I like the traps. I enjoy sneaking forward, carefully and cautiously, exploring the environment. Finding traps and disarming them. It builds up the tension and feels great when I'm immersed.
I also think it makes sense to have the trap go off even when you make a perception check. That, to me, just means you were moving too fast. You noticed the trap at the last minute, but it was too late. You saw it right as you put your foot on it.
It's a signal to slow down in that area. Move forward carefully. Take your time and *FEEL* the tension.
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I do agree that things like perception checks should happen in the background. It's too much of a "give away" the way it works now, in my opinion.
