Being a Thief?

wesley205 · 31-01-2008, 11:42 AM

Are thieves still a fun character choice? I know that you cannot steal insured items so.. it makes being a thief even more difficult.

Is this profession still used?

If so what all do people use it to do? Besides some of the artifacts like Inq. Gloves.?

StoneCypher · 31-01-2008, 11:57 AM

The only thing I really do with my thief aside from Tokuno and Doom runs. is stealth around fel champ spawn areas and attempt to steal stat and skill scrolls. Please take notice that I used the word attempt

wesley205 · 31-01-2008, 12:09 PM

lol yeah. I think the thief was best in UO:R , but thats my opinion.

I'm thinking about making one later on. Either that or a Looter. Both seem to be not much use anymore from the dang insurance.

I guess it could be more of a Roleplay theme now. I just hate to see the thief so downgraded right now...

**Adam** · 31-01-2008, 12:16 PM

Welcome to UOforums, Wesley.

StoneCypher · 31-01-2008, 12:19 PM

oh heh yes and welcome!

sorry didn't see the amount of posts

wesley205 · 31-01-2008, 12:20 PM

Thanks!

Call me Wesley, Jester, Chronic... w\e

What I was saying earlier tho...

Insurance has it benefits, but don't you all think they should make the looter and thieves more useful?

I'm frustrated over it lol

When I play UO I like to have my norm characters, but then the ones i enjoy the most are my "secret" ones where I can act like someone im totally not. It's a huge vent for me and I love doing it lol

People get rly mad at me along the way sometimes, but that's ok... it's only a game right?

**Adam** · 31-01-2008, 12:24 PM

Insurance is...eh
I used it a lot, I must admit, but 600gp for each item is WAY to cheap
It should've been scaled based on the item's value (intensity, number of mods etc)
Or, perhaps disabled in felucca.

StoneCypher · 31-01-2008, 12:24 PM

heh Well hell ya! It's a role we play in the game

Yeah, I'm cocky by no means, but my thief is

And yes I think insurance sucks for our thieves...but good for my other chars lol oh I love a paradox

What I would like to see is insured items would just simply not apply while in fel.

Oh, and you just lit a fire about the insurance thing. lol I would soon expect many folks commenting on it. hehe

wesley205 · 31-01-2008, 12:37 PM

Well...

It is a great issue to discuss..

I love the idea mentioned about no insurance in Fel. If that ever happens Im 110% sure ill make another rogue and looter!

I consider them the funnest profession along with the ninja stealth archer with dismount haha

good times... good times..

StoneCypher · 31-01-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

Or, perhaps disabled in felucca.

rofl too funny did you see our post times as well??

Magister_Returns · 31-01-2008, 01:06 PM

Best thing for a thief:

Full set of virtue armor, an insured +15 Stealth ring and bracelet and a willingness to die often. Stealth around champ spawns and you can easily pick up enough gold once the champ is dead. If you're lucky, you can swipe a scroll.

So far, I haven't been lucky =P

Alternatively, if you're a twink stealther like me you need a blessed burglar's bandana and some insured shadow dancers and the rest virtue armor, even though you don't get the set bonus.

My plan is to eat the scrolls as soon as I swipe them if I can. This is more for fun than for actual profit.

StoneCypher · 31-01-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magister_Returns

Best thing for a thief:

Full set of virtue armor, an insured +15 Stealth ring and bracelet and a willingness to die often. Stealth around champ spawns and you can easily pick up enough gold once the champ is dead. If you're lucky, you can swipe a scroll.

So far, I haven't been lucky =P

Alternatively, if you're a twink stealther like me you need a blessed burglar's bandana and some insured shadow dancers and the rest virtue armor, even though you don't get the set bonus.

My plan is to eat the scrolls as soon as I swipe them if I can. This is more for fun than for actual profit.

eh...what's a twink stealther?

sound's dirty heh

31-01-2008, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
wesley205 Sleep.Eat.Play UO. Join Date: Jan 2008 Shard: Great Lakes Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Being a Thief? Are thieves still a fun character choice? I know that you cannot steal insured items so.. it makes being a thief even more difficult. Is this profession still used? If so what all do people use it to do? Besides some of the artifacts like Inq. Gloves.?

