I think its exceedingly stupid cause its a self-serving point of view. he's not looking to maximize the parties exp, he's looking to maximize his exp and no one else. IF said party got the chains he was looking for, with his mindset, the only thing that matters is him getting what he wants.
Now should said party have a mistake, or someone have to leave, or anything of that nature happen and a replacement off his list is the only things available, i could likely guess said self-serving bard will throw a bitchfit if he cant get the party setup he thinks should be his right (cause he's a bard). This would likely add up to him leaving the party, and in the process, possibly shafting the remaining members.
when i think of maximizing EXP i think of getting the highest amount of exp you can with the group you were able to assemble. Its no secret some setups to better then others. But any smart person know full well its the player, not the job, that counts. it doesn't matter if he gets his ideal setup if all of them don't know their ass from a hole in the ground. And while this selfish fool sits in whitegate waiting for his picture perfect setup, others are out in the field getting the exp they want.
I could care less if this fool was the greatest bard on the whole game. his attitude alone would ruin my time in the exp party, which is focused on having fun foremost.
