Do Bards Suck?

[Wensleydale]

The thing I disagree with most about the bard is its inability to learn spells as a wizard does. I think allowing this, whilst keeping its low spell slots and spontaneous casting, wouldn't affect much other than spell versatility (and the bard spell list isn't much anyway, is it?).

[Matt Larkin (author)]

My mistake Meeps.  That makes sense, now.  Actually, even the +1 inspire courage and countersong can make the level dip worthwhile for certain characters.