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Summary: A weak sourcebook.
Review: Compared to some of the other TSR Complete Handbook entries (check out the Bard's book, for example), this one is lackluster. The kits add little besides some description; do we really need an entire sourcebook for this? Buy it only if you're a completist.
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Summary: The Complete Thief's Handbook/Player's Handbook Rules Supple
Review: hmmm... Thieves Handbook RULES! BUT.. i thought there was to little info about "real thieves (not kits)", as described in PHB. But in some reason, i've feel that something is missing. I don't know what..hmm.. Alignment!. More alignment info next time... Over-all: GREAT!
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Summary: Thieves Handbook RULES!
Review: hmmm... Thieves Handbook RULES! BUT.. i thought there was to little info about "real thieves (not kits)", as described in PHB. But in some reason, i've feel that something is missing. I don't know what..hmm.. Alignment!. More alignment info next time... Over-all: GREAT!
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Summary: Sure, what the hell
Review: I always enjoyed playing thief characters, and this book gives you something to think about. The proficiencies, equipment, guilds, kits, and personalities are all you'll ever need to have a realistic and interesting campaign. The book is slightly overdescriptive on the guild details considering it takes up half the book, though.
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Summary: The worst handbook to date!
Review: I am sorry for all of you that believe this book was the best one of the series. I am afraid to say it, but TSR really struggled when trying to make this. The kits were weak. They lacked reason for playing. Unlike the other books, this one did an extremely poor job with kits. It merely described the role and description of them. Whereas the other books added to the suggested proficiencies and special benefits and hindrances. That is what many people are looking for when buying handbooks. It is easy to decide to play an acrobatic thief, but it is difficult to determine benefits and hindrances. Perhaps they could have added something to the extent of acrobat thieves, being members of a traveling circus. Having the benefits of wealth and contacts, but the hindrance of always travelling. However, I did have to give the book two stars for its section on guilds.
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Summary: On the Player's Handbook Series.
Review: I give this book a 10, but have not read it; however, I have read "The Complete Bard's Handbook" and "The Complete Ninja'a Handbook," and they are both spectacular. I am planning on getting the Thief's book, because Rogues play a big role in my games. I'm anxious to see the kits and equipment.
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Summary: Rougues, Rascals, and Renegades
Review: I loved this book. I have read it through twice and it is great. The kits can be used for any adventure from oriental to outer planar and spelljammer(especially the swashbuckler). If I could I would give this and all AD+D books a 100.
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Summary: One of the finest guide books in the world!
Review: If it is a single thief you want, or a whole thieves guild, this is the ONLY book you need! The character subclasses such as cutpurse give such a depth into the game. I have used this to develope a guide run city, with 150+ guide members, from all of the subclasses listed in the book. It gives such depth! As a thief user myself it is now indispensible. Even the new item lists are superb! Get it if you use thieves at all!!!
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Summary: The Complete Thief's Handbook/Player's Handbook Rules Supple
Review: If you are a big D&D player who is sick of always being a fighter and wants a chalange. This is the book for you, The thief is a very fun character to play as. I mean who wouldnt want to pick pockets, and loot giant mansions full of treasure and guards without even being touched. keep in mind all of what you have in your supplies and you can loot a house without anybody noticing.if you have any questions on how to loot a house and sneak around email me at magictg00@hotmail.com
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Summary: Awesome Complete Handbook
Review: If you have ever played or have ever wanted to play a thief character you need this book. Before I got this handbook, no one really wanted to play the thief in the group and usually was just a second character for someone. Thieves just open locks and occasionally fire their bows right? WRONG. This book opens up many faucets of the class that I had never thought of and expands on the rest. The kits in this book really give character to your thief characters. Ever wonder why thugs were always thieves class, well check out the bandit or thug kits. I have heard complaints about the kits not having a lot benefits\hindrances (and the majority don't), but what they do offer is flair and adjusts abilities (including thief abilities as well as proficiencies) to better fit the thief's many roles. This is also the only handbook that has any good new proficiencies. I especially liked alertness, fast talking, intimidation, and observation. I also liked the new equipment section. WOW! It has all kinds of cool stuff that would make any thief character's mouth water and don't even unbalance game play. The book is worth it just for this and the kits. But there is more. The book also gives new info on lock picking (advanced locks, modifying checks) and on poisons and antidotes. There is a great deal of info on thieves' guilds. A LOT. Probably even more than you would want to know, but that's okay. Use what you like skip what you don't. If thieves' guilds even show up in your campaigns, I highly recommend this for DMs. The book also gives useful info on running thief based campaigns that gave me lots of ideas on how to make life in the city a little more interesting. Ever want to run a campaign solely in Greyhawk City or Waterdeep, well try it. All in all this is a great resource for players and DMs alike.
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