# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=170

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## [CCSoundpack 0.5 - Cendar Cataclysm Soundpack Project](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ccsoundpack-0-5-cendar-cataclysm-soundpack-project/17133)

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**Author:** [@Cendar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cendar)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ccsoundpack-0-5-cendar-cataclysm-soundpack-project/17133 "2018-11-23T15:22:36Z")

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Welcome to the Cendar Cataclysm Soundpack Project (CCSoundpack) Keep in mind this is a work in progress and everything is subject to changes. Like adding or removing songs, changing volumes of too loud songs, etc… This …

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## [Removing shrapnels, arrowheads, bullets from character's body](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-shrapnels-arrowheads-bullets-from-characters-body/17549)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-shrapnels-arrowheads-bullets-from-characters-body/17549 "2018-11-23T14:16:44Z")

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My idea is to add the possibility (and need) of removing various shrapnels from our bodies. Such a wound may lead to a constants pain, serious swelling, blood loss, infection, and consequently, to our death. In order to …

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## [Driving Vehicles Between Z-Levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-vehicles-between-z-levels/17546)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-vehicles-between-z-levels/17546 "2018-11-23T14:05:14Z")

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Will driving or otherwise transferring vehicles between Z-levels (like driving down or up a ramp) be implemented at some point, or are there issues which make programming that impractical? There are a number of possibili…

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## [Airports & Air Force Bases!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/airports-air-force-bases/17565)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/airports-air-force-bases/17565 "2018-11-23T13:44:11Z")

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Airports and USAF bases would make for some pretty cool locations to explore and loot. Airports would be a good place to find lots of clothing and random items in the baggage, fuel, and some small amounts of food. There…

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## [Randomly going deaf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomly-going-deaf/17555)

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**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomly-going-deaf/17555 "2018-11-23T13:19:24Z")

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Recently I have randomly been going completely deaf for several hours for no apparent reason. I just get “Your ears start ringing,” and it’s always accompanied by “Your body hurts.” Pain will constantly rise as long as I…

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## [Jury Rigged Robots Mod Removes Control Laptop Recipe/Eyebots Do Not Recognize Lawful Authority](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jury-rigged-robots-mod-removes-control-laptop-recipe-eyebots-do-not-recognize-lawful-authority/17479)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jury-rigged-robots-mod-removes-control-laptop-recipe-eyebots-do-not-recognize-lawful-authority/17479 "2018-11-23T08:18:48Z")

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So I’ve been looking for a book with the recipe for the control laptop for ages, long enough that I’m pretty sure I’ve managed to find every skill book besides the martial arts ones. Unknowingly, I’ve had it for a very l…

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## [How to give Profession items help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-give-profession-items-help/17586)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-give-profession-items-help/17586 "2018-11-23T02:19:20Z")

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Having trouble trying to figure out how to get this code to work. Trying to put loaded shotgun in back holster, but won’'t show up in game. “items”: { “both”: \[ “longshirt”, “jeans”, “mocassins”, “socks” \], “entr…

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## [When the NPC learn to use bow and activate the power armor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-the-npc-learn-to-use-bow-and-activate-the-power-armor/17592)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-the-npc-learn-to-use-bow-and-activate-the-power-armor/17592 "2018-11-23T02:09:50Z")

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I don’t know why, but even release so much version for now, the NPCs still can’t figure out how to use the bows shoot arrows, I think they already learn to use CBMs right? so why they can’t use power armor neither? a NP…

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## [The moat. defensive idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-moat-defensive-idea/16907)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-moat-defensive-idea/16907 "2018-11-22T21:46:04Z")

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i think the idea of making a moat would be nice its done just by making a few pits right next to on another (with spike pits and such having a digging tool need and more time with the idea you are digging the pit out) yo…

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## [Allergy Treatment Shots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allergy-treatment-shots/17287)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allergy-treatment-shots/17287 "2018-11-22T21:42:40Z")

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So in game you can find flu shots to give yourself immunity to the flu. I was thinking that there is another injectable which would be nice to have: Allergy shots. They could be rare, and used to permanently remove exist…

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## [NPC Quest Update Idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-quest-update-idea/16011)

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**Author:** [@pharynx007](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pharynx007)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-quest-update-idea/16011 "2018-11-22T21:31:10Z")

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I didn’t see a topic that addressed this idea, so I hope it isn’t a common idea. I think when you’ve accepted a quest from an NPC, there should be a short summary of who the NPC is, and what the NPC wants you to do. Ma…

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## [Overpowered Stuff in CDDA, from a New Player's Perspective](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overpowered-stuff-in-cdda-from-a-new-players-perspective/16768)

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**Author:** [@Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Badger)\
**Replies:** 96\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overpowered-stuff-in-cdda-from-a-new-players-perspective/16768 "2018-11-22T20:28:37Z")

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Hi All, This game has been eating way too much of my time over the past couple of weeks. It’s a fantastic achievement and thanks a lot to the developers. Just want to throw in my two cents about some of the gameplay mec…

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## [Tip of the Day: suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tip-of-the-day-suggestions/16665)

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**Author:** [@Eirenex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eirenex)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tip-of-the-day-suggestions/16665 "2018-11-22T20:10:30Z")

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Origin of https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/25686, i am bringing this to the discourse to bring in suggestion for the update that has been added in #25560. this threat here should ideally be a place fo…

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## [Dynamic start scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-start-scenario/17589)

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**Author:** [@Zhilkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zhilkin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-start-scenario/17589 "2018-11-22T19:20:23Z")

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## [An idea for generic custom creation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-generic-custom-creation/17562)

