Quote Originally Posted by LeCard View Post
I think giving the bard ballads that could up attack speed for the party, decrease enmity for near by members or such things and not have them drain mp rapidly, but drain based on enmity blocked/each attack used under influence etc.
after all, what job type is best suited to support than a ranged job?
(Sorry for the late reply levelling Thief) I agree that Bard songs should be more than just replacement effects. It would be nice to see a wider variety of skills but I think for balancing issues, that would not work. I propose something similar but not unbalanced,
Say instead of draining mp, the bard uses mp and casts a song that lasts for a certain amount of time. So 30sec paeon, or 30 sec ballad. Also it would be nice to see new paeons and ballads with different effects such as what you mentioned, increased sub stats or perhaps even enhances healing or hp regen