EDSG Episode 31 - Thief

* The Thief Discipline * Language lesson: Josh says “larcenical” is not a word. * Two new Earthdawn actual play podcasts: Namegivers Podcast and Circle of Dawn. * Legends of Earthdawn podcast is back to a more regular release schedule. * Final PDF of Iopos Sourcebook is available, as are preorders for dead tree version. * Origin of Thieves in fantasy gaming. * Thief working with a group; anti-social identity of Garlthik and J’role from The Longing Ring. * Self-reliance versus selfish. * Iconic role of the Thief as trap handler in dungeon/kaer delving style of play. * Important Attributes: Dexterity, Perception, Charisma. * Sample Artisan skills. * Half-magic abilities. * Free Talent: Danger Sense. * Novice Tier Discipline Talents. * Iconic Thief abilities. * Disarm Trap unlocks ability to notice traps with Awareness. * Haggle as negotiation for fencing stolen goods. * Novice Talent Options. * Discussion of Climbing as an option. * All attack talents are options. * Different attack styles for the Thief. * Journeyman Tier Abilities. * Shadowcloak was originally Circle 10 and did basically the same thing. * Journeyman Tier Discipline Talents. * Minor theme of illusion magic enhancing Thief abilities. * Journeyman Talent Options. * The problem of Dead Fall. * Thief concepts: Cat burglar, con artist, high damage striker. * Comparison and coexistence with other Disciplines. * Book recommendation: A Burglar’s Guide to the City * Heist movies. Ocean’s Eleven and sequels. * Leverage as heroic team of different Thief concepts. * Indiana Jones as a kaer-delver Thief. * Racial Thief variations. Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Dan on Twitter: @boice_voice Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn Guild Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earthdawnguild Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW