# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=148

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## [Globster-inspired Zed idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/globster-inspired-zed-idea/19244)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/globster-inspired-zed-idea/19244 "2019-03-15T23:52:22Z")

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Note, this is a basically a big WIP for this, so lots of words ahoy. I wanted to get feedback before going on, for things like lore, feasibility, how stupid of a name Globster is, and how silly the idea is. I’ve got to g…

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## [Before I play, I have a few questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/before-i-play-i-have-a-few-questions/19220)

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**Author:** [@Starfoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Starfoth)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/before-i-play-i-have-a-few-questions/19220 "2019-03-15T23:52:29Z")

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So I watched a few videos while away from home about the game and it seems like a lot of fun. I enjoy games like this and have hundreds of hours sunk into Project Zomboid and RimWorld for that reason. When ai get home I …

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## [Overnight healing is too fast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overnight-healing-is-too-fast/17057)

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**Author:** [@Entity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Entity)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overnight-healing-is-too-fast/17057 "2019-03-15T22:45:06Z")

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## [Favorite bad traits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/favorite-bad-traits/19170)

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**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/favorite-bad-traits/19170 "2019-03-15T21:20:04Z")

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Does anyone have a favorite bad traits they like to take? For example, i like to take pyromaniac bc i think it adds a neat RP element to the game. The constant messages about fire is is very nicely done. Anyone else ha…

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## [Itchy metal bionic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/itchy-metal-bionic/19225)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/itchy-metal-bionic/19225 "2019-03-15T17:58:19Z")

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Build 8605 I’m going to assume this is a bug because it says so in the description. Surgically removed the Itchy bastard and found this on the operating table when I moved off it. Didn’t see anything mentioning it got f…

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## [Crashes, bugs, etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashes-bugs-etc/19233)

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**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashes-bugs-etc/19233 "2019-03-15T12:04:53Z")

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OS: WIN7 64 Mods: “dda”, “no\_npc\_food”, “filthy\_morale”, “novitamins”, “growable-pots” Below i changed every @ to & in the crash log, because the forum engine refused to allow them, because they looked like as use…

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## [Crash while siphoning fuel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-while-siphoning-fuel/19234)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-while-siphoning-fuel/19234 "2019-03-15T10:58:45Z")

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I’m trying to siphon gasoline from any vehicle and choose my car as a destination. Then this happens (build 8614, version 0.D-500-gb79130f (tiles): Ignore doesn’t do anything, Retry crashes it for good: Crash log: …

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## [Future LUA Removing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/future-lua-removing/19122)

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**Author:** [@Adevald](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adevald)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/future-lua-removing/19122 "2019-03-15T07:58:33Z")

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On github has some LUA infrastructure remove. And i have some questions. How i can make some “complicated” and nonstandart gameplay mod features? I think json is not enough for everything.

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## [Newest update broke my existing expansions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newest-update-broke-my-existing-expansions/19230)

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**Author:** [@Luce\_of\_fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Luce_of_fire)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newest-update-broke-my-existing-expansions/19230 "2019-03-15T05:22:48Z")

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I cant upgrade anything aside from the main camp and chopshop wont work, the crafting still works though, it cuts back to conversation with the camp manager if i try anything that doesn’t work, and yes i have met the req…

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## [Survior Gear vs Nomad Gear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survior-gear-vs-nomad-gear/19215)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survior-gear-vs-nomad-gear/19215 "2019-03-15T03:34:24Z")

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I’m curious what everyone’s preferences as far as equipment go later in the game, once you have the skills to start making most everything… I’ve mostly been running Nomad Gear on all my characters and haven’t seen much r…

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## [Attack types and self inflicting attacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attack-types-and-self-inflicting-attacks/19226)

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**Author:** [@Moss\_Jones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moss_Jones)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attack-types-and-self-inflicting-attacks/19226 "2019-03-15T02:30:20Z")

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I was curious to see if anyone knew all the “attack\_type” 's for monster\_attacks. Are they hardcoded and is it possible for monsters to use an attack on themselves, as well as the effects it would cause if used on the p…

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## [How do i get rid of shady zombies and others who see in the dark](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-shady-zombies-and-others-who-see-in-the-dark/19223)

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**Author:** [@greg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/greg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-shady-zombies-and-others-who-see-in-the-dark/19223 "2019-03-15T00:04:41Z")

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I just want to get rid of the ones that see in the dark, I don’t want to get rid of anything else. how would I do this. I don’t know anything about coding I just found this game a week ago.

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## [NPC Dialogue Repeat Causes Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-dialogue-repeat-causes-crash/19219)

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**Author:** [@Nizizumi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nizizumi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-dialogue-repeat-causes-crash/19219 "2019-03-14T21:25:57Z")

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Been running into a problem with NPC’s repeating their mission request dialogue and crashing the game due to already having the quest. Haven’t seen any pattern in when it repeats yet. You can bypass this issue by simply …

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## [Game breaking issue with stats through skills enabled on latest builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-breaking-issue-with-stats-through-skills-enabled-on-latest-builds/19213)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-breaking-issue-with-stats-through-skills-enabled-on-latest-builds/19213 "2019-03-14T18:20:03Z")

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All players, NPCS will constatly deplete in Head, Torso, and Arms until death when stats through skills is enabled. This applies even with debug invincibility applied to players or NPCs. In addition, this depletion will…

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## [JSON form editors utilites](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-form-editors-utilites/19214)

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**Author:** [@Adevald](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adevald)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-form-editors-utilites/19214 "2019-03-14T14:39:32Z")

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Im a layman in that topic, and whole my modding work happen i NotePad++. But as a practice show, all work with JSONs can be simplified, and quicker. Especially with map vehicle edition. Maybe its just my dreams…

