I would not make the class quite as difficult as playing a real instrument, or singing professionally. But some sort of skill based system for playing the music would make the class unique.
There were bards in EverQuest, not like what I suggested, though.
I like how in ff14 bards can sit in town and play metallica covers.
So I would want that.
Following a chord progression isnât that hard. The game could make the buttons glow for you. No chords, just single notes. And if you want to make it easier you can make it a 7 note piano with a major or minor modifier. (I think major should be damage, cause youâre happy that youâre nuking the boss :), but minor should be healing because youâre scared youâre genna die!)
I mean in a way itâs easier than Guitar Hero because you donât need any right hand technique. And you donât need to memorize fast/complex songs.
You can teach someone to play the blues in like 10 minutes. So I donât think it would be hard to teach players in game. And to me itâs more immersive.
VDH is a massively larger offender in DF than Aug for mythic+ balance.
As you go down the key list mage then Aug are the first 2 replaced with frequency.