Beginner Question about Open / Close

[judo69]

Does the level 0 spell, "Open/Close" negate the need for checking for/disarming traps?

Thanks gang! Just starting out but so far having a blast!

[Cheapy]

It might spring the traps, yes. But usually trapped things are locked too, which stops this.

[judo69]

Thanks for the quick response! Really impressed with this community. Lots more noob questions coming your way (after I do my best to search out the answers first, of course)!

[Cheapy]

No problem! It's a wonderful spell, but not all traps are on doors!

[judo69]

That's something I didn't really think about. I know about pit traps of course, but I wasn't really thinking about anything else besides doors. I'm burdened with being a new GM to a bunch of new players. I was worried that my brother's rogue would be unnecessary.

[Bobson]

Likewise, a particularly devious trap-setter will have the occasional trap where only the one setting it off is safe, and everyone else is hit by something. Using open/close to set it off won't end well...