How do I pass Jan's sneak test in Outcast?

Solution 1:

Hmm, I just recently played Outcast for the first time. Not sure I'm a real help, though. While my initial thought on that task was "that's never going to work well on this engine", I actually completed it after the third try or so.

I don't think you're doing anything wrong in particular, so maybe it's a small glitch and you should just keep trying a few more times.

IIRC, there was a crate on the left, a stone on the right and a longer stone on the far right. I waited for him to turn around, then ran to the first crate. Waited again, ran to and ducked behind the first stone. Same with the second, then picked it up.

Maybe he spots you while picking up the object (on the last step)? Maybe you're running there and that makes more noise so he can hear you? (I don't remember if sounds are taken into account regarding detection in Outcast.)

While Grace Note's idea sure is worth a try, I don't remember having to hide again after grabbing the object. I might be mistaken, though.