The article "Arcane Academe: Adding to the Thief" by Jeff Martin introduces new skill options for the Thief class in AD&D, inspired by the Unearthed Arcana supplement. It provides additional skills like Appraise, Ransack, and Infiltrate, aiming to give Thieves more variety and specialization within the game. This expansion allows for a more detailed approach to Thief abilities, enhancing their gameplay experience with refined skill checks, racial and dexterity adjustments, and various skill proficiencies based on level.
Highlights
- 🏛 New Thief Skills: Introduces Appraise, Ransack, and Infiltrate to expand Thief abilities.
- 📜 Appraise: Allows Thieves to determine an item’s value accurately, especially valuable or rare items.
- 🔍 Ransack: Skill focused on quickly finding hidden items or concealed compartments.
- 🕵️ Infiltrate: Enhances the Thief’s ability to sneak, hide, and infiltrate restricted areas.
- 📈 Level-based Proficiency: Skills improve with Thief levels, allowing gradual mastery.
- 🧬 Racial Adjustments: Certain races (e.g., Dwarves, Elves) receive bonuses to specific Thief skills.
- 🤸 Dexterity Adjustments: Dexterity modifies Thief skills, with higher Dexterity providing additional benefits.
