about locks

[evilrich]

when making additional keys for people can i use more masters, or do i have to make a copy of said master key, and use the copies so multiple people can open the same gate?

[jakhollin]

How are you going to attune multiple master keys to one lock? You need to make either master copies or slave copy.

[Vexus]

Somewhat related: when making the first Master key, you get 2 keys. Are they different keys, or the same one?

[Rubberduckbandit]

Somewhat related: when making the first Master key, you get 2 keys. Are they different keys, or the same one?

They open the same locks if that's what your asking.

[Heffernan]

Somewhat related: when making the first Master key, you get 2 keys. Are they different keys, or the same one?

They open the same locks if that's what your asking.

i though the 2 master keys u get from making a master key are for different keys.

[jakhollin]

When making a master key you can attune it to multiple locks or a single lock. So it is possible to make multiple master keys that all access the same lock. But I do not think you can attune a key to another person meaning having multiple keys for a single lock is not helpful.

From the wiki.

Key is the original master key. Copies may be made from it.
Master Copy of Key is a copy of the Key that acts as a master key and can be used to make additional copies.
Slave Copy of Key is a copy of the Key that only operates locks, and cannot be used to make copies.

[jophbot]

Errm ... don't you have to attune a key to a lock in order for it to be of use? ie not just make 2 master keys that are magically attuned to a lock you might happen to have in your inventory. It's just 1 ore = 2 unattuned masters.

can you actually attune multiple master keys to a single lock? I was under the impression that 1 lock + 1 master = closed system ... you then used that master key to create master/slave copies of that particular key that are attuned to the same lock. The extra key created from the raw material is just another blank. Did I fail at locksmithing 101, or is this right?

[jakhollin]

Errm ... don't you have to attune a key to a lock in order for it to be of use? ie not just make 2 master keys that are magically attuned to a lock you might happen to have in your inventory. It's just 1 ore = 2 unattuned masters.

can you actually attune multiple master keys to a single lock? I was under the impression that 1 lock + 1 master = closed system ... you then used that master key to create master/slave copies of that particular key that are attuned to the same lock. The extra key created from the raw material is just another blank. Did I fail at locksmithing 101, or is this right?

Yah got me there you are right. One master key but multiple locks.

[jophbot]

LOL awesome, I have often wondered how the hell someone with a half decent sized town manages their keyrings with only 8 key slots, 1 master key = multiple locks makes many sensicles

[Nikixos]

All this key paradox makes my brain hurt