But...it's true lol. Also, coming from a level 99 thief, who used mainly PP, BUT pickpocketed, did bandits, and other methods from 95-96, it's very, very, very hard. The exp can be very slow, the routine is monotonous, but it can be worth it. If you do decide for 99 thieving, with bandits/pickpocketing, gl, because you're in for the huge long haul. Before PP, only about 200-300 people had 99 thieving.