EFUSS "Entertainment" Skill

[Razored Aria]

The only reason Perform in NWN is a bard only class skill, and in PnP it is available as a class skill to others-and a cross class for the rest-, is because NWN mechanics were designed for combat only, and a non-bard taking perform won't be able to use bardsong which is the only combat application of the skill.

The simple fact is that perform in it's basic nature is simply one of the profession skills; devoting a day to performing affords a check which provides the performer with a variable amount of income.

As a prospective new player here it is somewhat upsetting to see players attempting to pigeonhole classes into roles.  Yes a soldier is primarily trained to fight, but it's absurd to suggest they cannot have a hobby on the side playing an instrument or putting on a play.

The PnP cross-classing of the skill does make it so a rogue or bard will always be able to out-perform a fighter (and at the same skill point cost)  But a fighter throwing some of his scant skill points into something like perform adds flavor to the class.

Anyone can sing a song, tell a story or emote a dance, and in my experience, practically speaking other players typically don't attach greater acclaim to a character who has a +20 to his perform check, the skill is taken to support the roleplay, the roleplay isn't used to support the skill.

[Blake the Boar]

Well, in case some of you haven't noticed, 'entertainment' skill is already  running and working ... :P

[9lives]

Upsetting seems a strong word, but I should point out that any "pigeon-holing" is mostly trolling to good effect.

[Kotenku]

Way to go, Calculor. Driving off new players for the sake of a joke.

God damn you second wave DMs.

[Drakill Tannan]

We should change the "bard" class into "spellsinger" IMO