Board Thread:Oblivion/@comment-7450328-20130326135132/@comment-7153552-20130327171506

There is a sort of method to the madness...just keep knocking the lockpin up and you'll see the pattern. I always lock the pin in place on the longer strokes. It's possible to have it lock on all the attempts, just some are easier than others. After a certain skill level auto-attempt is quicker, but not always more cost-effective. I think it all comes down to a matter of personal preference, I do like the Skyrim lockpicking much better.