# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=137

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## [DooM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doom/11486)

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**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\
**Replies:** 108\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doom/11486 "2019-05-13T06:58:13Z")

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Download, The most recent. You do not need both PKs Rebalancing Mod and this one! The PKs Mod has all the assets from this mod and using both might cause bug reports upon game loading. If you plan on using both simply…

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## [VZ-58 stripper clip reloading](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vz-58-stripper-clip-reloading/20038)

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**Author:** [@Jormungandr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jormungandr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vz-58-stripper-clip-reloading/20038 "2019-05-13T02:09:12Z")

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Hello everyone. I have a question involving reloading a weapon that uses detachable magazines with a stripper clip. I plan to add a rifle called the VZ-58 into the game via a mod. It’s a Czech weapon, and is known for i…

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## [Can anyone tell me where your survivors morale stat is saved in the files?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-anyone-tell-me-where-your-survivors-morale-stat-is-saved-in-the-files/20044)

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**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-anyone-tell-me-where-your-survivors-morale-stat-is-saved-in-the-files/20044 "2019-05-12T20:13:57Z")

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Got some weirdness while clearing a bandit apartment block, despite being attacked on sight by several bandits already I’ve ended up with a truly massive “killing innocents” morale penalty (600+) and would like to edit i…

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## [What is the largest or heaviest creature in this game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-largest-or-heaviest-creature-in-this-game/20018)

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**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-largest-or-heaviest-creature-in-this-game/20018 "2019-05-12T17:20:59Z")

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I feel like it would be a kind of hulk, but what about shoggoths and the tank drone?

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## [Can't Craft Plastic Bag](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-craft-plastic-bag/20031)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-craft-plastic-bag/20031 "2019-05-12T07:14:18Z")

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Can we craft plastic bag? I am using a vacuum sealer to preserve my food from farming and foraging. I am looking for plastic bags all over the city now. This is a bit crazy. Why we can’t craft plastic bags from plasti…

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## [NPC relationships/mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-relationships-mutations/20029)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-relationships-mutations/20029 "2019-05-11T21:33:03Z")

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I’m guessing the possibility of relationships with npcs has already been asked, i’ve not played with npcs yet so I don’t know how dep it goes. I was thinking if it would be possible for your partner to react if you sudd…

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## [The CDDA Variety Pack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-cdda-variety-pack/19891)

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**Author:** [@KSchuldorff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KSchuldorff)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-cdda-variety-pack/19891 "2019-05-11T21:12:44Z")

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The CDDA Variety Pack fills a few gaps that I’ve personally experienced, and will add quality of life enhancements to CDDA itself, as well. Currently, the mod adds an insulated jerrycan (holds 10L, bulkier than the regu…

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## [A Mod idea. (Needed help)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-mod-idea-needed-help/20028)

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**Author:** [@Vinicius](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vinicius)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-mod-idea-needed-help/20028 "2019-05-11T18:49:09Z")

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I want to create a weapon but it’ll be wearable. So you guys can help how to create. I already know how to make things in the game (I’m actually working on a mod and it’ll add 20+ guns, armors and new ammo types). So I w…

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## [Why titanium is not officially](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-titanium-is-not-officially/19878)

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**Author:** [@Vinicius](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vinicius)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-titanium-is-not-officially/19878 "2019-05-11T13:02:06Z")

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I’m are wandering around the files when I noticed that doesn’t have the titanium in official json files. I really want to know why the developers don’t put in the official files. (Sorry for the bad English)

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## [Any advice on getting the launcher to work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-advice-on-getting-the-launcher-to-work/20026)

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**Author:** [@Rose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rose)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-advice-on-getting-the-launcher-to-work/20026 "2019-05-11T12:09:02Z")

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So, here’s the deal. At some point the CDDA Launcher has stopped working. There has been some reason at first that I can’t recall, but now it’s asking for a specific .dll file that is supposedly supposed to come with the…

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## [Mod test for crash prevention](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-test-for-crash-prevention/20025)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-test-for-crash-prevention/20025 "2019-05-11T01:00:41Z")

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I think a option to test a single mod/group of mods would be nice. would do the run system for a world but not actully make a world. that way if (like me) your having problems with the game (aka keeps crashing on map gen…

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## [Game sometimes decides for me what to reload, any way to turn it off?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-sometimes-decides-for-me-what-to-reload-any-way-to-turn-it-off/20024)

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**Author:** [@SirPendrak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPendrak)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-sometimes-decides-for-me-what-to-reload-any-way-to-turn-it-off/20024 "2019-05-10T18:23:59Z")

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Lets say i have glock magazine and m9 magazine in my inventory, and some different kinds of 9mm ammo. I just want to reload my glock magazine. I have my hands free, press r, and it automatically tries to reload m9 mag. C…

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## [Avoiding a dizzy death](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avoiding-a-dizzy-death/19999)

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**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avoiding-a-dizzy-death/19999 "2019-05-10T18:14:55Z")

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Initially thought this was pain and maybe poison, so I took more pain killers, found out it may be an OD; is there any way to save myself at this point? It’s such a lame way to go, I might even consider a cheaty way if i…

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## [Bookscanner mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bookscanner-mod/16534)

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**Author:** [@lispcoc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lispcoc)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bookscanner-mod/16534 "2019-05-10T15:37:43Z")

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Hello! I made Bookscanner mod written in Japanese a few weeks ago and uploaded to Japanese wiki. In these days, kindfully, Regularitee translated my mod.(Thx!) bookscanner(GitHub) Features of this mod Digitize your …

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## [Shooting flammable arrow at dynamites make dynamites disappear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shooting-flammable-arrow-at-dynamites-make-dynamites-disappear/19982)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shooting-flammable-arrow-at-dynamites-make-dynamites-disappear/19982 "2019-05-10T13:32:16Z")

