Larian Studios Forums Divinity - Original Sin Divinity Original Sin - Help/Tips/Tricks So whats the deal with the red cursor for objects?

I just figured that the red cursor when i moused over certain objects meant that NPCs would consider it to be stealing if I were to click or interact with that object.

Then I started to noticed it happens for things even such as doors or bookshelves.

Ive even found that the only way to complete some quests is to actually open a door that is red to open.

What exactly are the game rules and mechanics behind this? If im in a library that ive been told I can read the books in, will the guards jump me if I click on something that has a red cursor?

If im in a shop, and open a door thats got a red cursor (but not locked) will the store owner stop me? Will the guards come?

If I try to open a container (unlocked) that has a red cursor, in front of other NPCs, but dont actually TAKE anything, will it cause any kind of negative reaction with NPCs?

If I move and item like a box, that has a red cursor, will it cause a negative reaction with NPCs?


Im trying to roleplay my characters as good, non-stealing characters, but it seems like I have to be super careful what I click on. Soooo many things in most peoples are 99% red when I mouse over them with the cursor. Its making me paranoid when I click for fear of accidently clicking something that will set off the guards or lower the NPC's attitude towards my group.