Should I start the game over?....

[up2zero]

I wanted to play as an honest person.....the first time anyway. Turns out I should have done something almost immediately to get lockpicks from Fritz. (too late now) Right now I am in Rattay, learned I owed a guy money for Dr bills and I refused his offer to work off my debt doing immoral things. I need to get back to 2nd castle as they will be looking for me. I do not have any weapons except and axe and I have very little cash. I honestly do not know what to do at this point.

Should I start over? Steam says I have played for 5 hrs. Only seems like a couple.

Thanks for your time!

[LoboFH]

World is not black or white, you can be honest...most of the time...but take some light shotcuts.

[Tyrir]

Originally posted by up2zero:

I honestly do not know what to do at this point.

Why not follow the main quest in your quest log?

If you want to skip the main quest and get back to the 2nd castle (Talmburg), you can just walk back there (or maybe fast travel).

[Evol_Prodigy]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Notcognizant]

ypur stuff in in the chest next to your bed at pashek s mill

[Henry]

I'd try to pay back your debt before heading across half the map. Pick flowers for a while, do a main quest mission or two. Train a bit with the trainer.

[berood001]

You dont have to the miller's quest. He's not going to order a hit on you. Just accept and dont do it.

[Panam]

Go to the inns/taverns and speak to the inkeepers.

Doing so will put "quest giver" markers on your map, if there are any available in the local area at that time.

And as the story and time progress, more side quests and activities will emerge.

[Varick]

I just started the game and , like you, I want to play it through the first time as "honest". It just seems to fit with Henry's character and his upbringing. So far, it has worked out - have not stolen any thing from chests or the living. I have only looted the dead. I do figure the bandits and cumans are fair game for anything though as they are the bad guys. Anyway, you can make a ton of cash in Rattay picking herbs (and the perks are very good). Just have put in some real time doing it. Some are worth a lot of money. I am in no rush since I like to take my time and explore the world. Not for everyone, I know, but so far it has been very enjoyable. Terrific game .

[Dax_B]

I normally start RPG's always on the good side and doing the right thing. This time though I'm having way more fun as a unassuming Thief/Hitman.

I win the trust of the upper class with charm, and then steal whatever I can carry as I take off into the night.

My Henry has learnt the art of Stealth, and with just a Dagger can clear out a camp of Bandits under the night moon....for the right price.

[Squirrell]

I'm trying to play as the Lone Wanderer type - honest but mean - started the same way as OP and things are progressing. The game scripting doesn't always know or remember what you have done in the past. I have paid the miller about 10 times so far. Most of the npcs have dementia.

The getting back to the castle is just a way to stop you falling off the edge of the game world. You can't even talk to Radwig.

To get cash find the ancient treasures and sell it. Or loot dead bodies that you find. Get your strength up by picking flowers so you can carry the load if your Hencry is a puny weakling like mine.

[Rendan]

Nothing wrong with starting fresh with knowledge from previous playthroughs.

[NewYears1978]

I hate playing a bad guy..but I steal everything in this game..it's hard to make a living otherwise..at least that is my experience.

[Commodore]

It's definitely possible to play as an honest man without needing to steal or loot corpses. The first few quests in Rattay will give you enough money to pay your debt to Peshek.

Starting armor and weapon will be given to you in a main quest, and it's enough for a long while (for the first few battles, you can ask allies to help you so you shouldn't have any problems).

I highly encourage you to keep on an honest path. It seems the game was designed and prices are balanced with what you earn through quests. You might not have full plate armor like some people have right from the beginning, but you'll be able to slowly equip yourself.
In my own game, I've recently upgraded from a wooden club to a sword, and started getting pieces of chainmail, and it feels like a very rewarding progression. Don't despair!

[Rendan]

If you're going down the honest path then I recommend grinding Herbalism and Alchemy. You can make some decent cash once you get better at them. Heck you can get a jump start on herbalism by picking every plant in Skalitz at the start and sell what you can.

[melelconquistador]

Fortunately this game has alot of ways to work around dilemas.
You can be honest, but it will usually cost you.
Knowing that, it is best to always accumulate savings and some spares. Then you can wisely and comfortably play.
Through most of the game I bought my way out instead of stealing (unless a official gives me permission to bend rules).
My only regret is cheating on theresa (even though I haven't gone a date with her yet).