Is it possible to Lockpick from level 1 instead of hunting?

[Mikoxaflopin]

I was having a discussion with a friend on AIM about empaths healing from level 1 instead of hunting and it resulted in a conversation about rogues picking from level 1 and up. Is this possible? I don't think it is but if it is I would be very surprised. Also what about picking pockets? This is something I always thought was a great thing in GS. Leads to so much RP but I don't think you can do it unless you are pretty decent level due to people seeing you.

[Asha]

You don't gain exp for picking pockets so that's out.
You can certainly train in lockpicking at level 0 but the chances of finding a lock you can open is like 0%.
My picker started picking nymph boxes at 3 and that was pretty much where I had to start.

[Mikoxaflopin]

Ah, thanks
I never played a rogue or never researched them so I wasn't sure.

Thankee.

[Asha]

Rep for awesome username :D

[Fallen]

There are other things you can do to earn experience, such as talking to Thraak, running messages, forging iron, etc, that could likely get you to a high enough level where you could then pick full time. Using the pickpocket skill with a low amount of ranks will most assuredly lead to you getting caught with a high frequency. The justice mechanics have been updated to the point where you can be mechanically banished from a town if you commit enough crimes and are reported to the constable, so be careful when doing so.

[Asha]

Oh well done E. You were supposed to leave out the part about getting caught!

[Axhinde]

Pickpocketing these days rarely leads to good RP. People are too quick to attack.

[Victorj]

Technically, you can, since you'll be getting about 25 exp per box. However, it's not very efficient until later on. The exp "lock" for lockpicking doesn't kick in until 30 ranks or so, so you'd be getting about 25 exp per box until then. After 30 ranks, the amount of exp you can get per box will range anywhere from 25-150, depending on your theoretical max lock compared to the actual lock (this is why you see smiths using calipers instead of just blowing through every box with a lored vaalin), so it's a smoother ride.

[Ayamei]

It would be tough to get those first few levels from 1. If you are rolling a new character, just go sword and bored your first 30 days and get the first 10 levels or so under your belt. Before your first 30 days is up, change into your locksmith plan, and then from there yes you could level as much as you want picking only locks.

The problem would be getting boxes to pick. Have your main farm boxes for you from the right spot so you can do just that.

[Mikoxaflopin]

I wasn't rolling a new character. I like my cleric too much. I was just curious if it could be done or not.

[Gweneivia]

I was having a discussion with a friend on AIM about empaths healing from level 1 instead of hunting ...

This would be pretty hard for an empath too. at Lvl 1 all they can take is blood, and no exp if the person is still bleeding. Not many people come to tsc needing nothing bit a few hps.

[Rhovan]

An empath would just need to lend a hand at a roshambo tournament

[Sylvan Dreams]

The hardest part about trying to pick from very low levels without hunting is finding the people to give you boxes, IMO. The second hardest part would be having enough boxes to progress at a decent clip.

[Gibreficul]

I was having a discussion with a friend on AIM about empaths healing from level 1 instead of hunting and it resulted in a conversation about rogues picking from level 1 and up. Is this possible? I don't think it is but if it is I would be very surprised. Also what about picking pockets? This is something I always thought was a great thing in GS. Leads to so much RP but I don't think you can do it unless you are pretty decent level due to people seeing you.

It's possible. Most of the important points were already hit... Quick recap.

A) Remember, level 0-1 is "free"
B) there are alternative ways of earning experience other than hunting (and picking) Especially prior to level 5.
C) Full experience from picking isn't granted until 30 ranks
D) Availability of boxes of low enough level, and the fact that those -80 scarabs do exist on them.

Again, I repeat, it is totally possible, but as was already said, it's not probable to make it work.

by reading this post, you have wasted time. Below is a crude attempt to remedy that.


Speaking to you, Byzkit says, "Pick faster picker boy."
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Having discovered a trap on the trunk you begin to carefully attempt to disarm it...

Something just went horribly awry!

While attemping to scrape away the rough, grainy substance that lines the walls of the casing, your file slips and jars against the interior of the lock just hard enough to give off a single spark. Just as the spark comes to life, a strong scent of sulphur reaches your nostrils. You have enough time to gasp in shock, as two volatile substances meet and ignite into a stream of fire which issues forth from the lock! Your body is savagely immolated by the flames!
The powerful look leaves you.
The deep blue glow leaves you.
Your senses are no longer as sharp.
You feel your extra strength departing.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding you suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
You become solid again.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around you.
The bright luminescence fades from around you.
The dim aura fades from around you.
The light blue glow leaves you.
The silvery luminescence fades from around you.

It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...

You mentally give a sigh of relief as you remember that the Goddess Lorminstra owes you a favor.

...departing in 10 mins...
>
Pale light floods your vision as all around you turns to black and the world dissolves...
[Ta'Illistim, Hanging Gardens]
You notice the green Zenmagic disk and a silver trash receptacle.
Also here: Warden Kynseiyn, Rypikris (sitting), Roiken, Lord Realk, Katrionna (sitting)
Obvious paths: out
>
Roiken asks, "Is anyone hunting in the ducts?"
>
Katrionna grins at Rypikris.
>
Snowrok just arrived, striding along purposefully.
>
Kynseiyn gestures at Roiken.
The air about Roiken shimmers slightly.
>You exclaim, "WIN!"
>
Katrionna says, "Oh dear..."
>
Rypikris grins at Katrionna.

log is 100% unedited except adding BOLD print

just more wasted time, but maybe you laughed