What is the best way to steal?

Balor · 06-14-2001, 11:15 PM

Ok, I know that my people are "Good" but that doesn't mean that that pretty lil' sword in the window couldn't be mine.. But, the fact of the matter is that Yoshimo doesn't seem to have ANY luck stealing from shops (especially from Bernard). I went to the theif above that guy who is wanting "20,000" coin from me and bough as many items to increase my thievery stats.. (Heck, I had my pick pocketing skills well above 200%!!) and still!!!! Bernard stupid pudgey butt cought me!!!

HELP!

[This message has been edited by Balor (edited 06-14-2001).]

Hayashi · 06-15-2001, 12:03 AM

This might seem a bit obvious, and I may have misunderstood your question, but make sure that Yoshimo is selected when you are at the stealing screen. What I do is to select my thief (Jan) and get him to initiate a conversation with the merchant.

Use a potion of master thievery if you have one. Apart fromthis I can't think of anything else.

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"Cities always teem with evil and decay. Let's give it a good shake and SEE WHAT FALLS OUT!!" - Minsc

Hayashi · 06-15-2001, 12:05 AM

BTW, welcome to the board!

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Balor · 06-15-2001, 12:09 AM

Thnx.. oh and how did i get this neat pic and that water deep thingy? Oh but ill have Yoshimo being the ONLY person in the shop/tavern and still the rat Bast.. ummm.. jerk catches me. I drink Potions of master thievery (3 actualy! they are cumualative) and he gets cought..

I'm just curious..

Hayashi · 06-15-2001, 12:11 AM

If he's still getting caught after quaffing 3(!) potions, then I can't help you mate. Sorry.

Balor · 06-15-2001, 12:13 AM

Oh, well thanks.. maby fortune doesn't want me to get some cool stuff... But any ways.. i have to kill that big red Jerk of a dragon..... >

Earthdog · 06-15-2001, 01:14 AM

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THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!

06-15-2001, 03:19 AM

Sometimes it's tough to slip anything past Bernard. Even though you've got your pickpocketing skill way up there, there are some (undocumented) minuses to your chances based on his level, which IIRC is pretty high for a lowly barkeep. Also, the program generates a number to determine whether you've succeeded or not, but if you keep trying for the same thing after each reload and nothing else changes then the same number is generated each time!

First, you (obviously) need to save before and after each theft attempt, and if one of your tries is unsuccessful, then after reloading do something to make the program generate another number - for example, either try to steal a different item or have someone try to hide in shadows. This admittedly cheesy technique has always worked for me and I didn't have to boost Yoshi's chances up to near the level that you have - I find that having him drink 3 Potions of Master Thievery does the trick.

Gimmick · 06-15-2001, 04:34 AM

Some shopkeepers are harder to steal from than others. Bernard just happens to be more prone to catching you that most.

Balor · 06-15-2001, 09:25 AM

Thanks People. I'll be sure to try some of that stuff....

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06-14-2001, 11:15 PM	#1
Balor Dungeon Master Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Austin, TX, U.S.A Posts: 57	Ok, I know that my people are "Good" but that doesn't mean that that pretty lil' sword in the window couldn't be mine.. But, the fact of the matter is that Yoshimo doesn't seem to have ANY luck stealing from shops (especially from Bernard). I went to the theif above that guy who is wanting "20,000" coin from me and bough as many items to increase my thievery stats.. (Heck, I had my pick pocketing skills well above 200%!!) and still!!!! Bernard stupid pudgey butt cought me!!! HELP! [This message has been edited by Balor (edited 06-14-2001).]

06-15-2001, 12:03 AM	#2
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 62 Posts: 1,699	This might seem a bit obvious, and I may have misunderstood your question, but make sure that Yoshimo is selected when you are at the stealing screen. What I do is to select my thief (Jan) and get him to initiate a conversation with the merchant. Use a potion of master thievery if you have one. Apart fromthis I can't think of anything else. ------------------ "Butt-kicking for goodness!" - Minsc "Cities always teem with evil and decay. Let's give it a good shake and SEE WHAT FALLS OUT!!" - Minsc

06-15-2001, 12:05 AM	#3
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 62 Posts: 1,699	BTW, welcome to the board! ------------------ "Butt-kicking for goodness!" - Minsc "Cities always teem with evil and decay. Let's give it a good shake and SEE WHAT FALLS OUT!!" - Minsc

06-15-2001, 12:09 AM	#4
Balor Dungeon Master Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Austin, TX, U.S.A Posts: 57	Thnx.. oh and how did i get this neat pic and that water deep thingy? Oh but ill have Yoshimo being the ONLY person in the shop/tavern and still the rat Bast.. ummm.. jerk catches me. I drink Potions of master thievery (3 actualy! they are cumualative) and he gets cought.. I'm just curious..

06-15-2001, 12:11 AM	#5
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 62 Posts: 1,699	If he's still getting caught after quaffing 3(!) potions, then I can't help you mate. Sorry.

06-15-2001, 12:13 AM	#6
Balor Dungeon Master Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Austin, TX, U.S.A Posts: 57	Oh, well thanks.. maby fortune doesn't want me to get some cool stuff... But any ways.. i have to kill that big red Jerk of a dragon..... >

06-15-2001, 01:14 AM	#7
Earthdog Emerald Dragon Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: melbourne victoria australia Age: 58 Posts: 960	spoiler ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' on the top floor of the copper coronet theres a guy who talks about being a retired pickpocket.... in the dresser theres Gloves of pick-picketing.... youll have to pick the lock to get them. ------------------ THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!

06-15-2001, 03:19 AM	#8
Desuma_Malevois Guest Posts: n/a	Sometimes it's tough to slip anything past Bernard. Even though you've got your pickpocketing skill way up there, there are some (undocumented) minuses to your chances based on his level, which IIRC is pretty high for a lowly barkeep. Also, the program generates a number to determine whether you've succeeded or not, but if you keep trying for the same thing after each reload and nothing else changes then the same number is generated each time! First, you (obviously) need to save before and after each theft attempt, and if one of your tries is unsuccessful, then after reloading do something to make the program generate another number - for example, either try to steal a different item or have someone try to hide in shadows. This admittedly cheesy technique has always worked for me and I didn't have to boost Yoshi's chances up to near the level that you have - I find that having him drink 3 Potions of Master Thievery does the trick.

06-15-2001, 04:34 AM	#9
Gimmick Dungeon Master Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 97	Some shopkeepers are harder to steal from than others. Bernard just happens to be more prone to catching you that most.

06-15-2001, 09:25 AM	#10
Balor Dungeon Master Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Austin, TX, U.S.A Posts: 57	Thanks People. I'll be sure to try some of that stuff.... ------------------ Yeah, Yeah Yeah I know I can't Spell. So don't ask me what I just wrote!!

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