On my server a massive group of Bards host concerts between 7pm-12am, some of them use third party tools which is publicly known, while others play Bard music ‘honestly’. Both sides have formed a system where they take it in turns playing and it brings a very large gathering. I have a lot of respect for the players who learn how to actually play music, & I’ll always praise them because I imagine it takes a lot of time and effort.

Personally, I don’t care if someone’s using a third party tool. I attend the concerts in New Gridania to listen to music & socialise with my friends. No one is bothered about the use of a third party tool because it’s not negatively affecting anyone’s gameplay.