# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=104

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## [Molotov Throw Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/molotov-throw-bug/22251)

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**Author:** [@Flunter\_Uurgen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flunter_Uurgen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/molotov-throw-bug/22251 "2019-12-19T21:08:44Z")

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First time posting here. Couldn’t find anything online (although it did sound like the explosives tick bug at first) so decided I’d post. I was on build 10035 when I first noticed the bug, and updating experimentals did …

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## [Can't seem to heat up foods I used to be able to heat up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-seem-to-heat-up-foods-i-used-to-be-able-to-heat-up/22246)

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**Author:** [@hurtmypony](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hurtmypony)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-seem-to-heat-up-foods-i-used-to-be-able-to-heat-up/22246 "2019-12-19T16:08:26Z")

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New player (3-4 weeks playing). Extremely enjoyable game! So, with a different character in a different world, I was able to heat up foods like “bratwurst” and “quesadilla” and such. When I try with this character, I …

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## [Question for the long time players](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-for-the-long-time-players/22241)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-for-the-long-time-players/22241 "2019-12-19T09:13:00Z")

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If you’ve been playing for the past year or so, have you noticed a change in your play style now compared to days gone by? The main change I can think of is the tweak to healing taking longer now. Do you think your cur…

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## [How to put out an eternal burning building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-put-out-an-eternal-burning-building/22242)

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**Author:** [@Shiro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shiro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-put-out-an-eternal-burning-building/22242 "2019-12-19T05:36:04Z")

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There is a building that has been burning near my base for 6 days, which I’m almost 100% sure is bugged with the forever fire glitch. Whats the best way to get rid of this since its completely slowing down sleeping / rea…

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## [40MM grenade errors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/40mm-grenade-errors/22233)

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**Author:** [@Scyrinal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scyrinal)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/40mm-grenade-errors/22233 "2019-12-18T14:51:14Z")

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DEBUG : item id 40mm\_flechette is unknown (in item in ammo\_launcher\_grenade) FUNCTION : virtual void Single\_item\_creator::check\_consistency(const string&) const FILE : src/item\_group.cpp LINE : 122 DEBUG …

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## [Bug? Oversight?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-oversight/22226)

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**Author:** [@Sediment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sediment)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-oversight/22226 "2019-12-18T00:20:54Z")

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I’m not sure if this is a bug or an oversight or whatever, but when you deconstruct a tile of gravel road, what’s left is “a nothing”. It produces pebbles & rocks, but if you pick up/move those and 'e’xamine the tile its…

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## [Computer Records - Spoilers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-records-spoilers/22103)

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**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-records-spoilers/22103 "2019-12-17T09:51:41Z")

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Thought this would make a nice reference point for people and there’s some pretty interesting stuff in these: Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary Edit: I’ll probably use this thread as a catch-all for intere…

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## [Elevator should transport every item/creature that is inside of it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/elevator-should-transport-every-item-creature-that-is-inside-of-it/22219)

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**Author:** [@LameDuck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LameDuck)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/elevator-should-transport-every-item-creature-that-is-inside-of-it/22219 "2019-12-17T10:56:23Z")

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Elevators should transport everything inside, possibly even not working due to weight limit. I just escaped from a lab (a mod added one? blue L) by an elevator with few zombies inside of it with me, and only I came out a…

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## [Range of CROWs II Turrets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/range-of-crows-ii-turrets/22199)

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**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/range-of-crows-ii-turrets/22199 "2019-12-17T04:29:15Z")

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Does anyone know the range of those things? I’m just asking because I’ve been shot by one (fortunately survived with only a broken arm) as I was butchering a dead zombie outside of (I was pretty sure) its range. I was …

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## [Faction Camp under siege? - A tiny idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-camp-under-siege-a-tiny-idea/18764)

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**Author:** [@Axema](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Axema)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-camp-under-siege-a-tiny-idea/18764 "2019-12-17T02:57:43Z")

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Faction camps are great for various reasons like storage and productivity, but when I’ve already done the core objectives, it’s just plain as ever (forever). To spice up the whole thing, building a large faction camp wi…

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## [I upgraded and now can't find my favorite tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-upgraded-and-now-cant-find-my-favorite-tileset/22229)

