It is the hardest role to play, it is so difficult because of the nature of people to notice you, wear armor, see you etc.
So far you have been a fun example a few note though just what i notice about people wishing to rp assasins in general. I know little of this was aimed at me how ever here is what i observe.
1. When you Role Play yourself in the shadows SPYING on people. they automatically switch to Whispers for no reason. This has happened to me many times.
About town I whisper what is secret and speak what is for all to hear often though if i am standing in whispered conversation and notice it has attacked attention. I will
#me whispers to X. This is a courtsey so those around or those in shadows know i am not just standing looking at my conversation partner.
I did Like how Pendar noticed Me in the shadows, i allow this because i did try to get him to notice me. BUT Bailey noticing me Completely covered in shadows is not good Role Play, as you cant see a man with a black cloak in a BLACK area...
Shadows are a hard part as thieves are prone to make them up at they go along in this instance the assumption a tavern rather possibly in day light hours has shadows is a tricky one.Also try this if you are really sneaking not useing #me if your not affecting me is not always bad rp, often one can go very unoticed a far more stealthy approach only drawing attention of #me when engaged.
2. As those Mobile tanks that walk around the town are usually High in what they do. It is rather Difficult for us Theives/ Assasins to do what we do, because It seems people like to bring someone they normally wouldnt along for the Ride. This is again. not cool.
Patience, patience many high and low characters venture out alone at times. I know i do a job may require more than one man.
Assasins. For one, If an Assasin moves behind you, With his speed and accuracy, it is a kill shot first Hit, even though this is not a true Kill(AKA Cloud) It is imposible to dodge this attack. Even if you have maxed Agi, you have to best the Assasin in that skill to catch him, And considering most are maxed, this makes that immposible. Making Assasin's more feared.
Yes we all hate people who can see out the back of there heads a few points though,
Often assasins actions make it hard on us to.
#me slips from the shadow aiming his dagger at the base of the mans neck.
"Oh golly if i dont move im "dead" or paralyzed you see with out meaning to you have left me with little choice but to dodge or take it in the shoulder,with out being hard pressed to keep breatheing"
Such of course was your intention but unless i wish to delete my character no easy choice for your victim.
A. It is my conception that Assasins move light and deadly. As such, they can out match ANY, that is A-N-Y Hero in his armor. Falcon for isntance uses Leather/chainmail with Red daggers. This shows you How much quicker he would be than a Armored truck we call Guards.
That is also the way you choose to play the role, some of the best hit-men in game use axes,staffs or bows. You want to kill my high slash and parry with daggers. Get very good or look for a chance to catch me with out armor. It is that simple at the moment, you are faster when running away for what that is worth. Hopefully time will see the combat system more balanced and throw you guys a bone
With bows you can kill an armored foe if your fast, or it may take 3 or 4 of you perhaps.
At core it is the hardest role in the game and the one least catered for patience and tolerance is required to play the role. Simply as your under armed and reliant on my good graces to suceded.
Something you wont always manage i fear with all players.
As i say not aimed soley at you but at many players as the trend of playing kids is replaced by mercs guild currently.
For those who didnt notice yes i play an assasin type char myself so I do sympathise just offering the other side of the coin.
Brian
as we constantly get blamed for power gaming..
