In Part 1 there was a lot of talk about the lock picking in the game - Oblivion... I know you all have ached to try these skills.
So here's some extra tips that will help you bust open those pesky locks that keep getting in between you and all that cool loot... Remember, lock picking can be a fun hobby, or help you get back into your house after locking yourself out (we've all been there). please don't use these skills for burglary (there I warned them Mr. Police Officer dude). Or, you can learn these skills for the same reason i learnt them, in event of the inevitable Zombie Apocalypse! There's gonna be places you need to get into that are locked up with no key around... You need to scavenge supplies and take refuge. These lock picking skills could very well save your life! Thanks to all of the comments on Part 1, I've thrown together some more information that will come in handy if trying to escape those Zombies coming up behind you for some brain food.
Here's a different view of what happens when you insert your key into a lock.
You can see the chambers line up correctly when the key is fully inserted.
Lock Bumping
This involves using a key that will fit the type of lock you want to hack, but instead of the actual key that opens the lock (which you don't have) you will cut a key that fits that type of lock (or cut a fresh key to fit that type of lock) into a rake type shape. This won't open the lock, but it will fit inside. You can also purchase these "Key Bumps".
This demonstrates how you use that key to bump the lock open.
A simple few knocks with a Hammer whilst turning the key will jolt the pins into the correct position and allow the lock to turn.
Real demonstration
This method is actually used for most burglaries as it is pretty easy to get into a standard front door using this method (so I've read). There are certain types of lock that are built to withstand lock picking and methods like these. If you're worried then make sure you Google some and then fit some better locks onto your house.
Raking
This is another method used that can be a lot quicker then picking... If it works on that particular lock. Basically it involves using a pick to "Rake" along the pins as you turn the tension wrench and it should snap them into position as you rake along them a few times. It's the same practice as picking (when using the pick to lift each individual pin into place one by one) but you're trying to do more pins at one time or quicker.
Sometimes it might not work, so you'd have to resort back to picking.
Shimming the Lock
Shimming is simply sliding an object in-between the locking mechanism to release the catch.
Quite a simple and effective method of breaking out of handcuffs.
Here are a number of different picks. They can be used for different locks with different levels of effectiveness.
There are many different shapes, basically to make each different lock picking job a bit easier depending on the lock. Short Hook – Arguably the most useful pick, a must have default pick to feel out a lock and how its tumblers work (so you know how much tension to apply and generally how far up to push a pin, etc…) Used to pick pins one at a time. Diamonds – Second in command to the short hook. Good for pin tumbler or wafer locks. Apply tension, push into the pin and past it slowly so that the pin (not the pick!) goes up slowly, then back down. If you did not feel/hear a click, then repeat until you do. Then move to the next pin. Can also effectively be used as you would use a hook. Ball/Double Ball(snowman) – Best for wafer locks. Simply apply tension, put on a pin and jiggle till you feel/hear a click. Alternatively, push it in and out randomly with tension. Use the single ball first, if it doesn't work try the double. Snake – You’ll need a crafty combination of jiggle as with a rake, and finesse as with a hook. Long Hook – a bigger hook, for bigger locks, with bigger tumblers. Rake – These work magic with some locks, and will never work with others, depending on where the shear points are for each of the pins. Not to much art with these, just insert, apply tension, and jiggle. W-rake/Snake (Humps) – As with the rake it can either work wonders or do nothing. My experience with it is mostly the latter. Its angles are too sharp in my opinion to be effectively used as a snake.
some extra info, with padlocks, the fastest way is raking and constantly adding random amounts of tension, that's how i do it. i use the half diamond over anything else, and the short hook if i get stuck
I'm a lazy raking bastard. I have a 60 piece Southord set and 90% of the time all I use is the small snake and the 90 degree tensioner.
It always works on basic pin or disc locks.
If you can get your hands on an Oral-B Kolibri (or Hummingbird) they can be easily modified into a pretty powerful and effective pin bouncer. It's a little bit less conspicuous than a bounce kit if you do it right.
If I can't rake a lock open, I resort to pin bouncing. Most simple locks will open up to that but it is noisy...
Except these pins are designed AGAINST bumping, and must be manually picked, and even then, the spools are designed to catch the lock, so if you get all the pins right, then you get to that spool, it rotates the chamber 1 degree, then seizes the entire lock, making it so you have to restart.the one with multiple cuts is a serrated pin, making a simulated noise of it being racked.
and if you want real maximum security, Medico makes the best locks for their price. only a select few people in the world know how to pick one. it's because the pins need to be rotated to a very specific angle to release a sidebar.
I know how to pick and have some picks. Bump keys are really fun. If you can put a bump key in, you just turn it at the same time you hit it until it turns. Cost $2 to make, and work well. Lockpicking is actually really easy, but learning the basics takes a while
when i was like 8 i remember trying to use a straighten paper clip to unlock the back door of my mother's car, it broke off inside and i just never told anyone.