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When I shoot the 11 dynamites with a flammable arrow, the dynamites disappear. I would expect the flammable arrows light the dynamite. I hope the pits slow down that skeletal juggernaut… If I find a RC controller, I…

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## [Tables Now Used For Crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tables-now-used-for-crafting/19833)

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**Author:** [@Entity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Entity)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tables-now-used-for-crafting/19833 "2019-05-10T02:24:00Z")

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This is a new change since I last played. What is the idea behind it, will it become a requirement to use a table to craft? As it stands right now, it’s more of a hindrance than anything, breaking momentum as I push an e…

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## [Back in the Saddle - A simple "quick start" mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/back-in-the-saddle-a-simple-quick-start-mod/20008)

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**Author:** [@Esther](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Esther)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/back-in-the-saddle-a-simple-quick-start-mod/20008 "2019-05-09T01:39:58Z")

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This mod is something I made to slake my thirst to develop for DDA while I figure out what I want to do with my life and rethink the way I’ve been thinking of things. I also made it because I got ticked off at a totally …

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## [Invalid overmap terrain id "pool\_north"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invalid-overmap-terrain-id-pool-north/20005)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invalid-overmap-terrain-id-pool-north/20005 "2019-05-08T16:42:00Z")

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DEBUG : invalid overmap terrain id “pool\_north” FUNCTION : convert FILE : d:\\github\\cataclysm-dda\\src\\generic\_factory.h LINE : 383 Getting this on the latest hybrid inventory build. I aint got a clue

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## [So, sulphur. Where is it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-sulphur-where-is-it/19983)

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**Author:** [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-sulphur-where-is-it/19983 "2019-05-08T11:39:17Z")

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I’ve been trying to track down some sulphur to turn some fungicide into sprayable form but haven’t had any luck. There is a sulphurous anthill on the map - would it have any? Thanks Shane

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## [What happened to the ftp page of releases?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happened-to-the-ftp-page-of-releases/19997)

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**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happened-to-the-ftp-page-of-releases/19997 "2019-05-08T06:39:02Z")

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Used to be able to download “latest” releases more often, and since the latest one I d/l off the site seems to have a crazy amount of damage from body parts being “too warm”, which is apparently over 20 … I would love to…

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## [Melee combat stages](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-combat-stages/19989)

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**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-combat-stages/19989 "2019-05-08T02:21:28Z")

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Should it have start, middle, and end phases where the attacker is entering a stance, swings, hits, and recovers, with each action taking time, or is it best simplified to just an instant attack and recovery?

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## [Can't use headlights](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-use-headlights/19995)

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**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-use-headlights/19995 "2019-05-07T22:02:27Z")

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So, I made a motorcycle from scratch. Installed a headlight (several times now) but I can’t use it. Used to be you would use the vehicle button (^) and then select control vehicle or something like that. I no longer h…

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## [Random torso pain & damaged bandages?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-torso-pain-damaged-bandages/19990)

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**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-torso-pain-damaged-bandages/19990 "2019-05-07T21:35:29Z")

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I’m sitting in a house, recovering from somehow breaking both my legs smashing a corpse…and my torso is taking a LOT of random damage, I slapped some bandages on it, and I get messages that the bandages have been damaged…

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## [How to set temperature in test cases?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-set-temperature-in-test-cases/19988)

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**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-set-temperature-in-test-cases/19988 "2019-05-06T14:22:04Z")

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g-\>get\_temperature( pos ) always returns 0 in the tests. I have tried g-\>m.set\_temperature( pos, 20 ), g-\>m.temperature( pos ) = 20 and g-\>temperature = 20. They don’t seem to change anything. I am going to remove the …

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## [What type of spawns do you use?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-type-of-spawns-do-you-use/19985)

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**Author:** [@Foxiify](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foxiify)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-type-of-spawns-do-you-use/19985 "2019-05-06T09:27:37Z")

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Wander or static? And are wander spawns still determined by sound?

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## [Recipes from books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipes-from-books/19898)

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**Author:** [@Foxiify](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foxiify)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipes-from-books/19898 "2019-05-06T08:25:06Z")

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Do you still learn recipes from books? If so, what determines if you learn the recipe or not

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## [Can't craft battery (not car battery) in 0.D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-craft-battery-not-car-battery-in-0-d/19980)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-craft-battery-not-car-battery-in-0-d/19980 "2019-05-06T01:51:07Z")

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My character can’t craft battery. I mean the “battery” item instead of the car battery. He has the “ham radio illustrated” and “what’s a transistor” books and electronics 6. The item database for 0.C has an entry for c…

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## [Upgrading my camp survey from bare bones (lack shelter kits?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upgrading-my-camp-survey-from-bare-bones-lack-shelter-kits/19967)

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**Author:** [@Cynicus26](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cynicus26)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upgrading-my-camp-survey-from-bare-bones-lack-shelter-kits/19967 "2019-05-05T19:49:36Z")

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I’m testing the camp system in a separate file before I go buggering up my current save file. I created the camp survey but I can’t figure out how to perform the first upgrade (“Upgrade Camp”). The game says I lack shelt…

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## [How to change font size now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-font-size-now/19979)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-font-size-now/19979 "2019-05-05T19:40:52Z")

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My mistake, I was changing the wrong number

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## [Trading - where and with whom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trading-where-and-with-whom/19958)

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**Author:** [@Strangelove](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Strangelove)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trading-where-and-with-whom/19958 "2019-05-05T13:54:16Z")

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My settlement is doing quite well now, I’m thinking it would be good to start trading with others but so far I’ve only encountered one group, the Old Guard, at the refugee centre. How should I look for others? I would pa…

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