Lockpicking System Changes

DETECT Verb to Check for Traps

You can now attempt to DETECT traps on boxes and such, instead of DISARMing them. The DETECT verb will only search for traps, not attempt to actually disarm one, so fewer worries about inadvertently setting one off that you've already checked.

The DISARM verb, of course, will still perform both functions as it always has.

SENSE the Conditions Around You

Rogues can sense their surroundings to get an idea of the lighting conditions and environmental factors that might affect pickpocketing or lockpicking attempts. Inexperienced rogues may be caught sensing, however.

Released 11/1/2004: Lockpicking Looks For Lockpicks

Courtesy of GM Ildran

A modification to the PICKLOCK verb has been made to allow picking locks without specifying the lockpick to use. If no lockpick is specified, the system will check your right hand for a lockpick, followed by your left hand. Specifying the lockpick or using WITH LEFT or WITH RIGHT will still work as they did previously.

Released 11/28/2004: Temporary Lockpick Enhancements

Courtesy of GM Ildran

Lockpick enhancements can be found from the occasional merchant. Possible services are:

Enhancement	Cost (whichever the greater)
Enhance pick bonus by 0.1 or drop snappage chance by 1/3, degrades somewhat slowly	1/4 standard pick cost or 10k
Enhance pick bonus by 0.25, degrades quickly	1/3 standard pick cost or 15k
Enhance pick bonus by 0.5, degrades instantly	1/2 standard pick cost or 30k
Reduce chance of complete pick snappage or weakening a pick to 0, degrades quickly	1/2 standard pick cost or 30k