# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=121

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## [What are some good places to recruit new mea-er, settlers?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-some-good-places-to-recruit-new-mea-er-settlers/21062)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-some-good-places-to-recruit-new-mea-er-settlers/21062 "2019-08-15T20:59:12Z")

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I’m looking to expand my base from just two slaves I borrowed from a raider camp but I don’t know where to really look besides waiting around for random NPCs. Do mercenaries count as faction population? or do they just a…

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## [Has the brawling style been removed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-the-brawling-style-been-removed/21019)

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**Author:** [@what](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/what)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-the-brawling-style-been-removed/21019 "2019-08-15T20:17:46Z")

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i started a character with a good martial arts skill, but i don’t see the brawling martial art, was it removed?

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## [Cataclysmic Iphone?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysmic-iphone/21059)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysmic-iphone/21059 "2019-08-15T20:00:50Z")

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First question should be is the game available for apple stuff? Second question is, does anyone know how the game runs on an iphone 6s plus? I should be getting one by the end of the week, don’t ask why i’m getting an …

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## [What's a good way to dispose of bodies quickly and efficently?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-a-good-way-to-dispose-of-bodies-quickly-and-efficently/20928)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-a-good-way-to-dispose-of-bodies-quickly-and-efficently/20928 "2019-08-15T19:38:33Z")

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So I just cleaned out a hospital (I think? Hard to tell with hospitals) and now I have to deal with the problem of disposing all the bodies. Manually going through all the piles of corpses to pulp them is meticulous and …

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## [Running out of breath constantly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-out-of-breath-constantly/21005)

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**Author:** [@Abraham\_Limpo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Abraham_Limpo)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-out-of-breath-constantly/21005 "2019-08-15T18:12:55Z")

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As the latest experimentals seemed to drift too much from my save (started getting errors about batteries among other things) and I read that the recommended way now is with the Z-levels enabled, I started a new characte…

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## [Firewood Storage not working correctly?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firewood-storage-not-working-correctly/21068)

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**Author:** [@Caphoras](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Caphoras)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firewood-storage-not-working-correctly/21068 "2019-08-15T15:14:01Z")

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I placed a Firewood Storage Spot next to my Crafting Spot, which is directly adjecent to my fire. While crafting my character doesn’t refill the firewood and the fire keeps going out. Did I do something wrong? I’m using …

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## [How do you guys play without some savescumming?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-guys-play-without-some-savescumming/19582)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 126\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-guys-play-without-some-savescumming/19582 "2019-08-15T15:21:39Z")

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I mean, you lose so much progress sometimes. And I don’t savescum mutations or cbms. I savescum BS deaths. Like one time, I was in the middle of the road at night smashing corpses and was suddenly shot by a chicken walke…

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## [Problems at installing Ascension/Winning DDA Mod and endgame thoughts in general](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-at-installing-ascension-winning-dda-mod-and-endgame-thoughts-in-general/21072)

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**Author:** [@Jandof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jandof)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-at-installing-ascension-winning-dda-mod-and-endgame-thoughts-in-general/21072 "2019-08-15T15:20:03Z")

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Hi. After I long break I decided to try CDDA again. I’ve been recommended an endgame mod called Ascension or Winning DDA. However, while trying to get it working, I ran into some problems. It seems I can’t find the mod…

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## [Winter activities: melting snow for water, snow taffy, building snowmen, throwing snowballs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-activities-melting-snow-for-water-snow-taffy-building-snowmen-throwing-snowballs/20579)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-activities-melting-snow-for-water-snow-taffy-building-snowmen-throwing-snowballs/20579 "2019-08-15T13:51:11Z")

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It can get pretty tough sometimes to carry safe water considering how quickly it freezes. It would be nice to be able to simply melt snow instead of having to always stay nearby a water source or risk dying of thirst sin…

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## [Bionics sugestions (balance/development)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-sugestions-balance-development/21084)

