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Four main topics/questions:
1.) I finally figured out how to do magic; and immediately equipped myself with the Bound Longbow, to practice Conjuring. It seems to be highly effective (more on that in a bit); but how can I tell HOW effective it is? I mean: Is there an easy way to tell which is better; my regular Chitin Longbow with magical flame arrows, or the Bound Longbow? Is the Bound Longbow the ultimate ranged weapon? Does it get better (damage per hit) as I level?
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Without battle text telling you exactly how much damage you're doing, it's all down to trial and error. I never really bothered getting excited about overall damage when selecting a weapon. But i did notice that comparitive hits were taking more off the enemy's yellow health bar as i levelled. But this could be due to increased stats more than skill level.
Just a small bit of advice: If you're choosing your primary weapon on the basis of highest damage, you're going to get bored with combat very quickly.
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2.) I had my prized Longsword of Flame (or whatever it is called) confiscated in Balmora. Exactly where is the evidence chest in which I should find it?
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Evidence chests are located in each of the Legion Forts.
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So, what determines whether or not my crime (killing folks) gets reported? The only thing I can think of is that the old elf-lady is a thief or something. I have no intentions of killing her (yet), for roleplay reasons; but I am curious, and have a hunch: Is this character important to the storyline (like the "Dark Mother" I hear about in Vivec), or needed for a quest later on? (No *BIG* spoilers, please: If she is important, "storyline," "quest," or "both" will suffice.)
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AFAIK, attacking guards of any description (Legion or House) will automatically result in a report - even if you kill them outright on the first hit. Everyone else is subject to being witnessed before a report can be made. But there's a grey area in regards to line of sight of NPCs. It's possible to walk up to a shopkeeper and initiate conversation only to be met with "Who's there?" Even though you can clearly see the shopkeeper, apparently they can't see you. This bug can create some confusion as to exactly what was or was not a witnessed crime. Further adding confusion to this is the fact that NPCs on the other side of town (sometimes out of your viewing range) can witness a crime if they have line of sight.
It's definitely an area that can do with some improvement in Oblivion, but with a little experience, you'll soon know the when and the how of discreet killing.
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4.) I am going back to Fatleg's to complete an assignment that I am pretty sure will result in the deaths of the 2 occupants. Part of my plan is to attempt to pick the lock, get attacked, turn myself in, heal, and return to Fatleg's to ambush my assailants. The question: Is it legal to attack them FIRST on my return visit, seeing as how they previously attacked me?
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As a general rule, it is never legal to attack a non-hostile who's not deemed to be an outlaw. I've never found an exception to this.