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Jonesy95 wrote: Probably not, because so many people would complain about losing their items (especially ones they put a lot of time into acquiring). I imagine it'd also be used for trolling other players. It's probably best left out, or even if you could only pickpocket NPCs.

Perhaps you are right. When I encounter a troll and I have to take up my sword to fight, but I grab nothing but air. What the fxxk???

Better leave it alone. Saves much effort.