Ah, so, for the record, could you tell me exactly which series of choices and in which order do succeed in convincing her to hand it over and letting you walk out? Between several chsracters I've tried most of the permutations, with significant reloading to check the successes on the string of requested checks...
For the record, I agree with what you are saying, I am just not convinced it's as widespread as you seem to imply. From my literally dozens of conversations with her, I don't think it matters which option you pick so long as you pass 3 successive ones which is lame. I know for a fact in my latest attempt to solo the game with no cheese that my 8 CHR cleric high-rolled all 3 as intimidation and she is still alive as is he.
