VerifyedRasta Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) You remember the first time you stepped into Riverwood and saw that chicken flapping around. It didn't look like it had an owner and you thought about testing your skills. All of a sudden, the music changes and when you look up, you're being attacked by the entire town! You would swear that you were a wanted man! With no option to sheathe and say sorry, this is probably one of the most ridiculous moments in the game. So, how many of you killed that chicken? (I actually wanna know how many people didn't kill the chicken, because I don't see how you could resist) EDIT: I guess there's a lot of non-chicken killers on this forum! Edited February 9, 2012 by VerifyedRasta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickinOnaChain Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I didn't. I don't know if I had heard that the townsfolk went after you if you did or if it was because it wasn't trying to attack me. Both would be my reason. Either way, nope. I will steal their eggs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerifyedRasta Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 On every playthrough I have watched (Including watching my sister play), the player kills the chicken. I dunno, it just seemed like a fun thing to try out! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimSovereignty Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 The chicken was not worthy enough to meet death by my blade!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyLee94 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I just followed it for a while thought about killing it then didn't, but now i want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMP Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I honestly never noticed it at first and didn't kill it. Had I seen it I probably still wouldn't have killed it. Three of my friends I remember said they killed it months ago when it came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicidee Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Alas, no, I did not kill the chicken. I don't know why, just didn't really strike me as the "thing to do". And while I hadn't actually heard or read anything definite, I kinda had a feeling that it might be "frowned upon" to unleash my Flames on a poor defenseless chicken in the middle of a - granted, not so crowded - town. Kind of like how in Oblivion, you would get in trouble for assaulting someone's horse or livestock. Besides, is that REALLY the first thing you would do upon setting foot in a new town? Walk out of the house of the kindly stranger who's just welcomed you into their home and given you a bunch of free shit, and then start turning the local livestock into chicken mcnuggets? LONG LIVE the Skyrim chickens! Lmao ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyLee94 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Alas, no, I did not kill the chicken. I don't know why, just didn't really strike me as the "thing to do". And while I hadn't actually heard or read anything definite, I kinda had a feeling that it might be "frowned upon" to unleash my Flames on a poor defenseless chicken in the middle of a - granted, not so crowded - town. Kind of like how in Oblivion, you would get in trouble for assaulting someone's horse or livestock. Besides, is that REALLY the first thing you would do upon setting foot in a new town? Walk out of the house of the kindly stranger who's just welcomed you into their home and given you a bunch of free shit, and then start turning the local livestock into chicken mcnuggets? LONG LIVE the Skyrim chickens! Lmao ;P thats makes me want to kill them even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicidee Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 thats makes me want to kill them even more! Ha, yeah to be honest I prefer my chickens in mcnugget form as opposed to live as well - just playing devil's advocate. I really didn't kill the chicken though...although the OP's description of what happens if you DO kill it sounds makes me kinda wish I had! That is freaking hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyLee94 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Ha, yeah to be honest I prefer my chickens in mcnugget form as opposed to live as well - just playing devil's advocate. I really didn't kill the chicken though...although the OP's description of what happens if you DO kill it sounds makes me kinda wish I had! That is freaking hilarious! Ecactly how i feel! haha, might just go and kill it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paka Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 No, only because I read what would happen. In some games, killing the livestock can have hilarious results (Arcania: Gothic 4 comes to mind) so usually I'd try. The reaction on the part of the villagers is actually sort of understandable in the context of the lore. On a number of occasions it is said in some way that most people in Skyrim are just barely making it and life is hard and often short, not much margin for error. In a village like that, some random loon coming in and slaughtering the livestock could easily mean starvation during the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimSovereignty Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 surprised no one made a reference to OoT and what happens when you attack a Cucco 3 times lol..now that would have been an awesome easter egg they could have added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paka Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 surprised no one made a reference to OoT and what happens when you attack a Cucco 3 times lol..now that would have been an awesome easter egg they could have added Hehe, yeah, that was another I was thinking of when I mentioned games with funny reactions. That would have been an awesome egg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerifyedRasta Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Besides, is that REALLY the first thing you would do upon setting foot in a new town? Walk out of the house of the kindly stranger who's just welcomed you into their home and given you a bunch of free shit, and then start turning the local livestock into chicken mcnuggets? LONG LIVE the Skyrim chickens! Lmao ;P I DID try to apologize I dunno why, I guess after killing the rabbits and elks along the way it seemed like an OK thing to do for a hunter? Guess not lol The reaction on the part of the villagers is actually sort of understandable in the context of the lore. On a number of occasions it is said in some way that most people in Skyrim are just barely making it and life is hard and often short, not much margin for error. In a village like that, some random loon coming in and slaughtering the livestock could easily mean starvation during the winter. This is where I believe people give the devs WAY too much credit and add explanations of their own to things that seem sort of ridiculous. I'm pretty sure this was just something that was overlooked. I don't think Bethesda thought THAT much into it. I could be wrong... surprised no one made a reference to OoT and what happens when you attack a Cucco 3 times lol..now that would have been an awesome easter egg they could have added That would have been the best Easter egg ever! Also, I'm really surprised that non-chicken killers are winning this poll! It kinda makes me feel bad now. Where are the video-game-immoral-chicken-killers?? Edited February 9, 2012 by VerifyedRasta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paka Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 This is where I believe people give the devs WAY too much credit and add explanations of their own to things that seem sort of ridiculous. I'm pretty sure this was just something that was overlooked. I don't think Bethesda thought THAT much into it. I could be wrong... You're probably right, but it does make me feel a bit better to fanwank a bit. It does make sense when viewed like that, and these are people who like to fight if you look at them the wrong way! I am glad though they put the thought into having people you befriend look the other way if you take something small of theirs. True, might not be the most polite thing to do without asking, but a pal usually won't attack you or go get the cops if you help yourself to an apple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobigarth Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 yes i did, and that stupid little thing cost me the main quest, because i ended up killing the guy youre supposed to talk to to advance it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerifyedRasta Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Unlike Fable, where "chicken kicken" is allowed and encouraged, it's not that way in Skyrim. They LOVE their chickens. This post must be quoted for truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drucifer82 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Didn't kill the chicken. I watched Tobuscus get brutalized for killing a chicken before I started playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerifyedRasta Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'm pretty sure most of you knew something would happen if you killed the chicken and that's the main reason you all didn't... (At least I hope so... I'm not a bad person ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiser Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I didn't kill the chicken. I prefer other people kill chickens for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I killed it. But it was at night and nobody saw me do it. I did find it odd that the chicken counted as a witness, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1 Punk Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Yep I killed it. Really didn't expect the whole village to hunt me down for that shit >.<' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViolatorX Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 After playing Divinity 2 I tend not to kill little animals at low levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepydumbdude Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I walked past the chicken and took a swipe at the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akir388 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I noticed the chicken, but that was about it. I was too focused exploring and what not. I'm glad I didn't try killing it since I had no idea the whole village would bust out the pitchforks and torches. The Riverwood Chicken lives to see another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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