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Post by tcabril on Jan 13, 2010 17:39:40 GMT
I keep seeing the reference to Deadlock seals in regards to restrictions on gadgets - what are these?
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Post by Null and Void on Jan 13, 2010 18:02:23 GMT
I keep seeing the reference to Deadlock seals in regards to restrictions on gadgets - what are these? Deadlock seals were largely a plot device to keep the Doctor's sonic screwdriver from opening certain incovienient doors.  I would imagine a deadlock seal is something that high technology civilizations typically use as ultra-high security locking mechanisms. Possibly it bonds the molecules of the door or portal to that of its frame, much like a deadlock bolk on a door relies on the strength of the frame to prevent a door from opening. It being a 'seal' I imagine also that its something that completely encompasses the edge of the door/opening. |
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Post by Curufea on Jan 13, 2010 19:43:01 GMT
In the classic series, the sonic screwdriver was also incapable of opening very primitive locks.
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Post by Rel Fexive on Jan 13, 2010 22:48:57 GMT
And recently we found it doesn't work on wood |
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Post by BadCatMan on Jan 14, 2010 1:56:59 GMT
IMG, I expanded it to "Restriction: can't open deadlock seals, heavy bolts and other crude devices". I felt it should be something that could come up often enough to make the restriction mean something, rather than a rare opportunity for railroading. So, the sonic screwdriver (actually, a few custom gadgets we had along the same lines) could open a modern lock or a fancy electronic security system, but would fail against a wooden bar or a chair jammed under the handle.  |
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Post by Curufea on Jan 14, 2010 3:14:25 GMT
but would fail against a wooden bar or a chair jammed under the handle. Well, that's where companions come in |
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Post by skagra on Feb 7, 2010 23:10:52 GMT
In the classic series, the sonic screwdriver was also incapable of opening very primitive locks. Yet strangely it could turn primitive screws. |
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Post by Curufea on Feb 8, 2010 1:24:48 GMT
I blame the Doctor - he's obviously always fiddling with it, and occasionally when he "overclocks" the screwdriver it overheats and lapses back/loses functionality |
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Post by marknorfolk on Feb 8, 2010 4:25:43 GMT
but would fail against a wooden bar or a chair jammed under the handle. Well, that's where companions come in Welsh car thieves seem to have no problems with Deadlock seals :-) Cheers Mark |
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