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**Author:** [@Melen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Melen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-generic-custom-creation/17562 "2018-11-22T17:06:39Z")

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I was thinking recently about an idea I had back when I first discovered this game and decided I’d just ask everyone on the feasibility of adding it and if it would have any support. What if during creation, there was p…

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## [Cannot load save](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-load-save/17579)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-load-save/17579 "2018-11-22T03:53:25Z")

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After updating the game today my save no longer loads. Last time I updated to latest experimental was two days ago. restoring from a backup from 2 days ago did not enable me to reload the game. When I select that world/…

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## [Help with custom Profession creation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-custom-profession-creation/17556)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-custom-profession-creation/17556 "2018-11-22T00:02:47Z")

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When creating a custom profession, how does one make it so that profession starts off with a permanent debuff like teleglow or something? What about a curse debuff like ‘always bad weather’? And is it possible to start …

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## [Smoking is really bad for you](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smoking-is-really-bad-for-you/17309)

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**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smoking-is-really-bad-for-you/17309 "2018-11-21T23:39:16Z")

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Don’t forget what every dumb private on night watch learns: cigarettes give away your position at night. I tried sneaking by a couple bandits in the subway tunnel, but didn’t notice the cigarette was lighting me up like…

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## [Log Palisades are made of paper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/log-palisades-are-made-of-paper/17572)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/log-palisades-are-made-of-paper/17572 "2018-11-21T20:43:44Z")

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What’s with the delicate palisade walls? These things were used by the Romans to build major military fortifications, yet I can literally ride my bicycle through one

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## [Crash on world gen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-world-gen/17569)

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**Author:** [@ElkHunter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ElkHunter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-world-gen/17569 "2018-11-21T20:12:24Z")

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I am a brand new player and I am trying to generate a world, but the game crashes every time I do so. When I finalize my character it says building world for a few seconds and then I get a generic windows popup saying th…

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## [Atomic Lamp causes crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-lamp-causes-crash/17571)

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**Author:** [@Xen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-lamp-causes-crash/17571 "2018-11-21T19:54:44Z")

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There seem to be issues with the Atomic Lamp in builds after 8194 (they work in 8194 and cause crashes in 8195+) un-covering atomic lamps causes instant crash turning on vehicle-based atomic lamps also causes crash - a…

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## [NPC Quest Spawns Computers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-quest-spawns-computers/17542)

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**Author:** [@Unawares](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Unawares)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-quest-spawns-computers/17542 "2018-11-21T19:49:19Z")

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Bug report, I tried the download decryption codes quest from the doc at the refugee center. It’s supposed to send me to a lab disguised as a house in a city. It sent me to a normal lab I had already explored instead, A…

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## [Things keep disappearing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/things-keep-disappearing/17566)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/things-keep-disappearing/17566 "2018-11-21T19:48:11Z")

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I recently fought like 3 flaming eyes and things keep disappearing and appearing around me. I’ve taken anti fungal drugs but I’m not sure what to do now.

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## [A new player's Thanks and Thoughts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-new-players-thanks-and-thoughts/17294)

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**Author:** [@October](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/October)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-new-players-thanks-and-thoughts/17294 "2018-11-21T17:36:48Z")

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First up, I would just like to say that I recently found CDDA and I just fell in love with it. It is really such a great game. I remember the first time I survived past a day, and the first time i killed the different zo…

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## [Cant level piercing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-level-piercing/17564)

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**Author:** [@Jqraptor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jqraptor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-level-piercing/17564 "2018-11-21T17:03:12Z")

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So I’ve been killing hundreds of zombies now. Thing is, my Piercing weapon skill is lvl 1 and 0% to lvl 2. No matter how many Z’s I put down with stone spears, copper spears, etc it won’t level higher. I know it’s not co…

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## [Fire Crashes my game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-crashes-my-game/17559)

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**Author:** [@jet100a](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jet100a)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-crashes-my-game/17559 "2018-11-21T07:53:12Z")

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New install of Cataclysm with no mods and every time I use a lighter on a bush or even just in general (on an object) the game crashes. To recreate, start game with no mods, enable debug, add lighter, walk to bush, activ…

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## [Trying To Light A Fire Causes A Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-light-a-fire-causes-a-crash/17552)

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**Author:** [@JazzGuru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JazzGuru)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-light-a-fire-causes-a-crash/17552 "2018-11-21T05:11:19Z")

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As of the latest experimental, there seems to be an issue when lighting fires. I have tried both with a wood stove, and by burning a buchered zombie corpse outdoors. The game locks up for a second, and then kicks me to…

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## [Proposing AutoEat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proposing-autoeat/17437)

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**Author:** [@Unawares](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Unawares)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proposing-autoeat/17437 "2018-11-21T00:24:10Z")

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It was a mad dash, but somehow I’m still alive. Whatever possessed me to try the Big City?? If only I hadn’t needed those antibiotics so badly. But now I have them. Ha, I can live! Good thing I found all those vendi…

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## [What does cutting your hair do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-cutting-your-hair-do/17537)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-cutting-your-hair-do/17537 "2018-11-20T19:07:28Z")

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Just a curious question.

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## [\[Experimental\] Crafting pointy stick at faction base](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-crafting-pointy-stick-at-faction-base/17544)

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**Author:** [@Balgias](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Balgias)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-crafting-pointy-stick-at-faction-base/17544 "2018-11-20T03:40:16Z")

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It seems to return to error but the job fails to complete once you select how many you wish to craft, no errors popping in debug mode and I tried carrying the product for the job on my person and nearby.

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