D&D type game....whats a good way to play a rogue?

Question

I mean do you go for a one-shot-kill assassin or a thug or a theif or what? ....whats the most fun?

kk thanks JG, I think I'll play the assassin type.
and o man that was some good writing skills there.

JG: I'm guessing your a GM and your used to being a silver-tongued orator lol

oh, and I'm grouped with 2 detectives...no need for diplomatic skills lol

Answer 1

That really depends on you, and what you think is fun.

The three types you mentioned - the prepared assassin who delivers death in a single blow, striking from the shadows, the thug who acts more like a fighter than a rogue but is more prone to deceitful tactics, and the theif (I'm going to assume you meant pickpocketing, robbing variety) are all equally viable ways to play the rogue.

Some people will argue that you're not playing your rogue well if you don't play according to "this" or "that" way. But it's really up to you. If you go for the backstabbing peekaboo assassin, then go play it. Some people love that is comparable to the Metal Gear Solid series - more sneak than kill. Still, some people like to be charismatic and acrobatic - like the Kissing Bandit.

Of course, this is dependent on what type of game you got, but generally speaking, D&D was created to allow you to experiment with your character. Your theif may not win everytime, but what's important is you having fun, even if your character gets into hilarious situations, or manages to sneak inside a fortified castle, or playing two sides of a conflict for your own personal benefit.

Answer 2

Prime abilities: Search, Disable Traps, Open Locks.

All of the others are tertiary, really, but a good mix may be important, such as decipher script, tumble, and sleight of hand. There are a lot of skill points to spread around, make 'em count!

Answer 3

if i am a party leader, i expect thief to know how to read languages to find clues and negotiate with monsters that know they are losing.