# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=161

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## [Spawning items on rotated tiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawning-items-on-rotated-tiles/18238)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawning-items-on-rotated-tiles/18238 "2019-01-08T19:12:28Z")

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I’m working on adding another mission into the game, where there is an end-mission function that spawns a bunch of items. However the tile I’m placing the items on (evac\_center\_19, the evac center storage room) can be ro…

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## [Method of Expanding The CDDA Map: Real Life Landmarks, Continents, Oceans, Etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/method-of-expanding-the-cdda-map-real-life-landmarks-continents-oceans-etc/18246)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/method-of-expanding-the-cdda-map-real-life-landmarks-continents-oceans-etc/18246 "2019-01-08T16:06:51Z")

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So one of the major things that is missing at this time from CDDA is major landmarks, real life cities, and a method of determining exactly where you are in the United States, apart from being vaguely in “New England”. I…

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## [Can i plant a tree?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-plant-a-tree/18220)

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**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-plant-a-tree/18220 "2019-01-08T14:11:14Z")

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I want to plant a pine tree,if it possible?

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## [A number of Mutation Ideas mixed with a few others](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-number-of-mutation-ideas-mixed-with-a-few-others/16775)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 3:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-number-of-mutation-ideas-mixed-with-a-few-others/16775 "2019-01-08T03:48:31Z")

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A grouping of ideas mostly based around the in game mutation. With a few extra ideas. A change to how the huge mutation works. I would say this mutation will cause problems with found clothing and vehicles. Crafted ite…

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## [Carbombs could use some work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carbombs-could-use-some-work/18229)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carbombs-could-use-some-work/18229 "2019-01-07T21:52:10Z")

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Set off an ANFO charge in a beetle. Not only is the car partially intact, but it shielded the ground from the blast, so it’s sitting on a pillar of ground in the middle of the crater.

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## [Dropping things on the wrong tile constantly?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dropping-things-on-the-wrong-tile-constantly/18223)

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**Author:** [@Blightbug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blightbug)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dropping-things-on-the-wrong-tile-constantly/18223 "2019-01-07T21:45:30Z")

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For some reason, whenever I drop any amount of objects, such as trying to put things into a shopping cart or locker, I’ll end up dumping everything onto a random adjacent tile. This doesn’t seem to have anything to do wi…

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## [Drop all during category selection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drop-all-during-category-selection/7019)

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**Author:** [@kentable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kentable)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drop-all-during-category-selection/7019 "2019-01-07T10:21:17Z")

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So I do quite a bit of OCD packratting when I’m out and about and it’s killing my fingers selecting all of a category after a hard day of scavenging. I know the advanced inventory can speed up some of it but how about wh…

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## [Game Folder Gone? (OSX)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-folder-gone-osx/18215)

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**Author:** [@ByteOfBacon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ByteOfBacon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-folder-gone-osx/18215 "2019-01-06T11:44:43Z")

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I recently got CDDA a few weeks ago, and have fallen in love with it. The depth, the nail-biting gameplay, all of it is great. I want to get into modding now, but I cannot find the Mods folder or the data folder anywhere…

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## [Aluminum ingots to repair seats? Has this been fixed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aluminum-ingots-to-repair-seats-has-this-been-fixed/18219)

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**Author:** [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aluminum-ingots-to-repair-seats-has-this-been-fixed/18219 "2019-01-06T11:43:00Z")

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I recently noticed seats require aluminum ingots to repair. I notice a problem in the fact that not a single item in seat construction is made out of aluminum. Wait…I haven’t updated my game in months. Has this been fixe…

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## [The extremes of vehicle design (and how it's lacking)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-extremes-of-vehicle-design-and-how-its-lacking/15490)

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**Author:** [@Hoovytaurus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hoovytaurus)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-extremes-of-vehicle-design-and-how-its-lacking/15490 "2019-01-06T05:55:19Z")

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So we all know the typical deathmobile setup. Military composite everything, a tank gun or 5, auto laser turrets… but to me, something’s missing. Many versions back there were 15 liter engines, and the mechanics skill we…

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## [How do I deal with hot places?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-deal-with-hot-places/18216)

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**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-deal-with-hot-places/18216 "2019-01-06T04:36:24Z")

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I was going through a mine when I found a lava rift blocking the way between me and the way further down. I decided to tunnel my way around with a jackhammer, but in case I’m ever dumb enough to trap myself in a burning…

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## [Black gunpowder charge's fuse time a way too short to evade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/black-gunpowder-charges-fuse-time-a-way-too-short-to-evade/18212)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 3:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/black-gunpowder-charges-fuse-time-a-way-too-short-to-evade/18212 "2019-01-06T03:36:34Z")

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There’s one explosive called “Black gunpowder charge” works like C4 bomb, except it’s fust time a way too short to evade, like 2 rounds, the blast range is like a grenade size, and if you can’t run away in 2 rounds, you …

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## [How to add new CBMs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-new-cbms/18213)

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**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-new-cbms/18213 "2019-01-05T17:32:22Z")

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So I checked Guide to adding new content to CDDA for first time modders , JSON\_INFO and JSON\_FLAGS and bionics.cpp. But I didn’t find what I was looking for. I’d like to add LED Tattoo as a cosmetic CBM that could also …

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## [Advice on finding rare CBMs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-on-finding-rare-cbms/18202)

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**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-on-finding-rare-cbms/18202 "2019-01-05T14:06:59Z")

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I’ve recently discovered the plethora of ways to get my hands on CBMs, and I’ve found some really cool and useful ones. But I’m looking for Uncanny Dodge. I have been on a quest to acquire it for a full in-game year. So…

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## [Computers for research and fun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computers-for-research-and-fun/17959)

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**Author:** [@Blaze1711](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze1711)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computers-for-research-and-fun/17959 "2019-01-05T08:52:18Z")

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I’m working on a mod according to my idea, as posted here and the original post. The general idea of the mod is to add more electronic devices with various utilities, more uses for the computers skill, as well as to inc…

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## [Mixing drinks with rotten components](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mixing-drinks-with-rotten-components/18209)

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**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mixing-drinks-with-rotten-components/18209 "2019-01-05T07:35:19Z")

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Am I able to mix rotten apple cider with vodka for a safely edible wild apple?

