# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=141

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## [Crafting System Exploits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-system-exploits/19647)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-system-exploits/19647 "2019-04-17T23:30:45Z")

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The new crafting system makes mass crafting food exploitable. Of course, its a single player game so you can choose not to use it. But personally, I don’t like the fact that when you butcher a moose, you can only cook/d…

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## [Scrap and rubble zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scrap-and-rubble-zombies/19687)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scrap-and-rubble-zombies/19687 "2019-04-17T16:43:21Z")

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So you killed a zombie and it got stuck in a pile of rubble or wreckage. Maybe you brought down a house on a few of them. Good riddance. A day has passed. Oh boy. There’s that impromptu burial spot again. Wait. What’s …

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## [Best relevant tool used in action?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-relevant-tool-used-in-action/19694)

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**Author:** [@Schex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Schex)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-relevant-tool-used-in-action/19694 "2019-04-17T12:08:39Z")

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Sorry if this has been asked before, or is obvious (I checked around and didn’t see any duplicate questions but I could be wrong)… If I perform an action, and have multiple tools of the same type in my inventory, will t…

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## [Random pain, blindness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-pain-blindness/19691)

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**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-pain-blindness/19691 "2019-04-17T03:23:25Z")

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I’m getting random notifications of pain, possible occassional damage, and blindness/hallucinations. Anyone know what’s the cause or what I can do about it? I recently mutated a bit with serums, there’s no radiation and …

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## [Modding questions : Project Kawaii](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-questions-project-kawaii/19664)

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**Author:** [@Azure\_Soul\_Azur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azure_Soul_Azur)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-questions-project-kawaii/19664 "2019-04-16T20:39:45Z")

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Okay working on changing Kawaii Maid Mod from Lua to Json… for now since I don’t have any clue on making a system like K.M.M. had I am just working on making it useable via crafting. Now for the questions. How does t…

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## [How to change firing modes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-firing-modes/19609)

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**Author:** [@Code\_4Life](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Code_4Life)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-firing-modes/19609 "2019-04-16T13:26:10Z")

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well first of all sorry for the troubles, but i cant seem to change firing modes using shift+f unlike before, the build iam using is 0.D-8710 for android. any help is appreciated

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## [Petition to add "smash" counters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/petition-to-add-smash-counters/19673)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/petition-to-add-smash-counters/19673 "2019-04-15T07:40:25Z")

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The attack is so annoying. Brutes continue to be a pain(literally) in the ass even when you’re fully loaded in heavy survivor padded with leather and kevlar. The only real reliable counter to it is the Uncanny Dodge CBM.…

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## [NPC autopickup?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-autopickup/19681)

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**Author:** [@Nickmare](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nickmare)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 10:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-autopickup/19681 "2019-04-14T22:59:52Z")

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I can’t get my NPC companion to auto-pickup anything. My character’s auto-pickup works fine, but the NPC will not auto-pickup anything when I turn it on through their dialogue (whether I whitelist an item or not). Is the…

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## [Adding resources from construction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-resources-from-construction/19678)

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**Author:** [@Trigon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trigon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-resources-from-construction/19678 "2019-04-14T22:47:26Z")

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So the new pit construction creating soil and other debris gave me another idea for using constructions to get a resource. The ability to cut grass is basically useless currently since it requires fairly rare tools and …

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## [A new enemy: doppler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-new-enemy-doppler/19679)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-new-enemy-doppler/19679 "2019-04-14T22:15:40Z")

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I have an idea connected with monsters. What do you think about the enemy which is able to take form of any living creature? It might return to its natural form and kill us by surprise. Dopples would be divided into thre…

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## [I'm a mechanic, not a doctor!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-a-mechanic-not-a-doctor/19677)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-a-mechanic-not-a-doctor/19677 "2019-04-14T19:52:25Z")

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That’s how that quote goes, right? What I’m thinking here is that it could be fun to disassemble and/or convert CBMs into regular tools. Mid-level stuff. Integrated toolset? Lower tech tool-gloves you hook into your UP…

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## [Help with hunger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-hunger/19672)

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**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-hunger/19672 "2019-04-14T16:28:27Z")

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So I’m running a fast metabolism character. With changes to the hunger system, how does the trait now work? Does it decrease the amount of hunger restored from eating or does it increase the rate at which you get hungry?…

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## [Help with location spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-location-spawns/19674)

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**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-location-spawns/19674 "2019-04-14T14:08:53Z")

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I have never seen a municipal reactor throughout all my playthroughs due to my extensive modding list. How do I increase the frequency of its spawn?

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## [A couple of of questions regarding adding content](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-couple-of-of-questions-regarding-adding-content/19665)

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**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-couple-of-of-questions-regarding-adding-content/19665 "2019-04-14T13:04:03Z")

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Is character.cpp something that a player has access to or can I only get it changed through a pull request? I think I’ve looked through every folder but haven’t been able to find it, I cant seem to find any .cpp files at…

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## [Crash on new game, version 0.D-8776, windows 10 (solved)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-new-game-version-0-d-8776-windows-10-solved/19660)

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**Author:** [@frac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/frac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-new-game-version-0-d-8776-windows-10-solved/19660 "2019-04-13T15:41:00Z")

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Total newbie here. Crash to desk when starting new game. This is the error message – any ideas for how to fix? CRASH LOG FILE: config/crash.log VERSION: 0.D-1739-gc00528a TYPE: Signal MESSAGE: SIGABRT: Abnormal ter…

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## [Windows xp and tilesets help please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-xp-and-tilesets-help-please/19642)

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**Author:** [@Azure\_Soul\_Azur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azure_Soul_Azur)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-xp-and-tilesets-help-please/19642 "2019-04-14T03:43:23Z")

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Get this everytime i try to turn tilesets on… idk what this is… help please.

