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Thief & Backstab
If you really want to be picky as to whether or not they can use sword to backstab, why don't you ask the easier question? Can an immortal induct more good daggers, and more good exotics?
Even though, I totally disagree with this. Thieves are as good as they are. They can pry you naked, they can steal you barren, and they can kill you with two, easy tactics.
I will agree with that Celerity. Crap thieves could kill well enough before traps were even implemented. And now laugh its almost to easy with the right preperation of potions scrolls traps drugs.
Plant will mess up the day of even the most battle-hardened...hardened battle veteran. 
Dey
sorry for my last post I was talking about a REEL LIFE blackjack, and forgot about exactly how detailed my "Pointer" got.
Thieves dont get any Anti-Lag abilities for the same reason they dont get dual parry or two handed because as fighting goes they are NOT head to head fighters. If played properly (and trained in certain skills) A thief can take down just about anything if you do things the right way. There are, of course, certain race\class combos that make each stragedy different but the principal remains the same. They are great just the way they are.
Thieves dont get any Anti-Lag abilities for the same reason they dont get dual parry or two handed because as fighting goes they are NOT head to head fighters. If played properly (and trained in certain skills) A thief can take down just about anything if you do things the right way. There are' date=' of course, certain race\class combos that make each stragedy different but the principal remains the same. They are great just the way they are.[/quote']
Except when EVERY rare spear/dagger in the game is being occupied by people who never log.
Psh, I think rare purges should happen weekly.
True enough
I can understand the 'hard to find weapons' scenario, as I faced it a while back. However, if their not on the mobs, then they have to be on a person, somewhere. 
Having only ran one thief to pinn, I can agree that taking down melee classes with lagging capabilites, obviously, is a pain. However, look at the advantage thieves have over mages, in given circumstances. I'd say probably one of the best in the game. When decked out, and played right, they can nearly two round anyone, granted you've chosen certain traps and things fall into place. Just like the life of a thief, alot of things with them are timing, cleverness, and chance.
All this thief talk is getting me antsy to roll another one up. Sheesh.
[EDIT] I've been surprised, lately, when I see someone log on that I see once in a great, great while and they are still completely decked. "How in the world..." usually sums up what I am thinking at the time. Same with cabal ranks, etc...
I can see blatantly why some of the IMM's don't take suggestions seriously from some people. Warpnow, not everyone plays 100+ hours a week, some people go on vacations, have jobs, have lives outside of the mud and only play a limited amount of time per week. If they play that limited amount of time and yet are still decked then why should they be punished for having a life outside of FL? I think that the month thing is fine and there are those who log on the minimum amount of time just to keep the wares. It's going to happen no matter what limit they put on it. It's just a damn shame that they do it but there's nothing anyone can do about it. I say just suck it up and kick someone's arse with what you CAN get your hands on, you might actually have to work for the PK but if you really want it, you can find a way to do it.
heh. 100 hours a week?
As it stands someone can log 1 hour a week and keep their uber rares/uniques, removing them from the eq pool. If you have a dozen people doing this who are REALLY decked...that is a huge piece of FLs good armor.
i had no problems taking down warriors (or anything not named a crusader) as a thief, wielding a spear as main & dagger in off hand. i think i used backstab twice, with pry, plant & gag not at all. straight offense with very little thought to defense. the thing is, thieves are the master of the surprise attack. hit them when they are not looking. thieves are swift killers. just make sure your gear is solid, and (most importantly) make sure you are STOCKED with supplements. you are only as good as your preparation. thieves are fine.
heh. 100 hours a week?
As it stands someone can log 1 hour a week and keep their uber rares/uniques, removing them from the eq pool. If you have a dozen people doing this who are REALLY decked...that is a huge piece of FLs good armor.
You're wrong. 4 hours a month will get you rare purged every time.
There's a set amount of minimum hours both for staying in a cabal and keeping your shinies. Experiment to find out what it is.
Do we win a prize if we try it out?
You already won the "I'm a loser" prize, Questioner.