# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=108

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## [The nightmare that is "recovering from infection"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-nightmare-that-is-recovering-from-infection/21915)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-nightmare-that-is-recovering-from-infection/21915 "2019-11-11T03:39:22Z")

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Hi. It should first be noted that I’m playing on an older build so I’m not sure if a feature has been inplemented to fix this. So basically I got the recovering from infection status and started passing out. However, I …

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## [Been gone a...few years? in terms of updates... Whats changed that I should be aware of?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-gone-a-few-years-in-terms-of-updates-whats-changed-that-i-should-be-aware-of/21843)

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**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-gone-a-few-years-in-terms-of-updates-whats-changed-that-i-should-be-aware-of/21843 "2019-11-10T10:40:38Z")

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I looked at a simple table and got a crafting option. Do tables increase craft speed now? Don’t believe I’ve done anything but check the forums since .D LOVE the new HUD awesome job on that. The Halloween Start page i…

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## [Is there a way to make power armor a vanity?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-power-armor-a-vanity/21896)

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**Author:** [@Kenan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kenan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-power-armor-a-vanity/21896 "2019-11-10T06:02:42Z")

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I want to use power armor helmets and the armor itself as a vanity with other gear, can it be somehow done, if so, what files should be edited?

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## [How does the critical hit roll works?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-the-critical-hit-roll-works/21884)

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**Author:** [@fins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fins)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-the-critical-hit-roll-works/21884 "2019-11-09T14:16:40Z")

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Could not find anything on the wiki or in the forum, is there an exhaustive list of all the things that affects the chances of a critical hit?

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## [Aftershock - A core content pack to restore removed content and drift the game towards sci-fi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aftershock-a-core-content-pack-to-restore-removed-content-and-drift-the-game-towards-sci-fi/18955)

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**Author:** [@Esther](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Esther)\
**Replies:** 92\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aftershock-a-core-content-pack-to-restore-removed-content-and-drift-the-game-towards-sci-fi/18955 "2019-11-09T00:02:07Z")

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Hey! I’m Esther, and this is the mod I’ve been working on after taking up ownership of it from its previous author, who was no longer interested in maintaining it. Aftershock has two core principles: To restore old co…

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## [Aquatic Z-levels?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aquatic-z-levels/21802)

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**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aquatic-z-levels/21802 "2019-11-08T23:48:10Z")

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There seems to be no distinction in height between things that are underwater and things that are swimming on the surface of the water. I don’t know why but my boats are getting randomly damaged and I think that I’m eith…

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## [Game crashes in research facility](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-in-research-facility/21880)

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**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-in-research-facility/21880 "2019-11-08T10:29:45Z")

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reproducible, every time i walk over the parking space. Savegame is 400mb…

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## [\[Demo\]Check the weapons mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/demo-check-the-weapons-mod/21882)

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**Author:** [@Runningsky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Runningsky)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/demo-check-the-weapons-mod/21882 "2019-11-08T03:07:21Z")

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:grimacing:a whim Demo mod. Share and Fun.download

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## [Can’t install Yoke/harness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-t-install-yoke-harness/21872)

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**Author:** [@SwivelChair](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SwivelChair)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-t-install-yoke-harness/21872 "2019-11-07T23:17:22Z")

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I have a tamed horse, a 8” yoke and a specially made chariot/cart. But I can’t install the yoke into the vehicle, it just does not appear as an option, do I need a certain level of mechanics or something? (I’m at 7th lev…

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## [Did anyone else watch "Star Blazers" as a kid?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-anyone-else-watch-star-blazers-as-a-kid/21003)

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**Author:** [@Ross\_Perot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ross_Perot)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-anyone-else-watch-star-blazers-as-a-kid/21003 "2019-11-07T15:26:50Z")

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So I’ve had a chance to revisit this old series with the younger generation. I was a little worried that my nostalgia was going to let me down, but I’m honestly surprised at how well it has aged. There should be a way …

