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If locks (padlocks, door locks, or just locks) where able to be made... 05/06/2016 08:12 PM CDT

So if locks could be made, how would you think the progression would be in material for making better locks, perhaps what types of locks might be around, and what types of difficulties.

This isn't necessarily a GM question, I'm interested in thoughts on Locks.

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Re: If locks (padlocks, door locks, or just locks) where able to be made... 05/06/2016 09:02 PM CDT

Presumably it would follow a fairly standard metal progression based on either the hardness or the ductility of the metals.

Either one is a bit of a stretch since we are picking locks rather than breaking them, but it makes no sense to introduce yet another metal variable.

THAYET

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Re: If locks (padlocks, door locks, or just locks) where able to be made... 05/06/2016 10:14 PM CDT

Eh, those make enough sense, considering how one usually goes about picking a lock. Resistance to torsion or deformation of the tumbler (ductility) vs being able to actually hear when you've caught a pin etc etc.

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