User:MOURNE/Locksmithing Guide - Revision history

MOURNE: MOURNE moved page MOURNE/Locksmithing Guide to User:MOURNE/Locksmithing Guide: Third time's the charm, previous page URL supplied incorrectly.

2018-05-14T23:05:23Z

MOURNE moved page MOURNE/Locksmithing Guide to User:MOURNE/Locksmithing Guide: Third time's the charm, previous page URL supplied incorrectly.

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MOURNE: MOURNE moved page User:Locksmithing Guide to MOURNE/Locksmithing Guide: Apparently I did this wrong the first time. Moving it to my specific user subspace, not generic user.

2018-05-14T23:03:00Z

MOURNE moved page User:Locksmithing Guide to MOURNE/Locksmithing Guide: Apparently I did this wrong the first time. Moving it to my specific user subspace, not generic user.

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MOURNE: MOURNE moved page Locksmithing Guide to User:Locksmithing Guide: To be in keeping with style guide, unofficial player-written guide should be a sub-article under the author's (in this case my) user page.

2018-05-14T23:01:59Z

MOURNE moved page Locksmithing Guide to User:Locksmithing Guide: To be in keeping with style guide, unofficial player-written guide should be a sub-article under the author's (in this case my) user page.

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MOURNE: Put trap details inside a collapsible toggle.

2018-04-14T15:41:03Z

Put trap details inside a collapsible toggle.

MOURNE: /* Breakage/Repair */ - removed part about lockpicks not being able to be repaired after certain amount of degradation, as it needs more research.

2018-04-11T12:47:06Z

Breakage/Repair: - removed part about lockpicks not being able to be repaired after certain amount of degradation, as it needs more research.

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	[[Lockpicks]] will inevitably break and must be repaired to be usable again. This can be done via an NPC locksmith in town, who will repair your pick for a silver fee and a time investment, or instantaneously by a [[rogue]] with sufficient skill in [[Lock Mastery]] who will need to purchase wire of the appropriate material for a silver fee.		[[Lockpicks]] will inevitably break and must be repaired to be usable again. This can be done via an NPC locksmith in town, who will repair your pick for a silver fee and a time investment, or instantaneously by a [[rogue]] with sufficient skill in [[Lock Mastery]] who will need to purchase wire of the appropriate material for a silver fee.

	Also note that the modifier and ~~precision~~ of the lockpick will degrade after having been broken and ~~repaired. After enough breaks, the lockpick will no longer be able to be~~ repaired. Occasionally, [[merchant]]s will offer to reset a lockpick back to its original state.		Also note that the modifier (and possibly other qualities) of the lockpick will degrade after having been broken and repaired. Occasionally, [[merchant]]s will offer to reset a lockpick back to its original state.

	===Room Conditions===		===Room Conditions===

MOURNE: /* Understanding Traps */

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Understanding Traps

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	==Key Considerations==		==Key Considerations==
	===Understanding ~~[[trap\|~~Traps]]===		===Understanding Traps===
	<span style="color:red">''This is critical information!</span>		<span style="color:red">''This is critical information!</span>

MOURNE: /* How Do I Do This? */

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How Do I Do This?

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	#[[PICKLOCK\|PICK]] the box with your lockpick.		#[[PICKLOCK\|PICK]] the box with your lockpick.

	Important points:
	*The box can be in your hands or on the ground in front of you.		*The box can be in your hands or on the ground in front of you.
	*At low levels, low skill, or when working near your limits, you may wish to DETECT multiple times to ensure you don't miss a trap.		*At low levels, low skill, or when working near your limits, you may wish to DETECT multiple times to ensure you don't miss a trap.

