Well, since there has been lots of fuss on what the f7 tile is, I was discussing new possible skills and I think I had a good idea:

 

 

 

Bard Skill

 

Overview: A skill that effects combat level, but is outside the combat triangle. Just so there are no unattackable lvl 3s in the wilderness using awesome heal songs on their friends.

 

Bards use instruments as short range musical(magical)/melee weapons to deal less than average damage, but depending on their instruments, they can play songs that have various effects on themselves, selected targets and friendly units surrounding them.

 

Bards can play songs depending on their level, which allows them to equip the item that plays the song. This has a special meter or has a Right Click "operate" option in case you place it on the ground.

 

 

 

First off: the weapons. The "lyrics" are text that are displayed while a player performs these songs as if the player were saying this, similar to preaching from a prayer book.

 

 

 

Bass: a contrabass or doublebass, whatever you prefer to call them. Made using crafting and a maple log and iron bar. Works like a cannon as you place it on the map, and then walk up to it and play it.

 

It's song is the War March, this will raise all friendly players in the 3x3 area's strength by 20%. This fully drains the special bar.

 

Lyrics:

 

"Filled with rage by the smells of dead

 

Unsheath your swords and begin bloodshed!"

 

 

 

Bamboo Flute: Self explanatory. Dropped by tribesmen, and made by fletching. Requires two hands to wield.

 

It's song is the Calming Tune, this will make any monsters targetting the recipient(the bard or any person of his choice with aid turned on) stop attacking for five to ten seconds. 50% drain.

 

Lyrics: There are no lyrics. It's a flute.

 

 

 

Bone Flute: Dropped by Dorgeshuun Goblins or bought from one of their stores. Requires both hands to wield.

 

It's song is the Stealth Serenade, this will make the recipient not be attacked by any monsters for ten seconds. Also, using a bone dagger or bone crossbow special while this is in effect will be very effective. 33% drain. Two handed.

 

Lyrics: It's hard to sing and play a flute at the same time, unless you are trying to sing "toot toot toot toot toot".

 

 

 

Drum: Lowest level bard weapon. Bought from stores or made with a log and cowskin. Two handed.

 

It's song is the Focus Beat, anybody in the 3x3 area practicing a harvesting/crafting skill(anything non-combat) will recieve a 10% boost in that skill. Practicing refers to anything that gets you experience. 25% drain.

 

Lyrics: Again, no lyrics. Singing to a drum beat just sounds lame.

 

 

 

Bronze Bell: Made with several bronze bars by smithing. It's song is the Healing Harmony, which restores the target's health by 10 hp. 25% drain.

 

Lyrics:

 

"Wounds healed and bandages placed

 

Feel the sensation of healthy grace"

 

 

 

Gold Bell: Made with several gold bars by smithing. It's song is the Restorative Rhyme, which heals everyone in the 3x3 area by 20 hp. 25% drain. Also, this will heal any poisons.

 

Lyrics:

 

"Blood not spills, your scars are no more

 

Sickness is cured and no longer is gore"

 

 

 

Guitar: Made with mahogany logs and a steel bar by crafting. Two handed. It's song is the Runner's Riff. Everyone in the 3x3 area's run energy is restored. 100% drain.

 

 

 

Piano: Unlike the other instruments, it can not be wielded and unlike the Bass, it can't be carried around. With the piano, you have to come to it. I suggest that a chaos cathedral is added as a multicombat area so someone migt actually pk there. It's song is the Mourning Lullaby, any opponents who have a stat that they themselves potted to increase(no using butterflies on them to make this happen to them) in any way will take 10 damage.

 

 

 

Beat-up guitar: Same ingredients but lower level to make. steel bars.

 

2 handed, it's song is the Tramp's Shanty. Creates 5 beers in the inventory and 8 on each space surrounding you. 100% drain. Used in a quest or just for fun, I guess.

 

Lyrics:

 

"If I had some alchohol

 

I don't take sips, I'd chug it all

 

If I had to go and buy that beer

 

I'd ask for it from the players here"

 

 

 

For combat, each instrument can be used as a weapon by melee or sound(magic) using two different styles. Only melee experience is gained from "attacking", though.

 

 

 

When using the sound(magical) attack or performing any song, if you try to use it on someone wearing earmuffs it will not be effective.

 

 

 

Armors: Coming soon.

 

 

 

 

 

((I am considering changing the name to Minstrel instead of Bard.. does anybody support this?))

I've seen loads of suggestions like these but this has to be one of the best, if you make a support list put me on it.

This idea has massive potential, but the way it's set up right now is, for lack of a better term, underwhelming. Sorry, it's just not too good. :cry:

This idea has massive potential, but the way it's set up right now is, for lack of a better term, underwhelming. Sorry, it's just not too good. :cry:

 

 

 

i have to agree with ember on this one.

 

 

 

1. we already have plenty of combat-related skills and we dont need another

 

 

 

2. i dont see how music can possibly be combat. its supposed to be art and a way of expressing yourself.

 

 

 

3. does anyone else think it would be at least a little dangerous to play a guitar in the wilderness???

 

 

 

4. how would you raise the skill anyways?

 

 

 

5. the music in runescape is already pretty bad so people wouldnt enjoy listening to more.