# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=132

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## [Problem with compiling (Windows)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-compiling-windows/15990)

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**Author:** [@Jownky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jownky)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-compiling-windows/15990 "2019-06-18T00:11:38Z")

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I’m having a hard time compiling since it’s my first time and I wanted to know how to solve this problem and how to compile/build the game: I’m currently using Microsoft Visual 2017 as well as a Windows 10 as my OS and …

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## [Why invading a triffid grove is so useless?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-invading-a-triffid-grove-is-so-useless/20167)

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**Author:** [@Joaquim\_brito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Joaquim_brito)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-invading-a-triffid-grove-is-so-useless/20167 "2019-06-17T22:42:22Z")

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One day, I invaded a triffid grove and killed the triffid heart, is to realize that she did not drop anything too much, I would suggest an idea that she could drop some kind of weapon / trifid armor.

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## [Shotgun Overkill?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shotgun-overkill/20181)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shotgun-overkill/20181 "2019-06-17T12:46:32Z")

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So, I’ve been thinking to change the under barrel shotgun mods to be usable on shotguns. Am I a bad person? Lol

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## [Mainly Domesticated Animal Questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mainly-domesticated-animal-questions/19189)

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**Author:** [@ppanda0421](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ppanda0421)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mainly-domesticated-animal-questions/19189 "2019-06-17T12:07:21Z")

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Hi, I came back after taking a long break. Lots of things have changed since then including the 0.D release (yay and good job!). That being said I have a few questions about things I’m seeing. Perhaps you guys might have…

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## [I really like the new hunger system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-really-like-the-new-hunger-system/20281)

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**Author:** [@frac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/frac)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-really-like-the-new-hunger-system/20281 "2019-06-17T10:00:31Z")

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Really. It completely relieves the need to break long crafting / building sessions for food. If you eat as much as you can for a day (maybe 50 sausages or so) then you are set for the next 5 or so days before you start…

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## [How do I cancel a craft with the new crafting system?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-cancel-a-craft-with-the-new-crafting-system/20397)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-cancel-a-craft-with-the-new-crafting-system/20397 "2019-06-17T08:55:34Z")

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In the latest experimental when you craft you start a project as an item that you work on. While I can stop at anytime working on it is there a way that doesn’t involve burning, exploding or driving over it that I can ge…

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## [Refugee center is full of zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-center-is-full-of-zombies/20398)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-center-is-full-of-zombies/20398 "2019-06-17T05:30:17Z")

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When I reach the refugee center, it is full of zombies. No NPC. Everyone dead. Is that normal?

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## [Game extremely slow during certain actions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-extremely-slow-during-certain-actions/20376)

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**Author:** [@Foam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foam)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-extremely-slow-during-certain-actions/20376 "2019-06-17T01:38:39Z")

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All of a sudden my game has become very, very laggy during wait times. Sleeping, installing cbms, crafting, and just waiting have become incredibly long. Installing a few cbms a minute ago took me around 6 IRL minutes. S…

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## [Cataclysm DDA 0.D Beginner Tutorial (+Tips&Tricks)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-0-d-beginner-tutorial-tips-tricks/20412)

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**Author:** [@HardwoodErectus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HardwoodErectus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-0-d-beginner-tutorial-tips-tricks/20412 "2019-06-16T22:39:48Z")

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Hello all. So I made a “little” tutorial for beginners and wanted to share because there seems to be lack of those. This tutorial is for 0.D Stable, but is more of a general tutorial on how to survive, tho I will not cov…

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## [Cataclysm Beginner Tutorial](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-beginner-tutorial/20410)

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**Author:** [@HardwoodErectus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HardwoodErectus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-beginner-tutorial/20410 "2019-06-16T21:59:37Z")

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So I made a tutorial and wanted to post it here but because i’m new I can post only one picture. I respect that (because spammers and whatnot ) but when will I be able to post it, that is more pictures in post and are…

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## [Can't find data/json/professions.json in my directory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-find-data-json-professions-json-in-my-directory/20406)

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**Author:** [@BrokenMirror](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BrokenMirror)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-find-data-json-professions-json-in-my-directory/20406 "2019-06-16T21:25:33Z")

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I want to create a custom Profession so I won’t need to use the Debug menu to manually build a character then figure out how to install the Bionics needed for the idea over a day or so in-game.

