# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=162

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## [Who reads books for Morale?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/who-reads-books-for-morale/18164)

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**Author:** [@Siersha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Siersha)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/who-reads-books-for-morale/18164 "2019-01-01T09:36:08Z")

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At the current state of books, I’ve found book reading for morale pointless due to their very low duration (1 hour only, starts decaying at 30 minutes). They stack up to 3 times, and the highest you can feasibly get is 7…

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## [Kill Count: 1 What's the rarest hunt?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kill-count-1-whats-the-rarest-hunt/18156)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kill-count-1-whats-the-rarest-hunt/18156 "2019-01-01T07:28:28Z")

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What monster has been the hardest to find for you? Of all the monsters I’ve killed, I’m surprised I’ve killed only 1 zombie wrestler lol

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## [We make AMAZING suggesting and come up with great ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-make-amazing-suggesting-and-come-up-with-great-ideas/18152)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-make-amazing-suggesting-and-come-up-with-great-ideas/18152 "2018-12-31T04:18:51Z")

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This is meant to be a more professional thread about what You actually want in the game, not like the one this is obviously based off of. Examples of what to NOT put here would be stuff like the following: -Urinating a…

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## [HOW you guys killed a zombie?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-you-guys-killed-a-zombie/17883)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-you-guys-killed-a-zombie/17883 "2018-12-31T03:40:04Z")

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im posting this as im curious about how you guys killed a zombie in your own way, my personal favorite way to kill a zombie is to throw something like books and rock to them (mainly im using melee and ranged) but my most…

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## [Who would use a UPS recharge station?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/who-would-use-a-ups-recharge-station/16063)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/who-would-use-a-ups-recharge-station/16063 "2018-12-31T03:24:26Z")

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I have just installed a UPS recharge station in an electric car. As a test, I use it to recharge a soldering iron. It seems to convert 800 charge from the car’s battery to 200 charges on the soldering iron. That is qu…

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## [Idea: Road expansion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-road-expansion/18145)

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**Author:** [@Runningsky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Runningsky)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-road-expansion/18145 "2018-12-30T21:06:17Z")

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Tree, seat, trash can,Crosswalk line, signal light and Street light. Maybe also add a bicycle lane :grinning:

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## [How do I get into firmly-sealed gas tanks at gas stations?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-into-firmly-sealed-gas-tanks-at-gas-stations/11421)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-into-firmly-sealed-gas-tanks-at-gas-stations/11421 "2018-12-30T19:40:20Z")

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I tried electrohacks but nothing ever happens. Am I just unlucky?

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## [Is there a fast way to back home?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-fast-way-to-back-home/18143)

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**Author:** [@Delts1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts1)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 11:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-fast-way-to-back-home/18143 "2018-12-30T11:28:05Z")

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Is there any kind of tools,vehicle parts etc. That can bring my char back to base? Its very usefull if im doing long time scavenging and need back to base storing the loot i get…

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## [Fungal infection while wearing full power armor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-infection-while-wearing-full-power-armor/18099)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-infection-while-wearing-full-power-armor/18099 "2018-12-30T07:08:40Z")

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So I was exterminating a massive infestation of fungus I ran across while exploring, and suddenly I had the terrifying mutation, there were robots attacking me, and I saw a “generator” which was “fleeing”. I was in the m…

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## [Error Message Caused by Old Code in Mod - Help Appreciated](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-message-caused-by-old-code-in-mod-help-appreciated/18136)

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**Author:** [@OnOffPlayer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/OnOffPlayer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-message-caused-by-old-code-in-mod-help-appreciated/18136 "2018-12-29T21:36:13Z")

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Posting this here in case I can get some help. I’m getting an error which is preventing a mod I have on the game from working properly. It didn’t used to do this in an older experimental I played (though it has been a wh…

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## [Crash in cataclysmdda-0.C-8311.apk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-in-cataclysmdda-0-c-8311-apk/18131)

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**Author:** [@zouyu01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zouyu01)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-in-cataclysmdda-0-c-8311-apk/18131 "2018-12-29T08:36:56Z")

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my phone environment redmi5a miui 9.8.4.28 cataclysmdda-0.C-8311.apk 2018-12-28 20:29 77M error report like this Build fingerprint: ‘Xiaomi/riva/riva:7.1.2/N2G47H/8.4.28:user/release-keys’ Revision: ‘0’ ABI: …

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## [Rotating and why it should be there](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rotating-and-why-it-should-be-there/17978)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rotating-and-why-it-should-be-there/17978 "2018-12-29T00:51:41Z")

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i think we should be able to rotate items not only furniture but vehicles,well the ones you can drag by hand any way. but also their parts mostly things like mini fridges and bed not every part but more internal thing th…

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## [New flag HIDING\_PLACE](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-flag-hiding-place/18115)

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**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-flag-hiding-place/18115 "2018-12-28T16:06:22Z")

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The idea would be to make a new flag for terrain and furniture that would function a bit like CONTAINER but for PC, monster and NPC. When you (or another creature) are on a tile with the flag you can’t be seen by othe…

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## [What is your cutoff for professions being "too easy"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-cutoff-for-professions-being-too-easy/18119)

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**Author:** [@Shiro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shiro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-cutoff-for-professions-being-too-easy/18119 "2018-12-28T14:26:01Z")

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This is something I always consider when making a new character: At what point on the starting professions list do you draw the line of “anything above this point threshold is too easy”? There is the obvious line that m…

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## [Why can PC's not have life goals? Mod idea?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-can-pcs-not-have-life-goals-mod-idea/16376)

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**Author:** [@Casio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Casio)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-can-pcs-not-have-life-goals-mod-idea/16376 "2018-12-28T13:41:57Z")

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This might need context, so: I haven’t played for a while, and I forgot why I stopped, so I jumped back in with a new cheat character to freshen myself up. Once I refreshed myself on movement and basic survival, I went …

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## [Instead building roof i build floor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instead-building-roof-i-build-floor/18121)

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**Author:** [@Delts1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instead-building-roof-i-build-floor/18121 "2018-12-28T11:30:20Z")

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So, im building roof for an half hours and i just realize instead building roof im building floor did i do something wrong?

