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Can you pick locks in liminal horror?

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Can you pick locks in liminal horror?
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Yes, absolutely! Since Liminal Horror focuses on weird modern-day investigations, breaking and entering is definitely on the menu. Here is how it works mechanically:

1. Get the Right Tools Liminal Horror doesn't use complex skill lists, so having the right gear is everything. You can start with a lockpick if you roll the "Teenage Dirtbag" background Liminal Horror SRD. Otherwise, you can buy them in-game: Locksmith Tools cost $175, and a Lock Gun costs $125 Liminal Horror SRD.

2. Describe the Action Because Liminal Horror aims to let players leverage their tools and descriptions rather than just pushing a "skill" button, sometimes simply having the lockpicks and explaining how you take the time to pop the lock is enough. If there's no immediate risk, time pressure, or interesting consequence for failing, no roll is needed—you just succeed Liminal Horror SRDLiminal Horror SRD.

3. Make a Save (If Under Pressure) If you're trying to pick a lock while a horrifying meat-monster is currently pounding down the hallway behind you, the Warden (GM) will likely ask for a Save (usually DEX for manual dexterity). You'll need to roll a d20 and get a result equal to or under your Attribute score to succeed Liminal Horror SRD. Rolling a 1 is always a success, and a 20 is always a failure Liminal Horror SRD.


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