It used to always be this way ? I've played bards for like what, four years now, and I can assure you, it has been like it was a couple of days ago since I started.. there are still some tactics that a bard can use, and I'm sure I'll figure out some more, but then again, for most of those, a high(er) rate of succeeding is required.. Oh well, I still think it's too big a change, but thanks for the answer anyways.

Gwyythinniel