Trilico Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Why not add a lockpicking skill, where you gotta find lockpicks, and can lockpick locked doors, or anything that uses a lock. The first time you try lockpicking, might take long, but the more times you lockpick the better you get and the faster you lockpick.Cheers. DannikJerriko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaalNathrakh Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 There is a lockpicking mod, you can use if you want to http://theindiestone.com/forums/index.php/topic/33-lockpicking-mod-v075/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Steel Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 While there is a mod, I think we can all agree the Average Joe/Jane has no idea how to pick a lock. I think a normal person could put a crowbar into a door and get it open. MrBlackAttack and DannikJerriko 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboMat Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 While there is a mod, I think we can all agree the Average Joe/Jane has no idea how to pick a lock. I think a normal person could put a crowbar into a door and get it open. My lockpicking mod allows you to break open a door with a crowbar. TheCenturion and MrBlackAttack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymat2by4 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 While there is a mod, I think we can all agree the Average Joe/Jane has no idea how to pick a lock. I think a normal person could put a crowbar into a door and get it open.I'm an average dude, I can pick a lock. I've never used a "lockpick" before... only paper clips and credit cards . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcentriCreation Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I've picked some SIMPLE locks (fairly loose with only 4 pins) with a screwdriver & a small allen key (No way I could do a door without screwing around for hours).... But I can only do that because I took the time to learn.... Maybe a locksmith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Steel Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 While there is a mod, I think we can all agree the Average Joe/Jane has no idea how to pick a lock. I think a normal person could put a crowbar into a door and get it open.I'm an average dude, I can pick a lock. I've never used a "lockpick" before... only paper clips and credit cards . I am an average dude and can field strip an .50 cal, Mk-19, SAW, M60, M16, M4, M9 and shoot them at "expert" level as defined by the US Army. I can also repell out of helicopters or down the sides of building (Air Assault FTW), SCUBA dive... there is more, but this is not about me. I think most "average" people don't have a real clue how to pick a lock. I mean someone can play at it with a paper clip and a screwdriver, but the real world is not Fallout 3. While there is a mod, I think we can all agree the Average Joe/Jane has no idea how to pick a lock. I think a normal person could put a crowbar into a door and get it open. My lockpicking mod allows you to break open a door with a crowbar. I saw your mod and it looks AWESOME, but I won't use it. We are in Alpha and are suppose to be testing the mechanics as they exist in the game. That said (I have said this before too), if the devs give a PZ Stamp of Approval to a mod... I would use it. I also like the spray can marking mod. Fj45 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboMat Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Shooting out the lock with a shotgun should also be doable by average joe I guess. MrBlackAttack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcentriCreation Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I think most "average" people don't have a real clue how to pick a lock. I mean someone can play at it with a paper clip and a screwdriver, but the real world is not Fallout 3. You would be surprised at how accurate fallout is.... not the angle of the pin/pick or whatever your using but its BASICALLY about applying torque to the barrel so that the pins lock into place when you push them up. Like I said though, you would only be able to do that if you took the time to learn. Everything I've read on the subject seems to imply that even "experts" would require a fair amount of time to "pick" complex locks....Forcing the door should all but ruin it though. Pry it open or shoot/drill out the lock & that door isn't going to close right again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Steel Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Shooting out the lock with a shotgun should also be doable by average joe I guess. A lot of people, especially shady people, reinforce the locks with additional plates. That pesky rule about the angle of reflection equals the angle of refraction can be a real bummer if you get taken out by your own weapon while trying to breech a door. We usually fire a special shotgun round at the hinges (ahem, cops), if we are not using a ram. I have never seen reinforced hinges. I think for cheap door, a standard shotgun slug would do the trick. Not sure about 00 Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k12314 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Shooting out the lock with a shotgun should also be doable by average joe I guess. A lot of people, especially shady people, reinforce the locks with additional plates. That pesky rule about the angle of reflection equals the angle of refraction can be a real bummer if you get taken out by your own weapon while trying to breech a door. We usually fire a special shotgun round at the hinges (ahem, cops), if we are not using a ram. I have never seen reinforced hinges. I think for cheap door, a standard shotgun slug would do the trick. Not sure about 00 Buck. And then of course, we have axes and sledgehammers. I think those are very viable candidates for opening doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboMat Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Shooting out the lock with a shotgun should also be doable by average joe I guess. A lot of people, especially shady people, reinforce the locks with additional plates. That pesky rule about the angle of reflection equals the angle of refraction can be a real bummer if you get taken out by your own weapon while trying to breech a door. We usually fire