MOURNE: /* Additional Influences */

2018-04-10T23:30:12Z

Additional Influences

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	:Decreases success chance with detecting and disarming traps.		:Decreases success chance with detecting and disarming traps.
	'''"Modding down"		'''"Modding down"
	:When you attempt to pick a lock and receive a numerical read but fail to unlock it, you'll receive a temporary bonus that effectively modifies the lock size smaller. The actual lock size stays the same, but you essentially have a bonus that brings its difficulty down somewhat. This effect can stack, and thus several good attempts can bring a hard lock into reach of success where it wouldn't have been on a perfect first try.		:When you attempt to pick a lock and receive a numerical read but fail to unlock it, you'll receive a temporary bonus that effectively modifies the lock size smaller. The actual lock size stays the same, but you essentially have a bonus that brings its difficulty down somewhat. This effect can stack, and thus several good attempts can bring a hard lock into reach of success where it wouldn't have been on a perfect first try. This may also work for disarming traps.
	'''Open Rolls		'''Open Rolls
	:Picking uses an open roll system that can cause you to have a greater than 100 result for the random roll component of the success formula. This will be displayed as an 'outstanding' attempt and you will see a line about feeling especially lucky. It's possible to pick a lock usually outside your max range with a given pick via an open roll.		:Picking uses an open roll system that can cause you to have a greater than 100 result for the random roll component of the success formula. This will be displayed as an 'outstanding' attempt and you will see a line about feeling especially lucky. It's possible to pick a lock usually outside your max range with a given pick via an open roll.

MOURNE: /* How Do I Do This? */

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How Do I Do This?

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	*The box can be in your hands or on the ground in front of you.		*The box can be in your hands or on the ground in front of you.
	*At low levels, low skill, or when working near your limits, you may wish to DETECT multiple times to ensure you don't miss a trap.		*At low levels, low skill, or when working near your limits, you may wish to DETECT multiple times to ensure you don't miss a trap.
	*Many traps will require you to have an open disarming kit on you, either worn or in an accessible container. See the Key Tools section below.		*Many traps will require you to have an open disarming kit on you, either worn or in an accessible container. See the [[#Key Tools\|Key Tools]] section below.
	*Some traps have special ways they must be disarmed. See the Understanding Traps section below.		*Some traps have special ways they must be disarmed. See the [[#Understanding Traps\|Understanding Traps]] section below.
	*Different lockpick materials have different inherent modifiers and skill requirements. See the [[Lockpicks]] article.		*Different lockpick materials have different inherent modifiers and skill requirements. See the [[Lockpicks]] article.
	*You may need to try multiple times in order to succeed in disarming or picking a box.		*You may need to try multiple times in order to succeed in disarming or picking a box.

	==Key Stats==		==Key Stats==

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 <span style="color:red">''This is critical information!</span>
-There are several different kinds of [[trap|traps]] that can be found on boxes, and while most can be handled automatically via the DISARM command, often in conjunction with a disarm kit for the appropriate tools, some traps require different methods to disarm:
+There are several different kinds of [[trap|traps]] that can be found on boxes, and while most can be handled automatically via the DISARM command, often in conjunction with a disarm kit for the appropriate tools, some traps require different methods to disarm.  Below is a list of trap types with a very brief overview of what they do when set off and what is needed to safely disarm them.
 Learning the details of each trap and understanding how to disarm them as well as what damage they can cause to yourself, your tools, and the people around you is <span style="color:red">extremely important</span> to becoming a skilled locksmith.  Familiarize yourself with the different [[trap|traps]] and what is needed to disarm them to minimize damage to life, limb, and reputation.

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	There are several different kinds of [[trap\|traps]] that can be found on boxes, and while most can be handled automatically via the DISARM command, often in conjunction with a disarm kit for the appropriate tools, some traps require different methods to disarm. Below is a list of trap types with a very brief overview of what they do when set off and what is needed to safely disarm them.		There are several different kinds of [[trap\|traps]] that can be found on boxes, and while most can be handled automatically via the DISARM command, often in conjunction with a disarm kit for the appropriate tools, some traps require different methods to disarm. Below is a list of trap types with a very brief overview of what they do when set off and what is needed to safely disarm them.