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**Author:** [@KnightNight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KnightNight)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-upgraded-and-now-cant-find-my-favorite-tileset/22229 "2019-12-17T02:18:07Z")

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So I just upgraded my version of Cataclysm from 0.D-5855 to 0.D-10265, but now the tileset MSX++DEAD\_PEOPLE, which I really liked and used all the time, is not available in the options menu. Does anyone here know if I ca…

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## [How do cameras work now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-cameras-work-now/22182)

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**Author:** [@Scyrinal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scyrinal)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-cameras-work-now/22182 "2019-12-17T00:09:10Z")

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Anyone know how taking photos works now? Its not the most loved feature in the game but I find it great for roleplay. It seem to be a lot more complicated now then just point and click.

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## [Alcohol Poisoning is Wack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alcohol-poisoning-is-wack/21859)

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**Author:** [@Mega\_Glub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mega_Glub)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alcohol-poisoning-is-wack/21859 "2019-12-15T12:50:35Z")

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Hey. I was looting a house during my first day of the save and came across a drinking glass of Riesling (which after the last update, won’t crash me! Thank you contributors, you guys are seriously the best!) and found th…

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## [\[TOOL\]: mod summary](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-mod-summary/22204)

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**Author:** [@snipercup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/snipercup)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-mod-summary/22204 "2019-12-15T09:49:22Z")

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Tldr; it summarizes the content of a mod in one page. Install instructions here: https://github.com/snipercup/CDDA-Content-Manager As part of my collection of tools, I created a tool that summarizes the content of a mod…

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## [Concerning Symptoms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/concerning-symptoms/22085)

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**Author:** [@Scipio\_Merc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scipio_Merc)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/concerning-symptoms/22085 "2019-12-15T05:56:43Z")

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\[Game version from November 20th, 2019\] Health just the other day suddenly dropped almost 60 points down to just below -50 the other In-Game day from a normal flow of between ±10. I’ve also picked up an effect \[Concerni…

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## [Cleaning FILTHY items (not clothes)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleaning-filthy-items-not-clothes/22211)

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**Author:** [@Corn\_Shonnery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Corn_Shonnery)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleaning-filthy-items-not-clothes/22211 "2019-12-14T12:52:55Z")

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How can you clean FILTHY items such as a pair of binoculars I found on the body of a zombie? I’m able to clean clothes no problem using soap and a washboard but do not get an option to clean non-clothing items.

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## [Hunting for the illusive Elf Mutagen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hunting-for-the-illusive-elf-mutagen/22151)

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**Author:** [@Scipio\_Merc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scipio_Merc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hunting-for-the-illusive-elf-mutagen/22151 "2019-12-14T11:01:13Z")

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Righty, I always have a bit of a theme with my characters as I develop them through their survival, or terrible deaths, and I’ve figured out which one I want for this character. I’mma make them an elf~~~~ From my expe…

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## [Constant swarms of zombies wandering the same places](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constant-swarms-of-zombies-wandering-the-same-places/22206)

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**Author:** [@D34DGuY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/D34DGuY)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constant-swarms-of-zombies-wandering-the-same-places/22206 "2019-12-14T06:04:28Z")

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What is causing this, there is nothing underground making noise, nothing above ground nearby… They are constantly forming large groups and heading in the direction of a radio tower, which happens to be taking them right …

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## [Vehicle mysteriously vanishing after moving nearby items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-mysteriously-vanishing-after-moving-nearby-items/22205)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 5:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-mysteriously-vanishing-after-moving-nearby-items/22205 "2019-12-14T05:10:59Z")

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First of all, a picture: Now, what’s happening. Under “1” is the tile with a heap of kegs, barrels and so on where I store my chemicals. Under “2” is my autoclave/washer/freezer/forge setup, aka the “vehicle” from …

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## [Nightmare comes true](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightmare-comes-true/22193)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightmare-comes-true/22193 "2019-12-13T13:41:11Z")

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so long time ago, there is this idea on the forum about Flesh Forest where a section of a forest is covered in veins and flesh similar to human body (which is a good idea for some random event in-game, adding some horror…

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## [Salvaged Robots question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/salvaged-robots-question/17112)

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**Author:** [@Belcanzor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Belcanzor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/salvaged-robots-question/17112 "2019-12-13T11:03:28Z")

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There is a new mod that comes with the last experimental One recipe need lots of some special skull. Where I find so many skulls? Just find one in the temple and its gone because its a quest item.

