# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=145

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## [Invisible Tree Trunk on Forest Trail](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invisible-tree-trunk-on-forest-trail/19416)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invisible-tree-trunk-on-forest-trail/19416 "2019-03-28T23:37:39Z")

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Not sure if this is a known bug, but I can’t find anything on it. I ran into an invisible tree trunk on a forest trail. https://photos.google.com/u/1/photo/AF1QipMoYEe5VCyWUhfCuTboUx4JX7\_EXriL9cr7Yb\_U Win 10 x64, Game …

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## [I was wonder if there will have walkie-talkie on the game? and how about riot shield?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-was-wonder-if-there-will-have-walkie-talkie-on-the-game-and-how-about-riot-shield/16434)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-was-wonder-if-there-will-have-walkie-talkie-on-the-game-and-how-about-riot-shield/16434 "2019-03-28T22:44:39Z")

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Since we can make a camp, build a little community for now, I start thinking that we may also make a communication system on the game, I was think about walkie-talkie, you can found on the police station,dead military sq…

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## [Impossible to make soup without canning pot and jars?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/impossible-to-make-soup-without-canning-pot-and-jars/19436)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/impossible-to-make-soup-without-canning-pot-and-jars/19436 "2019-03-28T19:50:37Z")

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For some reason, it is now impossible to make soups without a canning pot and jar. Kind of a big deal, since soup is a major food source.

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## [Npc's shooting punches?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-shooting-punches/19426)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-shooting-punches/19426 "2019-03-28T19:38:15Z")

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I keep getting attacked by npcs not wielding any weapon anywhere I can see it. They are hitting me pretty fast but lightly at a decent 10 tile or so range and I can’t for the life of me figure out what they are hitting m…

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## [Mutations/Traits that give effects](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-traits-that-give-effects/19411)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-traits-that-give-effects/19411 "2019-03-28T15:06:10Z")

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Is it possible to create a mutation that comes with an effect or causes one? Can’t seem to work out how I would go about do so. I’m working on some new scenarios, and the idea would be you start off with these effects. H…

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## [What is the deal with Grackens?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-deal-with-grackens/19423)

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**Author:** [@MamaLlama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MamaLlama)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-deal-with-grackens/19423 "2019-03-28T13:51:09Z")

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They are described as being fast, agile and competent at fighting with very high morale but also afraid of being hurt? I’ve never seen one fight but they frequently spawn in near the corpses of civilians and when attacke…

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## [MAJOR game breaking bug!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/major-game-breaking-bug/19430)

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**Author:** [@Mr.Denton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr.Denton)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/major-game-breaking-bug/19430 "2019-03-28T13:45:55Z")

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So in the newest version there is an option to yell to all “allies” to follow you When you use this command, it will instantly and automatically turn ALL NPC’s who hear it into your followers. This will also break all …

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## [EOD suit and bomb defusal robot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eod-suit-and-bomb-defusal-robot/19435)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eod-suit-and-bomb-defusal-robot/19435 "2019-03-28T13:41:56Z")

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This has probably been suggested before, but it’s not in the game (surprisingly.) An EOD suit would be a nice earlier game substitute for power armor, and a bomb defusing robot would make clearing minefields much safer. …

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## [I'm working on making a set of modular power armor and would like some assistance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-working-on-making-a-set-of-modular-power-armor-and-would-like-some-assistance/19157)

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**Author:** [@Maverick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maverick)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-working-on-making-a-set-of-modular-power-armor-and-would-like-some-assistance/19157 "2019-03-28T11:04:42Z")

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With the release of the long awaited 0.D, I’ve finally decided to take the leap of (attempting to) make a contribution to CDDA. This is my first attempt at creating a mod. I’m aware of several guides for modding CDDA, bu…

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## [NPC with infinite Molotovs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-with-infinite-molotovs/19417)

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**Author:** [@Malakh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakh)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-with-infinite-molotovs/19417 "2019-03-28T07:03:50Z")

