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#1 BrutusBuckeye Sep 12, 2015 9:45:58	I started my first 5th edition game, probably only my 3rd or 4th game ever. I am the type who tends to get bored with the same thing over and over, in WOW I would alt hop like crazy. I chose Bard, thinking a skill monkey who can pass lots of skill checks, use spells, ranged and melee weapons, seemed like a lot. I won't say I am bored with this guy yet, but I do have some "other class" envy. I considered switching this guy to a grapplers/shield master build as that sounded like fun, but decided it may be better to try that as a different class, maybe fighter.   I guess my question is, should I continue this guy as a straight lore bard all the way, maybe mix in a bit of another class(probably sorcerer, warlock or paladin seem easiest, but open to anything). I figure things will change at level 6 when I can steal some spells. That may give me some different role play options. I've also considered picking up a different weapon. Currently ligth crossbow and rapier. But a whip or something odd could be fun.   IDK, does anyone else get bored? How do you keep things interesting?
#2 jaappleton Sep 12, 2015 9:54:39	As an alt hopper myself, I sympathize.   However, you have to be aware that no class can do everything. You shouldn't want to switch classes because you got a little jelly about how the Paladin did so much damage with Divine Smite, or how the Rogue was easily able to infiltrate the enemy compound.    Instead, I suggest fully investing yourself in a role and becoming the absolute best at it. Nobody can be a party face quite like the Bard, given its expertise ability and can hand-pick spells from any class.
(Reply to #2) BrutusBuckeye	jaappleton wrote:
#4 jaappleton Sep 12, 2015 10:26:36	Well between Vicious Mockary, Faerie Fire, and Hold Person, your job is to help your allies hit and make sure the enemy doesn't hit your team.
#5 Rhenny Sep 12, 2015 10:48:47	jaappleton wrote:
#6 Granville7482 Sep 12, 2015 11:50:19	BrutusBuckeye wrote:
#7 Yunru Sep 12, 2015 12:17:03	I like Bard. For some bonus action goodness nick Animate Dead.
#8 JackOfAllTirades Sep 12, 2015 14:37:11	I'm playing a warlock, and I really like the fact that I can re-train one of my previous known spells and invocations every time I level up. That's in addition to any new spells/invocations I gain when I level up, so some levels give me the opportunity to make a lot of changes to my character. I've always got new abilities to work with.
#9 daspian Sep 12, 2015 16:43:43	i'd say bard or paladin...   Bard: you're a jack of all trades, you can support... be a bit of damage-dealer, heal a bit, and even melee if you realllly wanted too...   Paladin: i always say Paladins are great for beginners because they're a hybrid and introduce both the melee and magic mechanics of the game to beginners, giving them a not too complicated taste of spellcasting, but just enough to satisfy them... and also giving them some melee incase they might not like the whole spellcasting, i definitely believe paladins are great for beginners and those who want to mix **** up.
#10 mpaladini Sep 12, 2015 18:23:09	Try being a Monk
#11 Jared711 Sep 12, 2015 19:32:11	The question is what do you like to do?   Bard is more of a support utility character.  If you want to pown things yourself, then a different class is better suited for that.   Sorcerer/Paladin/Fighter/Barb are good for damage and owning stuff in combat.   Druid is good for HP, spells and utility, a very versatile class.   Wizard is more of a support, problem solver, ritual caster, etc.
#12 Saeviomagy Sep 13, 2015 19:54:42	Wizard, make sure you spend every opportunity to expand your spellbook, and make sure you don't fall into a routine for what you prepare. The class basically is it's spells, so changing which ones you have access to every day is like changing class every day.
#13 Castillo_de_Santiago Sep 13, 2015 20:58:31	Every class gets boring if you only play the class. It's more important to play the character. This can be especially difficult if you are part of a hack and slash campaign with a primary focus on combat (my group falls victim to this frequently).   If you feel like your getting into a rut talk to the rest of the group and see what you can agree on to add depth to your campaign.
#14 mellored Sep 13, 2015 21:51:39	wild sorcerer.
#15 Rhenny Sep 13, 2015 22:28:25	Saeviomagy wrote:
#16 jaappleton Sep 14, 2015 5:48:36	Have you given thought to Druid? The ability to transform, plus the addition of Spells, should provide plenty of variety.
#17 Ralif_Redhammer Sep 14, 2015 11:40:07	What is it that you're finding yourself envious of from the other classes? I really like the versatility of my bard, but I went with the college of valor path. I dig having social skills, a decent physical presence on the battlefield, and magical ability that really allows me to get creative.   If you’re thinking fighter, a dex-based fighter might be up your alley.   I don’t get to play that often (only at conventions, really), since I’m the DM, so when I play it’s a novelty enough in its own right.
#18 Rhenny Sep 14, 2015 14:14:04	jaappleton wrote:
#19 CCS Sep 14, 2015 14:19:13	What you really need to do is play in multiple games. That way you can play several different characters without ruining the flow of a game as you constantly build/rebuild & morph into whatever strikes your fancy at the moment.