# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=120

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## [Progressive traits?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/progressive-traits/21141)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/progressive-traits/21141 "2019-08-23T12:48:45Z")

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Someone, I can’t remember who, mentioned the negative effect of killing children. I was wondering if it’s possible to become “immune” to nagatives like that? I.e. Kill a child at the start of the game and it affects you…

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## [How to auto-travel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-auto-travel/21118)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-auto-travel/21118 "2019-08-23T12:44:13Z")

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I’ve toggled the auto-travel mode on. How do we auto-travel?

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## [600% reading time, Help please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/600-reading-time-help-please/20341)

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**Author:** [@BlueKanary](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BlueKanary)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/600-reading-time-help-please/20341 "2019-08-22T20:36:09Z")

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Why is my reading time set to 600%! I have a bunch of mods like magiclysm, C.R.I.T., and various item addition and re-balance mods. But I don’t remember any of them doing this.

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## [Horse went 'Poof'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horse-went-poof/21132)

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**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horse-went-poof/21132 "2019-08-22T17:08:00Z")

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I found a horsie for the first time in CDDA. Fed it some food to befriend it, gave it a saddle, and road it around for a few minutes. Then I dismounted and it simply vanished from existence without any error presented o…

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## [Weirdly placed furniture](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weirdly-placed-furniture/21131)

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**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weirdly-placed-furniture/21131 "2019-08-22T15:37:53Z")

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I… but… what? On a more serious note, not really a big issue and something the majority of playthroughs you’d never even know about but thanks to an artifact I found it’s something I noticed while exploring a lab.

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## [Classes Zombies crashes the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/classes-zombies-crashes-the-game/21136)

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**Author:** [@supervic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supervic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/classes-zombies-crashes-the-game/21136 "2019-08-22T10:29:06Z")

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Can you help me with this?

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## [RDX/ANZO charges z-level damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rdx-anzo-charges-z-level-damage/19494)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rdx-anzo-charges-z-level-damage/19494 "2019-08-22T05:30:32Z")

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This is something unique when z-levels are enabled. The RDX charges, I acknowledge, are stupidly powerful but I’ve noticed that they can cause holes that go 7-8 levels deep, which is on par with a mininuke as far as dama…

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## [An error I got with the latest experimental build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-error-i-got-with-the-latest-experimental-build/21122)

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**Author:** [@supervic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supervic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-error-i-got-with-the-latest-experimental-build/21122 "2019-08-21T11:04:16Z")

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DEBUG : Error: basic\_string::\_M\_create FUNCTION : bool main\_menu::new\_character\_tab() FILE : src/main\_menu.cpp LINE : 713

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## [Tails, Clothes and kevlar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tails-clothes-and-kevlar/21111)

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**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 5:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tails-clothes-and-kevlar/21111 "2019-08-21T05:50:57Z")

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Just a quick question: Can clothing with a mix of Kevlar and clothe be worn over tails, such as light cargo survivor pants?

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## [Carrion Spawn Rate & Monster Evolution Rates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carrion-spawn-rate-monster-evolution-rates/21114)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carrion-spawn-rate-monster-evolution-rates/21114 "2019-08-20T17:24:43Z")

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What are the values for these? I.e. how often do monsters evolve at a certain value and how often do creatures spawn from rotting material?

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## [Looking for old builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-old-builds/21100)

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**Author:** [@noname1208](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/noname1208)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-old-builds/21100 "2019-08-20T17:14:18Z")

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Does anybody have any old builds I can download? I have my own little archive dating back to Whales but I have a few massive gaps where I stopped playing a while. I’m missing any 4000 build and any 6000 build though of c…

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## [Brainless and Listener Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brainless-and-listener-zombies/19232)

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**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brainless-and-listener-zombies/19232 "2019-08-20T16:12:15Z")

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So, a couple of days ago I PRed Brainless zombies, Listener zombies, and Skull zombies into the game. Then I played for a lengthy bit today. In the span of about an hour, in one small town, I came across 4 brainless an…

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## ["no food distributed at drop area"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-food-distributed-at-drop-area/21107)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-food-distributed-at-drop-area/21107 "2019-08-19T23:10:15Z")

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I’m trying to set up some food stocks to be able to upgrade my camp but it never lets me no matter where I put it. the thing says its opposite the door (no idea where the hell that means) between the manager and the wall…

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## [Is there a shedlike construction that allows you make a fire and keep it from rain?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-shedlike-construction-that-allows-you-make-a-fire-and-keep-it-from-rain/21112)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-shedlike-construction-that-allows-you-make-a-fire-and-keep-it-from-rain/21112 "2019-08-19T20:33:04Z")

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Like a bikeshed made from pole and sheet?

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## [Headshots through eyes/mouth?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/headshots-through-eyes-mouth/21108)

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**Author:** [@Quintovir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quintovir)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/headshots-through-eyes-mouth/21108 "2019-08-19T09:17:00Z")

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If I wear a Heavy Survivor Helmet (covers 100% of the head) but I have nothing covering my eyes and mouth does that mean I can still be hit/shot in the “head” through my eyes/mouth?

