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Thick as Thieves RP - Gameplay : Dialogue and diplomacy
Along with stealth and exploration, discussing things with others is the meat and potatoes of the game. Can it get you into trouble ? Yes. Can it get you out of trouble ? Yes. Can it help you learn certain things and details that would otherwise evade you ? Of course ! Is asking something from a stranger usually for free ? Yes, mostly yes. Mostly… Talking to others is not only important, it's a crucial part of life in Aporue.
Being a professional thief is not all about what you can achieve with physical prowess alone. Even if you are a burglar-freelancer, you'll have to learn at least basic communication craftiness if you're ever going to make it anywhere in your unusual livelihood. The same thing applies to you if you're a member of a fellowship or guild.
Conversations in general
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Gathering intel
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Using argot/cant
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Examples of Melzan thief argot (cant)
| Argotisms | Meaning |
|---|---|
| burr, gap, board | house, dwelling, flat |
| fiss, bug, cranny, loo | safehouse, hideout |
| bread, piss, pissgrub | inn, alehouse, pub |
| cratch, chute, gull | street |
| sore, shiner | alley, backalley |
| skid, slide, sole, slink | to go, to to walk (somewhere) |
| egg in a basket, eggbasket, tooth | loot cache |
| boiled egg, cracked egg, toothache | damaged loot, damaged goods |
| thistle, nettle, rag, hag | dagger or stabbing weapon |
| strand, lord, lard | sword (usually straight) |
| scythe, shank, shin | sabre or curved sword |
| branch, knot, silk | bow (weapon) |
| snapper, nutmeg, hurdy-gurdy | crossbow |
| finch, inch, pale | fence, middleman, receiver |
| tit, sparrow, fly | squealer, informant |
| baldric, boot | ally from a guild, usually armed (e.g. Guard, Brigand) |
| toe, sob, swift, ratcatcher | (common) policeman or patrolman of The Watch |
| flask, flasker, swigger | guard or watchman of The Watch or the Melzan army |
| mutt, pot, clank | Flying Squad or Unrest Quellers member of the Watch |
| forage, porridge | beer or other alcohol |
| rot, fester, blight | food or meals |
Getting out of a sticky situation
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