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## [Is crafting bugged? No room in inventory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-crafting-bugged-no-room-in-inventory/19648)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-crafting-bugged-no-room-in-inventory/19648 "2019-04-13T18:22:47Z")

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Just tried the hybrid inventory build and i’ve got the same problem with the latest experiment build. Started off as a convict in a house. Tear down curtain. Got strings and sheet. Try to make a keffiyeh, but says i’ve …

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## [Refugee center plans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-center-plans/19643)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-center-plans/19643 "2019-04-13T17:30:57Z")

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I’m wondering what sort of plans there are for the refugee center development. While the back room quest does mention reclaiming the room, and the RTG quest implies that they have some plans for development, those are re…

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## [Contributor appreciation thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/contributor-appreciation-thread/19368)

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**Author:** [@jokermatt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokermatt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/contributor-appreciation-thread/19368 "2019-04-13T07:40:09Z")

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With dozens of contributors adding cool new features all the time, I thought it’d be nice to have an appreciation thread for those nice new additions you notice when playing. What inspired me to make a thread was the ne…

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## [Make LivePeople tileset lighter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-livepeople-tileset-lighter/17541)

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**Author:** [@AskaHope](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AskaHope)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-livepeople-tileset-lighter/17541 "2019-04-13T01:33:25Z")

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I mostly play on Android and my phone isn’t one of the best out there, I have performance issues only when I use DeadPeople tileset so I was wondering… Since they are (MOSTLY) the same tileset, why don’t turn the LivePe…

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## [\[WIP\] Necromancy Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-necromancy-mod/6184)

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**Author:** [@dambuk1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dambuk1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-necromancy-mod/6184 "2019-04-12T22:45:22Z")

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Special thanks to: Jaso11111(for the idea itself) and Kevin Granade(for clearing up my messy code) As i can’t figure out how to use github and if the change was merged with the source code or not, here are pieces of cod…

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## [Japanese stuff (New profession, new clothing, changes to existing items, martial arts apply to fake/inferior weapons)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/japanese-stuff-new-profession-new-clothing-changes-to-existing-items-martial-arts-apply-to-fake-inferior-weapons/19615)

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**Author:** [@Rev\_DB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rev_DB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/japanese-stuff-new-profession-new-clothing-changes-to-existing-items-martial-arts-apply-to-fake-inferior-weapons/19615 "2019-04-12T15:38:28Z")

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This was a great place to stay- quiet, private, and a nice space. The host is also very accommodating, which made our trip smooth and easy. Definitely recommend staying here if you’re in the area.

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## [Help with scenario starts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-scenario-starts/19644)

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**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 10:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-scenario-starts/19644 "2019-04-12T10:45:47Z")

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I’m trying to add the surface of the new research lab as a choice in the chargen location select for casual gameplay. I’m adding the ID code lab\_surface\_big to the locations list, but it won’t work. Where should I look?

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## [Great Helm can't be worn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/great-helm-cant-be-worn/19630)

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**Author:** [@Invalid\_Username](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Invalid_Username)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/great-helm-cant-be-worn/19630 "2019-04-11T21:30:50Z")

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So, I’ve got a full kit of medieval armor at this point, with a gambeson under chainmail, with a nice suit of ornamental plate armor covering it all. One problem keeps it from being perfect, however, and that is my inabi…

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## [Items need. keys](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-need-keys/17771)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-need-keys/17771 "2019-04-11T20:22:51Z")

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ok so we have locked doors and yet no keys. this make some starts very anoying. like prison escape. i killed all the zombies but not a single area is lit enough from me to craft a lockpick and get out and i have no weapo…

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## [Is ther way to stop new sidebar from blinking like mad?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-ther-way-to-stop-new-sidebar-from-blinking-like-mad/19632)

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**Author:** [@unback](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/unback)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-ther-way-to-stop-new-sidebar-from-blinking-like-mad/19632 "2019-04-11T16:32:39Z")

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curses 8756. the new sidebar is being redrawn every animation frame, and every gameturn, so in the end its blinking constantly, and thats very very annoying. disabling animations in options only solves problem halfway -…

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## [A question about stairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-about-stairs/19586)

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**Author:** [@Walegrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Walegrin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-about-stairs/19586 "2019-04-11T06:07:21Z")

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Is there a way to build stairs that go up from the starting location? I can see how to mine down and dig down but not up. Well I see the option to dig up but I suspect that requires dirt or rock above you.

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## [Unable to start new game in world using extended realistic guns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-start-new-game-in-world-using-extended-realistic-guns/19617)

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**Author:** [@Sabearatan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sabearatan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-start-new-game-in-world-using-extended-realistic-guns/19617 "2019-04-11T01:17:42Z")

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i received this error DEBUG : Error: data/mods//realguns/magazine.json: line 2:3: member not found: name \[ { ^ "id": "40\_speedloader6", "copy\_from": "40\_speedloader6", FUNCTION : bool main\_menu::new\_character\_ta…

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## [Too many distractions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-distractions/19575)

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**Author:** [@ppanda0421](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ppanda0421)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-distractions/19575 "2019-04-10T23:52:56Z")

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There are waaay too many distractions in this game. NPCs distract you while you craft. They talk about useless things. Telling them to ‘be quiet’ doesn’t help when you want to know if they need food or water. In another…

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## [The Chef o'da Woods!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-chef-oda-woods/18150)

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**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-chef-oda-woods/18150 "2019-04-10T22:53:33Z")

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Came up with this out of boredom and some people like it. So here is a bunch of stuff in the New England area. I am hoping the thread will show the variety of stuff people often walk bye in the woods. The survival skill …

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