Well in the defence of the thief I think it is a great class to play sure there is lots of npc with some skills but some are good in some things and suck in others. I played a thief the whole way through and thought it was a great charcter was able to scout ahead and check on things before the battle ever started and back stabb for some high damage then send the tanks in to finish them off. And when you get the high level and get to choose use any weapon that really helps out. I guess it depends on your playing style. But any class has it s pros and cons. PLease do not say they suck.