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## [After learning game strategies, forgetting to turn off running is a common and frustrating way to die. Could we get a hard to miss indicator?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/after-learning-game-strategies-forgetting-to-turn-off-running-is-a-common-and-frustrating-way-to-die-could-we-get-a-hard-to-miss-indicator/22201)

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**Author:** [@trogdorburnin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/trogdorburnin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/after-learning-game-strategies-forgetting-to-turn-off-running-is-a-common-and-frustrating-way-to-die-could-we-get-a-hard-to-miss-indicator/22201 "2019-12-13T09:13:17Z")

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It’s only a dozen key presses for a guaranteed game-over. By the time the fatigue bar indicates your stamina is draining too fast (If you even notice in time), the speed penalties are certain death. I keep having to OCD…

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## [More love from Rock Paper Shotgun. DDA listed as one of the top 50 games of the decade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-love-from-rock-paper-shotgun-dda-listed-as-one-of-the-top-50-games-of-the-decade/22175)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-love-from-rock-paper-shotgun-dda-listed-as-one-of-the-top-50-games-of-the-decade/22175 "2019-12-13T01:33:18Z")

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A little recognition is nice.

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## [What obscure/unique weapons you want to see in C:DDA?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-obscure-unique-weapons-you-want-to-see-in-c-dda/21591)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-obscure-unique-weapons-you-want-to-see-in-c-dda/21591 "2019-12-12T23:04:04Z")

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so recently, i’ve been considering to make a mod about obscure/unique weapon that exist in real life but i’ve been run out of ideas now (i’ve seen some obscure weapons added to the game now like AF2011A2 pistol A.K.A “2 …

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## [Hello from a noob!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hello-from-a-noob/20487)

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**Author:** [@Sediment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sediment)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hello-from-a-noob/20487 "2019-12-12T19:36:56Z")

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Hi everyone, my roomue introduced me to this game and -WOW- !! He plays on his laptop but I’ve been playing on my phone. Hands down one of the most immersive and comprehensive games I’ve come across. Any help or tips ar…

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## [Building Graphical on Linux (and other Linux Q&A)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-graphical-on-linux-and-other-linux-q-a/18058)

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**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-graphical-on-linux-and-other-linux-q-a/18058 "2019-12-12T17:12:50Z")

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So uh, quick question. Current Experimentals still have sprinting right? If so, manually moving save to more recent build is 1)install new build 2)move save and config files over 3) play right? am I doing something…

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## [How to work a vanilla survivor 4 str/dex/int/per no perks build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-work-a-vanilla-survivor-4-str-dex-int-per-no-perks-build/22190)

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**Author:** [@Shiro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shiro)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-work-a-vanilla-survivor-4-str-dex-int-per-no-perks-build/22190 "2019-12-11T23:40:10Z")

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I remember a long time ago seeing a post on reddit of someone doing something like this and ending up still being super strong late game, so I wanted to try something like this myself for fun to see how stong you can get…

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## [Any news from non-mainlined mods?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-news-from-non-mainlined-mods/22191)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-news-from-non-mainlined-mods/22191 "2019-12-11T01:32:31Z")

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right now im enjoying latest experimental build while waiting for news about non-mainlined mods (PK’s Rebalancing, Secronom, Cata++, Nechronica), because of recent update to monster flag refactor, most of non-mainlined m…

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## [Nope. No. Just no. It is dead end](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nope-no-just-no-it-is-dead-end/22170)

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**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nope-no-just-no-it-is-dead-end/22170 "2019-12-09T05:28:48Z")

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Nope. No. Just no. It is dead end.

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## [In case anyone encounter problem with PK Rebalancing mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-case-anyone-encounter-problem-with-pk-rebalancing-mod/22179)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-case-anyone-encounter-problem-with-pk-rebalancing-mod/22179 "2019-12-08T15:43:09Z")

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so few minutes ago, the fix for crash at starting game has been merged and ready to go (it was Aftershock’s item group bug) but i found the same problem for PK’s Rebalancing mod. the fix is to go to pk\_itemlist\_edit loc…

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