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#1 Apr 04 2007 at 7:57 PM Rating: Default
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Taken from the class description of "Burglar".

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A stealthy trickster, the Burglar can dart in and out of the shadows to befuddle, weaken, or damage foes. An unexpected strike from behind by a burglar can stun or trip enemies, allowing others in her party to combine their efforts for a devastating attack. Unassuming on her own, a burglar would be wise to not be caught alone.

The Burglar will be the class of choice for players that enjoy using cunning and tricks to defeat their opponents. Using concealment, a Burglar can strike from the shadows, taking her opponents unawares. With her wit, a Burglar can show her allies where a foe's weakness lies -- or trap someone in a riddle. A Burglar's combat style hinges on her ability to outmaneuver and outwit her opponents while hitting them where it hurts.

Skills

* Sneak: Allows the Burglar to move about unseen, though there is a chance of detection.
* Surprise Strike: An atack in which the Burglar inflicts more damage when attacking from behind or while sneaking.
* Burglar's Advantage: Execute another attack after a critical hit, inflicting more damage when the Burglar attacks from behind.
* Diversion: When in stealth, the Burglar can divert an enemy's attention away from himself for a short time.
* Trip: Knock an opponent down, opening up a conjunction opportunity if the Burglar is in a fellowship. Only useable while sneaking.
* Cunning Attack: The Burglar's formidable cunning allows a darting attack which continues to deal damage after he strikes, dealing even more damage if the attack is made while sneaking.
* Aim: The Burglar's careful aim ensures the next damage-dealing attack skill will critical and has much lower chance of missing.
* Subtle Stab: Make a quick, sharp attack against a foe.
* Double-edged Strike: After using Burglar's Advantage, make two attacks against the target.

Traits

* Hidden Danger: The Burglar's attacks while using Stealth are far more accurate, reducing the chances that he may miss or that his enemy may somehow avoid them.
* Footpad: The Burglar's ability to move about with Stealth has developed beyond his natural aptitude.


All the other classes are the same kinda thing: they're basically a WoW class with a different name. You can even tell when they screwed up "sneak" and accidentally said "stealthed".

Not impressed.
#2 Apr 05 2007 at 12:22 AM Rating: Decent
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You do understand that almost all WoW classes are based on the old RPG and fantasy standards...most of which were taken from........LotR.
#3 Apr 05 2007 at 1:00 AM Rating: Good
Wow, speaking of unoriginal, did you just copy and paste your exact post here and on the main forum?

Not impressed.
#4 Apr 05 2007 at 9:41 AM Rating: Decent
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I can name a thousand things in WoW that have been directly ripped off other games. This is a bit more blatant, but it's hard to be completely original these days. Kind of looks like the LotR crew didn't even try, though.
#5 Apr 06 2007 at 4:53 PM Rating: Decent
Seems like quite the combat sequence...

Aim > Cunning Attack > Burglar's Advantage > Double-Edged Strike > Subtle Stab until death.

Not pretending to know anything about LOTRO or how the rogue's energy will hold up during this, but it seems like the only way to go.

DPS rogue + a DOT = Burglar FTW!
#6 Apr 07 2007 at 8:09 AM Rating: Decent
The 'Burglar' class will fit into LOTR not just from the staple class structure used in pen and paper rpg's from the past (and old computer rpg's too), but from Bilbo's role in 'The Hobbit' as the party's burglar - since their whole mission is to sneak past Goblins and a dragon to steal treasure.

It's a part of Middle Earth (not just from Bilbo's side of things) as much as it is a classic character type from all rpg's.. albeit with a different name sometimes.
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