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Message: <blockquote data-quote="aco175" data-source="post: 9500186" data-attributes="member: 27385">I'm still a bit confused with the new rules.  I do not understand granting advantage in the new rules?  Wouldn't you need the tools to be able to open the lock or disarm the trap in first place.  Or, are they saying that you can use your dagger and a hairpin to open a lock if you have sleight of hand only and having the tool just makes it so it is near impossible to fail?  I guess I could did a hole in the ground with my hands, but if I have a shovel I cannot fail- seems a bit much.  It makes more sense to say you have disadvantage if you do not have the proper tool.  Maybe it is more a game mechanic to pass forward and not fail to open a door.  Same with no penalty for failing and you just try again next round?</blockquote>