Proposed Solution to Stolen Flag - Is This Practical?

[Elefay]

I want to change the mechanic where stealing an item from a vendor flags all items of that type as stolen from that vendor forever. This seems simple, but I haven't found a mod that addresses it.

This is how I would do it:

When an item is stolen, a timer is set that clears the stolen flag after a number of in-game days relative to the value of the item. Optionally, certain Thieves Guild members have dialogue to clear all stolen flags for a fee.

Example timers (ceil(sqrt(value))):

1. 250 gold (Diamond) - 16 days

2. 2400 gold (Master's Mortar and Pestle) - 49 days

3. 50000 gold (Daedric Long Bow) - 224 days

Example fees (ceil(value / 10)):

1. 26 gold (Silverware Cup x 2) - 3 gold (adjusted)

I've never tried to mod a game, but I've done some programming. I'm mainly wondering if this is something a beginner could do. If so, I'd be very grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction.

[ZWolol]

Any changes to game mechanics are done using scripts.

list of scripts with a description can be read in Morrowind_Scripting_For_Dummies_9.0

[abot]

probably you would need fair knowledge of MWSE scripting with latest updates to get/set item ownership

[Oblivionaddicted]

I don't know if it's feasible but I like the idea.

[Elefay]

Cool, thank you. I'll check those out. I finally got the PC version of this game, and I'm so glad I can actually fix all the broken things.

[Oblivionaddicted]

To take back your confiscated items the easiest way and sell them to any merchant just set the evidence chests as belonging to the player. It's as easy as a kid's game.