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Gadriel 08-06-04, 01:24 AM	Here's my question. In order for a bard to use his or her musical abilities, they need to meet a level or Perform rank requirement. So, if they meet these requirements with several different perform skills (Perform (Dance), Perform (stringed instrument), and Perform (vocal), they could sing and inspiring song, dance an inspiring dance, etc etc. But could they combine these abilities? Could a bard dance an inspiring dance, sing a fasinating song, and play a suggestive tune at the same time (Therefore using the inspire courage ability, the suggestion ability, and the fascinate ability all at the same time)? Also, could you use other Perform checks to augment another? For example, could you start dancing (Perform (dance) check), and then use a Perform (stringed instrument) and Perform (vocal) check to make the dancing appear more skilled (hence, a circumstance bonus or something). What would you do in this case?
BlaineTog 08-06-04, 01:47 AM	Originally posted by Gadriel Could a bard dance an inspiring dance, sing a fasinating song, and play a suggestive tune at the same time (Therefore using the inspire courage ability, the suggestion ability, and the fascinate ability all at the same time)?I'd allow it, albeit I'd require a fairly hefty Concentration check. I'm not sure about the RAW, though. I do know that you can use the suggestion ability at the same time as the fascinate ability (and, indeed, thats the only way to use the suggestion ability, IIRC). Also, could you use other Perform checks to augment another? For example, could you start dancing (Perform (dance) check), and then use a Perform (stringed instrument) and Perform (vocal) check to make the dancing appear more skilled (hence, a circumstance bonus or something). What would you do in this case?+2 circumstance bonus: the DM's best friend.