The harp is a lie.

[Nikita]

Bah, I was gonna keep this in my thread, but this seems to be where the real conversations at, so:

I COME BEARING GIFTS

Famitsu "Harp Bow" (collapsed and expanded) vs. actual in-game example of a harp.

Arguments that no longer make sense:

"It cannot possibly be a bow-harp because _________________

• it doesn't have enough strings."
• it wouldn't resonate in that shape."
• the strings are too thick."

Haha, very cool! I personally hope Archer becomes Bard, that is such an interesting spin and gives them something to do besides just singing. Also, if Bards become the puller b*tch for the party again, having ranged attacks like that would really come in handy!

I always wanted to give Corsair a shot but never got around to it, a ranged attacking class with buffs always seemed interesting to me, if this is how Bard works out, it will be my new main for sure!

[Anonymoose]

I personally hope Archer becomes Bard

Honestly, I wanted to let this play out for a while longer before I said anything other than "It would be interesting!" because being noncommittal before a release is usually better... but...

I totally agree with you, and if ARC evolves into a combat minstrel, I'd be ecstatic.

THERE, I SAID IT.

Tactically, bard was indispensable, but let's forget the game mechanics for a minute, since we're talking about how much "sense" it would make instead of how "fun" it would be.

Bard pissed me off.

WE all brought weapons, items, food, and balls to take on the enemy - and you're only going to set the mood music? Sure, it gets us revved up. We fight faster, hit harder, etc, etc, etc. But how about after you set the morale, you get it on this a little bit.

Back us up, Bard!
No cures? ... Fine, do some dam-- I DON'T CARE IF YOU'RE SCARED!
FINE. Stay back there. Get a bow.

See? Makes perfect sense. Barcher.