So, I've completely built my house in Falkreath, and decided I'd top it off with a bard. I asked my steward to acquire one for me, went inside, and he was sitting at the table. However, the moment he initiated conversation with me, I get a hard freeze. Reloaded the autosave, hard freeze. Reinstalled Hearthfire, managed to have a conversation with him, then told him to play some instrumental music. I thought my troubles were over, but as soon as he steps away to play, hard freeze.

Anyone else having bard issues?

Did you have the greenhouse wing added to your house?

Yes, actually, has that been causing freezes?

this is just speculation on my part but so far all the people who have complained about freezes had the greenhouse. i never hired the bard so this has to be related somehow.

After reading some other posts on the subject and some experimentation of my own, I'm inclined to agree with you. It does seem these freezes are related to the greenhouse wing, rather than bards.

I hereby name this bug: "The Greenhouse Defect."

Thank you. Thank you very much. I'll be here all week.