# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=118

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## [Amphetamine withdrawal duration](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/amphetamine-withdrawal-duration/21101)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/amphetamine-withdrawal-duration/21101 "2019-09-06T17:29:32Z")

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I try the really bad day start and finally get to the remote and safe farm but it’s been 8 days and the withdrawal isn’t gone. How long will it last?

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## [Is there a message when the game autosaves?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-message-when-the-game-autosaves/21260)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-message-when-the-game-autosaves/21260 "2019-09-06T16:14:21Z")

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I set autosave to 50 game turns. After I wait for 1 in-game minute, I don’t see any message about saving. How do I know if it really saves, or is 1 game turn not 1 in-game second?

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## [Secubot drops wrong magazine type for gun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/secubot-drops-wrong-magazine-type-for-gun/21251)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/secubot-drops-wrong-magazine-type-for-gun/21251 "2019-09-06T15:05:06Z")

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I disassembled an inactive secubot and it dropped an M&K 5 submachine gun and 9x19mm JHP ammo. It should drop MP5 ammo.

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## [Rideable mech suits are in](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rideable-mech-suits-are-in/20999)

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**Author:** [@dpwb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dpwb)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rideable-mech-suits-are-in/20999 "2019-09-06T06:45:08Z")

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These are “monsters” that you can ride. deets here. https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/32409 Three varieties : combat mech, recon mech, lifter mech. Find them in lab finales and military bunkers, bring …

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## [Stamina and boats](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stamina-and-boats/20575)

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**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stamina-and-boats/20575 "2019-09-06T04:01:37Z")

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I dunno if it’s something new, I don’t have a lot of experience with boats but a hand padded boat seems to just eat through stamina like no ones business, my character has 10 strength so it isn’t like he is weak or anyth…

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## [Q. About Modding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/q-about-modding/21256)

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**Author:** [@mscottveach](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mscottveach)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/q-about-modding/21256 "2019-09-05T20:24:41Z")

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I have this idea for a small mechanic to add… do I need to get permission from someone to implement it? Basically, I have a fair amount of programming experience but I’ve never helped out with anything open source so I …

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## [Armored zombie mediocre drops](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armored-zombie-mediocre-drops/21249)

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**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armored-zombie-mediocre-drops/21249 "2019-09-05T13:31:55Z")

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Are armored zombies supposed to not drop anything special? All I’ve found so far are really basic electronic materials, heating elements and such. Not even dissecting or butchering them gives more than regular loot and t…

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## [I can haz beagle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-can-haz-beagle/21248)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-can-haz-beagle/21248 "2019-09-05T11:32:12Z")

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So, I disassembled a Beagle RGV and learnt the craft recipe! Only one problem, it weighs 440lbs (200kg in real money) and I don’t have a trunk that can hold that much. Are there any REALLY big storage solutions or do I…

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## [Log message for mining](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/log-message-for-mining/21257)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/log-message-for-mining/21257 "2019-09-05T07:08:17Z")

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When you mine something like a small boulder you get a misleading message in the log. There’s two features in the tile - tall grass and small boulder - and it picks the wrong one.

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## [Folding Vehicle no longer folds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/folding-vehicle-no-longer-folds/21253)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/folding-vehicle-no-longer-folds/21253 "2019-09-05T02:46:03Z")

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I added a medium storage battery to my folding vehicle. It gave me a prompt warning that it would make it no longer foldable, which I accepted. However, when I removed the battery, it still can’t fold. Do I need to rebui…

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## [Makeshift canister weapons misfiring?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/makeshift-canister-weapons-misfiring/21247)

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**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/makeshift-canister-weapons-misfiring/21247 "2019-09-04T18:00:13Z")

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I’ve been encountering a possible bug where makeshift canister weapons such as emp grenades, dynamite, anti-fungal grenades and so on can be armed, thrown - and then just sit there armed for an indefinite period of time. …

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## [Nuclear Missle Damage + map deformation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-missle-damage-map-deformation/21235)

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**Author:** [@zeziba](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zeziba)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-missle-damage-map-deformation/21235 "2019-09-03T22:09:19Z")

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Greetings, I was reading the issues on github and issue #33606 at https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/33606 seems like a cool thing to implement. So I wanted to locate the file that is responsible for t…

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## [Looking for mods that work with 0.D Experimental builds for android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-mods-that-work-with-0-d-experimental-builds-for-android/21241)

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**Author:** [@knives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/knives)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-mods-that-work-with-0-d-experimental-builds-for-android/21241 "2019-09-03T21:47:16Z")

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currently missing these good mods, StatsThroughSkills, StatsThroughKills, SpeedyDex and pk rebalancing. Forum Mod can transfer if posted in wrong section.

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## [Power armour inventory woes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armour-inventory-woes/21242)

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**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armour-inventory-woes/21242 "2019-09-03T21:24:09Z")

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So my guy is a fresh lab escapee and a bit banged up, got lucky and found some power armour that was initially guarded by 3 mi-go who did the dumb thing and went banging on a nearby prison’s gates for some reason, leavin…

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## [My idea for a mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-idea-for-a-mod/21025)

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**Author:** [@Ademondog](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ademondog)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-idea-for-a-mod/21025 "2019-09-03T21:11:50Z")

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Basically makes all animals be able to be tamed You can do want ya want with the idea but I think it would be cool to have a pet bear

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## [Using Bike Racks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-bike-racks/21246)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-bike-racks/21246 "2019-09-03T16:21:37Z")

