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Thursday, August 25, 2016

I Need Another Name for "Thief"



The Swords & Wizardry: Light Thief class does not line up exactly with the Swords & Wizardry Thief. Therefore, we need a new name and anyone that suggests "Rogue" will get beat with a wet noodle.

Progression for thief like skills is plotted through 12th level, so a S&W: Light "Thief" could work side by side with a standard S&W Thief.

Just need a name...

If we pick your suggestion I'll send a couple of copies of S&W: Light your way when it goes to print ;)

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89 comments:

  1. davrionAugust 25, 2016 at 3:45 PM

    Burglar? Jack of All Trades? Robber? Cutpurse?

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  2. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    I rather like "footpad" myself

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  3. GordoAugust 25, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    Scoundrel?
    Knave?

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    1. Jarrett PerdueAugust 26, 2016 at 5:35 PM

      See, these are GREAT!

      Knave is my favorite b/c it can just mean "man" though of course it has connections to cards and thieves too ... so it's ethically neutral with lots of wiggle room.

      Scoundrel is my 2nd favorite ... because it fits Han Solo like a glove.

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    2. UnknownAugust 26, 2016 at 7:58 PM

      We used to use "Fighter From Behind".

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    3. UnknownAugust 26, 2016 at 7:58 PM

      We used to use "Fighter From Behind".

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  4. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 3:49 PM

    How about clip, lifter or pilferer?

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  5. Dread Frog GodAugust 25, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    Grifter

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  6. Michael SandarAugust 25, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    Larcener, Plunderer

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  7. dogrodeoAugust 25, 2016 at 3:51 PM

    Specialist, adventurer, plunderer, bandit or brigand.

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  8. dogrodeoAugust 25, 2016 at 3:51 PM

    Specialist, adventurer, plunderer, bandit or brigand.

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  9. AnthonyAugust 25, 2016 at 3:53 PM

    snoop

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  10. Allan BAugust 25, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    night owl

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  11. dicerollerAugust 25, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    Filtcher

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  12. TonyAugust 25, 2016 at 3:56 PM

    Magsman, raconteur, scout

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  13. dicerollerAugust 25, 2016 at 3:56 PM

    Voleur

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  14. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 3:57 PM

    Freebooter
    Scout
    Con Artist
    Sellsword
    Politician
    Desparado
    Scruffy looking nerf herder

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  15. Matt NAugust 25, 2016 at 3:58 PM

    How do the two differ? That would seem to be important information for this decision.

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  16. Matt NAugust 25, 2016 at 3:59 PM

    How do the two differ? That would seem to be important information for this decision.

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  17. Weird DaveAugust 25, 2016 at 4:03 PM

    Mountebank
    Rogue
    Sneakthief
    Delver
    Prowler
    Outlaw

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    1. Weird DaveAugust 25, 2016 at 4:04 PM

      Damn it! Stay your wet noodle, good sir, I meant no disrespect!

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  18. ozman46August 25, 2016 at 4:04 PM

    Prowler, Larcenist, or prowler.

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  19. Bruce CAugust 25, 2016 at 4:06 PM

    Purloiner, Larcener, Rustler or my favourite 'Fingersmith'

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  20. Bruce CAugust 25, 2016 at 4:07 PM

    you may also like 'Twocer/Twocker' UK Police slang from the offence 'Taking Without Owners Consent'

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  21. Doctor FuturityAugust 25, 2016 at 4:08 PM

    jackanape
    brigand
    second-story man

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  22. The WandererAugust 25, 2016 at 4:12 PM

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  23. The WandererAugust 25, 2016 at 4:13 PM

    Swindler, cutthroat

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  24. Vance AAugust 25, 2016 at 4:14 PM

    Sneaky bastard.

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  25. Vance AAugust 25, 2016 at 4:14 PM

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  26. UlairiAugust 25, 2016 at 4:15 PM

    Rogue?






