Thieves' Guild Reputation

Thieves Guild Reputation System

Reputation Points Overview

• Reputation Points (RP): A measure of a character’s standing within the Thieves Guild. As players accumulate RP, they can rank up, unlocking new privileges, skills, missions, and guild resources.
• Guild Rank Progression: Players progress through guild ranks as their RP increases. Each rank unlocks new opportunities and higher-level missions.

Reputation Point Thresholds & Ranks

Earning Reputation Points

1. Completing Guild Jobs (Base Method)

• Description: Completing jobs for the Guild is the most direct way to earn RP. These could range from simple thefts to elaborate heists, sabotage, or information gathering. The more challenging the job, the more RP is awarded.
• Examples:
• Pickpocketing: Steal from a target in a crowded place. (50 RP)
• Assassination: Kill or eliminate a target quietly. (100 RP)
• Heist: Steal an artifact from a well-guarded location. (200 RP)
• RP Reward: Varies based on the difficulty and risk involved. Smaller jobs grant 25-100 RP, while high-stakes missions could provide 200-500 RP.

2. Guild Special Quests (Major Opportunities)

• Description: Periodically, the guild will offer unique, high-reward missions that test a character's abilities across several skills. Successfully completing these tasks can earn significant RP.
• Examples:
• Guild Heist: Join a team of thieves to pull off a major heist. (500 RP)
• Smuggling Operation: Smuggle rare or illegal goods without being detected. (300 RP)
• Infiltration of a Rival Guild: Gather intelligence on a rival faction and return with valuable information. (400 RP)
• RP Reward: Major quests generally reward between 250-500 RP, depending on the complexity and risk of the mission.

3. Guild Reputation Activities (Extra Side Missions)

• Description: Smaller tasks can be completed to build reputation through the guild’s daily operations. These may not be as flashy as high-profile jobs but are vital for maintaining the guild’s influence.
• Examples:
• Sending a Message: Deliver a threat or warning to a rival faction. (25 RP)
• Informant Retrieval: Retrieve or protect an informant who’s in danger. (50 RP)
• Creating a Forgery: Forge documents for the guild's use (60 RP)
• RP Reward: These tasks reward anywhere from 25-100 RP.

4. Guild Reputation through Social Influence

• Description: Players can earn RP by completing tasks or building connections that directly enhance the guild’s power and influence in the city or region. Helping the guild expand its territory or manipulate powerful individuals can earn points.
• Examples:
• Bribing a Guard: Use persuasion or money to sway a guard or official to the guild’s benefit. (50 RP)
• Winning Over a Noble: Use charm, persuasion, or deception to gain favor with a wealthy patron, allowing the guild to expand its reach. (100 RP)
• Establishing a Safehouse: Set up a secret location for guild activities, increasing the guild’s operational space. (150 RP)
• RP Reward: These missions often earn 50-150 RP.

5. Personal Achievements (Character Milestones)

• Description: Players can earn RP by completing milestones that align with the Thieves Guild’s values, such as mastering a skill, completing a personal goal, or defeating a rival guild member.
• Examples:
• Master of Stealth: Complete a task where you don’t get detected once. (100 RP)
• Thief’s Code: Complete a series of jobs without betraying the guild’s principles (loyalty, silence, etc.). (200 RP)
• RP Reward: These achievements typically reward 50-200 RP.

6. Training Others (Mentorship)

• Description: A player can mentor new recruits, helping them learn the ways of the guild and guiding them through jobs or tasks. This is a way for experienced members to give back to the guild while earning RP.
• Examples:
• Teaching Thieves’ Cant: Help a new recruit learn the language of the guild. (50 RP)
• Training in the Arts of Stealth: Help a rookie complete a simple stealth mission. (75 RP)
• RP Reward: For each successful training, the mentor receives 25-100 RP depending on the task.

7. Guild-Specific Role Tasks (Role-Specific Missions)

• Description: Players who specialize in certain rogue careers (cutpurse, lockmaster, smuggler, etc.) can earn RP through their particular skills by completing specialized missions for the guild.
• Examples:
• Master Locksmith: Break into an elite noble’s vault. (300 RP)
• Silent Blade: Carry out a silent assassination of a target. (200 RP)
• RP Reward: These missions reward around 100-300 RP based on how high-stakes they are.

8. Major Guild Conflicts

• Description: The guild may become involved in a large-scale conflict, whether it’s against a rival guild, an outside enemy, or a noble’s house. Taking part in these high-risk missions can net players a significant amount of RP.
• Examples:
• Guild War: Help the guild successfully take down or sabotage a rival guild’s operation. (500 RP)
• Reclaim Guild Territory: Assist in the reconquering of a contested district or building. (400 RP)
• RP Reward: These missions reward 300-500 RP depending on their scale.

Ranking Up Through Guild Leadership

• Guild Council: As players earn RP, they are invited to join the Guild Council, a group that oversees major decisions, missions, and the direction of the guild. Higher ranks (Master Thief and above) may gain the ability to influence guild politics, make important strategic decisions, or even lead their own guild factions.
• Guild Quests and Rivalries: Players who rise in rank may also become targets for rival guilds, forcing them to use their influence, power, and skills to defend their status within the guild.

Summary

• Reputation Points are earned through completing jobs, challenges, and missions within the guild.
• Guild Rank is determined by how many RP a player has accumulated.
• Guild Privileges: As players rank up, they gain access to more powerful tools, contacts, and missions.
• RP Gains: Players earn RP for successful jobs, training others, and performing missions that benefit the guild, allowing them to rank up through various career paths and become prominent figures in the guild.