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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura Hints

General Interaction Tips

  • 1 of 7: This little section will give some helpful hints on how to not get people mad at you.
  • 2 of 7: First of all, make sure they're not looking when you steal stuff. As long as they're turned the other way, they won't see you picking that lock...you can turn them at will by talking to them from the direction you want them to turn.
  • 3 of 7: If a person's initial reaction to you is lower than normal, it probably means that they have a different alignment than you. If you have fairly good Charisma, you can usually counter this initial reaction by selecting dialogue options that make you seem more like the not-liking-you-so-much character's alignment.
  • 4 of 7: People who don't really seem to like you will usually drop little hints on how they want you to act in the conversation...for example, if they say you're stupid, act smart, if they say you're a coward, act robust and cocky.
  • 5 of 7: Don't rely too much on the charm spell; people's reaction will plummet after the spell wears off, and after you do it to them enough times, they'll attack you.
  • 6 of 7: Most people like it when you're deferential to them, even if you're at a higher level. Most people's reaction goes up if you compliment them or take a quest from them.
  • 7 of 7: Finally, just don't be a jerk to people. Many people will like you more if you act confident, but if you're just rude to them, you won't get anywhere, and you may get attacked.