    :)


    I like burglar.

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  27. Dithering FoolAugust 25, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    Procurement Officer

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  28. Charles SaegerAugust 25, 2016 at 4:21 PM

    Robber or bandit, though shoesole has its merits.

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  29. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 4:22 PM

    Criminal or Crook. Defalcator, Larcener, Purloiner, Thug, Lucre-Man.

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  30. KilsernAugust 25, 2016 at 4:27 PM

    Without knowing the difference in how it lines up with thief, I can only go with my favorite Footpad

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    1. TenkarAugust 25, 2016 at 6:40 PM

      That is the reason I linked the initial S&W: Light Thief post.

      Lines up exactly, except skills are via a d6. Everything else is the same.

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    2. Eric NorredAugust 25, 2016 at 9:11 PM

      So, then you're admitting there's exactly zero reason to rename the thief. So, there ya are. There's your name for the class: thief.
      Easy, huh? :)

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    3. MojoAugust 26, 2016 at 12:21 AM

      What about the class title Acquirer? After all that is what they do acquire things right? It almost sounds legit. Anyway congrats again on the gig. I know you are going to do an outstanding job. They are lucky to have you on board.

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  31. ThrowiGamesAugust 25, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    Pickpocket or burglar (like the Hobbit!)

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  32. The WandererAugust 25, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    Explorer

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  33. Iliff WerdegastAugust 25, 2016 at 4:33 PM

    Heister (just for the similarity to keister) Ha ha

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  34. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    lockman, master of locks great and small

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  35. AEIOUAugust 25, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    What the heck? Are you all spelling bee champions? I haven't seen a single rouge recommendation.

    Burglar, adventurer, opportunist, thug

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    1. UnknownAugust 27, 2016 at 9:11 PM

      That is because we true adventurers know the difference between makeup and thieves.

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  36. AnonymousAugust 25, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    Scallywag - from the Urban Dictionary: 1. A person who is known to be a treacherous lying son-of-a-bitch, and usually smells bad. 2. A term of endearment used by pirates. Ex: 1. Luke is a scallywag!
    2. Yarrr...hoe you be, scallywag?

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    1. AnonymousAugust 25, 2016 at 4:50 PM

      With apologies to anyone named "Luke"... that was the name in the definition. Probably someone with whom the original author had an encounter.

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  37. BrazilAugust 25, 2016 at 4:42 PM

    Vagabond

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  38. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    Spy

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  39. Uncle SamAugust 25, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    clip
    larcenist
    pilferer
    prowler
    scrounger
    burglar

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  40. AnonymousAugust 25, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    Improviser - from Wiktionary: To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, instinct, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan. Fly by the seat of one's pants, play by ear, punt, think on one's feet, wing it.

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  41. JonathanAugust 25, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    Ninja

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  42. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    Prowler

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  43. Scott AndersonAugust 25, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    Explorer!

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  44. AnonymousAugust 25, 2016 at 5:13 PM

    scoundrel, geezer, rascal

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  45. UnknownAugust 25, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    Opportunist… as in Luke the Red is such a rouge opportunist.

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  46. BadmikeAugust 25, 2016 at 5:25 PM

    Wet noodle commence, Rogue is the best name for the class bar none, thief is actually a terrible name and firmly pigeonholes the character. As a substitute, "Scout" is a good enough definition for what the class does.....

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  47. TomAugust 25, 2016 at 5:27 PM

    Are you using level titles? If not, you've got 10 good alternatives right there.
    Gygax fan? Want to do an homage? Consider Desperado (see Lejendary Adventure).
    My personal favorites:
    Rake
    Rook
    Filch
    Brigand
    Scoundrel

    Out of Canting Crew (semi-historical thieves cant, also Gygax):
    Filching Cove
    Budge
    Prigger
    Sharpers
    Burglar

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  48. PulpatoonerAugust 25, 2016 at 5:46 PM

    What makes it different from a thief? Without context, we're just throwing random names against the wall, and you might as well use a thesaurus.