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So, I recruited this NPC. I took all his Molotov Cocktails away. I told him not to use ranged weapons or throw grenades. Assigned him a seat in my death mobile, and set him to guard. (BTW, Thank you for allowing NPC’s s…

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## [Crafting Salted Veggies crashes the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-salted-veggies-crashes-the-game/19342)

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**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-salted-veggies-crashes-the-game/19342 "2019-03-28T01:12:50Z")

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Crafting salted veggies frequently crashes my game. CRASH LOG FILE: config/crash.log VERSION: 0.D-576-g6d4a4ba TYPE: Signal MESSAGE: SIGABRT: Abnormal termination STACK TRACE: @0x4E1B80\[cataclysm-tiles.exe+0xE1B80\] …

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## [\[Build 8625\] Monster spawnrate broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-8625-monster-spawnrate-broken/19305)

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**Author:** [@kaispeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kaispeer)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-8625-monster-spawnrate-broken/19305 "2019-03-27T17:55:00Z")

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So I started a new world with all spawn-related settings as default and zombie hoards turned on like I always do (I double-checked). I haven’t played in a while but I don’t remember default spawns to look like this: A…

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## [Are minireactors working properly?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-minireactors-working-properly/19380)

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**Author:** [@ppanda0421](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ppanda0421)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-minireactors-working-properly/19380 "2019-03-27T17:17:57Z")

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Hi, I attached a minireactor to my charging station which consisted of 2 upgraded solar arrays and 8 storage batteries which were around 11-13% power each. I then inserted 3 plutonium cells into the system (resulting in…

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## [Healing and time scale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-and-time-scale/19388)

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**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-and-time-scale/19388 "2019-03-27T02:20:01Z")

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I’ve seen a lot of people talk about the healing speed of survivors and how it is too fast and I can’t help but find myself agreeing with them. In the past when the game had 14day seasons it kind of made sense, the heali…

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## [Is it possible to create new types of ammo effects?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-create-new-types-of-ammo-effects/19410)

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**Author:** [@Moss\_Jones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moss_Jones)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-create-new-types-of-ammo-effects/19410 "2019-03-27T01:59:09Z")

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Disclosure: I posted this on Reddit as well so sorry if this feels “spammy” for lack of a better word. As the title said im trying to figure out if its even possible to create new ammo effects, anyone know how ammo effe…

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## [Inverntory Shuffling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inverntory-shuffling/19392)

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**Author:** [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inverntory-shuffling/19392 "2019-03-26T23:48:48Z")

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When you drop - or have destroyed - your backpack it seems pretty random which of your items go with it. I wonder if there could be a screen like the advanced armor layering screen to shuffle items into specific contain…

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## [Starting mutations and purifier syrum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-mutations-and-purifier-syrum/19409)

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**Author:** [@Hof1993](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hof1993)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-mutations-and-purifier-syrum/19409 "2019-03-26T22:11:19Z")

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if I have a character who starts the game with lots of mutations already and I take a purifier serum will it only get rid of the new mutations that I receive after the game starts or will it get rid of all of the mutatio…

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## [Bullets with status effects, effect-less moves & friendly fire moves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bullets-with-status-effects-effect-less-moves-friendly-fire-moves/19393)

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**Author:** [@Moss\_Jones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moss_Jones)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bullets-with-status-effects-effect-less-moves-friendly-fire-moves/19393 "2019-03-26T21:42:18Z")

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So I have a question(or 2) about (possibly) somewhat advanced techniques, if they’re already in the game and if they can be emulated or replicated. My first question is about attaching status effects to “guns” (as in th…

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## [Spontaniously Turreted Barricade?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spontaniously-turreted-barricade/19407)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spontaniously-turreted-barricade/19407 "2019-03-26T21:17:40Z")

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Is this a bug? It’s the same road I came down coming out of the lab in the first place but now there is suddenly a turreted barricade in place. It sure wasn’t there before.

