<< I don't get upset when I get pickpocketed (not that I could do anything about it) but I wouldn't piss off other guild members intentionally. My experience is we all steal from each other and dont really care.

As far as i've ever heard the open pocket policy only applies within guild limits but there is nothing stopping you from stealing outside the guild obviously. I think a thief would mind as much as anyone else but the only reason i specifically mentioned thieves is that they will be able to chase you down in areas where others would not and lets not forget, thieves also make the most difficult targets on the count of their thievery ranks (of course doesn't matter if your only intention is getting caught).

<< would never steal from an Empath or cleric.

I don't know, does that rule even apply anymore? I'm sure both empaths and clerics can take care of themselves in a conflict situation. I don't think you would get much "heat" from guild for stealing from either of those two but i guess out of old habit this might lead to a bit of an angry lynching mob situation. Especially since most empaths are really well connected and always married to big bullies.

>> Just being open is reason enough.

Not to weigh in on whether this was actually the case (I don't know) but this isn't the same as it being provoked.

>> thieves also make the most difficult targets on the count of their thievery ranks

Wasn't this changed so Thievery is no longer a factor in these contests for the defender?

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"But you must know that if corruption is powerful enough, it's not corruption at all — it's law. Unspoken, unwritten, but law." — Robert Jackson Bennett, City of Stairs

as a small thief I kind of sought out like minded players and developed friendships and alliances. turns out after some time I really didn't have to worry about anyone messing with me too much for they know they are gonna have to pay. one thing to know is that sometimes pvp in dr isn't some long roleplayed out scenerio. if you are pvp open you can and will get killed for nothing at times. you have to accept that. If you don't like that just change to PVP guarded as being guarded gives you a nice layer of protection from harm. in general the pvp open community regulates itself. you might be on the beating end at times and as a new player people are gonna test you but if you stick with it conflicts have a way of fixing yourself. its a much better option than doing what the majority of the former pvp open community does and goes closed or guarded. I can't tell you the number of times I've killed a PVP open character only to have them show up guarded or closed the next day.

but i think you are doing it right. just figure out who is who. make a pvp open friend or two that might be able to help. i was pvp open as a young thief myself and its been a fun enjoyable ride. you are gonna lose a bunch but you win your fair share too. also be ready to deal with the number of guarded players who enjoy being able to PVP safely against someone with lesser skills.

startegy wise its tough given your circle but Khri Vanish is probably my biggest lifeline. Same with Calm, and serenity in a pinch. Some keep working magic its really gives you an edge at getting away fast and unnoticed. also try to move around quickly. if you are getting a bad rep and people know where to find you it makes it alot easier to get killed.