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## [Idea: Firing/Shooting range](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-firing-shooting-range/16020)

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**Author:** [@Jownky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jownky)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-firing-shooting-range/16020 "2018-12-28T01:38:45Z")

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I’ve searched in the Cataclysm DDA wiki and haven’t found anything about firing/shooting range. So do you have any advice about creating a building? Can it be multi-tile (Rectangular)? I mean, I expect it to be like a 2…

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## [¡Robbers in my house!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robbers-in-my-house/18116)

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**Author:** [@Fran\_Semino](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fran_Semino)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robbers-in-my-house/18116 "2018-12-27T22:54:52Z")

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I go to explore the roads and when i come back to my shelter (a gun store) i find that a few NPC has been taking my things. I put my heavy power suit and killed them whit my crossbow. But for that i have a moral debuff. …

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## [Burning a Forest bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burning-a-forest-bug/18054)

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**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burning-a-forest-bug/18054 "2018-12-27T09:19:31Z")

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Not sure if this has been fixed as I was tinkering with a slightly old version around 8100 or some such. But worth noting. When you burn down a forest. The shader stays active. So you cannot see behind a tree right? Wel…

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## [PKGBUILD missing... please help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pkgbuild-missing-please-help/18098)

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**Author:** [@Carzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Carzo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pkgbuild-missing-please-help/18098 "2018-12-27T08:19:52Z")

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Hi dears I am trying to compile the game in manjaro (arch based) but i am unable to locate the PKGBUILD Here is what I have done so far: Install base-devel and git create a folder for the compilation and move there,…

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## [Glitch in windows tiles 0.C-8344](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glitch-in-windows-tiles-0-c-8344/18114)

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**Author:** [@Pineapple](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pineapple)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glitch-in-windows-tiles-0-c-8344/18114 "2018-12-27T08:14:14Z")

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So i found this duplication glitch basically i use the zone maneger but when i start sorting out items it duplicates every items to the amount of tiles specified for that type of item no mods was installed, i…

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## [Minor issue found in B-8341](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-issue-found-in-b-8341/18111)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-issue-found-in-b-8341/18111 "2018-12-27T08:08:36Z")

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so i found this issue during my first play on mentioned build : src/monstergenerator.cpp:952 \[void MonsterGenerator::check\_monster\_definitions() const\] monster mon\_zombie\_failed\_weapon has no harvest entry src/monsterg…

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## [Something new and funny in experimental B-8341](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-new-and-funny-in-experimental-b-8341/18109)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 6:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-new-and-funny-in-experimental-b-8341/18109 "2018-12-27T06:28:14Z")

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so i’ve just downloaded and tried latest experimental build and i found something new and funny when i killing undeads. so when they got gibbed, they no longer drop into bunch of meats everywhere but instead drop someth…

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## [Fire extinguister doesn't work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-extinguister-doesnt-work/17831)

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**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-extinguister-doesnt-work/17831 "2018-12-27T04:53:03Z")

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I can’t get fire extinguishers to work. Use\>Large Fire Extinguisher\>direction, and it doesn’t do anything. No charges used from the extinguisher, no fire extinguished. Absolutely nothing happens. Throwable version is a …

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## [Transplant trees mod help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transplant-trees-mod-help/18102)

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**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transplant-trees-mod-help/18102 "2018-12-26T21:33:17Z")

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I’m not trying to implement a way to make trees grow, but I want to at least be able to transplant useful trees to my base. This is the json I’ve done: Constructions: { “type” : “construction”, “description” : “Dig …

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## [Do crops grow undergorund](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-crops-grow-undergorund/18052)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-crops-grow-undergorund/18052 "2018-12-26T20:38:14Z")

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so i tend not for farming all that much so i have a question after finding a number of underground farms. they they actually grow underground?

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## [Keybindigs not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keybindigs-not-working/18069)

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**Author:** [@Duarte\_Belem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duarte_Belem)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keybindigs-not-working/18069 "2018-12-26T15:42:58Z")

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So i have played Cata for a long time and some time decided to get back in, but this time, i got the launcher like i normally do, and fired it up, but then i noticed my keybindings arent right at all, sometimes i press t…

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## [Story of an traveller\`s](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/story-of-an-traveller-s/18097)

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**Author:** [@Noob\_Noob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noob_Noob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/story-of-an-traveller-s/18097 "2018-12-26T12:19:44Z")

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Once, I was runnin around town, hittin some zombies with my steel fists. And … I just found some nuke rounds (20). I just “wut” picked this shit up and like… nice. I was playin before version called 0.4.5, phone like, an…

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## [New Windows 10 computer not running CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-windows-10-computer-not-running-cdda/18096)

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**Author:** [@Shiro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shiro)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-windows-10-computer-not-running-cdda/18096 "2018-12-26T07:08:27Z")

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Just got a new computer that runs windows 10 as opposed to my usual computer with windows 7 that I have been running Cdda on for the past year.When I downloaded the new experimental version of the game, the launcher and …

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## [Wolves seem to be immune to lava](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wolves-seem-to-be-immune-to-lava/17925)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wolves-seem-to-be-immune-to-lava/17925 "2018-12-26T06:31:29Z")

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I found a random lava streak in a field and managed to kite some wolves into it. But rather than getting damaged by the lava itself or even just the intense heat they just happily went through. I’m pretty dang certain th…

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