# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=167

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## [A idea for a single city](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-for-a-single-city/17793)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-for-a-single-city/17793 "2018-12-08T17:06:49Z")

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i think it would be a cool idea for one will always spawn city. The capital city. not only could this be used for a central story and lore but could have some really cool stuff like a game version of a capital building l…

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## [Fungal flowers not spawning?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-flowers-not-spawning/17762)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-flowers-not-spawning/17762 "2018-12-08T15:03:56Z")

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I’ve made multiple maps and revealed the map through the debug menu and I can’t seem to find them. I can spawn them in but not find them natuarally occurring.

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## [Balance: pneumatic weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balance-pneumatic-weapons/14488)

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**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Replies:** 88\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 11:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balance-pneumatic-weapons/14488 "2018-12-08T11:28:14Z")

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By pneumatic weapons I mean both pneumatic assault rifle (PAR) and pneumatic bolt driver (PBD). I know this topic has been discussed a few times here and there already, but there is still the proverbial elephant in the …

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## [Overriding item amount](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overriding-item-amount/17791)

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**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overriding-item-amount/17791 "2018-12-08T05:03:25Z")

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Okay, so I’m wondering if there is a way to change the number of items being spawned for items that spawn in large quantities. Specifically, I’m creating a location where there are supplies related to reloading ammuniti…

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## [Brainstorming: Building your own labs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brainstorming-building-your-own-labs/17786)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brainstorming-building-your-own-labs/17786 "2018-12-08T04:46:36Z")

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This is waaay down the road. Do not mistake this for something that’s happening soon. If I am still around when @mlangsdorf gets those base camp modifications off the ground, I will start to think about it. I’ve been co…

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## [Setting timers for game events](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/setting-timers-for-game-events/17783)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/setting-timers-for-game-events/17783 "2018-12-08T01:56:19Z")

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## [Cone, wave or "force push" weapons/abilities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cone-wave-or-force-push-weapons-abilities/17758)

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**Author:** [@Pullimulli](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pullimulli)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cone-wave-or-force-push-weapons-abilities/17758 "2018-12-08T01:42:34Z")

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Are there already such weapons or abilities in the game, with a cone area of effect, or a wave centered around the player? Or can you already “force push/grab” zomboes? Or can you already teleport enemies on lava? If no…

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## [Disassembling heavy objects](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-heavy-objects/17788)

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**Author:** [@WunderThunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WunderThunk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-heavy-objects/17788 "2018-12-08T01:12:50Z")

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Hey all, was hoping I could receive some help/tips for disassembling heavy objects such as Storage Batteries as I’ve finally started delving into base building and need that sweet renewable energy. Aside from obtaining a…

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## [Quick trait information dichotomy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-trait-information-dichotomy/17782)

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**Author:** [@Siersha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Siersha)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-trait-information-dichotomy/17782 "2018-12-07T18:33:54Z")

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I’ve been repeatedly told by many sources and other people that Quick makes everything generally faster. Since so many have confirmed this to be true, I took it to heart and thus felt that it’s a powerful trait to begin …

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## [A suggestion for ambient temperature freezing food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-suggestion-for-ambient-temperature-freezing-food/17749)

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**Author:** [@feeder942](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/feeder942)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-suggestion-for-ambient-temperature-freezing-food/17749 "2018-12-07T16:44:06Z")

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So, I am quite a new player and I am absolutely loving the game so far. What has been an issue is the freezing of food. Find a lemon Night 1: fresh, day comes: mushy, next day: rotten. Doesn’t seem right. The result i…

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## [V29 Laser Pistol VS A7 Laser Rifle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/v29-laser-pistol-vs-a7-laser-rifle/17743)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/v29-laser-pistol-vs-a7-laser-rifle/17743 "2018-12-07T16:41:48Z")

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Assume that you did not have an unlimited power supply. Which weapon would be more efficient in damage per power spent?

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## [Questions about modding in cdda](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-modding-in-cdda/17754)

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**Author:** [@Azure\_Soul\_Azur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azure_Soul_Azur)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-modding-in-cdda/17754 "2018-12-07T16:31:38Z")

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Old name : Question about weapon modding in cdda 1 : Is there a way to have a gun in cdda need 2 different magazines and ammo? Like say… Need mag of 556 that has upto 30 rounds and then a gas canister that has upto 90 …

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## [Caravan mission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/caravan-mission/17776)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/caravan-mission/17776 "2018-12-07T13:33:09Z")

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When I talk to the crop overseer on the ranch, he has a Caravan Commune-Refugee Center mission if I ask to invest in agriculture. I’m not quire sure what this mission entails. The previous mission in the list involves as…

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## [Craftable utility lights](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craftable-utility-lights/17750)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 74\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craftable-utility-lights/17750 "2018-12-07T06:58:24Z")

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I’m thinking about how annoying light becomes by mid game. Once you can build turrets, it’s pretty easy to get light sources. Why can’t we build utility lights as seen in the refugee center? It seems ridiculous that I ha…

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## [Help with json linter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-json-linter/17773)

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**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-json-linter/17773 "2018-12-07T03:02:08Z")

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Alright, so, I recently submitted a PR and then had to edit it multiple times because I suck and don’t format things the right way (yeah, I use tabs, hate me). Anyway, I saw a lot of talk about a linter on Github but I …

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## [Faction camp sort point coordinates funky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-camp-sort-point-coordinates-funky/17768)

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**Author:** [@Pullimulli](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pullimulli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-camp-sort-point-coordinates-funky/17768 "2018-12-06T23:32:00Z")

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I got one companion to do menial labour, and now all my stuff is in coordinates 89, -454, -454. I haven’t found it anywhere and I dont know where to look. What do the numbers mean?

