Bashing...
It isn't always quite as successful as picking the lock and when you grab the loot to run out -- it's usually necessary to go stealth so one doesn’t have to deal with the troops! My PC has the 18/00 strength (of course), but he can't duck for cover too well being a fighter and all [preferring to fight his way out of most situations.] Note that I also consider it too much of a nuisance for the party's mage to knock knock all the locks as well. Thanks for input though.
Here's my human fighter PC's roll (kind of Minsc-like - dumber but wiser but oh so charming):
18/00 18 18 6 8 18
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