RE: Picking/Bashing Locks Mechanic
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Hey,
Trying to figure out the percentages for opening locks (and other thieving activities). Imeon (for example) currently has a 25 in Open Locks. What is this number supposed to be telling me? At this point, (she's lvl 1) I've pretty much given up on trying to pick any locks because evidently this is beyond her ability. If I spend (say) 10 minutes trying to pick a lock will she get it eventually, or is the mechanic if one meets the requirement for that lock it will be opened immediately, otherwise it's impossible. Same question applies for bashing locks (though I can't find a number for this, trying it with a guy with 18/51 strength). Thanks for any help offered.
Trying to figure out the percentages for opening locks (and other thieving activities). Imeon (for example) currently has a 25 in Open Locks. What is this number supposed to be telling me? At this point, (she's lvl 1) I've pretty much given up on trying to pick any locks because evidently this is beyond her ability. If I spend (say) 10 minutes trying to pick a lock will she get it eventually, or is the mechanic if one meets the requirement for that lock it will be opened immediately, otherwise it's impossible. Same question applies for bashing locks (though I can't find a number for this, trying it with a guy with 18/51 strength). Thanks for any help offered.
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It's easier to tell you that 25% is too small for most of the container.
Once you will reach 50% you'll be able to open most of the locks in BGEE.
In BG2EE you'll need more than that, close to 90%.
Some locks needs higher values, if you really want to open everithing you need 99% (you can boost your value with potions) or the "knock" wizard spell.
Someone with higher insight will tell you the numbers.
(Oh, my english is so bad... However i hope you catch my meaning.)
Edit : I'm a little bit slow too...
Bashing locks on the other hand is a totally different mechanism and I do not know how it works other than that it is very unreliable. A thief with open locks is almost always better.
You can find the equivalent of your open locks skill (based on strength) by reviewing this.