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So, I’ve got a bike rack on the side of my security van. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to use it. As you can, hopefully, see I have four bike rack tiles installed and the motorcycle is next to them. When I drive off, …

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## [Camping Backpack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camping-backpack/21245)

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**Author:** [@Entity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Entity)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camping-backpack/21245 "2019-09-03T09:06:10Z")

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I started a wilderness play through as a camper and realized something major was missing. Continuing the discussion from Wearable corpses: It’s interesting to look back to a time when current valuable features were not…

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## [I need mechanincs 4 to swap a tire?! AKA Wheel rework](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-mechanincs-4-to-swap-a-tire-aka-wheel-rework/21138)

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**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-mechanincs-4-to-swap-a-tire-aka-wheel-rework/21138 "2019-09-02T21:14:10Z")

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Short story: I had spawned in rather limited area. Two roads were blocked by cities too big to handle, one road had turret blockade and the last road hat triffids. With no way out I had to do with what I found in this …

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## [How do mobs behave until I see them?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-mobs-behave-until-i-see-them/21217)

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**Author:** [@retroHunter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/retroHunter)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-mobs-behave-until-i-see-them/21217 "2019-09-02T09:10:57Z")

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I went to another city and discovered many of these damned mushrooms. I killed many, but I’m sure there is still a lot of this infection. The question is - do they continue to move, multiply, etc., out of my sight for ma…

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## [Crafting aluminium tongs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-aluminium-tongs/21236)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-aluminium-tongs/21236 "2019-09-02T06:03:44Z")

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So I want a FOODCO kitchen buddy, which means I need a Hand Press + Die, which apparently means I need aluminum tongs. I have 6 aluminum ingots, but I guess I don’t have the recipe? Which seems odd as I have Fabrication …

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## [How does mob reproduction work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-mob-reproduction-work/21234)

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**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-mob-reproduction-work/21234 "2019-09-02T03:38:11Z")

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So i’ve seen fawns and the like, juvenile versions of entities, mostly normal-ish creatures. Now I know how to set up a cockroach farm but I was wondering about farming other entities. Do they require two or more in the …

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## [\[Bug?\] You can use Basic Power Armor Helmet without wearing it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-you-can-use-basic-power-armor-helmet-without-wearing-it/21228)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-you-can-use-basic-power-armor-helmet-without-wearing-it/21228 "2019-09-01T23:01:47Z")

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So, for some time I’ve been looking for a Glare Protection 2 item. When all of a sudden I notice that when I’m working in some locations apparently I have a Glare Protection 2 item. Even though I’ve no idea what. So I hu…

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## [CDda accessability for blind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-accessability-for-blind/21231)

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**Author:** [@alex19EP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/alex19EP)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-accessability-for-blind/21231 "2019-09-01T22:45:47Z")

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hello i interested in this game. I know that changes have been made to support blind players. I would like to know what has been done. and are there any blind players who play cdda successfully? I am also starting to l…

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## [Trying out a new character type](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-out-a-new-character-type/21192)

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**Author:** [@Sediment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sediment)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 11:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-out-a-new-character-type/21192 "2019-09-01T11:24:19Z")

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As a preface, I play the Android version on my phone and have toyed around with an Android TV box as well. So a few days ago I got a brand new phone. Bigger, shinier, more bells and whistles! Transfered stuff from the o…

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## [Metabolic Interchange is broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metabolic-interchange-is-broken/20935)

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**Author:** [@Echo\_Mirage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Echo_Mirage)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metabolic-interchange-is-broken/20935 "2019-09-01T11:19:18Z")

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Metabolic interchange appears to have broken for some reason. At first it capped off my battery power at 180 of 300 and now will only recharge to 280 of 300 if I sleep for 3 hours or more. This isn’t the first time this …

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## [Boat rental location not ready I guess?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boat-rental-location-not-ready-i-guess/21193)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boat-rental-location-not-ready-i-guess/21193 "2019-09-01T01:50:05Z")

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“The raft doesn’t have enough wheels to move”. Or is there another way you’re supposed to control the ‘rafts’ you find there?

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## [Adding auto travel on older version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-auto-travel-on-older-version/21190)

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**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-auto-travel-on-older-version/21190 "2019-08-31T19:42:42Z")

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Is it possible to add auto travel on older version? And how to add it?

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## [So how long does it take for killing the queen to kill of the local pop?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-long-does-it-take-for-killing-the-queen-to-kill-of-the-local-pop/21104)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-long-does-it-take-for-killing-the-queen-to-kill-of-the-local-pop/21104 "2019-08-31T15:27:37Z")

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It never really seems like killing off a spores “queen” has any effect at curbing spore populations. How exactly do they spawn anyways? Do they grow out of fungal bed tiles until you burn them? Or does killing the queen…

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## [Tank vehicles needs buff - minor issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-vehicles-needs-buff-minor-issue/21221)

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**Author:** [@North](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/North)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-vehicles-needs-buff-minor-issue/21221 "2019-08-31T13:32:40Z")

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Main battle tanks: Just driving over a car wrecks them to pieces… :unamused: What about creating different grades of heavy frames / military composite armor?

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## [Water supply glitched in Luxury RV for latest build?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-supply-glitched-in-luxury-rv-for-latest-build/21195)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-supply-glitched-in-luxury-rv-for-latest-build/21195 "2019-08-31T07:04:15Z")

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Latest build and I suddenly can’t use the kitchen to fill my canteen with clean water. The water tank has plenty in it (43 litres of possible 60) but I get the message “There is not enough clean water left to siphon it.” …

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