			<span class="mw-customtoggle-traptoggle" style="color:blue">'''Click to expand/collapse trap details.'''</span>
⚫	~~====~~[[Trap#Sphere\|Sphere trap]]~~====~~
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		⚫	'''[[Trap#Sphere\|Sphere trap]]
	*Requires a lockpick in hand on the disarm attempt.		*Requires a lockpick in hand on the disarm attempt.
	*If set off, will detonate a [[Major Elemental Wave (435)]] with the potential to damage or kill anyone in the room. Box is destroyed.		*If set off, will detonate a [[Major Elemental Wave (435)]] with the potential to damage or kill anyone in the room. Box is destroyed.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Scales\|Scales trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Scales\|Scales trap]]
	*Must be successfully picked first, then disarmed with a dagger in hand.		*Must be successfully picked first, then disarmed with a dagger in hand.
	*If set off, will explode and send shrapnel flying with the potential to damage or kill anyone in the current and adjacent room(s). Box is destroyed.		*If set off, will explode and send shrapnel flying with the potential to damage or kill anyone in the current and adjacent room(s). Box is destroyed.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Scarab\|Scarab trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Scarab\|Scarab trap]]
	*Must have the scarab disarmed off the box, which will cause the scarab to fall to the ground in front of the locksmith. The scarab must then be disarmed on the floor.		*Must have the scarab disarmed off the box, which will cause the scarab to fall to the ground in front of the locksmith. The scarab must then be disarmed on the floor.
	*If set off in either step, the scarab will animate and react as follows:		*If set off in either step, the scarab will animate and react as follows:
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	**'''Glimmering opalescent:''' Casts one of several spells at the picker (or activator of the loose scarab), with a very high casting strength. Spells include [[Spike Thorn]], [[Dark Catalyst]], [[Elemental Blast]]. ''Uncertain if box is safe after scarab is triggered.''		**'''Glimmering opalescent:''' Casts one of several spells at the picker (or activator of the loose scarab), with a very high casting strength. Spells include [[Spike Thorn]], [[Dark Catalyst]], [[Elemental Blast]]. ''Uncertain if box is safe after scarab is triggered.''

	~~====~~[[Trap#Poison Needle\|Poison Needle trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Poison Needle\|Poison Needle trap]]
	*Requires a disarming kit with putty in the picker's possession.		*Requires a disarming kit with putty in the picker's possession.
	*If set off, will inflict a strong [[poison]] on the picker. Box is safe after triggering.		*If set off, will inflict a strong [[poison]] on the picker. Box is safe after triggering.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Jaws\|Jaws trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Jaws\|Jaws trap]]
	*No special procedure or equipment for successful disarm.		*No special procedure or equipment for successful disarm.
	*If set off, will sever the hand of the picker. Box is safe after triggering.		*If set off, will sever the hand of the picker. Box is safe after triggering.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Dark Crystal\|Dark Crystal trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Dark Crystal\|Dark Crystal trap]]
	*Requires a disarming kit in picker's possession.		*Requires a disarming kit in picker's possession.
	*If set off, the box will be swallowed by a void.		*If set off, the box will be swallowed by a void.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Sulphur\|Sulphur trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Sulphur\|Sulphur trap]]
	*Requires a disarming kit in picker's possession.		*Requires a disarming kit in picker's possession.
	*If set off, will incinerate the picker, resulting in death and rank 3 wounds on all body parts.		*If set off, will incinerate the picker, resulting in death and rank 3 wounds on all body parts.
	*Box is not destroyed, and is safe after triggering.		*Box is not destroyed, and is safe after triggering.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Gas Cloud\|Gas Cloud trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Gas Cloud\|Gas Cloud trap]]
	*Requires a disarming kit in picker's possession.		*Requires a disarming kit in picker's possession.
	*If set off, will create a gas cloud in the room that can shock and do damage to anyone in the room. Box is safe after triggering.		*If set off, will create a gas cloud in the room that can shock and do damage to anyone in the room. Box is safe after triggering.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Acid Vial\|Acid Vial trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Acid Vial\|Acid Vial trap]]
	*Requires a disarming kit with balls of cotton in the picker's possession.		*Requires a disarming kit with balls of cotton in the picker's possession.
	*If set off, will destroy the picker's lockpick and fuse the lock so it cannot be picked. The box will need to be bashed or wedged open, but is safe after triggering.		*If set off, will destroy the picker's lockpick and fuse the lock so it cannot be picked. The box will need to be bashed or wedged open, but is safe after triggering.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Springs\|Spring trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Springs\|Spring trap]]
	*No special procedure or equipment for successful disarm.		*No special procedure or equipment for successful disarm.
	*If set off, will spring open and spray acid in the picker's face, causing scars on the head and neck. Box is safe after triggering.		*If set off, will spring open and spray acid in the picker's face, causing scars on the head and neck. Box is safe after triggering.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Fire Vial\|Fire Vial trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Fire Vial\|Fire Vial trap]]
	*Requires a disarming kit in picker's possession.		*Requires a disarming kit in picker's possession.
	*If set off, will set the picker on fire, causing damage and the potential for death unless the fire is put out first. ''Uncertain if box is safe after triggering.''		*If set off, will set the picker on fire, causing damage and the potential for death unless the fire is put out first. ''Uncertain if box is safe after triggering.''

