salawow Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hello ! I was clearing a bandit camp near Whiterun. When i exited the cave, 3 "hired thug" showed up and attacked me. I managed to kill them, looted them, and found a contract signed by Olfrid Battle-Born, saying to "show a lesson to that thief". So.. yep i breaked in the Battle-Born house, yep i've stolen many things, yep i pick-pocketted that Olfrid Battle-Born while he was asleep, and yep i understand that he must be very angry. What i am asking is, how the hell did he know it was me ? Everyone was asleep, i didn't get caught, got zero bounty, never paid a fine.. and worst, if i go talk to that guy who signed the contract, i don't even have a line about that, and he greets me as he always did. Do i have to be more careful when i steal things ? Do i have to get rid faster of the stolen goods ? (i'm still carrying (not equipped) the stolen necklass i pick-pocketted from him because i haven't found a not-so-honest vendor yet) Anyone could give me more info about "how did that happen" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilslay3r5 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hello ! I was clearing a bandit camp near Whiterun. When i exited the cave, 3 "hired thug" showed up and attacked me. I managed to kill them, looted them, and found a contract signed by Olfrid Battle-Born, saying to "show a lesson to that thief". So.. yep i breaked in the Battle-Born house, yep i've stolen many things, yep i pick-pocketted that Olfrid Battle-Born while he was asleep, and yep i understand that he must be very angry. What i am asking is, how the hell did he know it was me ? Everyone was asleep, i didn't get caught, got zero bounty, never paid a fine.. and worst, if i go talk to that guy who signed the contract, i don't even have a line about that, and he greets me as he always did. Do i have to be more careful when i steal things ? Do i have to get rid faster of the stolen goods ? (i'm still carrying (not equipped) the stolen necklass i pick-pocketted from him because i haven't found a not-so-honest vendor yet) Anyone could give me more info about "how did that happen" ? It just happens. Doesn't matter if they caught you or not. Nothing you can do. "Radiant AI" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csgators Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hello ! I was clearing a bandit camp near Whiterun. When i exited the cave, 3 "hired thug" showed up and attacked me. I managed to kill them, looted them, and found a contract signed by Olfrid Battle-Born, saying to "show a lesson to that thief". So.. yep i breaked in the Battle-Born house, yep i've stolen many things, yep i pick-pocketted that Olfrid Battle-Born while he was asleep, and yep i understand that he must be very angry. What i am asking is, how the hell did he know it was me ? Everyone was asleep, i didn't get caught, got zero bounty, never paid a fine.. and worst, if i go talk to that guy who signed the contract, i don't even have a line about that, and he greets me as he always did. Do i have to be more careful when i steal things ? Do i have to get rid faster of the stolen goods ? (i'm still carrying (not equipped) the stolen necklass i pick-pocketted from him because i haven't found a not-so-honest vendor yet) Anyone could give me more info about "how did that happen" ? Did you sell anything you stole? Do you think it's possible they asked who sold it to them? I'm not saying Beth is that smart to code that in but I have seen thieves get caught this way in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AscendedInsanity Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 As I understand, it will happen if you get caught or not. Like you, I don't understand how they knew it was me. I guess they hired private detectives to look into the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilslay3r5 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hello ! I was clearing a bandit camp near Whiterun. When i exited the cave, 3 "hired thug" showed up and attacked me. I managed to kill them, looted them, and found a contract signed by Olfrid Battle-Born, saying to "show a lesson to that thief". So.. yep i breaked in the Battle-Born house, yep i've stolen many things, yep i pick-pocketted that Olfrid Battle-Born while he was asleep, and yep i understand that he must be very angry. What i am asking is, how the hell did he know it was me ? Everyone was asleep, i didn't get caught, got zero bounty, never paid a fine.. and worst, if i go talk to that guy who signed the contract, i don't even have a line about that, and he greets me as he always did. Do i have to be more careful when i steal things ? Do i have to get rid faster of the stolen goods ? (i'm still carrying (not equipped) the stolen necklass i pick-pocketted from him because i haven't found a not-so-honest vendor yet) Anyone could give me more info about "how did that happen" ? Did you sell anything you stole? Do you think it's possible they asked who sold it to them? I'm not saying Beth is that smart to code that in but I have seen thieves get caught this way in real life. Personal experience, mayhap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salawow Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Did you sell anything you stole? Do you think it's possible they asked who sold it to them? I'm not saying Beth is that smart to code that in but I have seen thieves get caught this way in real life. The stolen items are still in my inventory because i haven't find a marchant who will buy stolen goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csgators Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hello ! I was clearing a bandit camp near Whiterun. When i exited the cave, 3 "hired thug" showed up and attacked me. I managed to kill them, looted them, and found a contract signed by Olfrid Battle-Born, saying to "show a lesson to that thief". So.. yep i breaked in the Battle-Born house, yep i've stolen many things, yep i pick-pocketted that Olfrid Battle-Born while he was asleep, and yep i understand that he must be very angry. What i am asking is, how the hell did he know it was me ? Everyone was asleep, i didn't get caught, got zero bounty, never paid a fine.. and worst, if i go talk to that guy who signed the contract, i don't even have a line about that, and he greets me as he always did. Do i have to be more careful when i steal things ? Do i have to get rid faster of the stolen goods ? (i'm still carrying (not equipped) the stolen necklass i pick-pocketted from him because i haven't found a not-so-honest vendor yet) Anyone could give me more info about "how did that happen" ? Did you sell anything you stole? Do you think it's possible they asked who sold it to them? I'm not saying Beth is that smart to code that in but I have seen thieves get caught this way in real life. Personal experience, mayhap? Yes, but I was not the thief or the victim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csgators Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Did you sell anything you stole? Do you think it's possible they asked who sold it to them? I'm not saying Beth is that smart to code that in but I have seen thieves get caught this way in real life. The stolen items are still in my inventory because i haven't find a marchant who will buy stolen goods. The game is about role playing....assume they hired a mage to divine who stole the stuff. It was fun to kill the thugs right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salawow Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Alright, so it happens sometimes, that's it ? Well, maybe the private detective would be the answer.. or maybe the sleeping guy just opened an eye while i had my hand in his pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salawow Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 The game is about role playing....assume they hired a mage to divine who stole the stuff. It was fun to kill the thugs right? Yeah it was fun of course, and now i understand there's so many answer to the "how did he know ?" question. But i think what makes me sad the most is that i can't even talk about it to the guy.. can't say something like "hey buddy, what about that contract on my head ?". I guess my stealthy angry-at-heart nord will pay him another visit next night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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