Figure I’d toss up my friend’s play book idea for perusal.

Figure I’d toss up my friend’s play book idea for perusal.

Originally shared by Michael Ostrokol

Brainstorming alternate Thief starting moves for a playstyle more closely emulating Garrett, Corvo, etc.

Stealth

The bread-and-butter of your trade. Thieves can hold up to 3 Stealth at any given time while moving unseen. If spotted, lose all Stealth.

Hide in Shadows

When you lurk unobserved before acting roll +Dex and… on a 10+, gain 3 Stealth

on a 7-9, gain 1 Stealth and choose one:

* you are forced into immediate action

* the situation was more complicated than you thought

* others become suspicious of your presence

On a Miss, mark XP and you’re spotted or a prime opportunity is lost to you (GM chooses)

Backstab

When striking at an unaware opponent spend Stealth to create an advantage, damage an opponent’s armor, or add additional dice to your damage dealt, one for one.

If you are dealing lethal damage, take the best two dice, otherwise sum the entire roll to knock your opponent out.

Catlike Reflexes

When Defying Danger with Dex take +1 for each point of Stealth spent.

Casing the Joint

Add the following questions to Spout Lore:

* Where are the most inconspicuous entrances and exits?

* What is the most valuable loot here?

All in the Wrist

When faced with a door, chest or other object locked by mechanical means, roll +Int to pick the lock. On a 7-9, you expose yourself to danger, betray your location, or the loot inside wasn’t as valuable as you thought.

Ghost

When you move with grace and care spend 1 Stealth to ensure that you remain unseen, so long as your action succeeds.