31-01-2008, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
StoneCypher Legendary Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Shard: Baja Posts: 465 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Being a Thief? The only thing I really do with my thief aside from Tokuno and Doom runs. is stealth around fel champ spawn areas and attempt to steal stat and skill scrolls. Please take notice that I used the word attempt __________________ StoneCypher Last edited by StoneCypher; 31-01-2008 at 11:57 AM.

31-01-2008, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
wesley205 Sleep.Eat.Play UO. Join Date: Jan 2008 Shard: Great Lakes Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Being a Thief? lol yeah. I think the thief was best in UO:R , but thats my opinion. I'm thinking about making one later on. Either that or a Looter. Both seem to be not much use anymore from the dang insurance. I guess it could be more of a Roleplay theme now. I just hate to see the thief so downgraded right now...

31-01-2008, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adam Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 5,650 Thanks: 12 Thanked 108 Times in 38 Posts My Mood:	Re: Being a Thief? Welcome to UOforums, Wesley. __________________ Question: If you can't say anything nice should you really say nothing at all? Answer: If you weren't asked for your opinion then keep a lid on it. But if asked, be tactful as possible but be honest.

31-01-2008, 12:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
StoneCypher Legendary Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Shard: Baja Posts: 465 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Being a Thief? oh heh yes and welcome! sorry didn't see the amount of posts __________________ StoneCypher

31-01-2008, 12:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
wesley205 Sleep.Eat.Play UO. Join Date: Jan 2008 Shard: Great Lakes Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Being a Thief? Thanks! Call me Wesley, Jester, Chronic... w\e What I was saying earlier tho... Insurance has it benefits, but don't you all think they should make the looter and thieves more useful? I'm frustrated over it lol When I play UO I like to have my norm characters, but then the ones i enjoy the most are my "secret" ones where I can act like someone im totally not. It's a huge vent for me and I love doing it lol People get rly mad at me along the way sometimes, but that's ok... it's only a game right?

31-01-2008, 12:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Adam Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 5,650 Thanks: 12 Thanked 108 Times in 38 Posts My Mood:	Re: Being a Thief? Insurance is...eh I used it a lot, I must admit, but 600gp for each item is WAY to cheap It should've been scaled based on the item's value (intensity, number of mods etc) Or, perhaps disabled in felucca. __________________ Question: If you can't say anything nice should you really say nothing at all? Answer: If you weren't asked for your opinion then keep a lid on it. But if asked, be tactful as possible but be honest.

31-01-2008, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
StoneCypher Legendary Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Shard: Baja Posts: 465 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Being a Thief? heh Well hell ya! It's a role we play in the game Yeah, I'm cocky by no means, but my thief is And yes I think insurance sucks for our thieves...but good for my other chars lol oh I love a paradox What I would like to see is insured items would just simply not apply while in fel. Oh, and you just lit a fire about the insurance thing. lol I would soon expect many folks commenting on it. hehe __________________ StoneCypher Last edited by StoneCypher; 31-01-2008 at 12:27 PM. Reason: added schtuff

31-01-2008, 12:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
wesley205 Sleep.Eat.Play UO. Join Date: Jan 2008 Shard: Great Lakes Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Being a Thief? Well... It is a great issue to discuss.. I love the idea mentioned about no insurance in Fel. If that ever happens Im 110% sure ill make another rogue and looter! I consider them the funnest profession along with the ninja stealth archer with dismount haha good times... good times..

31-01-2008, 01:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Magister_Returns He's Fing Matt Damon Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 685 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Being a Thief? Best thing for a thief: Full set of virtue armor, an insured +15 Stealth ring and bracelet and a willingness to die often. Stealth around champ spawns and you can easily pick up enough gold once the champ is dead. If you're lucky, you can swipe a scroll. So far, I haven't been lucky =P Alternatively, if you're a twink stealther like me you need a blessed burglar's bandana and some insured shadow dancers and the rest virtue armor, even though you don't get the set bonus. My plan is to eat the scrolls as soon as I swipe them if I can. This is more for fun than for actual profit.

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