Sometimes you need to be a bit more discrete and Forcing something open isn't the best thing to do. The Trained Thievery action Pick a Lock can keep you stealthy and let you get by!
Watching Lock Picking Lawyer videos before this one has me understand the mechanic way more. Player: "why does this lock require 3 checks!?" Me: "Click out of 1... Click out of 2... 3 is binding and you've alerted the guards"
LOL... That's actually a fantastic way to think about it! I can hear it now and now I have to use that in my games. You succeed and hear a click out of one and 2 is binding. Don
The intro to this video reminds me of the time i REALLY annoyed my GM with my Wizard's "lockpicking kit," also known as "the wand of scorching ray." Granted, i am not known for "subtlty" when i actually get to play... LOL!
