Sewer Rat
Journeyman
I wanted to put together a little guide describing some ways on how I go about being a town thief on this shard. It may help some newbies or even some long time players learn a couple new things and for others it may be old news. Take it as you will.
First of all I wanted to say I am by no means an excellent thief, but I do decent enough to get by in this profession. You’re not going to get rich unless you’re extremely patient, or extremely lucky and little bit of skill goes a long way. There are a few things you can do to give yourself an edge and increase your chances of snatching something good. Don’t waste your time stealing regs, bandies, potions or other cheap crap that won’t give you much of a monetary gain for your time invested. Leave this annoyance to the blatantly obvious, naked bank thieves with no class. You’re going to be dying A LOT and time spent dead is time wasted, time that you could have been spending looking for something better.
Disguise Kits:
Disguise kits are going to be your new best friend, especially if you do not stealth, or you’re trying to steal around WBB, where stealthing is a pipe dream. Buy them from the thief guildmaster located in bucs den. Walk up and say “disguise” and drop the money on the npc accordingly. Keep it in your bank unless you need to use it, in which case you’ll need to have it in your backpack. You can buy more if you accidently lose it. These change your name into an NPC name at random. Smart players can usually spot you by these names, so keep using it until you get a name that looks believable. Do not settle for something stupid like Bob or something. You’re looking for an uncommon name. Disguise kits also change your hair to a bright white which makes you stand out like a sore thumb. Get some basic hair dyes from the npc provisioner and cover that crap up. They cost a mere 60 gold.
Disguises:
People recognize you by your appearance more than anything, your name is secondary imo. You’re trying to blend in! You’re trying to do everything you can to make yourself NOT look like a thief! A lot of new players are constantly being made and a lot of these people toss their newbie clothes on the ground. This is really good news for you. Robes, pants, short pants, fancy shirts, shirts, doublets, skirts, kilts, capes, wizard hats, floppy hats, shoes and boots (Did I miss any?? lol) have the possibility of being newbied. Take a pair of scissors and try to cut the clothing in question, if a gump pops up, you got another piece to add to your collection! Get yourself some dye tubs and start making yourself a bunch of outfits. I carry about 50 pieces of newbie clothes in various colors. It just makes it easier than having to redye one set all the time. The best place to find these is around the starting inn in Britain, and around the bank, occasionally you will find them elsewhere.
One mans trash is another mans treasure:
Let’s face it, the streets of Sosaria are filthy! There will be junk dropped by players all over every city you visit. You’re spending all your time roaming the towns, looking for marks.. don’t let that stuff go to waste! Utilize it! Being a street scavenger will help you in two ways: First, it will fund all of your recall scrolls (if you use them) and the hairdye you’ll need when you’re using your disguise kits. Collect it in a pouch in your bank and sell it when it starts getting full. Magic weapons can sell for a pretty penny, but non magics add up too. Secondly, people constantly drop all types of clothing and hats that you can’t get in newbied form, so gather these up and use them when mixing and matching your outfits. It won’t cost you a thing and it’ll go a long way to helping you remain anonymous.
In conclusion, there’s no reason to go out of your way to be a dick to your marks. They are pissed off enough already that you snatched their vanq, statue, skillscroll or whatever. Take what you want and get the hell outta dodge and don’t forget to change your clothes, hairstyle and name! May your marks always be careless, and good luck out there!
First of all I wanted to say I am by no means an excellent thief, but I do decent enough to get by in this profession. You’re not going to get rich unless you’re extremely patient, or extremely lucky and little bit of skill goes a long way. There are a few things you can do to give yourself an edge and increase your chances of snatching something good. Don’t waste your time stealing regs, bandies, potions or other cheap crap that won’t give you much of a monetary gain for your time invested. Leave this annoyance to the blatantly obvious, naked bank thieves with no class. You’re going to be dying A LOT and time spent dead is time wasted, time that you could have been spending looking for something better.
Disguise Kits:
Disguise kits are going to be your new best friend, especially if you do not stealth, or you’re trying to steal around WBB, where stealthing is a pipe dream. Buy them from the thief guildmaster located in bucs den. Walk up and say “disguise” and drop the money on the npc accordingly. Keep it in your bank unless you need to use it, in which case you’ll need to have it in your backpack. You can buy more if you accidently lose it. These change your name into an NPC name at random. Smart players can usually spot you by these names, so keep using it until you get a name that looks believable. Do not settle for something stupid like Bob or something. You’re looking for an uncommon name. Disguise kits also change your hair to a bright white which makes you stand out like a sore thumb. Get some basic hair dyes from the npc provisioner and cover that crap up. They cost a mere 60 gold.
Disguises:
People recognize you by your appearance more than anything, your name is secondary imo. You’re trying to blend in! You’re trying to do everything you can to make yourself NOT look like a thief! A lot of new players are constantly being made and a lot of these people toss their newbie clothes on the ground. This is really good news for you. Robes, pants, short pants, fancy shirts, shirts, doublets, skirts, kilts, capes, wizard hats, floppy hats, shoes and boots (Did I miss any?? lol) have the possibility of being newbied. Take a pair of scissors and try to cut the clothing in question, if a gump pops up, you got another piece to add to your collection! Get yourself some dye tubs and start making yourself a bunch of outfits. I carry about 50 pieces of newbie clothes in various colors. It just makes it easier than having to redye one set all the time. The best place to find these is around the starting inn in Britain, and around the bank, occasionally you will find them elsewhere.
One mans trash is another mans treasure:
Let’s face it, the streets of Sosaria are filthy! There will be junk dropped by players all over every city you visit. You’re spending all your time roaming the towns, looking for marks.. don’t let that stuff go to waste! Utilize it! Being a street scavenger will help you in two ways: First, it will fund all of your recall scrolls (if you use them) and the hairdye you’ll need when you’re using your disguise kits. Collect it in a pouch in your bank and sell it when it starts getting full. Magic weapons can sell for a pretty penny, but non magics add up too. Secondly, people constantly drop all types of clothing and hats that you can’t get in newbied form, so gather these up and use them when mixing and matching your outfits. It won’t cost you a thing and it’ll go a long way to helping you remain anonymous.
In conclusion, there’s no reason to go out of your way to be a dick to your marks. They are pissed off enough already that you snatched their vanq, statue, skillscroll or whatever. Take what you want and get the hell outta dodge and don’t forget to change your clothes, hairstyle and name! May your marks always be careless, and good luck out there!
