# Game Talk

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## [Looking for a way to limit map location spawns in custom mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-a-way-to-limit-map-location-spawns-in-custom-mod/18417)

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**Author:** [@sneeze-attack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sneeze-attack)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-a-way-to-limit-map-location-spawns-in-custom-mod/18417 "2019-01-18T15:44:14Z")

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I’m working on a mod that adds a custom start location (science bunker) that contains a vat of flavored/unflavored mutagen serum. My mod is here Everything is working great, except I am having an issue where I want to …

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## [Personality Overlays for Robots/Hacked Robots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personality-overlays-for-robots-hacked-robots/18532)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personality-overlays-for-robots-hacked-robots/18532 "2019-01-24T13:58:08Z")

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So I made a thread recently about adding more functions to the control laptop. One of the things I had an idea about later after someone mentioned adding the ability to give robots and turrets names, was giving them a pe…

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## [A idea for doors. Shooting slot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-for-doors-shooting-slot/18524)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-for-doors-shooting-slot/18524 "2019-01-24T13:18:22Z")

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a Idea for doors a slot carved out for shooting through this lets you make door traps (shotgun right to the slot and trigger outside the door)

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## [Tips on Raiding schools?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-on-raiding-schools/17582)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-on-raiding-schools/17582 "2019-01-24T06:48:55Z")

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So i raided a school but wss probably stick there for hours just killing 1 enemy at a time. What are some AoE methods for the next school? I even used a rocket launcher(on my self) and it didnt even kill most of them. Du…

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## [Quick Mod Questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-mod-questions/18507)

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**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-mod-questions/18507 "2019-01-24T05:27:53Z")

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Question 1, what are these three mods called (DP\_RP) Chesthole/REMIX/Xotto Indicators all about? They appear on the mod list by default in the CDDA Game Launcher app, but the descriptions are quite vague. Question 2, an…

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## [OpenGL Cataclysm Proposal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opengl-cataclysm-proposal/18300)

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**Author:** [@Mussorgsky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mussorgsky)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opengl-cataclysm-proposal/18300 "2019-01-24T03:57:01Z")

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Ever since seeing the Voxel Cataclysm demo that was done a while back, the idea of a 3d display mode for the game has lurked in the back of my mind. Recently, I saw some discussion about how a 3d version of CDDA would…

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## [Dragonblood help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dragonblood-help/18451)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dragonblood-help/18451 "2019-01-24T00:34:24Z")

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So i have the arcana mod and it has this dragonblood mutation and any idea how to get the mutation? i tend not to do much with the arcana mod so i have no idea

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## [Question about missing items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-missing-items/18502)

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**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-missing-items/18502 "2019-01-24T00:02:38Z")

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Hi All, Just started playing recently. I like the game but a lot of the controls are a little difficult to learn at first. Rather than kill more survivors, I decided to watch a few “lets plays” to figure out what I’m do…

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## [What is the best bow?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-bow/18481)

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**Author:** [@Mega\_Glub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mega_Glub)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-bow/18481 "2019-01-23T23:54:30Z")

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So for the past forever I’ve been going for an archer playthrough, and I’ve been looking for the best bow in the the game. The best arrows are obviously the carbon fibre ones, but the answer to the best bow still evades …

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## [My HOLY FUCK moment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-holy-fuck-moment/18472)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-holy-fuck-moment/18472 "2019-01-23T23:42:30Z")

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so was living in a gas station on of those that have a bunker under it and do to lucky spawn i had some C4. thing is i never used one in game so i planted one to blow up the wall and door in the way in front of the turr…

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## [Throwing of Random junk and you; a Primer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/throwing-of-random-junk-and-you-a-primer/18283)

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**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/throwing-of-random-junk-and-you-a-primer/18283 "2019-01-23T23:40:04Z")

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From- So this topic is a question of items we could throw that do an amount of damage more than the average junk; such as a stick compared to a meat cleaver. These should perhaps not have the same value when used as a …

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## [What is the best character preset for absolute beginner?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-character-preset-for-absolute-beginner/17461)

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**Author:** [@tempzombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tempzombie)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-character-preset-for-absolute-beginner/17461 "2019-01-23T17:38:08Z")

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I have made several test runs on random characters. After I’ve managed to survive first day I want to create a character for a real run. Any suggestions what the character preset should be?

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## [Character Sanity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-sanity/18429)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-sanity/18429 "2019-01-21T06:54:41Z")

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Does having some ingame Sanity sound like a interesting design? mostly around moral maybe

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## [Assertion failed crash after updating game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assertion-failed-crash-after-updating-game/18416)

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**Author:** [@SomeVashya](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SomeVashya)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assertion-failed-crash-after-updating-game/18416 "2019-01-17T18:34:29Z")

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Hello Comrades! So after updating my game, i stumbled upon a problem. I was creating a world, nice and simple, but then i got an error message after picking the “Custom Character” option. Here’s what the error message s…

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## [Mannequins for the front of clothing stores](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mannequins-for-the-front-of-clothing-stores/2035)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mannequins-for-the-front-of-clothing-stores/2035 "2013-07-01T06:47:00Z")

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They could be basic furniture, they have a space on them for clothes, maybe you can find outfits on them like dress clothes, ‘outdoorsy’ with sneakers, cargo shirts, t-shirt, or even a ‘hunting outfit’ with stuff like bo…

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## [Bathroom needs/bathing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bathroom-needs-bathing/18404)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bathroom-needs-bathing/18404 "2019-01-22T13:55:34Z")

