Song Challenge Ratings [3.5e]

[AirGuitarGod32]

I understand that this is a houserule, but my DM said that bards can choose real songs, but must make a challenge dc based on their preformance checks. He's also intrusted me with making a songlist and a challenge DC.

here's my list thus-far:

Devil Went Down to Georgia - Guitar Hero version
BYOB - SoD
Through Fire & Flames - Dragonforce
Fire in Babylon - Shadows Fall
Metal Health - Quiet Riot
Rock & Roll Train - AC/DC

any others would be nice

can some1 make a difficulty dc for these and any other suggestions?????

[Optimystik]

What's a "Challenge DC?" And in what way is it based on your Perform check?

[drengnikrafe]

I suspect the OP meant that he wished to play a particular song, and he must succeed at the preset DC in order to play the song correctly.

As for your DCs, assuming you would be playing a stringed instrument my opinions are...
DC 25-30 for Devil Went Down to Georgia
DC 30ish for Dragonforce
The others I don't know well enough to say.

On the other hand, if you bard is at a lower level, I would suggest simpler songs.
Most things by Tom Petty: DC 15.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: DC 5 (just in case).
Many things by The Beatles: DC 10-15.
My Heart Will Go On (from Titanic): DC 10.

I know you want to be awesome, but you have to start somewhere.

[AirGuitarGod32]

What's a "Challenge DC?" And in what way is it based on your Perform check?

what I mean is a DC which your Preform: X check lowers. and as stated above, its to be able to adeptly play the songs.

as for the guy above this post, its a baseline. one PC considers a "Rockstar" and wants to use actual music for his Bardic Music