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**Author:** [@FrankDoe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FrankDoe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-sugestions-balance-development/21084 "2019-08-15T11:50:14Z")

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Sup everyone, first time on the boards, so don’t judge. Soo, I have have a small pet peeve of mine and couple suggestions. First, some bionics replace squishy parts and should offset the calorie intake requirements. Th…

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## [German Shepherd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/german-shepherd/21071)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/german-shepherd/21071 "2019-08-15T09:30:52Z")

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Hello There! I have started new game after a somewhat big break. I chose K9 character and started with a German shepherd as a pet. I have a dog whistle on me. But the dog seems to never attack any zombies even if get hi…

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## [Consume item Menu Request](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/consume-item-menu-request/21079)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/consume-item-menu-request/21079 "2019-08-15T03:26:41Z")

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If it hasn’t been suggested yet, I would like to request that the Consume item Menu show your current Food/Drink status at the top. Most of the time the menu covers up my sidebar, it would be nice to know those stats wit…

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## [Turret ammo duplication bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turret-ammo-duplication-bug/21077)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turret-ammo-duplication-bug/21077 "2019-08-15T02:40:29Z")

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Setting up a loaded M314D minigun on top a frame with no roof seems to create a infinite amount of 308 ammo duplication when you try and pick it up or move it. I was able to duplicate this effect by uninstalling and rein…

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## [Can't drink from RV](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-drink-from-rv/21076)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-drink-from-rv/21076 "2019-08-15T01:56:08Z")

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for some reason I can’t drink my kitchen unit. Prefab kitchens seem to work but no dice on my giant factory I built

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## [Suggestions for new items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestions-for-new-items/20697)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestions-for-new-items/20697 "2019-08-14T22:39:42Z")

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I was thinking it’d be easier for organization to add small plastic boxes and metal boxes for storing items in. Make your own medical kits, store cash cards, etc. Also USB and phone chords for copper wire or transferrin…

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## [Dissecting Corpses Interruption Acting Weird](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dissecting-corpses-interruption-acting-weird/21035)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dissecting-corpses-interruption-acting-weird/21035 "2019-08-14T22:29:58Z")

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Version: 0.D-6428-g7cc274d I just updated to the newest version to make sure the bug was still there. I was interrupted by enemies appearing. I was trying to dissect a zombie scientist when a nearby reality rift appea…

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## [Where in the dang are grey masses?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-in-the-dang-are-grey-masses/21050)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-in-the-dang-are-grey-masses/21050 "2019-08-14T22:09:37Z")

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so i’m looking into some of the more esoteric recipes that I dragged with me out of the lab escape, but I can’t for the life of me figure out where to get the growing grey masses. i’ve checked the item browser and wiki …

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## [Are shady zombies supposed to travel in packs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-shady-zombies-supposed-to-travel-in-packs/21075)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-shady-zombies-supposed-to-travel-in-packs/21075 "2019-08-14T20:22:24Z")

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I’ve noticed that for some reason shady zombies always travel in groups. I don’t see anything on the wiki about them actually exhibiting herd behaviour but everytime I see one there always seems to be another very close …

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## [Removing a single tile of roof/floor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-a-single-tile-of-roof-floor/21053)

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**Author:** [@DreamingSora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DreamingSora)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-a-single-tile-of-roof-floor/21053 "2019-08-14T17:58:54Z")

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Basically I’m trying to remove a single roof tile on a building to let a sliver of light come through the ceiling. I have access to the roof, and I have a pickaxe/jackhammer. I’ve read around online about people able to…

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## [Tatoos and war paint](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tatoos-and-war-paint/21056)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tatoos-and-war-paint/21056 "2019-08-14T10:31:21Z")

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just for fun maybe we could have a tatooing or war paint system. it wouldn’t do much besides maybe give a +1 fear or joy bonus. basically just like how you can use markers to add custom descriptions for vanity purposes. …

