# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=138

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## [Crash PLEASE HELP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-please-help/19946)

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**Author:** [@Cool\_Dude](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cool_Dude)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-please-help/19946 "2019-05-05T11:41:50Z")

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CRASH LOG FILE: config/crash.log VERSION: 0.D-2507-g373273e TYPE: Signal MESSAGE: SIGSEGV: Segmentation fault STACK TRACE: @0x562BC5\[cataclysm-tiles.exe+0x162BC5\] @0x563692\[cataclysm-tiles.exe+0x163692\] SMPEG\_erro…

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## [Electrolyte feature - loosing salt in high temperature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electrolyte-feature-loosing-salt-in-high-temperature/19818)

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**Author:** [@North](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/North)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electrolyte-feature-loosing-salt-in-high-temperature/19818 "2019-05-05T11:38:56Z")

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When the summer comes, and you’re working hard, salt gets easily excreted from the sweat glands. What about adding sodium into the game? I quote briefly: HEAT CRAMPS - These are usually the first warning of heat exhaus…

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## [Creating a weapon that shoots anything](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-weapon-that-shoots-anything/19826)

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**Author:** [@Jormungandr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jormungandr)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-weapon-that-shoots-anything/19826 "2019-05-05T03:03:06Z")

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Hello everyone. I’m new here to the forum but not new to Cataclysm nor messing around with the JSON files within it. I’m in the middle of making a cool little mod pack for everyone using some stuff I made for myself and …

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## [Awesome Idea For Cdda (Game modes)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/awesome-idea-for-cdda-game-modes/19965)

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**Author:** [@Cool\_Dude](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cool_Dude)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/awesome-idea-for-cdda-game-modes/19965 "2019-05-04T22:46:52Z")

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I have a idea for game modes in cdda: These are the game modes 1)Before The Cataclysm: It has no zombies only lawful humans (some criminals) and you can buy or sell items at shops and stuff kinda like Cdda + Gta also …

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## [Nimian's Manufacture weapons mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nimians-manufacture-weapons-mod/10031)

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**Author:** [@GreatTuna](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GreatTuna)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nimians-manufacture-weapons-mod/10031 "2019-05-04T17:58:40Z")

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Um, hello there. I was making this mod mainly for myself (+I’m getting somewhat valuable experience from this), but I thought it could be a good idea to share it with people, maybe someone will like this. So, Nimian’s M…

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## [Bugged Tanks and Armored Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugged-tanks-and-armored-vehicles/19495)

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**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugged-tanks-and-armored-vehicles/19495 "2019-05-03T22:13:05Z")

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So I’m taking over a bandit base. Humvees, a few tanks and also I think an APC? Anyway. The short of it is this. Dudes packin M4A1 machine guns can shoot through the armor and also the armored window. Imagine my surpris…

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## [New interface looks gross can i restore old one](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-interface-looks-gross-can-i-restore-old-one/19463)

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**Author:** [@draghi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/draghi)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-interface-looks-gross-can-i-restore-old-one/19463 "2019-05-03T22:01:37Z")

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hello i had a build from 2 weeks ago and just updated and see this: what happened to the old interface? can you restore it? the top mini map showing overmap tiles is absent, the message log only has space for like on…

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## [Hauling up and down stairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hauling-up-and-down-stairs/19952)

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**Author:** [@Sena\_Saito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sena_Saito)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hauling-up-and-down-stairs/19952 "2019-05-03T18:01:47Z")

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Hey I’m new here but been playing CDDA for a month or so now. I noticed in a play through that recently they added a function were you can haul items up and down stairs. Was this a mod added or was it added to the base g…

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## [Repeated out of bounds add\_vehicle error +crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repeated-out-of-bounds-add-vehicle-error-crash/19868)

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**Author:** [@T-T](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/T-T)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repeated-out-of-bounds-add-vehicle-error-crash/19868 "2019-05-03T09:09:32Z")

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Happened to me twice in a short time now, not sure what causes it. No mods. DEBUG : Out of bounds add\_vehicle t=none d=0 p=101,133,0 FUNCTION : vehicle\* map::add\_vehicle(const vproto\_id&, const tripoint&, int, int, …

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## [Instant rotting meat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instant-rotting-meat/19917)

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**Author:** [@Rotnmeat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rotnmeat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instant-rotting-meat/19917 "2019-05-03T07:04:12Z")

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Freshly killed corpses produce rotten meat when butchered on latest build. Need I say more? If I do in fact need to say more I will provide whatever info is necessary.

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## [A little help please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-help-please/19907)

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**Author:** [@Hof1993](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hof1993)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-help-please/19907 "2019-05-03T04:42:13Z")

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Worked fine earlier. Now…cant even start game.

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## [Flu shot is a lie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flu-shot-is-a-lie/19865)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flu-shot-is-a-lie/19865 "2019-05-03T02:58:12Z")

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Found flu shot in lab start. Injected it. Escaped lab and then slept in electric SUV. Got flu. Coughing non stop now. Why??? Geiger counter says radiation level is 0. Playing release 0.D. Took gamma globulin shot and …

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## [Ancient red dragon?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ancient-red-dragon/19787)

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**Author:** [@Cork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cork)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ancient-red-dragon/19787 "2019-05-03T02:55:43Z")

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I ran into one in a basement, I was wonding is base game mob? or from a mod?

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## [Missing item elec\_parts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-item-elec-parts/19889)

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**Author:** [@riproarinboogerpens](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/riproarinboogerpens)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-item-elec-parts/19889 "2019-05-03T02:47:13Z")

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getting this error trying to load a game DEBUG : Error: line 175:24: no such item type { "chance": 70, "item": ^ "elec\_parts", "x": …

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## [Nano fabricator template](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nano-fabricator-template/19940)

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**Author:** [@Omelette](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Omelette)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nano-fabricator-template/19940 "2019-05-03T01:53:28Z")

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I found a template for a laser turret and for a gun, as well as some nano material canisters. How do I use them?