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## [Well + Roof = Floor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/well-roof-floor/20402)

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**Author:** [@AssumeCroons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AssumeCroons)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/well-roof-floor/20402 "2019-06-16T18:54:45Z")

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Day 47: Insanity begins. The well disappeared. The whole thing is MIA. No rocks. No pit. Not even a sign of the pump remains. It’s not like one of these zeds stole the damn thing, either. I was right there when it happe…

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## [Medical bots and Needles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medical-bots-and-needles/20404)

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**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medical-bots-and-needles/20404 "2019-06-16T17:28:20Z")

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Now I couldn’t find any posts about this and the wiki I not particularly informed on this. How do you deal with getting a needle from a medical bot. Exploring the hospital, minding my own business. MEDICAL BOT COMES OU…

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## [Splitting up .cpp files for faster dev build turnaround times?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/splitting-up-cpp-files-for-faster-dev-build-turnaround-times/20400)

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**Author:** [@tourist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tourist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/splitting-up-cpp-files-for-faster-dev-build-turnaround-times/20400 "2019-06-16T15:46:31Z")

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How’s the mood for splitting big .cpp files into smaller units? Say, for more granularity in compilation which cuts down development build loops, and may help overall build times if it helps parallelize. So I was hackin…

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## [Crafting a First Aid kit? (liquids + bottles?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-a-first-aid-kit-liquids-bottles/20403)

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**Author:** [@TechyBen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TechyBen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-a-first-aid-kit-liquids-bottles/20403 "2019-06-16T15:24:57Z")

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I’m learning a few crafting modding steps. But have hit a little snag. Trying to craft a first aid kit, leaves me with either and empty plastic bottle, or inability to craft a first aid kit. As the bottle with the saline…

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## [How is vehicle data per vehicle saved](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-vehicle-data-per-vehicle-saved/16467)

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**Author:** [@Androwski](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Androwski)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-vehicle-data-per-vehicle-saved/16467 "2019-06-16T01:57:12Z")

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EDIT: Forget about this thread. I came to a wrong conclusion. How and where is vehicle data saved? I try to find a solution for a bug which removed a modified vehicle. I found out that “remembered” vehicles are listed…

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## [Are boats still broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-boats-still-broken/20343)

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**Author:** [@nerosshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nerosshadow)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-boats-still-broken/20343 "2019-06-16T01:18:00Z")

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I cannot get a muscle-powered boat to move. It’s too heavy for its engines. Even when the survivor piloting it has 100 STR and is naked. Positive on newest experimental, tried on new world and separate save. And were the…

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## [Which mods have been mainlined?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-mods-have-been-mainlined/20389)

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**Author:** [@nerosshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nerosshadow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-mods-have-been-mainlined/20389 "2019-06-15T21:28:25Z")

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## [Building mods that were mainlined?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-mods-that-were-mainlined/15046)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-mods-that-were-mainlined/15046 "2019-06-15T21:32:07Z")

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I noticed some of the building I thought were from mods are now in the main game. Does anyone know which mods or buildings were mainlined in the last year or so? I thought storage units, art gallery, and dispensary were…

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## [How to Fix the Current Crashes with the updates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-fix-the-current-crashes-with-the-updates/20386)

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**Author:** [@ThatSurvivalGuy\_Cata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThatSurvivalGuy_Cata)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-fix-the-current-crashes-with-the-updates/20386 "2019-06-15T20:50:05Z")

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I have tried a aparment rooftop scenario and it keeps crashing on me.It is most likely because of the updates.Anybody know how to fix other than restore my previous verison?

