With an attempt to get things slightly caught up, here is the latest TL Report for Skalds!
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Skald Report March 2004
Overview
As of the current version of the game on the Live servers, Skalds are performing well with the exception of items noted below. There are serious concerns however about the future of the Skald class in light of the coming changes in version 1.69. It is something that will have to be watched and reviewed as more information about the new Buff Shearing line of spells gets tested and goes to Live.
Concerns
Resist Chants As mentioned in the last report, this line of chants is unwieldy. With 6 separate chants that cannot be twisted, it becomes a rarely used line. Hopefully this can get reviewed soon as it might be a good way for Skalds to help their groups with the coming Buff Shearing spells. Skalds give up offense and defense for their Battlesong line, it should be a tight, more useful line in return for that sacrifice.
Song Pulses Dropping While the Speed chant was finally fixed in the last patch (Thank you!!!), the Damage adder chant is still broken in that it still drops pulses frequently.
Defense Always a vocal issue amongst the Skald community, it is becoming even more so with the announcement of the Buff Shearing spells. As one of the only fighter based classes without self-buffs, we rely on our realms buffs to perform adequately. Since this new spell line is only in testing at the moment, nothing solid can be given yet, but it is a very big concern for the class. As it was something that was less than desirable right now when we are buffed, it seems we might have much bigger issues with it in the near future.
Specline Issues
Parry Once again, Parry is still something Skalds feel should be addressed. It is our only means of defense that we can spec for, and with the limited spec points per level we receive, it ends up very low. It is another way to speak about our defense issues, but that should show the constant concern amongst the Skald community how they feel about their defensibility.
Item Issues
Spear of King/Skald Chants/Croc Ring
If you activate Spear of King HP/AF chant while running Skald song, it turns off your Skald song. You need to reactivate the Skald song you are playing, this stops the Spear of King chant. The character screen still shows the plus 5 percent to AF and HP if you are not using croc ring. If you are using croc ring, then your bonus to AF and HP disappear.
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