EDSG Episode 31 - Thief - a podcast by Josh H & Dan B
from 2020-06-24T05:00
* 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.
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