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## [How to not waste calories?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-not-waste-calories/20254)

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**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-not-waste-calories/20254 "2019-06-05T13:01:17Z")

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I’m asking because I basically have been eating my entire town down to the nails, and only now have learned that “hungry” means “survivor wants to eat, but any food eaten will be straight up wasted”? So, should I consist…

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## [Is drunk+food=moral bonus possible?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-drunk-food-moral-bonus-possible/20237)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-drunk-food-moral-bonus-possible/20237 "2019-06-15T14:29:00Z")

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Is it possible to have a food item that gives a bonus morale boost when you’re drunk/tipsy? How would it setup as a mod if so?

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## [Have vehicle mounted laser cannons been removed from the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-vehicle-mounted-laser-cannons-been-removed-from-the-game/20299)

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**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-vehicle-mounted-laser-cannons-been-removed-from-the-game/20299 "2019-06-15T14:26:23Z")

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I crafted a laser cannon from a fusion blaster arm CBM but it isn’t bringing up the option anymore to mount it on a turret, In fact most of the formally mountable guns seem to not be an option anymore, is it a bug or del…

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## [Which mods are lua?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-mods-are-lua/20358)

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**Author:** [@Mega\_Glub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mega_Glub)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-mods-are-lua/20358 "2019-06-14T18:40:29Z")

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I want to get back into the game after a hiatus (and the 0.D update), and I’ve read on here that lua mods will crash the game… which I found out first hand is true. I wanted to know if there was an easy way for someone w…

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## [Making new trees?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-new-trees/19519)

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**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-new-trees/19519 "2019-06-14T17:45:43Z")

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I haven’t seen an option for it, or seeds for it per se, and I don’t think my pinecones work, but I wanted to know if there was somewhere in the game that I’m missing, the ability to plant new trees, especially any that …

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## [Get superalloy from a gun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/get-superalloy-from-a-gun/20364)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/get-superalloy-from-a-gun/20364 "2019-06-14T11:18:27Z")

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I have two RM232 IDW guns now. It is made of ceramic and superalloy. Can I disassemble the gun to get the superalloy? I am playing 0.D. Burning the gun doesn’t seem to work. hmm. Cutting it doesn’t work. Do I have to…

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## [Is there a way to put objects into vehicles that you can not stand on?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-put-objects-into-vehicles-that-you-can-not-stand-on/20311)

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**Author:** [@mrbrown](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mrbrown)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-put-objects-into-vehicles-that-you-can-not-stand-on/20311 "2019-06-14T04:15:05Z")

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I was wondering if there was a way to put objects into containers in vehicles if you can’t stand on them. The reason for this is I had the idea of using a food cart from a park for semi-nomadic play until I can get a ca…

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## [Some recent weirdness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-recent-weirdness/20305)

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**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 11:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-recent-weirdness/20305 "2019-06-13T23:44:30Z")

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I just updated and zombie evolution/food spoilage seem to have been reset or something and my save has rolled back to spring day 25. Also time passing during craft time seems to be a lot slower, it doesn’t take more in g…

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## [Starting Scenarios, C++, Professions, and forum ediquette questions/help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-scenarios-c-professions-and-forum-ediquette-questions-help/20355)

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**Author:** [@mrbrown](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mrbrown)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-scenarios-c-professions-and-forum-ediquette-questions-help/20355 "2019-06-13T19:15:54Z")

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First, I am unsure of what is considered good manners when it comes to making threads here. If I have several ideas that are somewhat related but could be done independently should I put them all in the same thread? Or …

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## [I rebound my move keys and now can't move the overmap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-rebound-my-move-keys-and-now-cant-move-the-overmap/20345)

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**Author:** [@Drazhya](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Drazhya)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-rebound-my-move-keys-and-now-cant-move-the-overmap/20345 "2019-06-13T18:40:47Z")

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I unbound all movement keys (north, northeast, east, etc), then rebound them to the numbers and arrow keys (didn’t want them on letter keys). Now they don’t work when viewing the overworld map. Or the main menu, for that…

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