I had a bard who was proficient with an Akai MPC-1000 Sampler once. He was also proficient in rap, so when he rolled a Nat 20 on Performance checks, he'd start rapping Rap God.
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I played this character during a LARP weekend, and unfortunately did not manage to find a game to transfer him in BUT there was nothing more hilarious than a Goblin bard singing with his raspy voice while smashing together 2 simple pieces of wood. (I won't tell you how many times I got killed by annoyed people) =P
I mean 90% of the reason I chose to play a bard was so I could sing during dnd games, because turning everyday interactions into a scene out of a musical is what I do, but I made my character have some basic lute skills as well, because nobody likes a diva singer who can't manage without a full band to back them. (says the singer who can't actually play any instruments.)
I have done a dwarf bard with bagpipes before and it's great fun. The whole party would worry whenever I went to play as so long stealth haha. Later my bard had as new set of bagpipes made of the breath sack of a dragon so it could shoot lightning.
As this was in pathfinder the same bard also performed via Puns. The party fighter wasn't happy as she hated puns. But it made for some fun me having to think up puns on the spot haha.
My last bard in DnD played what was dubbed the lutelele. A ukulele sized lute. It was pretty fun.
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They need one handed instruments other than a horn. I like the idea of instruments built into shields and weapons. Things like Didgeridoo clubs, tambourine shields and harmonica short-swords.
As a bard, I carry around a flute, however in my campaign and in the one I play in Bards do not use their musical instrument as a spell component, they do so by inspiring through leadership, command and deed (Valor bard) and by poetry, rhymes, and insults (lore).
I once told a ghost a sad story in an attempt to persuade it to give us information. I was rewarded for my creativity. Bards are not just musicians, but storytellers, politicians, long conners, and artists.
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I've just built and am about to run a Dwarven Bard who was cast out from his clan because he turned his father's shield into a reversed timpani drum. Nothing like mocking an enemy to the tune of the enemy's own strikes against a shield! I'm so glad my DM is a good sport.
Originally, my bard had a lute and an ocarina, but after my party met a peculiar wizard, he picked up a magic flute. This flute has a very particular use, in that whenever it is played, everyone in earshot must make a constitution saving throw. In the event of a failed throw, that person then begins uncontrollably sexy dancing. This has led to some incredibly well-timed escapes; not to mention tension breaking moments.
Originally, my bard had a lute and an ocarina, but after my party met a peculiar wizard, he picked up a magic flute. This flute has a very particular use, in that whenever it is played, everyone in earshot must make a constitution saving throw. In the event of a failed throw, that person then begins uncontrollably sexy dancing. This has led to some incredibly well-timed escapes; not to mention tension breaking moments.
I'm picturing Tina Belcher as a Bard here, and I love it!
Originally, my bard had a lute and an ocarina, but after my party met a peculiar wizard, he picked up a magic flute. This flute has a very particular use, in that whenever it is played, everyone in earshot must make a constitution saving throw. In the event of a failed throw, that person then begins uncontrollably sexy dancing. This has led to some incredibly well-timed escapes; not to mention tension breaking moments.
I'm picturing Tina Belcher as a Bard here, and I love it!
You're not too far off! It affects everyone besides the bard. That's basically how the others dance, though!
Not me, but I've got a friend who's playing a Dwarf Bard whose accordion shoots fire.
Personally, the most ridiculous I'm willing to go is a grand piano pulled around on a cart.
Klogg, wearer of wooden shoes, had wooden shoes.
I had a bard who was proficient with an Akai MPC-1000 Sampler once. He was also proficient in rap, so when he rolled a Nat 20 on Performance checks, he'd start rapping Rap God.
“Never trust the storyteller. Only trust the story.” ― Neil Gaiman, Fables & Reflections
I played this character during a LARP weekend, and unfortunately did not manage to find a game to transfer him in BUT there was nothing more hilarious than a Goblin bard singing with his raspy voice while smashing together 2 simple pieces of wood. (I won't tell you how many times I got killed by annoyed people) =P
I mean 90% of the reason I chose to play a bard was so I could sing during dnd games, because turning everyday interactions into a scene out of a musical is what I do, but I made my character have some basic lute skills as well, because nobody likes a diva singer who can't manage without a full band to back them. (says the singer who can't actually play any instruments.)
I have done a dwarf bard with bagpipes before and it's great fun. The whole party would worry whenever I went to play as so long stealth haha. Later my bard had as new set of bagpipes made of the breath sack of a dragon so it could shoot lightning.
As this was in pathfinder the same bard also performed via Puns. The party fighter wasn't happy as she hated puns. But it made for some fun me having to think up puns on the spot haha.
My last bard in DnD played what was dubbed the lutelele. A ukulele sized lute. It was pretty fun.
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I favor a Shofar, blown one-handed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OCpwBBYdyg
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That... AND this!!! Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbEH_ODGV1U
Never had a player use it, but I saw it in my music appreciation class in college and will probably use it for my next bard.
For your enjoyment, a rackett. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIy86HTy9oc
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They need one handed instruments other than a horn. I like the idea of instruments built into shields and weapons.
Things like Didgeridoo clubs, tambourine shields and harmonica short-swords.
As a bard, I carry around a flute, however in my campaign and in the one I play in Bards do not use their musical instrument as a spell component, they do so by inspiring through leadership, command and deed (Valor bard) and by poetry, rhymes, and insults (lore).
I once told a ghost a sad story in an attempt to persuade it to give us information. I was rewarded for my creativity. Bards are not just musicians, but storytellers, politicians, long conners, and artists.
― Steven Erikson, Memories of Ice
c'mon guys it's all about the bagpipes
they are so annoying that your party can't sleep when you use song of rest XD
Nobody the cleric RIP, lasted 2 sessions
Akmenos the warlock RIP, killed by tidal wave
Adrian the bard, cleaning the sewers for the water cult
vivizyx the warlock/rogue serving the fire cult
scarelion shadowsbane the paladin, not dead yet
Minotaur from the UA with a cow bell.
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I've just built and am about to run a Dwarven Bard who was cast out from his clan because he turned his father's shield into a reversed timpani drum. Nothing like mocking an enemy to the tune of the enemy's own strikes against a shield! I'm so glad my DM is a good sport.
Originally, my bard had a lute and an ocarina, but after my party met a peculiar wizard, he picked up a magic flute. This flute has a very particular use, in that whenever it is played, everyone in earshot must make a constitution saving throw. In the event of a failed throw, that person then begins uncontrollably sexy dancing. This has led to some incredibly well-timed escapes; not to mention tension breaking moments.
My bard has a dumbek, zills, and flute. Think Roma *****/middle eastern dancer.