Why are there "free" weapons to be stolen just right next to Quest Givers ?

Ajaxandriel · May 2018

Seriously it's annoying.

One just want to take a Pledge quest (or check it back) at Undauntable spot. But the clic goes to the weapon and you "steal it unwittingly".

How does this even make sense ??

My orc character is religiously against robbery.
There's quite a difference between talking to some mercenary and unwittingly seize his stuff. Some plixels and one clic shouldn't be enought to mix up...

Please ZoS, at least, add a validation-option to verify if one wants to rob the exhibited stuff instead of automatic theft.

(Or does this exist somewhere hidden in the options menu??)

Turelus · May 2018

There is no option to stop this and you're not the first to be annoyed or complain about it.

It's been an issue in all TES games though, not just ESO.

Nestor · May 2018

Best advice, always look at the heads of the NPCs, you steal less that way.

If your on PC, there is an addon or two that can prevent accidental stealing.

Now, where did all this come from? In the original release and for about 6 or so months after, all outside stuff was one big static. You could not interact with the world objects and it just felt weird. Individual world objects were introduced and the world felt more alive. All was good until the Justice system came along and made most of those items owned.

So, until they fix this, and they have not in the past 3 years, so don't hold your breath, look at the NPC faces before activating them.

Apache_Kid · May 2018

I accidently steal that damn Nightwood inferno staff next to the woodworking writ turn-in box in Deshaan at least once per day.

Kodrac · May 2018

I can only assume it's purposeful. ZoS is trolling us.

AlnilamE · May 2018

Best is when you are frantically trying to find a replacement guild trader and you steal something from a trader's stand. :-P

(I do not mind this, though)

Ajaxandriel · May 2018

Nestor wrote: »

Best advice, always look at the heads of the NPCs, you steal less that way.

If your on PC, there is an addon or two that can prevent accidental stealing.

Now, where did all this come from? In the original release and for about 6 or so months after, all outside stuff was one big static. You could not interact with the world objects and it just felt weird. Individual world objects were introduced and the world felt more alive. All was good until the Justice system came along and made most of those items owned.

So, until they fix this, and they have not in the past 3 years, so don't hold your breath, look at the NPC faces before activating them.

I remember this time well yeah, but here's an idea for ZoS that seems fair enough :

Adding one stage in the theft process of these "not-so-free" stuff, which would act as a "container", just like the bags and baskets.
This container could be called "weapon"/"armor"/"food" or merely "display sand".

Yes a "Display stand" container would definitely allow the devs to take care of the whole thing once and for all

DaveMoeDee · May 2018

I really hate all the open air items. So annoying.

Bbsample197 · May 2018

everytime im trying to turn in my daily writs im always "accidentally" stealing a specific axe on mournhold, heh!

neverwalk · May 2018

pay attention to your clicking

SGT_Wolfe101st · May 2018

Remember when all of the things had quality and traits, man you could go to Coldharbor and level a toon and get a bunch of upgrade mats, those were the days. But we figured it out and then ZoS took it away. So sad.

Alamakot · May 2018

Apache_Kid wrote: »

I accidently steal that damn Nightwood inferno staff next to the woodworking writ turn-in box in Deshaan at least once per day.

so run asap to woodworking station (preferably set station overland, there are no guards) and decon it. free source of nightwood (1 piece everyday)
XD

Sergykid · May 2018

NoAccidentalStealing addon, cuz zos has it hard to add an option under the "prevent attacking innocents" with "double press button to steal"

Androconium · May 2018

It's "challenging" gameplay.

Let's not forget: Someone asked for that to be there.
They think it's funny....

ahahahahahahhha..

Everstorm · May 2018

It's there to learn you some patience and improve your hand eye coordination. Seriously, this has never happened to me.

Edit: regardless, I think the most elegant solution would be to only be able to steal objects when you're sneaking. With a toggle perhaps.

Mureel · May 2018

Ajaxandriel wrote: »

Seriously it's annoying.

One just want to take a Pledge quest (or check it back) at Undauntable spot. But the clic goes to the weapon and you "steal it unwittingly".

How does this even make sense ??

My orc character is religiously against robbery.
There's quite a difference between talking to some mercenary and unwittingly seize his stuff. Some plixels and one clic shouldn't be enought to mix up...

Please ZoS, at least, add a validation-option to verify if one wants to rob the exhibited stuff instead of automatic theft.

(Or does this exist somewhere hidden in the options menu??)

To ruin your life- and I hate it too!