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## [Evac shelters should be full of people(at the beginning)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evac-shelters-should-be-full-of-people-at-the-beginning/17767)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evac-shelters-should-be-full-of-people-at-the-beginning/17767 "2018-12-06T23:10:04Z")

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Although the lore of Cataclysm tells that 99% of the world’s population is dead or turned into zombies, I think that evac shelters should be full of people. Evac shelters usually are placed next to cities so people sho…

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## [How do I remove mods from a world when creating it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-remove-mods-from-a-world-when-creating-it/17770)

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**Author:** [@Lord\_Balkara](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lord_Balkara)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-remove-mods-from-a-world-when-creating-it/17770 "2018-12-06T21:20:04Z")

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Playing on Android and I can’t figure out how to remove mods from a world while in creation, or how to remove them from the default.

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## [Hologram Cloak Refit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hologram-cloak-refit/17763)

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**Author:** [@7illian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/7illian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hologram-cloak-refit/17763 "2018-12-06T16:37:53Z")

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Not sure if this is a bug or intentional, but you cannot refit a hologram cloak, which makes it a 10 encumbrance item for an effect that is very cool, but probably not worth 10 encumbrance on half of your body. Maybe t…

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## [\[Experimental\] No means of banning acid ants?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-no-means-of-banning-acid-ants/17747)

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**Author:** [@Balgias](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Balgias)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-no-means-of-banning-acid-ants/17747 "2018-12-06T07:28:04Z")

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I disabled cataclysm++ and banned acid zombies now as a slap in the face it generated a world over-run by acid ants, come on.

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## [\< \> function removed in menus for latest releases?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/function-removed-in-menus-for-latest-releases/17753)

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**Author:** [@Hoboe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hoboe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/function-removed-in-menus-for-latest-releases/17753 "2018-12-06T07:04:07Z")

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Why was this removed? How do I rebind the \< \> symbols to work again?

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## [Side effects of min-maxing stats](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/side-effects-of-min-maxing-stats/17433)

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**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/side-effects-of-min-maxing-stats/17433 "2018-12-06T06:07:08Z")

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Assuming we go from normal multi-pool start (all stats at 8 + 6 points to spend). I want to discuss what are the drawbacks of min/maxing stats in the current meta. Normally I play this: Str 13 (pretty much the best st…

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## [MERGED! map feature \[they see me scrollin\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merged-map-feature-they-see-me-scrollin/17668)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merged-map-feature-they-see-me-scrollin/17668 "2018-12-06T03:41:51Z")

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## [ROA: Red's Odd Additions (Mod)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/roa-reds-odd-additions-mod/15703)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/roa-reds-odd-additions-mod/15703 "2018-12-05T12:04:36Z")

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–This is my attempt at making a derpy, strange, yet (hopefully) fun mod! It’s in its super early alpha version, so much of it is placeholders thus far, and some stuff would need to be DEBUGed into the game, but if you fe…

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## [Stats Through Skills IV not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-skills-iv-not-working/16858)

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**Author:** [@MaxTheWanderer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaxTheWanderer)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 5:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-skills-iv-not-working/16858 "2018-12-05T05:26:03Z")

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The mod doesn’t seem to be updating my stats at all, and I’m decently far in the game with enough skills for it to change something about my stats. I always see the message pop up, but no actual effect. Any help would be…

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## [Why Vormithrax loves Cataclysm: DDA (and PROOF that it hates him in return!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-vormithrax-loves-cataclysm-dda-and-proof-that-it-hates-him-in-return/17739)

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**Author:** [@Vormithrax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vormithrax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-vormithrax-loves-cataclysm-dda-and-proof-that-it-hates-him-in-return/17739 "2018-12-04T17:43:24Z")

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This episode is a snippet from the ‘Silent Sniper’ challenge series (coming soon to YouTube) that is PROOF that ‘The Cataclysm’ really really hates Vormithrax with a burning passion and goes to ridiculous lengths to try …

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## [Game Launcher Issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-launcher-issue/17289)

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**Author:** [@Gaddabout](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaddabout)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-launcher-issue/17289 "2018-12-04T16:52:10Z")

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So, came back to a saved game after a couple weeks not playing, and the game launcher options were grayed out. Couldn’t load or install, showed nothing installed, etc. After attempting to update and reset, nothing work…

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## [Aftifact Sword and thermal dissipation cmb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aftifact-sword-and-thermal-dissipation-cmb/17730)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aftifact-sword-and-thermal-dissipation-cmb/17730 "2018-12-04T14:57:01Z")

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Cleared a temple recently, and got a sword that causes a self-centered fireball when activated. While ordinarily problematic, I have the thermal dissipation CBM. however when testing, I found that my items still caught o…

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## [Artifact/Experimental cbm's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifact-experimental-cbms/17642)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifact-experimental-cbms/17642 "2018-12-04T09:26:35Z")

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There ought to be artifact or experimental cbm’s, which of course are just artifacts that you can install into your body. Part of the cbm loot tables only super rare or located in chained up lab vaults with warnings begg…

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## [Need help on item-spawning for mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-on-item-spawning-for-mod/17732)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-on-item-spawning-for-mod/17732 "2018-12-04T08:58:30Z")

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so basically i’ve been working on a mod and follows the rule of making mods and all but something makes me stuck here, to make item spawn naturally in the world, i have to create an item group, and i’ve already made it.…

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