# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=123

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## [Your stomach feels so empty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-stomach-feels-so-empty/20904)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-stomach-feels-so-empty/20904 "2019-08-04T12:32:42Z")

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Why my character’s stomach is still empty? My char was engorge for more than 4 times in the last 4 hours. What is going on? I am playing the newest experimental build.

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## [Certain scenarios missing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/certain-scenarios-missing/20982)

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**Author:** [@SunInRags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SunInRags)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/certain-scenarios-missing/20982 "2019-08-04T01:25:36Z")

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I’m not to sure if this was just a recent update or not, but I seem to have a ton of scenario’s missing. The one’s I no longer have available are: Apartment Rooftop Assault of Precinct Z At the Zoo Camping Fled the Rio…

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## [Formed a question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/formed-a-question/20992)

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**Author:** [@retroHunter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/retroHunter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/formed-a-question/20992 "2019-08-03T23:02:36Z")

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Sometimes I do not play honestly, namely, I go out without saving in bad situations to boot into safety. I understand that this kills all the interest from the game. But still. A question: Does my save threaten that I …

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## [Male heads on female bodies in latest experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/male-heads-on-female-bodies-in-latest-experimental/20988)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/male-heads-on-female-bodies-in-latest-experimental/20988 "2019-08-03T21:39:32Z")

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For some reason the male head model appears on the female player body whenever I play a female character what’s up with that?

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## [Fatal crash on startup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fatal-crash-on-startup/20989)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fatal-crash-on-startup/20989 "2019-08-03T17:02:05Z")

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Earlier I was testing out some maps by loading up a new game, and the game crashed with a population error. I didn’t think much of it at the time since the experimental can bug out occasionally, however now whenever I tr…

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## [Questions about how to start the faction camp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-how-to-start-the-faction-camp/20985)

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**Author:** [@OtakuSenpai](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/OtakuSenpai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-how-to-start-the-faction-camp/20985 "2019-08-03T16:30:05Z")

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I got 2 NPCs from wandering through the town and a military outpost. Thought I did start a camp, and also got as much large tents as i could from a campsite. However when I ask a NPC to build a camp over a region and the…

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## [Is there any way to transfer a character to a different world?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-transfer-a-character-to-a-different-world/20987)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-transfer-a-character-to-a-different-world/20987 "2019-08-03T06:04:57Z")

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I was wondering if there was a way to transfer just the player data to a different world without having to just use the debug menu. It doesn’t sound all that possible but it would be nice if I could transfer an old playe…

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## [Researching your own recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/researching-your-own-recipes/20246)

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**Author:** [@JayThirtySeven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JayThirtySeven)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/researching-your-own-recipes/20246 "2019-08-02T20:29:37Z")

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I’m sure this isn’t a new idea, but I was having trouble finding certain skill books and thought it could be nice if there were some way for my character to figure out book-only recipes through trial and error. In this …

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## [Question about Internal UPS and Electric Forge with UPS Conversion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-internal-ups-and-electric-forge-with-ups-conversion/20963)

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**Author:** [@ShotgunFace](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ShotgunFace)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-internal-ups-and-electric-forge-with-ups-conversion/20963 "2019-08-02T12:30:00Z")

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Hi I am fairly new to the bionics in CDDA and I’m having a issue using the electric forge with a UPS conversion installed with my internal UPS or is it strictly compatible with the handheld ones? The Internal UPS is ac…

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## [Tutorial could really use some improvement](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tutorial-could-really-use-some-improvement/20977)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tutorial-could-really-use-some-improvement/20977 "2019-08-02T10:01:51Z")

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So I booted up the tutorial program to see what i’ve missed from just playing the game outright (as well as the fact i’m comfortable enough with the stable version so I wanted to see what features the experimental had to…

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## [I am having errors loading core overmap terrain and specials](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-am-having-errors-loading-core-overmap-terrain-and-specials/20941)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-am-having-errors-loading-core-overmap-terrain-and-specials/20941 "2019-08-02T06:48:07Z")

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Version is windows 64 9397. I am loading several mods that add locations. 18:18:39.445 ERROR : src/generic\_factory.h:383 \[int\_id generic\_factory::convert(const string\_id&, const int\_id&) const \[with T = oter\_t\]\] invalid…

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## [Why can't an ammo be made as multiple types in latest experimentals?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-cant-an-ammo-be-made-as-multiple-types-in-latest-experimentals/20980)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-cant-an-ammo-be-made-as-multiple-types-in-latest-experimentals/20980 "2019-08-02T01:45:49Z")

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Originally gasoline could be used as flamethrower fuel, and 380 can be put into 9x19 guns. This was because for the ammo\_type field allowed multiple entries. Why does this not work anymore?