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## [Can't run the latest build of Cataclysm DDA Curses on Mac OS X](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-run-the-latest-build-of-cataclysm-dda-curses-on-mac-os-x/21879)

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**Author:** [@kchalupa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kchalupa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-run-the-latest-build-of-cataclysm-dda-curses-on-mac-os-x/21879 "2019-11-06T22:16:06Z")

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Hi friends, Sorry to bother you again. I haven’t been able to play this game for months despite trying hard to overcome some hurdles. I have an iMac 2006 running OS X Lion and I’m getting the following error when runnin…

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## [A working link to whaleys weird world?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-working-link-to-whaleys-weird-world/21875)

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**Author:** [@spcspooder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spcspooder)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 6:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-working-link-to-whaleys-weird-world/21875 "2019-11-06T06:24:08Z")

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need help finding the whaleys weird world mod pls give link

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## [Im looking for a link to whaleys werid world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-looking-for-a-link-to-whaleys-werid-world/21876)

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**Author:** [@spcspooder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spcspooder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-looking-for-a-link-to-whaleys-werid-world/21876 "2019-11-05T22:23:27Z")

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need help finding the whaleys weird world mod pls give link i ask because nofile.10 shut down

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## [Field dressing and Quartering corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/field-dressing-and-quartering-corpses/21870)

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**Author:** [@hobo\_troglodyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobo_troglodyte)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/field-dressing-and-quartering-corpses/21870 "2019-11-05T20:46:18Z")

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Corpses that cannot be field dressed also cannot be quartered, due to requiring the corpse to be field dressed first. Snakes and Spiders are the ones I have found. Also, having the ability to see if a corpse has been fi…

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## [Figuring out Auto Travel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/figuring-out-auto-travel/21867)

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**Author:** [@Jex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jex)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/figuring-out-auto-travel/21867 "2019-11-05T17:18:26Z")

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\[ SOLUTION \] I updated to a version which supported the auto travel feature (An experimental Build), from there it worked just as intended (Described below) END OF SOLUTION I’ve seen a lot of people talking about an …

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## [How do you heat RV internal water tank?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-heat-rv-internal-water-tank/21861)

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**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-heat-rv-internal-water-tank/21861 "2019-11-05T14:36:59Z")

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Randomed an outdoors start, with fully functioning Luxury RV parked next to me, but my character is going to be dying of thirst before long, and I cant figure out any way to thaw the RV’s water tank. Do I need to wait fo…

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## [256x256 weather tiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/256x256-weather-tiles/21820)

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**Author:** [@FartOfSteel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FartOfSteel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/256x256-weather-tiles/21820 "2019-11-05T09:33:02Z")

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This is my creation and I waive all rights to this work. Please use it freely.

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## [Turret Control Unit recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turret-control-unit-recipe/21854)

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**Author:** [@S\_Gray](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/S_Gray)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turret-control-unit-recipe/21854 "2019-11-04T23:38:46Z")

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Something really wrong with vehicle turret crafting Turret Mount: AI core, gun operating system, identification module, sensor array, battery, RAM, power converter, pipes, springs, solder Turret Control Unit: AI core…

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## [I made negative calorie food that starves you to death](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-made-negative-calorie-food-that-starves-you-to-death/21837)

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**Author:** [@Scyrinal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scyrinal)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-made-negative-calorie-food-that-starves-you-to-death/21837 "2019-11-04T03:51:25Z")

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Made a account to post this. All the food I preserved myself has become this. The ultimate weight loss solution. Eat it, sleep and die of starvation! Never get fat again!

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## [Uncomfortably Large Mutant cant fit through windows?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uncomfortably-large-mutant-cant-fit-through-windows/21848)

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**Author:** [@KoRv](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KoRv)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uncomfortably-large-mutant-cant-fit-through-windows/21848 "2019-11-04T01:43:37Z")

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For some reason whenever I try to go through a window now, or even try to go through underbrush, I get a message “You can’t fit in there!” Is this new or did something wonky happen?