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## [Customizing NPC companions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/customizing-npc-companions/18197)

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**Author:** [@Hof1993](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hof1993)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/customizing-npc-companions/18197 "2019-01-05T01:33:29Z")

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Is there a way to edit npcs in your party?

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## [Book morale buffs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/book-morale-buffs/18175)

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**Author:** [@Siersha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Siersha)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/book-morale-buffs/18175 "2019-01-04T22:44:04Z")

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I previously asked others whether or not they read books for morale here. It seems the majority of people who uses books use them in the case of an emergency (recovering from too survivor-killer-itis), or simply because…

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## [Editing NPC Aggression Values](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/editing-npc-aggression-values/18203)

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**Author:** [@Gunpowder17](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gunpowder17)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/editing-npc-aggression-values/18203 "2019-01-04T20:43:23Z")

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I’m trying to find out where in the files I can find the values for whether or not the NPCs attack you and I’m pretty sure it’s tied to Aggression but I can’t find where I can edit so all NPCs become aggressive enough to…

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## [Does anyone thinking that the friendly NPC's fire range a way too short?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-thinking-that-the-friendly-npcs-fire-range-a-way-too-short/18157)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-thinking-that-the-friendly-npcs-fire-range-a-way-too-short/18157 "2019-01-04T17:32:02Z")

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I don’t know is just me or anybody else, thinking that the friendly npc seems have a little range to firing weapons, like 9 or 10 tiles? by the time they can firing those weapons, the enemy such like zombie is already re…

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## [Acid Zombies Should Hurt Vehicles that Run into them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-zombies-should-hurt-vehicles-that-run-into-them/18185)

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**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-zombies-should-hurt-vehicles-that-run-into-them/18185 "2019-01-03T20:49:05Z")

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Vehicles that run into acid zombies should get damage from the acid slashing. Currently road roller is an infinite zombie killing machine.

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## [Disable hacked bots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disable-hacked-bots/17547)

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**Author:** [@Shard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shard)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disable-hacked-bots/17547 "2019-01-03T17:56:16Z")

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If you can hack it, you can turn it into an item form. Exception: Broken cyborg. (Base game + national guard camps) Can add to an existing world by modifying the save’s mods.json and adding “disable\_bots” for base game,…

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## [Cant disassemble broken 50.CAL broken turret?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-broken-50-cal-broken-turret/18194)

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**Author:** [@Delts1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-broken-50-cal-broken-turret/18194 "2019-01-03T15:55:43Z")

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I just managed to smash 50.CAL turrets and i want disassemble it to get the integral gun…but cant disassemble it And…can i craft anything usefull from nuclear waste??

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## [Manually Defrost/Reheat food/drink](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/manually-defrost-reheat-food-drink/18188)

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**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/manually-defrost-reheat-food-drink/18188 "2019-01-03T00:39:17Z")

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Seems like something that is probably in the works somewhere, but I havn’t seen it anywhere. If you have a fire/cooking implements, you shouldn’t have to starve until you can cook with new ingredients. I can’t see any v…

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## [Improved deconstruction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-deconstruction/18184)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-deconstruction/18184 "2019-01-02T18:24:50Z")

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i think having some better methods for scraping items would be nice. example it takes a hour to make thread from a rag. going to guess that since cutting is needed your cutting the rag to threads but having some proper s…

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## [Cataclysm survival guide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-survival-guide/18176)

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**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 4:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-survival-guide/18176 "2019-01-02T04:17:29Z")

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## [Is it possible or worth it to make vehicles more realistic?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-or-worth-it-to-make-vehicles-more-realistic/18059)

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**Author:** [@Daeros13](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Daeros13)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-or-worth-it-to-make-vehicles-more-realistic/18059 "2019-01-02T02:46:59Z")

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I hope this isn’t beating a dead horse because I am sure a read someone touching on this subject before, but I couldn’t find it through the search so I apologize ahead of time. I was wondering if it would add to gamepla…

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## [Please help solve the problem with fonts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-help-solve-the-problem-with-fonts/18155)

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**Author:** [@divan\_35](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/divan_35)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-help-solve-the-problem-with-fonts/18155 "2018-12-31T15:20:05Z")

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sorry for my bad english and I’m a newbie. I just downloaded the latest version . Please help with this problem.

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## [Which is most compatible tileset?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-is-most-compatible-tileset/18172)

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**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-is-most-compatible-tileset/18172 "2019-01-01T23:23:34Z")

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Hi. Which is most compatible tileset? Because the last versions CDDA from github is set as default “MSX++LIVE\_PEOPLE” instead “Chesthole” as old times.

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## [Nightmare bug and auto doc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightmare-bug-and-auto-doc/18173)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightmare-bug-and-auto-doc/18173 "2019-01-01T20:56:27Z")

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so playing a lab escape start as bionic monster using some kits and autodoc to remove some of the bad bionics thing is i had the nightmares debuff so having one during the whole removing the bionics and know i can’t see …

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