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## [Lots of Error Codes with new update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lots-of-error-codes-with-new-update/19193)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lots-of-error-codes-with-new-update/19193 "2019-03-14T14:33:49Z")

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Error Link Condensed all the stuff that popped up into this image. Hope it helps fix whatever it is. The zombie error has me the most worried

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## [Prompt for certain debug commands](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prompt-for-certain-debug-commands/19209)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prompt-for-certain-debug-commands/19209 "2019-03-14T07:35:15Z")

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Hello, In the debug menu, it has two options learn all martial arts and learn all recipes. When mucking about, I found it easy to accidently trigger these two options when I am trying to navigate another menu. Is it po…

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## [Defense mode tips?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/defense-mode-tips/19202)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/defense-mode-tips/19202 "2019-03-14T06:51:30Z")

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I know it doesn’t get talked about a lot but I want to try defense mode. Anyone know a good build or good strategies to use?

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## [Laboratories with unaligned walls and doors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laboratories-with-unaligned-walls-and-doors/19204)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laboratories-with-unaligned-walls-and-doors/19204 "2019-03-14T06:46:20Z")

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Laboratories sometimes spawn rooms that are one unit too high or too low, leading to things like While this is more annoying than anything, I’ve seen this happen most with the rooms with all the clone vats, which some…

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## [New help text on git and github for the guide for 1st time modders](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-help-text-on-git-and-github-for-the-guide-for-1st-time-modders/18917)

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**Author:** [@mlangsdorf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mlangsdorf)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-help-text-on-git-and-github-for-the-guide-for-1st-time-modders/18917 "2019-03-14T05:41:24Z")

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I’ve added the following text to the guide for 1st time modders. Please review and tell me if this makes any sense to you. I know how git works, so it makes sense to me, but communication is tricky. A brief introducti…

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## [Being able to find/make the irons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-find-make-the-irons/19205)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-find-make-the-irons/19205 "2019-03-14T01:50:28Z")

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The halligan bar and the fire ax can be combined into a single unit known as the Irons, which is evidently a common setup for a lot of fire-departments to have. I have no idea how this is used, but I’d imagine that if fo…

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## [Point playing with Mycus or Marlos?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/point-playing-with-mycus-or-marlos/19152)

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**Author:** [@Valerij\_Bosch1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valerij_Bosch1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/point-playing-with-mycus-or-marlos/19152 "2019-03-14T01:12:02Z")

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I didnt managed to play all mutatuions build, but from the wiki they are explained very well. I wanted to try now the funguys way and since 3 days I cant figure out how to play them. I cheated my way in so I could see wh…

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## [Different type of weapon spawn in different session, possible?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/different-type-of-weapon-spawn-in-different-session-possible/19200)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/different-type-of-weapon-spawn-in-different-session-possible/19200 "2019-03-14T00:46:04Z")

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recently im surfing around youtube looking for some video about weapon firing demonstration, and i came across one video of someone firing 2 weapon, Barrett M107 and the other one is Barrett M82. and then i got this ide…

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## [Is there any way to remove liquid off the ground?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-remove-liquid-off-the-ground/19195)

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**Author:** [@retuza](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/retuza)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-remove-liquid-off-the-ground/19195 "2019-03-13T12:49:51Z")

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I know the mop is used to remove blood and guts, but what about various liquids like gasoline, diesel, alcohols, etc? shown in image I’ll use debug if I have to, I just want these liquids out of my base after they some…

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## [Why do I keep getting Lockjaw(tetanus)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-lockjaw-tetanus/19171)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-lockjaw-tetanus/19171 "2019-03-13T01:20:24Z")

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I’ve probably used 30 antibiotics trying to get rid of it. It has gone away from the status screen, but it keeps coming back, even though I’m not climbing over wreckage or broken windows. Is it because my bionic claws or…

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## [Copper Pot full of water burning away on oven?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copper-pot-full-of-water-burning-away-on-oven/19166)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copper-pot-full-of-water-burning-away-on-oven/19166 "2019-03-12T06:35:11Z")

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A lot of the time I’ve kept varous pots and things, sometimes with stuff in them on to of an oven and never run into an issue. Can be nice for a bit of an automatic defrost of your water. But my copper pot full of water …

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## [Merchant suddenly died](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merchant-suddenly-died/19164)

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**Author:** [@Belcanzor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Belcanzor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merchant-suddenly-died/19164 "2019-03-12T02:11:43Z")

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The one give the quest for 25 plutonium. I walk around the building and read I just failed mission. I reload and try teleport using debug, say NPC died. Already try turn debug mode, nothing to read. Its a bug? Its po…

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## [Suggestion: blobs generate "a squishing noise" not "footsteps"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-blobs-generate-a-squishing-noise-not-footsteps/19181)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-blobs-generate-a-squishing-noise-not-footsteps/19181 "2019-03-12T01:54:34Z")

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Currently when you overhear Blobs moving around, the sound heard is “footsteps.” “A squishing noise” seems more appropriate, since they have no feet.

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## [Minifridge/freezer insulation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-freezer-insulation/19174)

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**Author:** [@Lightova](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lightova)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-freezer-insulation/19174 "2019-03-12T01:45:33Z")

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Is the insulation mentioned by the minifridge supposed to work? Or is winter temperature just cold enough to freeze items inside it?

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## [Acidic Ants with Broken Hives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acidic-ants-with-broken-hives/19178)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acidic-ants-with-broken-hives/19178 "2019-03-12T00:13:21Z")

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I created a map that is pretty much all urban, so I don’t know if this contributes. But an issue I keep coming across is that acidic ant hives spawn normal ant larvae chambers (which they then usually kill) and normal a…

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