Okay, I believe we're all over-thinking/over-worrying about this system. It is my understanding that everyone can agree on thieving being a new skill added into the game, only targeted at non-humans. If so, plus one (like) this post solely for that reason alone.
Now, for most of the folks commenting;
*NAME*, did you even read our posts?
This is the exact question I am wondering throughout the entire comment section, after the first page of course. So let me dissect this like a biology project I hate so much;
I work too hard in my life to have the money that I've spent on this game stolen by someone who has nothing better to do.
Additionally, it is nobody's business how much EP or gold I'm carrying.
I go AFK a lot and it's my prerogative. I don't always have time to run to a safe spot.
However, if you want to add a harmless pickpocket emote that doesn't actually steal anything from my inventory, then fine and dandy. Knock your socks off.
ChelseaBrick, exactly six comments above yours as rule Six in my comment quoted by Rez states;
7) EP and limited items cannot be stolen
You're completely right, it is nobody's business to know how much gold or EP you have(Though EP is completely irrelevant). Which is why I stated;
- Run a check on how much gold they have, and the thieve will not be able to steal anymore than 5% of whatever coins reduced to bronze they have ON HAND. Remember you do have a vault that can store gold.
This "test" is ran by the game developers themselves, it's mixed in with the equation and no player will ever actually know.
As I stated I also know it's sort of a thing to go AFK every now and then, when you know you'll be right back to check here's my proof of a solution in previous comments;
Some people are stating that they don't want to get robbed while their AFK, well again there are two simple answers to that;
- Don't go AFK in the first place.
- Though we all do from time to time; simple, when your character is sitting (/sit), nobody can thieve from him.
Now, I understand while skilling you do not want to just stare at your computer while it completes your given task, easy fix;
Thieves are not able to steal from someone who is in-action of something. In other words; skilling, fighting, and talking to a NPC.
Now with the last part of your quoted comment, I'm glad you'd be in favor of thieving from at least NPC's! I expect to see a like to this comment, as stated in my opening statement .
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
This is an idea that could well lead to be exploited and abused by a certain type of players.
I for one would agree with this idea if only involved stealing from NPCs and other characters that are not human in the game...
I agree with ChelseaBrick, I many times after farming go on a cooking rampage and go AFK when I have to cooked 100 or more items.
Kambalo, with every game there are people who use it to exploit and abuse; we cannot stop that. Though, we have thought of a system to counter-react the thieve--stops the process from happening--, and you could profit from this.
I'm also glad you agree, I expect to see a like dropped for this comment too, .
I believe the AFK problem has been resolved.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Erm the general idea of being able to pickpocket another player is just a bad idea in general.
reasons why...
you're dead Im sure the pickpocket option would still be there for that as well....
you get dc'ed in a process and lose a bunch of items due to server lag/dc
this idea..is just plain stupid in all honesty..thieving would be good for this game..if using on npc's...or extra little minis..picking a player in general areas..is pretty....damn stupid..I feel this thread is basically...a reason for f2p players to get free gold/ep from paying players..so i vote...ummm NO put the time or pay up.
HuMoR, Over half of your reasons stated have been answered, please read the thread completely or do not comment at all.
- Cannot pickpocket a dead person, simple fix. Case Closed.
- I want to say so bad get better connection, but as I am maintaining a professional matter here; A thief could not steal more than one time every 5-10 minutes. Giving more than enough time to reconnect/completely disconnect.
As to the last part, I have no comment to your ignorance. Though I do notice you agree it would be a good idea to thieve from non-human characters, so regardless of what you think of me or this post I expect to see you like this comment. As for your words: "a reason for f2p players to get free gold/ep from paying players..."; First off, as stated in preceding comments the thieves could not steal items of worth, or EP, and they get very little gold. So please read before you post anymore; as I do respect you as a person, and want your opinion here, I only ask that you read first as I read every single comment.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
I think you should leave ideas for the big kids and grown ups lol
This is probably the WORST "thieving" system I have ever read about in my "your life time of living" gaming experience,and to honestly say...I don't see this having a chance in hell of being passed....this idea...is completely ass backwards and actually would cripple the game in a similar manner as Ta did. This would decrease the value of EP should HCs implement any way of giving gold value...And to further add onto this...Gold would sell for ep...again...making you lazy noobs...who don't pay that much for access to things you choose to not pay for the luxury of having.
no matter how you look at it..this is a corrupted self beneficial idea..built around greed..and stupidity
Should be like this...
Thieving skill:
Applies to NPC's
Applies to Players while in a mini game where outright items earned are not used in the process(only mini game currency and mini game resources and such are effected)
Applies for skilling,dailies,and scenario based logic.
This is basically what i see from reading this...I'm too lazy to lvl to pvp,I'm too lazy to pvp,i'm too lazy to spend real $ on the game so give us an ability to steal it from other players who do put the effort in...NO
in regards to the..special abilities coming from a sit emote/sit feature...What's next?
lets make dance emote give 100% dodge all classes lol...
Once again, your rude and ignorant behavior bewilders me to no end. You started that post off as rude as possible, but as that is neither here nor there I'll drop that. As for your child-like understanding of the economy, this is simply money fluctuating throughout the server. As you said "making you lazy noobs", I personally request that you stop commenting on something you were too lazy to completely read. As for the rest of the post about us being lazy, we're wanting a new skill to work on here; sure it involves taking MINIMAL amounts of items/coins from other players, but it's all in good fun to make the game feel more interactive. What's exactly wrong with the /sit feature? Please describe in detail how this is a bad idea, or are you just too "lazy" to type four characters followed by one to hit enter? I do not mean to be rude, I am just fair, and use whatever you give me for my bullets. Once again, you finished off being rude, and very ignorant--stupid-like if you will.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
As for the rest of the comments below this one, either it's been solved within itself or please refer back to;
*Please any further comments be descriptive with your suggestion, worry, complaint, or idea to think about; so this doesn't become a spam filled post.
Thanks,
Kevin
As for my final words on this comment; I am sorry to anyone I called out or offended, and I ask that everyone re-reads the thread topic, and every comment afterwards. That would give us all a better ground to argue topics, since most attempting to be argued have already been solved.
Also, this could tern into a very biased thread. Honestly, we all can see why, right? But please keep in mind, we are a small based community with plans to excel I am sure... so let's maintain the peace and continue on with this topic with valid knowledge of the post and arguments. Also, whenever you re-read everything--if you're willing to take the time(if your not I ask you do not comment anymore, and please remove your vote from the poll.)--please do so from a non-biased view !
Thanks,
Kevin.