New Bard here!
Been a fan of FF bards for a long time. Was really looking forward to this class, but have been mostly disappointed with it so far.

1). We should have a harp to equip along with the bow
2). This job has no synergy. Doesn't feel like you're playing a bard most of the time. Nothing wrong with having a bard class that uses archery...but as it is now it's 90% a ranger class and sometimes you get to feel like a bard for a few simple minutes then....nothing again. Granted I only have a few songs unlocked at the moment. But my buffing/debuffing abilities are near non existent. What's the point of creating a job that barely brings anything to the table? :/

BUT! I believe in SE and am remaining hopefully for the future! Hoping there will be some updates and love thrown to us Bards. And I still need to check out higher level play too of course. Soon!