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## [How to get rid of ant infestations?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-rid-of-ant-infestations/21064)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-rid-of-ant-infestations/21064 "2019-08-14T06:15:03Z")

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An ant colony has set up right next to a refugee centre which is irritating enough on its own, but even more aggravating is the fact that a acid ant nest has set up right next to a town i’m trying to loot, and is making …

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## [World on Fire monster pack - testing & adjustments](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-on-fire-monster-pack-testing-adjustments/19548)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-on-fire-monster-pack-testing-adjustments/19548 "2019-08-13T21:30:04Z")

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After discussing the possibility of adding more fire enemies to the game, I decided to just make a mod. I need lots of testing & help finishing it though. The mod adds several fire type monsters. The read me on github h…

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## [What is the best/fastest way to do mining?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-fastest-way-to-do-mining/21063)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-fastest-way-to-do-mining/21063 "2019-08-13T21:24:50Z")

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What is the fastest way to do mining? Everytime I try and get down to work to build my underground tunnel network I always end up utterly exhausted and famished. It seems it takes days by jackhammer just to fill out a de…

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## [Missing None when crafting UPS Conversion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-none-when-crafting-ups-conversion/21061)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-none-when-crafting-ups-conversion/21061 "2019-08-13T19:53:58Z")

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Build #9482 listed via launcher. Had a battery compartment modding soldering iron. Removed mod and added UPS conversion mod. My UPS is battery compartment modded. Was unable to complete more UPS conversion mods as i…

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## [Dialogue options for hostile enemies "interrogate, scare off, recruit"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dialogue-options-for-hostile-enemies-interrogate-scare-off-recruit/21054)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dialogue-options-for-hostile-enemies-interrogate-scare-off-recruit/21054 "2019-08-13T16:32:19Z")

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I sometimes think it seems kind of a waste to just outright kill some of the npcs. I’ve become so much of a bionic monster now that I can easily pin and disarm raiders under certain conditions, but I can’t help but think…

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## [Moose Mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moose-mutations/20766)

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**Author:** [@Donlot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Donlot)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moose-mutations/20766 "2019-08-13T08:03:58Z")

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Recently got a wild Idea, we all know the most infamous CDDA Animal: the Moose, how about we add a Mutation Tree based on the Moose. I don’t really know what type of Mutations would fit a Moose, and i can’t really code m…

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## [Shields for the melee timid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shields-for-the-melee-timid/20894)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 7:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shields-for-the-melee-timid/20894 "2019-08-13T07:59:24Z")

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Its probably already been suggested before but I think shields would be an excellent addition to the game, especially for more “frail” glass cannon builds or those that are nervous about bites or ballistics. Of course y…

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## [Fire type Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-type-zombies/19482)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-type-zombies/19482 "2019-08-13T07:49:44Z")

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Should there be a couple of fire-type zombies like there are acid ones? I’ve gotten a set of turnout gear in a recent run, and noticed the fire resist value on the set which then occurred to me…when is fire resist useful…

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## [Help with self-targeting turrets and their nasty habit of targeting me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-self-targeting-turrets-and-their-nasty-habit-of-targeting-me/21058)

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**Author:** [@PaganUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PaganUnicorn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-self-targeting-turrets-and-their-nasty-habit-of-targeting-me/21058 "2019-08-13T01:23:41Z")

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I’ve looked through similar topics and have yet to find a solution, perhaps you fine folks can help me? I have an armored personnel carrier that I’ve heavily modified into a little armored RV. Currently, it has a browni…

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## [NPCs all seem to have perfect nightvision and are immune to flashbangs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-all-seem-to-have-perfect-nightvision-and-are-immune-to-flashbangs/21055)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-all-seem-to-have-perfect-nightvision-and-are-immune-to-flashbangs/21055 "2019-08-13T01:04:20Z")

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I’m trying to complete the bandit bounty mission but one of the problems I notice i’m running into the face that all the NPCs have perfect night vision, yet even with my enhanced augmentations I can’t even target them in…

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