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## [Plunder Around Portals: Exotic Elements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plunder-around-portals-exotic-elements/19403)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plunder-around-portals-exotic-elements/19403 "2019-03-26T18:53:31Z")

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Presently, portals and dimensional tears are simply hazards. Simply by loitering near one is quite risky given the numerous awful things that can emerge from them. I propose giving players a reason to venture near them,…

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## [Cat++ bugged to heck ](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cat-bugged-to-heck/19399)

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**Author:** [@satanicKFC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/satanicKFC)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cat-bugged-to-heck/19399 "2019-03-26T11:12:10Z")

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## [Having trouble with vehicles / lifting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-trouble-with-vehicles-lifting/19382)

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**Author:** [@Malakh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakh)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-trouble-with-vehicles-lifting/19382 "2019-03-26T01:41:00Z")

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I have a folding engine crane (unfolded) next to me, and next to the vehicle. Trying to install a storage battery (which I am standing on top of). The option to install the batter is bright white, but under the requirem…

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## [Interface Issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-issues/19394)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-issues/19394 "2019-03-26T00:42:59Z")

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I’m having a hell of a time with this new interface wonkyness and in particular the “Classic” interface missing the circled feature. Having a list of what’s around you is super important and for whatever reason the Class…

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## [Needed Changes to body removal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/needed-changes-to-body-removal/16865)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/needed-changes-to-body-removal/16865 "2019-03-25T21:28:26Z")

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The new pest system is pretty neat, where rotten stuff build invites pests to show up, and begin growing if left attended. I’ve noticed some issues when trying to clean areas up to prevent pests. Moving dead bodies is a …

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## [Deaf for 14 days now, how to cure?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deaf-for-14-days-now-how-to-cure/19239)

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**Author:** [@SirPendrak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPendrak)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deaf-for-14-days-now-how-to-cure/19239 "2019-03-25T18:18:27Z")

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Damned elite grenadiers. Just when you start to believe you know everything about them, a suprise may still come. Dealing with mininuke-manhacks is trivial if you know how to and are prepared. Dealing with dropped active…

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## [The blast range a completely out of control](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-blast-range-a-completely-out-of-control/16326)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-blast-range-a-completely-out-of-control/16326 "2019-03-25T17:35:53Z")

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Report, after a few new version on the game, I have notice a few blast range from grenades(or mabye there’s even more) have a hugh blast range that will hurt me from a very long distance, I threw grenade at the zombie g…

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## [Intellegent blobs? ARNT WE ALREADY INFECTED?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/intellegent-blobs-arnt-we-already-infected/19386)

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**Author:** [@Noob\_Noob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noob_Noob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/intellegent-blobs-arnt-we-already-infected/19386 "2019-03-25T16:13:56Z")

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How you guys look on an right ideas of an factions, like… how about make an alien race, really, not a migo surely, but how about make an intellegent blobs race? Hmm… zombies, zombies are moving by a hostile blobs (also t…

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## [Encumbrance has to affect driving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encumbrance-has-to-affect-driving/19351)

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**Author:** [@Dlight\_full](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlight_full)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encumbrance-has-to-affect-driving/19351 "2019-03-25T12:58:03Z")

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It seems very unnatural to me that my char with more than 60 torso encumbrance can drive any car unhindered. Torso and other body parts encumbrance should have an effect on driving, maybe even to the extent that above a…

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## [Pouring Frozen liquid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pouring-frozen-liquid/19350)

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**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pouring-frozen-liquid/19350 "2019-03-25T10:46:10Z")

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So, there’s this issue on Github https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/28882 And I ran into it myself, so I posted some screenshots. The issue, however, was closed a few hours ago. Will people still see …

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## [Is there an easy way to remove the "FILTHY" flag from all zombies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-remove-the-filthy-flag-from-all-zombies/19376)

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**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-remove-the-filthy-flag-from-all-zombies/19376 "2019-03-25T03:21:00Z")

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Title. I know that in the Zombie Nightvision mod and some other obsolete mods, “monster\_adjustment” is used to make an adjustment to everything with the “ZOMBIE” species. Can that be used to remove the “FILTHY” flag, is …

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