I can understand making containers in general must-steal from to access, but think if you are a member of the Fighters and Mage guild, all containers & items in those places should be accessible. I liked the way it was in the game of Elder Scrolls Skyrim. Most containers you had to steal from except those, or a vendor that you were familiar with. If you were new to the game or needed cash it helped you to get a start. I'm a fan of keeping most things the way they were in the stand-alone game. Anyone else feel this way?
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