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## [Internal UPS and Electric Forge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/internal-ups-and-electric-forge/20971)

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**Author:** [@ShotgunFace](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ShotgunFace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/internal-ups-and-electric-forge/20971 "2019-08-01T18:24:04Z")

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I am having difficulty using the electric forge with a UPS conversion and my internal UPS, it claims I don’t have enough charges even though I have plenty of it. The internal UPS is activated also. I’m using Windows vers…

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## [How to change sepia (brown) to old gray colors (tileset only, compile only)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-sepia-brown-to-old-gray-colors-tileset-only-compile-only/20948)

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**Author:** [@Lime](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lime)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-sepia-brown-to-old-gray-colors-tileset-only-compile-only/20948 "2019-08-01T16:35:53Z")

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If you, like me, find it frustrating that memorised (visited but not currently visible) area is now brown (Brown!? What a ridicu… unconventional choice of colour…), and if you, like me, dislike that, I’ve made a quick an…

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## [Code quality status](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-quality-status/20967)

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**Author:** [@dlshcbmuipmam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dlshcbmuipmam)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-quality-status/20967 "2019-08-01T15:03:41Z")

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I am quite interested in the game and I would like to dig deeper into the code to learn stuffs. However, I have found an old post from reddit talking about the low code quality - https://www.reddit.com/r/cataclysmdda/com…

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## [Going back to original grey instead of sepia for memory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/going-back-to-original-grey-instead-of-sepia-for-memory/20940)

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**Author:** [@StyxTwig](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StyxTwig)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/going-back-to-original-grey-instead-of-sepia-for-memory/20940 "2019-08-01T15:00:09Z")

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Heya cddudes! Anyone having an issue toggling off the warm sepia colour for memory? Can’t for the life of me figure it out, I’d like it to be back to grey like it was before. It splits the screen up a bit strangely, so I…

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## [Considering doing a comprehensive rebalance of some base melee weapon stats, need info](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/considering-doing-a-comprehensive-rebalance-of-some-base-melee-weapon-stats-need-info/20937)

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**Author:** [@Pogo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pogo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/considering-doing-a-comprehensive-rebalance-of-some-base-melee-weapon-stats-need-info/20937 "2019-08-01T14:53:18Z")

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First off: End result would be a comprehensive rebalance to clean-up some imbalances and oddities that have cropped up since the last time someone did a pass of the stats. It would include just to-hit and damage, but for…

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## [What's the difference between cellars and stairs? can you remove stairs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-cellars-and-stairs-can-you-remove-stairs/20952)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-cellars-and-stairs-can-you-remove-stairs/20952 "2019-08-01T14:19:15Z")

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I’m trying build a little cellar to store the “food” i’ve gathered to preserve them and i’m wondering which are better to use to freeze things. Should I build a cellar or just strike the earth and dig downstairs? I alre…

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## [Problems with planks?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-planks/20951)

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**Author:** [@Gados1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gados1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-planks/20951 "2019-08-01T08:15:19Z")

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Heey all, this is my first Topic on here^^ The thing is i have problems turning logs into planks, the game is slowing so much down its down to 1 sec at the time, am i the only one there i seeing this ? “EDIT im on the …

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## [Are leadworks any good?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-leadworks-any-good/20938)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 7:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-leadworks-any-good/20938 "2019-07-31T19:16:29Z")

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Are leadwork weapons any good? I always personally shunned them since their mod slots can’t be changed, and I prefer my weapons to have options, but i’m wondering just how well they actually stack up the standard manufac…

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## [What to have in the next update?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-have-in-the-next-update/20925)

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**Author:** [@Joaquim\_brito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Joaquim_brito)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-have-in-the-next-update/20925 "2019-08-01T06:30:57Z")

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In the next update in my opinion, there should be something like: limb amputation, new vehicles, a more different interaction from items like \* trying \* to eat a knife. put your idea about what’s new.