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  49. RuprechtAugust 25, 2016 at 5:56 PM

    A retired police officer asking the crowd for an alternate name for a thief? You are toying with us aren't you.

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  50. Evan EdwardsAugust 25, 2016 at 6:05 PM

    Mouser.

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  51. David RollinsAugust 25, 2016 at 6:17 PM

    Villain?
    Freelancer?
    Footpad?
    Stalker?
    Skulker?

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  52. dicerollerAugust 25, 2016 at 6:19 PM

    It's a trick question. Ken Whitman or Whit Whitman.

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  53. Bob PortnellAugust 25, 2016 at 6:23 PM

    I'm definitely for "burglar." Gives nice LotR echoes.

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  54. Caleb CollinsAugust 25, 2016 at 6:31 PM

    If you're doing the thieves' abilities percentile table thing, I like "Taskmaster."

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  55. Philip ReedAugust 25, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    Burglar gets my vote.

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  56. Warlord KcamAugust 25, 2016 at 6:40 PM

    How about rapscallion?

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  57. daveAugust 25, 2016 at 6:45 PM

    Expert
    Lightfoot
    Crackerjack
    Savvy
    Adept

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  58. daveAugust 25, 2016 at 6:47 PM

    Heel

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  59. daveAugust 25, 2016 at 6:53 PM

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  60. daveAugust 25, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    Rag and bone man or just rag and bone.

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  61. UlairiAugust 25, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    Footpad is another great option.

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  62. CarlsonAugust 25, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    Treasure Hunter

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  63. DaveAugust 25, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    Acquisitions Expert

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  64. Luke PAugust 25, 2016 at 8:05 PM

    I second or third etc.
    Knave
    Mounteback
    Rake
    Or
    Footpad

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  65. BrianAugust 25, 2016 at 8:51 PM

    Squalch

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  66. Godzilla GeekAugust 25, 2016 at 9:30 PM

    Pursejerk

    Billycrook

    Nimblejain

    Bobby dodger

    Jack (or Jill) o' the trades

    mischief sower

    Coin-sneak

    Fortune seeker

    Murk-Lurk

    Fleetfoot

    Bargain hunter

    Discounter

    Fool mocker

    Daringman

    Lootgrip

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  67. daveAugust 25, 2016 at 11:13 PM

    Second-story man
    Cat
    Ally rat
    Guttersnipe

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  68. GHAugust 25, 2016 at 11:44 PM

    Rascal

    'Thief' implies only bad intentions, to my mind 'rascal' can encompass the (merely) mischievous! Hence all alignments except possibly lawful good.

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  69. Dennis LaffeyAugust 26, 2016 at 12:00 AM

    Procurer of Lost Antiquities (or just Procurer for short?)

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  70. Lothar SvenssonAugust 26, 2016 at 9:31 AM

    Legitimate Businessman
    High Street Lord
    Undeserving Poor

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  71. Anders HAugust 26, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    Jack

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  72. R MatthewsAugust 26, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    Trickster

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  73. PabloAugust 26, 2016 at 12:56 PM

    Wanderer, mercenary.

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  74. JeffAugust 26, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    YAT (Yet Another Thief)

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  75. Anthony BirdAugust 26, 2016 at 11:38 PM

    Perp

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  76. David FisherAugust 27, 2016 at 1:45 AM

    Whitman
    or
    The Shifty Bastard?

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  77. Stephen NewtonAugust 27, 2016 at 3:31 AM

    My early home group always used the term "Scout"

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  78. EmmetAugust 27, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    To me, thieving skills have a lot of exploration potential, especially with climbing walls and opening up ancient locked doors, so how about something with a more positive connotation? Something like...
    Explorer
    Delver
    Handyman
    Adventurer (even though the other classes are adventurers!)

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