In the latest installment of PC Gamer's Dungeon Master column, Fraser Brown shares his tumultuous experience with the lockpicking system in Gothic Remake. The minigame requires players to align sliders, which can inadvertently affect other sliders, leading to frustrating failures. Brown recounts a particularly challenging encounter while attempting to rob a merchant named Fisk. Despite initial confidence, his efforts quickly devolved into chaos, with repeated failures, unexpected NPC awakenings, and even a game crash contributing to his growing frustration. Ultimately, after many attempts, he managed to unlock a chest, only to find it filled with disappointing loot. This experience left him feeling 'broken' and devoid of joy, highlighting the emotional toll that frustrating game mechanics can have on players. Despite this, he humorously concludes that he may still return to the game for more mischief, showcasing the complex relationship players have with challenging gameplay.