Whistler

Being a bard can be very competitive.

There are only so many scores out there, and lyricals seem to pop only one at a time, with about 3-4 hours between them. so what do you do when you see another bard on?

Well, what i do is try to be considerate of the other person. if i am focusing on xping, i may do a locate score for the other person, or pit any scores i find that i'm not particularly interested in memoing. (you should do this anyway, except please, sac any score of common you find!)

I ask the other bard what they're working on. if they are lower level than myself and looking for scores at the same time i am, i may switch to focus on my xp, or do a mobm or an lq. if they're working on skill level, i offer to mobhunt register, and then don't participate in the mobhunt.

keep others apprised of Nevyn Sightings, or location of lyricals you may not be interested in--this can work to your benefit because it will help another pop that you might be interested in. Let people know when you have found a lyrical that others could be looking for.

above all, try to remember that your role in tfc is one of roleplay. when interacting with other characters...well, to put it in the words of my grandfather, "Whatsoever you choose to do in this world, do it with Panasche!"

These are the etiquette rules i try to which i try to stick, though the same may not work for you.

for example, if you are a bard in an Evil following, it would be wholely appropriate to be more competitive, give false information, etc...i dunno, i just follow the music. But please, some Panasche!

Also, give some thought to a musical instrument. Every bard should have some instrument. if you get a decent weapon talk to some of the gods about a restring to make it into one.

When someone else is having a performance (or performance review), try to attend.

if you are going to have a performance (now i've screwed up on this one, so i need to point it out here-) check to make sure there is not a mobhunt or scavengerhunt in progress. some who might otherwise attend your performance might not due to their investment in the hunt.

that's all for tonight folks
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