Crime has witnesses
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #35 of 308 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Crime has witnesses.
The player can remove Bounties for crimes by either: 1. killing the witnesses or 2. coercing (Disposition 100) the witnesses to not report the crime.
Check the INI file to configure the various aspects of this mod.
Crime has witnesses is a gameplay mod for Oblivion that adds witness mechanics to crime. Players can eliminate bounties by killing witnesses or persuading them (Disposition 100) not to report. Configurable via INI file. With 1,566 endorsements and 139,147 downloads, it's a well-established mod from 2009.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (139k) shows it's a trusted mod for many players.
- Simple concept that adds depth to crime system without overhauling everything.
- INI config gives control over how it works.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009 — might have compatibility issues with newer setups or mods.
- No detailed instructions provided beyond checking the INI, so you'll need to figure out settings yourself.
- Killing witnesses might feel too easy or gamey for some players.
For Oblivion players who want more consequences for their criminal actions and enjoy tweaking mods via INI files. Skip if you prefer modern, actively maintained mods or want a more complex crime system.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the INI file after installing to adjust witness behavior to your liking.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to load this mod after other gameplay overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Test with a small crime to see how witnesses react before relying on it in serious playthroughs.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- kuertee
- Version
- 0.53
- Downloads
- 139,147
- Endorsements
- 1,566
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 3/2/2009
- Updated
- 7/26/2009
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