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## [Suddenly died instantly while driving, even though I only took 10 damage and with high protection/HP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suddenly-died-instantly-while-driving-even-though-i-only-took-10-damage-and-with-high-protection-hp/20959)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suddenly-died-instantly-while-driving-even-though-i-only-took-10-damage-and-with-high-protection-hp/20959 "2019-08-01T03:05:28Z")

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So I was driving along a acid ant field and all the sudden I instantly died. I wasn’t quite able to to see the full logs cause I had to close before the game wiped (because I’m not going to burn a character with tons of …

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## [What city size/spacing values do you use?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-city-size-spacing-values-do-you-use/20934)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-city-size-spacing-values-do-you-use/20934 "2019-08-01T02:42:55Z")

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I use big size numbers with small spacing numbers, but something someone said about smaller sizes with a bit of spacing made me think my way made the game too easy. Don’t really struggle for food/items and if you need to…

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## [I made a mod to remove Gigantic naked mole-rats specifically](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-made-a-mod-to-remove-gigantic-naked-mole-rats-specifically/20513)

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**Author:** [@Dueu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dueu)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-made-a-mod-to-remove-gigantic-naked-mole-rats-specifically/20513 "2019-07-31T12:03:49Z")

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I hate gigantic naked mole-rats at a molecular level so I learned a few basic things of modding C:DDA and made this mod.

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## [NPC raiding groups?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-raiding-groups/20947)

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**Author:** [@Shadowdweller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shadowdweller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-raiding-groups/20947 "2019-07-31T08:49:08Z")

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Seeing as how hostile human survivors are kind of a staple of zombie survival fiction, is there any plan or option on the table in the forseeable future for NPC survivor groups / gangs spawning occasionally that try to r…

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## [About equipment anti-acid re-adjustment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-equipment-anti-acid-re-adjustment/20931)

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**Author:** [@Trial](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trial)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 4:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-equipment-anti-acid-re-adjustment/20931 "2019-07-31T04:04:03Z")

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There are a lot of acid monsters in the game, but there are very few acid resistant devices. Boots like fire boots are partially acid resistant, but 40 rubber boots are not completely acid resistant, it’s just a drag

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## [New to CDDA - playing my first game tonight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-to-cdda-playing-my-first-game-tonight/20783)

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**Author:** [@any2ldo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/any2ldo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-to-cdda-playing-my-first-game-tonight/20783 "2019-07-30T20:09:00Z")

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So I finally get to play this game. I know nothing about it other than it’s a rougelike survival game, set in a zombie apocalypse, with crafting. Pretty much pushes all of my buttons. I like to play games blind, witho…

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## [Square Fonts pack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/square-fonts-pack/9681)

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**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/square-fonts-pack/9681 "2019-07-30T00:35:15Z")

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It is my fonts pack. Actualy it is not purely my work at all. It is mostly just combination and modification of other’s people works. I made it for myself but someone may find it useful too. DOWNLOAD CURRENT VERSION: V…

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## [Challenge: Radical Radio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-radical-radio/20747)

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**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-radical-radio/20747 "2019-07-29T22:21:16Z")

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Synopsis Before the cataclysm hit you were the owner and presenter of a small radio talk show determind to bring the truth to the masses. After secret documents were leaked to you, you chose to broadcast them to the wor…

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## [Pine nuts and daily nutrition requirement is off by 1000 times?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pine-nuts-and-daily-nutrition-requirement-is-off-by-1000-times/20907)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pine-nuts-and-daily-nutrition-requirement-is-off-by-1000-times/20907 "2019-07-29T21:44:08Z")

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In game In game, 1 unit of pine nuts is: 0.07 liters 202 kcal. 0.07 lbs (about 31.75 g) In real life The entry for dried pine nuts in the USDA data base says: 673 kcal in 100 grams of pine nuts 1 cup of pine nuts we…

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