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## [How necesarry are swamps to camp creation and how many tiles do I need of free space to make a camp?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-necesarry-are-swamps-to-camp-creation-and-how-many-tiles-do-i-need-of-free-space-to-make-a-camp/21086)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-necesarry-are-swamps-to-camp-creation-and-how-many-tiles-do-i-need-of-free-space-to-make-a-camp/21086 "2019-08-18T20:06:56Z")

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So I’ve finally gathered enough stuff to start actually settling down but unfortunately the nearest swamp is 26 kilometres from my base. Just how important/good are swamps for camps? Also how far away by tiles must a cam…

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## [Moving sidebar little bit to the right](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-sidebar-little-bit-to-the-right/21106)

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**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-sidebar-little-bit-to-the-right/21106 "2019-08-18T14:21:31Z")

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Can i move sidebar little bit to right? Its very annoying playing the character with small screen

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## [Fog, toxic fallout and other weather effects](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fog-toxic-fallout-and-other-weather-effects/20958)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fog-toxic-fallout-and-other-weather-effects/20958 "2019-08-18T02:34:58Z")

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Aside rare acid rare and a slight impact on solar generation, weather and the elements still don’t feel all that impactful. I think a nice addition to the game would be some weather that would actually push players to be…

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## [How to escape the prison?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-escape-the-prison/20506)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-escape-the-prison/20506 "2019-08-17T21:25:40Z")

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So I tried playing the prison scenario but I can’t past the bots. Using a makeshift lockpick or crowbar on the bars doesn’t work and that only leaves trying to go past areas with enemies in them. I was able to use the ma…

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## [Distinct noise from laptop on animations: HDD or CPU/GPU coil whine?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/distinct-noise-from-laptop-on-animations-hdd-or-cpu-gpu-coil-whine/19199)

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**Author:** [@int\_ua](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/int_ua)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/distinct-noise-from-laptop-on-animations-hdd-or-cpu-gpu-coil-whine/19199 "2019-08-16T23:33:35Z")

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Since I bought a new laptop with HDD and i7-8550U I started noticing high-pitched noises on every animation in the game. Anyone else noticed this? Could it be that SDL or Cata read tiles file on every animation? I hope n…

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## [Share Your Stories!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/share-your-stories/21095)

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**Author:** [@1000DayzBurning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/1000DayzBurning)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/share-your-stories/21095 "2019-08-17T15:42:23Z")

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Hey everyone I’m new to the forum and this is my first post so go easy on me! I would love to read some stories about how your game playthroughs worked out. For instance I just had a character that started in the shelter…

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## [Group Mechanic - How hard would this be to implement?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/group-mechanic-how-hard-would-this-be-to-implement/11622)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/group-mechanic-how-hard-would-this-be-to-implement/11622 "2019-08-17T15:28:25Z")

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How hard would it be to implement a mechanic where you create a number of characters and then start to play them. After a day of playing the first character you move over to your second character. Play a day as that ch…

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## [Is it possible to cancel or disassemble a craft entity?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-cancel-or-disassemble-a-craft-entity/21096)

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**Author:** [@int\_ua](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/int_ua)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-cancel-or-disassemble-a-craft-entity/21096 "2019-08-17T04:52:38Z")

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I have some craft entities in progress I don’t need anymore because I only used them for training skills. I can’t find a way to recover components, was it not implemented yet?

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## [Theft without consequences](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theft-without-consequences/21078)

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**Author:** [@Sediment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sediment)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theft-without-consequences/21078 "2019-08-16T19:07:48Z")

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So if you make it to another faction camp base and poke around, undoubtedly you’ll see cupboards or shelves or whatever else with inventory in them. I noticed if you take the bag of burritos or box of flour, you’ll be wa…

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## [The Rancher dude!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-rancher-dude/21088)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-rancher-dude/21088 "2019-08-16T10:21:53Z")

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I’ve noticed new profession - Rancher! Then I started in a campsite and few great things happened to me: There is a farm to the east (!). It had a stables building (!!). There was a lone horse waiting for me (!!!). I…

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## [Run CDDA on Ubuntu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/run-cdda-on-ubuntu/21082)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/run-cdda-on-ubuntu/21082 "2019-08-16T07:18:58Z")

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I downloaded the latest linux version(cataclysmdda-0.D-Linux\_x64-Curses-9491.tar.gz) and extracted it, but when I clicked the “cataclysm” it didn’t start. What should I do?

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## [Fuel expiry dates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuel-expiry-dates/21038)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuel-expiry-dates/21038 "2019-08-16T06:10:48Z")

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kind of self explanatory, fuel goes bad when not taken proper care of IRL. I feel like gasoline should expire like juice if its not properly taken care to add some more realism. This could help further balance out “d…

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## [Is it possible to "contain" a slime or ant pit without killing the queen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-contain-a-slime-or-ant-pit-without-killing-the-queen/21090)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 5:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-contain-a-slime-or-ant-pit-without-killing-the-queen/21090 "2019-08-16T05:26:22Z")

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For some reason a slime pits entrance is blocked off “hallway down” making it impossible to get to the brain without digging and get constantly attacked while mining. However this got me thinking, is it possible to just…

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## [Prompt Annoyences](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prompt-annoyences/21081)

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**Author:** [@Balgias](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Balgias)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prompt-annoyences/21081 "2019-08-16T02:27:47Z")

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Getting constantly spammed with warnings and prompts when say, trying to use a cross-bow, or attempting to work on something with some zombies making noise in some nearby location, the " ignore " option of the prompts is…

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## [C:DDA Extra Professions (& Gears... ;) )](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-extra-professions-gears/10856)

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**Author:** [@Marte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Marte)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-extra-professions-gears/10856 "2019-08-15T21:17:55Z")

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So, here I am. After a lot of playtesting and balancing, now it is time to share my work with the community. My addon is called “C:DDA Extra Professions” (“Rebalance” category) and, as the name implies, it adds some ne…

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