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## [My legs spontaneously broke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-legs-spontaneously-broke/19932)

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**Author:** [@Cynicus26](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cynicus26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-legs-spontaneously-broke/19932 "2019-05-02T20:39:29Z")

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I have no idea what caused it. My character was crafting at a workbench and the only abnormal things were his torso was intermittently “Warm” and it was also overencumbered. However, his carried weight was far below the …

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## [Reproducible CTD: Vehicle Creation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reproducible-ctd-vehicle-creation/19566)

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**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reproducible-ctd-vehicle-creation/19566 "2019-05-02T13:15:47Z")

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Reproducible crash. No idea what’s causing it yet, I just need to spin some time in this game and it’ll fall over with this message. Not sure if my save is completely screwed or not. DEBUG : Out of bounds add\_vehicl…

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## [Arcana question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arcana-question/19906)

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**Author:** [@Foxiify](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foxiify)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 12:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arcana-question/19906 "2019-05-02T00:45:26Z")

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How does one use arcana spells. I started with a random character that knows fireball. And it says to activate it to use it, but how does one activate it?

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## [Whats the biggest horde you've fought?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-biggest-horde-youve-fought/19168)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-biggest-horde-youve-fought/19168 "2019-05-01T23:53:46Z")

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Here is mine. They couldn’t just let me work on my vehicle in peace. Chokepoints ftw.

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## [Camo system and upgrades to shealth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camo-system-and-upgrades-to-shealth/19899)

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**Author:** [@Turtleoverlord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtleoverlord)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camo-system-and-upgrades-to-shealth/19899 "2019-05-01T23:12:32Z")

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The idea is to add an camoflage effect to clothing,some should be better than others in certain terrains:Military gear like pants,jackets should have an above average camo quality in:Urban areas,forest and dry/desertic …

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## [Battery Changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/battery-changes/19918)

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**Author:** [@arj1218](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arj1218)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/battery-changes/19918 "2019-05-01T18:17:58Z")

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After the changes to batteries (light/medium cells and whatnot) are things supposed to be uncharged at the start of scenarios like the miner in a mine? That start seems much more annoying than it’s worth without a charge…

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## [Haligan bar with pry of 4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/haligan-bar-with-pry-of-4/19897)

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**Author:** [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/haligan-bar-with-pry-of-4/19897 "2019-05-01T17:46:37Z")

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So, the haligan bar has a pry of 4 - does that help with anything? Shane

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## [Bionic battery system idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-battery-system-idea/19904)

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**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-battery-system-idea/19904 "2019-05-01T17:19:05Z")

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Currently the bionic power generation is very player centric. Player generates the energy by walking/eating/drinking. There are systems for charging the power from an external source with cable/batteries but they are us…

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## ["There is hope" mod+tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/there-is-hope-mod-tileset/15473)

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**Author:** [@Rodahtnov](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rodahtnov)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/there-is-hope-mod-tileset/15473 "2019-05-01T17:17:00Z")

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Hey, as im extremely newbie to github, i wanted to share the progress of the mod to all of you. This was only a little item tweak, adding some armors, but ideas came and things blown up with people feedback, so ill try …

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## [Food system broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-system-broken/19912)

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**Author:** [@TheLight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheLight)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-system-broken/19912 "2019-05-01T09:48:24Z")

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I’ve only recently installed the game launcher, so I’ve played on an older version for quite some time. In the most recent(current build: #8880) version of the game I have noticed that either the food and drink status me…

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## [Leading a nomadic NPC group as a playstyle - doable?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leading-a-nomadic-npc-group-as-a-playstyle-doable/19875)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leading-a-nomadic-npc-group-as-a-playstyle-doable/19875 "2019-04-30T02:20:20Z")

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I am curious if leading a nomadic NPC group may be possible in terms of logistics. A few details: That group will not use vehicles at all I am not able to prepare a huge amount of a smoked meat and I do not use vehicle…

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## [Survivor Equipment idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-equipment-idea/19882)

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**Author:** [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-equipment-idea/19882 "2019-04-29T23:06:56Z")

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So, the survivor gear look great! In fact, according to many people, too great. It’s better in every way than normal gear (at least normal varieties of the same thing). It’s also exactly the same for everybody. My thou…

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## [Overmap not drawing roads (using non-default font)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-not-drawing-roads-using-non-default-font/19879)

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**Author:** [@Schex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Schex)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-not-drawing-roads-using-non-default-font/19879 "2019-04-29T19:04:19Z")

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Following Vormithrax’s quick tip about making the game prettier for streaming, I changed the fonts in my data/fonts folder and updated the config file to reflect this (changed them to Consolas Bold for the minimap/text a…

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## [Internal furnace glitch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/internal-furnace-glitch/19869)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/internal-furnace-glitch/19869 "2019-04-29T16:19:21Z")

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Playing on 8689. Threw a gas mask with a full filter in it into the furnace. Charged me up but the mask didn’t go away. Used up some filter charges and allowed me to burn it again and again and again. So, burning thing…

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## [Random fire? Furnace safe or what?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-fire-furnace-safe-or-what/19884)

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**Author:** [@TheLight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheLight)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-fire-furnace-safe-or-what/19884 "2019-04-29T15:49:19Z")

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I bunkered down in a normal basement with a furnace, and started a fire in it, as you would do with a furnace…I go up top to fetch some items from the ground floor and I notice a fire in the garage, which was directly ab…

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