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Sid is a Criminal wanted for grand larceny and can be captured or killed depending on the player's choice. According to his dialogue, his mother may have been a prostitute. Judging from having the highest bounty in New Austin, Winkler appears to be one of the most prolific criminals in the state.
Interactions[]
Sid can most often be found around Thieves' Landing, frequently loitering inside the saloon and around the brothel, either drinking or talking with other residents or prostitutes. He can also be encountered drinking water from the barrel in the saloon or visiting Benjamin Dupuis' gunstore. He can be found at Rathskeller Fork, around the saloon at nights, where he will often perform gun tricks in front of the counter. He can also be encountered at the Tumbleweedgang hideout twice, though he will be hostile. Sid can also be seen during numerous random encounters, in which he will rob a store or escape from a police wagon with another criminal. Marston has the choice of capturing him, killing him, or letting him get away. Winkler also makes a brief appearance during the mission "On Shaky's Ground", in which he can be seen cuddling with a prostitute outside the brothel. Sid also appears to be one of the many criminals working for Bill Williamson during the mission "The Assault on Fort Mercer", wielding a rifle which he otherwise doesn't use.
Sid can also be encountered in Tall Trees having a camp together with another Criminal. Sid and his companion will either ignore Marston or shoot on sight. Sid can also be seen in a Nightwatch job in Blackwater, usually being a horse thief or a burglar.
During the "Fate of the Stagecoach" random encounter in New Austin, either Winkler or Kent Gallaway will lead the attack and may thank the player if the latter chooses to side with the bandits.
Quotes[]
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I'm just a no-good son-of-a-whore! That's all I am!
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—Sid Winkler when drunk
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Oh my lord!
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—Sid Winkler when startled
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These bullets ain't made o' candy, mister!
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—Sid Winkler during a fight
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Hope you got plenty of bullets! This could take a while!
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—Sid Winkler during a fight
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Ever wonder how you get yourself into these situations?
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—Sid Winkler during a gunfight
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Hellfire!
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—Sid Winkler during a fight
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Kill me, kill me, kill me!
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—Sid Winkler when injured
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Oh, god! I don't think I have so long.
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—Sid Winkler when injured
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Oh, it hurts so much! Please, kill me!
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—Sid Winkler when injured
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Hold tight! I'm coming!
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—Sid Winkler responding to an injured ally
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Please, don't do that.
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—Sid Winkler when bumped into
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Tell me, is it wrong I enjoy this so much? Whoo hoo!
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—Sid Winkler during a gunfight
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That ain't polite, mister.
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—Sid Winkler when bumped into
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Well, that's about as interesting as a hole in the ground.
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—Sid Winkler responding to a conversation.
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You're gonna die here! Get used to it!
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—Sid Winkler during a fight or when drunk
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I haven't heard you was clumsy Marston, looks like I learned something new.
The Dale Chesson glitch will make him not appear as a bounty target in New Austin (confirmed on regular and GOTY Editions).
However, rarely after the player has met a Dale Chesson glitch, then saved his game file, exited and reloaded the game, he will shows up as a bounty target instead of Dale Chesson. However, should the player quit the game (even if saving the progress), it will switch back Dale Chesson again after loading the game. Since it is a temporarily fixing, the player should make sure to go after Sid Winkler before saving their progress.[1].
His outfit is similar to the clothes Billy the Kid wore in his famous photo.
It is possible he could be loosely based upon Billy the Kid, concerning his higher bounty reward and the fact he spams more commonly than the other Unaffiliated criminals.
Similarly to a few other criminals, Winkler will seem to be aware of Marston's (both John and Jack) low honor status, as he will claim he shouldn't be the one to judge when insulted.
From a far he could be mistaken with Quinn Malloy due to their white bowler hats, a shade of blue in their outfits and long, blond hair (although Malloy's are dirty). This could be especially tricky when bounty hunting them and wanting to bring them in alive.
Similar to other Unaffiliated criminals, Sid appears to be well-connected and can be found defending a bounty target in both America and Nuevo Paraíso, even if the target in question is of Mexican descent.
