The short answer is you can do a search for Robot Traps and just swap out Robots for Thugs and your done. The issue is what build are you looking to do.
1. Why Soft Cap is Important : http://dechskaison.blogspot.com/2011...important.html
2. Limits: http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Limits
3. Attack Mechanics: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Attack_Mechanics
4. Rule of Five: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Rule_o...e_Law_of_Fives
any updated thugs/traps builds? Checked the guides but the one there is old.