# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=152

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## [Deformed tiles after compiling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deformed-tiles-after-compiling/18976)

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**Author:** [@PeepingPeacock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PeepingPeacock)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deformed-tiles-after-compiling/18976 "2019-02-27T03:14:02Z")

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Compiling with Visual Studio and MSYS2 both lead to a problem with tile-sets being visually off despite having the same graphical settings as the experimentals. Game otherwise runs fine as far as I can tell. I’d screen …

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## [Reverse-gear vehicle handling is counterintuitive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reverse-gear-vehicle-handling-is-counterintuitive/18954)

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**Author:** [@VIVIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VIVIT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reverse-gear-vehicle-handling-is-counterintuitive/18954 "2019-02-27T02:09:09Z")

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To be fair, it’s counterintuitive at first in real life, too, but in the game it’s doubly counterintuitive by being the opposite. I tested this out in-game, to see exactly how hard turns behave at 1t/t on a bicycle. The…

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## [Best melee mutation tree?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-melee-mutation-tree/18959)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-melee-mutation-tree/18959 "2019-02-26T23:38:19Z")

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In your opinion, whats the best unarmed melee mutation tree overall(upkeep, damage, survivability, speed, etc)? Assuming no gear/weapons. Just raw mutation.

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## [Fatal Crash (old bug) happpens again](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fatal-crash-old-bug-happpens-again/18934)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fatal-crash-old-bug-happpens-again/18934 "2019-02-26T17:55:41Z")

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another bug (fatal crash) i come across during my experimental play… this crash happens when i try to butcher an Alpha Razorclaw on a shipwreck… this is not the only fatal crash occured to me before, when i try to as…

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## [A way to write notes in the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-write-notes-in-the-game/18946)

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**Author:** [@mullmuzzler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mullmuzzler)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-write-notes-in-the-game/18946 "2019-02-26T16:36:39Z")

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I find myself wanting to write down notes in game all the time, such as: things to do loots to retrieve items to craft … etc It can be a game item or a feature like map note. Does anyone want it ?

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## [Removing Stumps?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-stumps/18972)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-stumps/18972 "2019-02-26T16:00:39Z")

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How do you remove a tree stump once you’ve cut the tree down?

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## [A ((Basically)Finished) Saga of Good Loot, Literal Mountains of Zombies (and Zombie corpses too), and Not Knowing What to do](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-basically-finished-saga-of-good-loot-literal-mountains-of-zombies-and-zombie-corpses-too-and-not-knowing-what-to-do/18949)

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**Author:** [@QuietCoyote](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/QuietCoyote)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-basically-finished-saga-of-good-loot-literal-mountains-of-zombies-and-zombie-corpses-too-and-not-knowing-what-to-do/18949 "2019-02-26T15:01:32Z")

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Introduction: (Can Skip/There is a TL:DR btw) After listening to some people on my previous topics; I finally decided to grow a pair and try having monster spawns over 0.10, which definitely pushed my death count pretty…

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## [Problem wielding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-wielding/18901)

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**Author:** [@Argoroth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Argoroth)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-wielding/18901 "2019-02-26T12:29:59Z")

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Every time I wield an item in build 8535 I get an error that sometimes crashed the game. I’ve tried with knives, guns, and all sorts of other things… Including some that shouldn’t be wielded The backtrace is: 02:14:13…

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## [My new characters are all bald in live people tiles set](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-new-characters-are-all-bald-in-live-people-tiles-set/18951)

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**Author:** [@mullmuzzler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mullmuzzler)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-new-characters-are-all-bald-in-live-people-tiles-set/18951 "2019-02-26T10:22:01Z")

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After I updated the game few days ago, I found my player characters are all bald by default. (in live people tileset). I updated the game multiple time since then but the problem still exist. Does anyone experience this…

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## [PK's Rebalancing : PRM Marine Armor invisible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-rebalancing-prm-marine-armor-invisible/18965)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-rebalancing-prm-marine-armor-invisible/18965 "2019-02-26T09:17:33Z")

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so i just testing some PK’s Rebalancing feature, and i absolutely love it (along with Cata++) it just add more difficulty and increase the looting goodness. but one thing is missing… so i found that in Class there is ne…

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## [I Set My Friends On Fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-set-my-friends-on-fire/18961)

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**Author:** [@Invalid\_Username](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Invalid_Username)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-set-my-friends-on-fire/18961 "2019-02-25T23:43:40Z")

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They’re a decent band, but the real point of this thread is that I set one of my friends on fire, and I need to know how to put her out, because she’ll just run around until both her legs are broken from fire damage r…

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## [Why can't you grab beds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-cant-you-grab-beds/16469)

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**Author:** [@bostltch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bostltch)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-cant-you-grab-beds/16469 "2019-02-25T19:58:49Z")

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Like the title says, why? What makes it different in the code that differentiates it from most other furniture in game?