	~~====~~[[Trap#Spores\|Spore trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Spores\|Spore trap]]
	*Requires a disarming kit with putty in the picker's possession.		*Requires a disarming kit with putty in the picker's possession.
	*If set off, will create a spore cloud in the room that will poison the lungs of everyone in the room, inflicting chest and neck damage for several rounds. Trap is reset after triggering.		*If set off, will create a spore cloud in the room that will poison the lungs of everyone in the room, inflicting chest and neck damage for several rounds. Trap is reset after triggering.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Plate\|Plate trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Plate\|Plate trap]]
	*Requires an acid vial trap component bundled into a disarming kit in the picker's possession to disarm, in order for the lock to be accessible.		*Requires an acid vial trap component bundled into a disarming kit in the picker's possession to disarm, in order for the lock to be accessible.
	*Otherwise, a box with this trap cannot be disarmed picked and must be [[Batter barriers \| bashed]], [[Lock Mastery#Wedging Open Boxes \| wedged]] or [[Unlock (407) \| magically unlocked]].		*Otherwise, a box with this trap cannot be disarmed picked and must be [[Batter barriers \| bashed]], [[Lock Mastery#Wedging Open Boxes \| wedged]] or [[Unlock (407) \| magically unlocked]].

	~~====~~[[Trap#Glyph\|Glyph trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Glyph\|Glyph trap]]
	*No special procedure or equipment for successful disarm.		*No special procedure or equipment for successful disarm.
	*If set off, the picker will be pulled into a temporal rift. Trap is reset after triggering.		*If set off, the picker will be pulled into a temporal rift. Trap is reset after triggering.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Rods\|Rods trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Rods\|Rods trap]]
	*Requires a disarming kit in the picker's possession.		*Requires a disarming kit in the picker's possession.
	*If set off, the picker will be hit with a massive electrical shock with a high likelihood of death. Trap is reset after triggering.		*If set off, the picker will be hit with a massive electrical shock with a high likelihood of death. Trap is reset after triggering.

	~~====~~[[Trap#Boomer\|Boomer trap]]~~====~~		'''[[Trap#Boomer\|Boomer trap]]
	*Requires a disarming kit with putty in the picker's possession.		*Requires a disarming kit with putty in the picker's possession.
	*If set off, the box will explode, causing death for the picker and damage and potential death to everyone in the room.		*If set off, the box will explode, causing death for the picker and damage and potential death to everyone in the room.

			<span class="mw-customtoggle-traptoggle" style="color:blue">'''Click to collapse trap details.'''</span>
			</div>

	Learning the details of each trap and understanding how to disarm them as well as what damage they can cause to yourself, your tools, and the people around you is <span style="color:red">extremely important</span> to becoming a skilled locksmith. Familiarize yourself with the different [[trap\|traps]] and what is needed to disarm them to minimize damage to life, limb, and reputation.		Learning the details of each trap and understanding how to disarm them as well as what damage they can cause to yourself, your tools, and the people around you is <span style="color:red">extremely important</span> to becoming a skilled locksmith. Familiarize yourself with the different [[trap\|traps]] and what is needed to disarm them to minimize damage to life, limb, and reputation.