Time to rework bard. (GIVE HIM SOME TLC RITO)
The aspect of this Champion (Bard) is definitely an interesting concept, But the amount of utility he has is a little overboard. He has a lot of CC too, But it's basically useless.... The Q should have better scaling (AP) and have a hitbox later in the cast range where it doesn't need to come in contact with a minion or other things, but stuns by default; this should have a reduced stun (less than the one currently after passing through something). Have the "Meeps" spawn in an area near Bard.... Don't have him run everywhere to find them, an area roughly the size of Ziggs/Twisted Fate ultimate cast range seems sufficient for that. as for the ultimate.... I think it ought to be changed to a 40% damage reduction at rank 1, 45% at rank 2 and 50% at rank three. (to all friendly champions in the cast area) Effectively making his ultimate a brilliant anti-dive utility. if any enemies are hit it ought to get a debuff where they take 20% MORE damage at rank 1, 25% more damage at rank 2 and 30% more damage at rank 3. This would make it possible for ADC's who aren't great at tank busting better at it overall, and would also help squishy teammates against assassins. This also adds a bit of thought as to how his ultimate will be used if the enemy team has a solid comp, he might want to hold it (his ultimate) if the assassin dives the ADC, or ult the enemy frontline and catch his own in the same ultimate, making his tank tankier and the enemies easier to get through. Overall right now Bard is Kinda well .... Crap. Riot, you made a really bad champion right out of the gate and he needs a rework already. I personally think these changes would make him a viable support, But not overpowered.