Might as well remove Perception checks entirely if you're going to reveal secrets on a failed check and just promote metagaming/cheating and save scumming.
Also, finding new stuff on subsequent playthroughs that you missed the first time would be really exciting and add immensely to replayability.
Very bad choice here on Larian's part. There's something about cheating, exploiting and metagaming that they just don't get. It doesn't belong in a story driven RPG. How you gonna narrate that? "I couldn't find anything, but I always sense if there are hidden things near me and I asked everyone to look around, one by one, with Guidance."
Well, I’ve already explained why I like the way it currently works so won’t repeat myself, but in light of that it should be no surprise that I strongly disagree that this is a “very bad” choice, though clearly it’s not one that satisfies everyone. But even if you personally don’t find them compelling, there are reasons to show failed checks that have nothing to do with cheating or save scumming. I do understand why some people prefer not to see failed rolls, but personally hope Larian will either leave as is or implement a toggle.
