Combination locks with gates

[🅼entalpatient]

Hello, I finally made my first base on a vanilla server and I have a 4 digit combination lock on the door. I entered what code I want to use and then put it on the door.

Do I have to stand there and enter the code everytime to open the door? I am not getting a open locked door promt and was wondering if that is only for the code lock. Thanks

[_KC76_]

You have to dial the correct combination every time you open it, just like a real combination lock.

[🅼entalpatient]

Originally posted by KingConrail:

You have to dial the correct combination every time you open it, just like a real combination lock.

Ok, Thanks. I had read that with the code lock you just have to enter it one time and never again, so I was wondering if it was the same for combination locks. That sucks you have to enter it in everytime because you're just standing there lmao

[_KC76_]

Originally posted by mentalpatient:

Originally posted by KingConrail:

You have to dial the correct combination every time you open it, just like a real combination lock.

Ok, Thanks. I had read that with the code lock you just have to enter it one time and never again, so I was wondering if it was the same for combination locks. That sucks you have to enter it in everytime because you're just standing there lmao

You just need to design your base so that you are somewhat protected when unlocking, like have a fence to one side or build the gate a little inside the Barn so you can close the regular doors behind you as you unlock your gate.

[🅼entalpatient]

Originally posted by KingConrail:

Originally posted by mentalpatient:

Ok, Thanks. I had read that with the code lock you just have to enter it one time and never again, so I was wondering if it was the same for combination locks. That sucks you have to enter it in everytime because you're just standing there lmao

You just need to design your base so that you are somewhat protected when unlocking, like have a fence to one side or build the gate a little inside the Barn so you can close the regular doors behind you as you unlock your gate.

thanks a lot dude

[🅼entalpatient]

Originally posted by KingConrail:

Originally posted by mentalpatient:

Ok, Thanks. I had read that with the code lock you just have to enter it one time and never again, so I was wondering if it was the same for combination locks. That sucks you have to enter it in everytime because you're just standing there lmao

You just need to design your base so that you are somewhat protected when unlocking, like have a fence to one side or build the gate a little inside the Barn so you can close the regular doors behind you as you unlock your gate.

here is the short video I made of me finally making my first base :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XTUyQFnn5A&ab_channel=EviLLivEClan

[baddoggs]

Originally posted by mentalpatient:

Originally posted by KingConrail:

You just need to design your base so that you are somewhat protected when unlocking, like have a fence to one side or build the gate a little inside the Barn so you can close the regular doors behind you as you unlock your gate.

here is the short video I made of me finally making my first base :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XTUyQFnn5A&ab_channel=EviLLivEClan

Not too shabby, my first base was exactly the same...
It lasted over a month, those sheds are often overlooked.

[dlevancho]

don't get too excited, some bored angry player will raid it soon...
this/last week I got two bases raided both with 4 digit lock.

[_KC76_]

Originally posted by mentalpatient:

Originally posted by KingConrail:

You just need to design your base so that you are somewhat protected when unlocking, like have a fence to one side or build the gate a little inside the Barn so you can close the regular doors behind you as you unlock your gate.

here is the short video I made of me finally making my first base :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XTUyQFnn5A&ab_channel=EviLLivEClan

Those little barns are always my go-to for the first base, I use them as a staging area for the next bigger base, and they are big enough to get a Canopy Tent, or (2) Medium Tents, OR a car, inside, and still have room for Barrels or Sea Chests.
- a few tips, if I may:
The only real problem I see, is the location. That is a pretty high-traffic area, so more likely to be noticed. In this location, it would make more sense to find a lock pick, and just lock the doors, rather than use good resources to build a gate. (this is just my opinion),

When you build your gate, move it a little to the left of center, so the post your Lock goes on is closer to the barn door .. makes it easier to get to the lock when you need to get in fast.

Another thing to keep in mind when choosing a location, besides player traffic, is how easy is it to get in to WITHOUT raiding .. Meaning, is there a stone wall, or other object that a player can jump up on, that allows them to just go over your fences. I saw one base built next to a Hospital, where you could get in the base (3) different ways, without needing to "raid" .. you could go to a second floor window and climb thu to fall in the base, you could jump up on a concrete wall, and jump down in to base, and they used a small yellow garage as an air-lock, but did not lock the doors or build gates in it.

[Jethro]

How long does it take to bust down a door/fence/wall? I saw something online saying 60-90 mins (IRL?!?) to bust it down with a sledge or axe. And something like 2x C4 or similar explosives?

[_KC76_]

Originally posted by Jethro:

How long does it take to bust down a door/fence/wall? I saw something online saying 60-90 mins (IRL?!?) to bust it down with a sledge or axe. And something like 2x C4 or similar explosives?

C4 explosives are a Mod item, and configurable by the custom server.

As for time to "raid", that's not the important part of raiding Vanilla bases .. you need to have enough tools, or tools + repair kits (torch and gas, sharpening stones) because you will ruin a few axes or pickaxes or hatchets trying to "bust down" a fence or gate.

it is much simpler to try to guess the combination of the lock, where you might get lucky and get it the first try.

[RoY]

I'm about to build my first base as well. Now that I'm 300 hours in the game makes a lot more sense. My only issue is finding nails. I have been looking all week and not a single nail found. I have everything else I need though. In a remote spot I have 3 barrels, a sea chest and a medium tent hidden in the forest storage but I'm worried it will be found eventually.

[_KC76_]

check small yellow garages and workshops, Industrial buildings, and train cars.

[RoY]

Does adding sheet metal to the sides of wall/gate make it much harder to destroy? is it worth doing?

[_KC76_]

Wood Wall hitpoints = 16000
Metal Wall hitpoints = 21000
.. yes, it makes a difference, 5,000 hitpoint advantage to metal sheeting.

[Lufty]

It takes under 5min to open a 4 code lock. Your base is going to be raided. Your stuff despawned. As long as you understand these things, you'll be fine!