a special shotgun round at the hinges (ahem, cops), if we are not using a ram. I have never seen reinforced hinges. I think for cheap door, a standard shotgun slug would do the trick. Not sure about 00 Buck. Ah well that would be a bit over-the-top realism IMO. I think I will add the shotgun stuff to the mod some time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k12314 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Shooting out the lock with a shotgun should also be doable by average joe I guess. A lot of people, especially shady people, reinforce the locks with additional plates. That pesky rule about the angle of reflection equals the angle of refraction can be a real bummer if you get taken out by your own weapon while trying to breech a door. We usually fire a special shotgun round at the hinges (ahem, cops), if we are not using a ram. I have never seen reinforced hinges. I think for cheap door, a standard shotgun slug would do the trick. Not sure about 00 Buck. Ah well that would be a bit over-the-top realism IMO. I think I will add the shotgun stuff to the mod some time soon. The weird thing is, in the game's files, the shotgun has a variable for door damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboMat Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Every weapon has. It determines how much damage it does to stuff like doors & windows (I think trees count too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fj45 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Shooting out the lock with a shotgun should also be doable by average joe I guess. A lot of people, especially shady people, reinforce the locks with additional plates. That pesky rule about the angle of reflection equals the angle of refraction can be a real bummer if you get taken out by your own weapon while trying to breech a door. We usually fire a special shotgun round at the hinges (ahem, cops), if we are not using a ram. I have never seen reinforced hinges. I think for cheap door, a standard shotgun slug would do the trick. Not sure about 00 Buck. And then of course, we have axes and sledgehammers. I think those are very viable candidates for opening doors. MrBlackAttack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myth Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I like the Lockpick mod. The extra profession alone is worth it. I think it would be great to add gun breaches of doors to it.American Steel, I believe there are even special barrels for the blasting of hinges and modern shotgun bayonets are shapped to aid tasks like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Steel Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Shooting out the lock with a shotgun should also be doable by average joe I guess. A lot of people, especially shady people, reinforce the locks with additional plates. That pesky rule about the angle of reflection equals the angle of refraction can be a real bummer if you get taken out by your own weapon while trying to breech a door. We usually fire a special shotgun round at the hinges (ahem, cops), if we are not using a ram. I have never seen reinforced hinges. I think for cheap door, a standard shotgun slug would do the trick. Not sure about 00 Buck. Ah well that would be a bit over-the-top realism IMO. I think I will add the shotgun stuff to the mod some time soon. I breached four doors this way in my time as a cop, took two rounds each time. The advantage of using a shotgun is you do not have to have a knocker (the guy with the ram) exposed with his hands full. Two cops have shotguns, one aims high and the other low. Boom! Door falls in and you rush in already armed, presenting lethal force by sound and the showing everyone you mean business waving around your boomstick. They psychological impact is huge. Not that the psychology against a Zed would mean anything more than a dinner bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcentriCreation Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fj45 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 My favourite episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k12314 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Shooting out the lock with a shotgun should also be doable by average joe I guess. A lot of people, especially shady people, reinforce the locks with additional plates. That pesky rule about the angle of reflection equals the angle of refraction can be a real bummer if you get taken out by your own weapon while trying to breech a door. We usually fire a special shotgun round at the hinges (ahem, cops), if we are not using a ram. I have never seen reinforced hinges. I think for cheap door, a standard shotgun slug would do the trick. Not sure about 00 Buck. And then of course, we have axes and sledgehammers. I think those are very viable candidates for opening doors. That fits me alarmingly well. Oh wait, I forgot, I'm a dangerous sociopath with a long history of violence. No wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalcevs Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 If trying to pick lock straight away with 0 skill seems silly, how about being able to find rare lockpicking book first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlackAttack Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Goodness gracious you guys! Just open the damn window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValueOfGravity Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Well, i am a lockpicking fan since 12, but i have yet to unlock a real door (I have unlocked several separated locks, but not a real door). I don't really think our regular Steve can do this, while i practised for 4 years and i have yet to do something. Ewok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic_Kat Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Hate to necro this thread, but I thought about something that wasn't mentioned. Perhaps add this as a trait to the burglary skill set. I've never had an interest in playing that tree and this may make it more tantalizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophieTracy Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 A locksmith surely has such skills of lock picking and it's easy for them to pick the door locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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