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## [Just experienced most unfair death in over 2 years of playing, slight change to this game mechanic would be nice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-experienced-most-unfair-death-in-over-2-years-of-playing-slight-change-to-this-game-mechanic-would-be-nice/21846)

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**Author:** [@SirPendrak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPendrak)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-experienced-most-unfair-death-in-over-2-years-of-playing-slight-change-to-this-game-mechanic-would-be-nice/21846 "2019-11-03T16:46:39Z")

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Short story: Midgame survivor engages a group of about dozen fungaloids in perfectly open field with rm42 combat knife and full evioromental protection after sleeping one day near a lab. After killing about half of them…

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## [(Build 9849) another unstable session of Experimental version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-9849-another-unstable-session-of-experimental-version/21844)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-9849-another-unstable-session-of-experimental-version/21844 "2019-11-03T16:39:52Z")

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so my game build is now on 9849, and i found that this build is really unstable. first thing i found is that if you ask starting NPC to share items and you use Lie or Persuade option, the game crash with Segmentation fa…

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## [Biodiesel for Napalm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/biodiesel-for-napalm/21853)

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**Author:** [@KoRv](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KoRv)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/biodiesel-for-napalm/21853 "2019-11-03T08:58:42Z")

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just curious, has allowing biodiesel as a replacement for gas or regular diesel in napalm crafting been brought up/considered? Just a bit sad I don’t have a renewable source of happy funtime flamethrower juice.

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## [Gas masks not protecting from smoke?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gas-masks-not-protecting-from-smoke/21645)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gas-masks-not-protecting-from-smoke/21645 "2019-11-03T07:49:58Z")

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Okay so the build that was released on the 6th despite having an active gas mask that had an environmental protection rating of 19 (from being reinforced) but smoke seems to just go straight through. I don’t know if it i…

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## [Wheat to Flour discrepancy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheat-to-flour-discrepancy/21849)

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**Author:** [@JENTHULHU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JENTHULHU)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheat-to-flour-discrepancy/21849 "2019-11-02T23:29:16Z")

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So, one unit of wheat takes up .25 Liters of Volume, but the Flour produced from that wheat takes up .38 liters of volume which seems… not quite right? I feel like either the flour should be taking up less space, or the…

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## [Idea board "survival"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-board-survival/20306)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-board-survival/20306 "2019-11-02T17:22:59Z")

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similar to my survivalist tricks board this is mostly to chat, improve and work on ideas. !. log furniture. simple furniture using mostly cut logs and rope to take the place of simple furniture. log table log chair. as …

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## [Upgrading Weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upgrading-weapons/21758)

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**Author:** [@Hushpoy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hushpoy)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upgrading-weapons/21758 "2019-11-02T16:51:36Z")

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How do I upgrade melee weapons? I’ve seen screenshots of people with ++ and +# weapons yet I don’t know how to do the same. I assume its the same as accurizing guns? What do I need?

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## [Just a questiong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-a-questiong/21840)

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**Author:** [@Foxyguard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foxyguard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-a-questiong/21840 "2019-11-01T20:13:58Z")

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So how i ride cars properly i cannot go forward can someone help me …

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## [Phase Immersion Suit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/phase-immersion-suit/21834)

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**Author:** [@Invalid\_Username](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Invalid_Username)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/phase-immersion-suit/21834 "2019-11-01T19:12:12Z")

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So, I was going down a lab subway and raiding every lab I came across when I stumbled upon a finale room with a little gem of an item, the Phase Immersion Suit. Now, seeing as it’s a finale reward and I had to battle my …

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## [Professions starting with the tiny mutation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/professions-starting-with-the-tiny-mutation/21808)

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**Author:** [@The\_32-bit\_guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_32-bit_guy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 11:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/professions-starting-with-the-tiny-mutation/21808 "2019-11-01T11:17:26Z")

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Should’nt professions starting with tiny or any other trait that influences the size of clothes relative to you have them already refitted? If you were small before the Cataclysm you would just got clothes fitted to you…

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