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## [Granulity of loot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/granulity-of-loot/18866)

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**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/granulity-of-loot/18866 "2019-02-20T20:27:12Z")

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Items you find in the game are often all or nothing and I think making the items more granular could help. Some examples: Armor. You find one full suit of armor and you suddenly go from dying from bites to being able …

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## [Mutant anatomy and Storage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutant-anatomy-and-storage/18930)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutant-anatomy-and-storage/18930 "2019-02-25T08:15:03Z")

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Alright I’m going slightly stir crazy here. I had the misfortune of randomly getting insect legs from a mutation and oohhhhhhhhhhh boy is it frustrating. All backpacks, all vests, all jackets, duffelbags, everything so f…

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## [Found a mansion and Lawwwwd what a find](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-mansion-and-lawwwwd-what-a-find/18896)

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**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-mansion-and-lawwwwd-what-a-find/18896 "2019-02-25T05:07:57Z")

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SO I decided to start a new world, play with all these mods I see in the new world screens, all new character etc. etc. etc. Holy hell, what a ride. First character dies hard to Zs in the basement maybe 10 minutes IRL t…

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## ["Bring Back Removed Content" Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bring-back-removed-content-mod/18924)

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**Author:** [@VIVIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VIVIT)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bring-back-removed-content-mod/18924 "2019-02-25T03:26:11Z")

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First let me say that I don’t want this to be taken as bitchposting. I’m not trying to change the course of the game’s development or gripe about the direction it’s currently headed. I’m just here to propose what I think…

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## [Minifridge: Worth it or not?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-worth-it-or-not/18938)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-worth-it-or-not/18938 "2019-02-25T01:12:31Z")

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Is it worth it to have it on my vehicle? I’m solar, and I could use that space to put a foodco buddy. But should I keep it?

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## [Ways to increase enemy Bleed and Infection chance?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ways-to-increase-enemy-bleed-and-infection-chance/18935)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ways-to-increase-enemy-bleed-and-infection-chance/18935 "2019-02-24T22:41:33Z")

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Between my own gameplay and watching a lot of people play Cataclysm there’s one thing I’ve always noticed. Entire 60+ day runs can go with heavy combat and not a single bleed happening, infections also seem really rare c…

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## [Very long range aiming idea. (61+ tiles)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-long-range-aiming-idea-61-tiles/18920)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-long-range-aiming-idea-61-tiles/18920 "2019-02-24T16:50:29Z")

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I have a very rough idea of what might be the solution for the github project of expanding the combat engagement/interaction area. Targeting minigame. Basically you aim to the center mass, head, upper limbs or lower li…

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## [Vehicle-installed funnels won't fill with water](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-installed-funnels-wont-fill-with-water/18929)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-installed-funnels-wont-fill-with-water/18929 "2019-02-24T00:34:15Z")

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I don’t know what changed. I have a 60L tank and a funnel in the same tile on a vehicle, but it doesn’t fill up. Is it very slow(drizzling weather) or is there something wrong with it? Should I just remove 1 roof from m…

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## [A Question on Blobs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-on-blobs/18928)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-on-blobs/18928 "2019-02-24T00:04:45Z")

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ok so mild context i was clearing out a Apartment block and had killed most of if not all the zombies but never really bunred all the butchery refuese since i had no fire at the time and it was spring. i just dumped it o…

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## [Npc Flee Attitude](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-flee-attitude/18911)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-flee-attitude/18911 "2019-02-23T21:16:06Z")

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What in particular effects how NPC’s initially react to a player? Even unarmed and unarmored all npc’s I’ve met in most of my recent games have been stuck in a Flee state and showing up red instead of purple. I don’t hav…

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## [How to cure "quivering bowels"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-cure-quivering-bowels/18923)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-cure-quivering-bowels/18923 "2019-02-23T20:46:59Z")

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I have used antiparasitic drugs but they didn’t work. Should I wait or sleep or try more? Or is there another solution(that isn’t royal jelly)?

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## [Traits through Skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/traits-through-skills/18830)

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**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2019, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/traits-through-skills/18830 "2019-02-23T06:35:14Z")

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As the time goes on, the blob alters the bodies of the dead into terrifying new forms, some stronger, some faster, some tougher, all deadlier. However, who’s to say that the player won’t change as well? When a player rea…

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## [Nailboard Traps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nailboard-traps/18888)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nailboard-traps/18888 "2019-02-22T21:38:48Z")

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Now this may be an odd question but I was wondering if anyone knew how much damage nailboard actually do. More importantly how many would I need to kill a Shocker Brute. Spike pits are also an option of course for a bit …

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## [A Idea Board (warning Just for talking about ideas I CAN'T PROGRAM)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-board-warning-just-for-talking-about-ideas-i-cant-program/18894)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-board-warning-just-for-talking-about-ideas-i-cant-program/18894 "2019-02-22T21:35:18Z")

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So this is a simple Idea board mostly for discussing some ideas. admiralty more ones i post but anyone is free to post.if you want to talk about a idea please just say the category and number Mutation changes 1 Mutatio…

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## [Transifex update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transifex-update/18903)

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**Author:** [@Midas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transifex-update/18903 "2019-02-22T18:42:27Z")

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We’re heading to the stable version, but it looks like the last transifex update was a waaay ago (at least at the russian). Update transifex pls so all new strings can be translated.

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## [Creating a new profession](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-new-profession/18868)

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**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-new-profession/18868 "2019-02-22T14:34:32Z")

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Hey all, How do I create a new profession? I want to make one called the “Corporate Clone- IT” I was thinking about using the “Used Car Salesman” Profession as a template, but making the following changes: Profession …

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## [Discussion: Streamlining the new food interface](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/discussion-streamlining-the-new-food-interface/18900)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/discussion-streamlining-the-new-food-interface/18900 "2019-02-22T09:20:42Z")

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I just figured out that the (E)at interface adds more information about food freshness once you have Cooking 3. The menu gets a little overwhelming, and I’m wondering if it would make sense to come up with some kind of g…

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## [Cannot Use Prussian Blue Tablets on NPC Ally](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-use-prussian-blue-tablets-on-npc-ally/18876)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-use-prussian-blue-tablets-on-npc-ally/18876 "2019-02-22T07:51:32Z")

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My ally is complaining that he’s suffering from Radiation sickness (hey, turns out, so am I!). I grabbed some Prussian Blue tablets, ate one, and then tried to Examine NPC -\> Use Item On -\> Prussian Blue, but it isn’t on…

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