.

I hope it doesn't become spammy though.

I imagine a new "Perfrom sounds on/off" will be added to the sound config.

Back when Dragoons had that spammy move, I had to turn off all player noises.

[Angus]

When I started listening to the Twitch feed, I thought they were going to play, "Smoke on the water"

[Skivvy]

If it works just like the GW2 setup (which I am very familiar with) then yes, you can macro them. Just... through other means.

It would be nice if somehow these can be worked into macros, preferably with in-game means. I know Anet made an official statement confirming they were OK with the use of out-side macro programs for the sole purpose of music playing, but I can't imagine SE would do the same. Time will tell

[Mirakumi]

And thus im glad to be a bard - with the name of Zelda. ohohoho