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i was thinking mostly as something to just make the game feel more realistic in a way to the player would need to use the bathroom and could take baths or showers. mostly makeshift or old fashon methods but if bases ever…

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## [LUA mod to add flags to a monster?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-mod-to-add-flags-to-a-monster/18437)

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**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-mod-to-add-flags-to-a-monster/18437 "2019-01-22T13:48:53Z")

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LUA class definitions lists values that can be adjusted and “set\_flag” to change the value of existing flags. But I don’t see any function to add new flags (say add “KEENNOSE” to all zombies). mtype = { string\_id = “mt…

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## [Zoning Tools Improviments and Options?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoning-tools-improviments-and-options/18467)

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**Author:** [@Fuzzy\_Duck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fuzzy_Duck)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoning-tools-improviments-and-options/18467 "2019-01-21T20:36:25Z")

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Hail! I don’t know if it’s supposed to be posted here, but i had some little ideas to improve the automation for those whom like building some personal bases. Using the Zoning tools and creating an “Construction:Plot” …

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## [How do you return Start Location using LUA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-return-start-location-using-lua/18478)

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**Author:** [@sneeze-attack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sneeze-attack)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-return-start-location-using-lua/18478 "2019-01-21T20:28:29Z")

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Hi, I’m new to using programming languages, so please excuse my ignorance here, but how do you return the player’s starting location in a string format using LUA? I’m using dofile in my json mapgen to load a LUA script …

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## [Mutations and clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-and-clothing/18471)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-and-clothing/18471 "2019-01-21T16:48:19Z")

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on of the things that i have to argue the most with mutations is how they interact with clothing. Mostly that when you craft something like a duster its not built for your form. What i would say is that any player made c…

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## [PoraComp Testers Needed!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poracomp-testers-needed/18191)

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**Author:** [@Poragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Poragon)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poracomp-testers-needed/18191 "2019-01-21T16:26:21Z")

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'eyo all! PoraComp is slowly moving towards that fabled v1.6 release, but two major systems were recently introduced to it that require preferably many runs of playtesting. As I only have so much time to play CDDA in a d…

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## [Mugwort oil spoilage and temperature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mugwort-oil-spoilage-and-temperature/18468)

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**Author:** [@iezymihuke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/iezymihuke)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mugwort-oil-spoilage-and-temperature/18468 "2019-01-21T01:07:08Z")

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Neither the ambient temperature or putting the mugwort oil in a minifreezer affects it’s spoilage time. Is this normal?

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## [The "best" fuel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-best-fuel/18466)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-best-fuel/18466 "2019-01-21T00:03:36Z")

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So what would be the best fuel. and by that i mean burns for the longest over cost to get . like logs burn for a while but are heavy and take time to get. and i would preffer solid fuels over liquid fuels since they are …

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## [Teleporting NPC ally](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teleporting-npc-ally/18454)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teleporting-npc-ally/18454 "2019-01-20T23:15:46Z")

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I ahve an NPC who has been following me around as I explore a lab, but for some reason when I try to explore one of the levels she inexplicably teleports around. She doesn’t have any bionics or item that would allow that…

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## [Idea about trunks in correlation with various containers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-about-trunks-in-correlation-with-various-containers/18457)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-about-trunks-in-correlation-with-various-containers/18457 "2019-01-20T22:01:34Z")

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My idea is connected with the way in which trunks work. In my opinion, putting containers (like a backpack, duffel bag, military rucksack etc) into various trunks should increase their volume. Consequently: An ordinary …

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## [Ranch bartender spawn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranch-bartender-spawn/18459)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranch-bartender-spawn/18459 "2019-01-20T18:02:55Z")

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When does the Ranch settlement bartender spawn? I would have thought it would be tied to the Foreman quests - particularly the ones that related to getting the Homebrewer’s guide & sugar - but I have finished the entire …

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## [An alternative to Gasoline](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-alternative-to-gasoline/16985)

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**Author:** [@YourCompanionCube](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/YourCompanionCube)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-alternative-to-gasoline/16985 "2019-01-20T17:45:04Z")

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this video made my mind jump straight to CDDA and just thought i would put the idea out there

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## [1 hickory nut -\> 4 shelled hickory nuts -\> 16 roasted hickory nuts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/1-hickory-nut-4-shelled-hickory-nuts-16-roasted-hickory-nuts/18463)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/1-hickory-nut-4-shelled-hickory-nuts-16-roasted-hickory-nuts/18463 "2019-01-20T17:32:38Z")

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But if I directly make the roasted hickory nuts then it is 1 hickory nut -\> 4 roasted hickory nuts.

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## [Can't add any mod to short bow and long bow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-add-any-mod-to-short-bow-and-long-bow/18461)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-add-any-mod-to-short-bow-and-long-bow/18461 "2019-01-20T17:30:53Z")

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I made under-barrel laser sight, arrow rest, and bow stabilizer. But I can’t add any mod to a short bow or a long bow. Is this normal? Are there any github issue about this? I have been always using bows in all my ga…

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## [Tweak to sports drink description and enjoyability](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tweak-to-sports-drink-description-and-enjoyability/18235)

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**Author:** [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tweak-to-sports-drink-description-and-enjoyability/18235 "2019-01-20T03:23:19Z")

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I thought this tweak to the sports drink description to be more correct and setting the enjoyability to 1 instead of -1 is a more accurate representation of gatorade(I assume gatorade since SPAM is also a thing in CDDA).…

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