# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=172

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## [Visible Scary Shadies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/visible-scary-shadies/17462)

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**Author:** [@Shard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 10:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/visible-scary-shadies/17462 "2018-11-16T10:32:02Z")

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Makes shady zombies visible at night, increases speed, makes them harder to hit, and likely to cause you to get swarmed. Has a second mod that simply removed night invisibility from PKs creatures, PKs hates you enough wi…

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## [Android Virtual Joystick BUG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-virtual-joystick-bug/17480)

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**Author:** [@gearform](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gearform)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-virtual-joystick-bug/17480 "2018-11-16T06:52:37Z")

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I find an annoying BUG when I play the latest (experimental)android version.Sometimes,It just jump to the top left corner suddenly when I pull left virtual joystick to move my character.And this BUG made me hard to con…

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## [Pixel minimap in the middle sidebar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pixel-minimap-in-the-middle-sidebar/17464)

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**Author:** [@Cold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cold)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pixel-minimap-in-the-middle-sidebar/17464 "2018-11-15T22:31:13Z")

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Hi guys! How to return this pixel minimap on sidebar?

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## [Bulletin Board Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bulletin-board-question/16730)

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**Author:** [@Sniperman1109](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sniperman1109)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bulletin-board-question/16730 "2018-11-15T12:54:00Z")

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How do you post notes to this item, or can you even? Idk if this has been in the game or not for awhile but i was wondering if its like the new npc camp mechanic system. Can you assign npcs to do stuff with the board or …

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## [Practical Applications of Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/practical-applications-of-zombies/17359)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/practical-applications-of-zombies/17359 "2018-11-15T04:46:11Z")

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In a post apocalyptic society, a shortage of manpower and equipment would necessitate finding alternatives. Zombies are plentiful, simple, and predictable. As a result there are plenty of things you could do with a prope…

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## [Harvesting Crops](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/harvesting-crops/16950)

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**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/harvesting-crops/16950 "2018-11-15T00:39:50Z")

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Is there an easy/automated way to harvest crops other than using the ‘e’ key on every crop?

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## [Horde Mechanics: How do they work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horde-mechanics-how-do-they-work/17451)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horde-mechanics-how-do-they-work/17451 "2018-11-14T20:55:32Z")

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So, I’m considering turning on hordes in my game, but I have a few questions regarding how they work before I do, in case they make some of my long term plans impossible to achieve. Some of my more ambitious plans inclu…

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## [How to auto pulp instead of auto butcher?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-auto-pulp-instead-of-auto-butcher/17436)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-auto-pulp-instead-of-auto-butcher/17436 "2018-11-14T19:04:24Z")

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Do I just need to keep butchering items out of my inventory? Its annoying getting all these Y/N prompts whenever you see another zombie that keeps popping around the corner 50 tiles away. Or, is there a way to prevent r…

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## [Mining questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mining-questions/17427)

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**Author:** [@AcarpousAcumen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AcarpousAcumen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mining-questions/17427 "2018-11-14T18:50:32Z")

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I have both a pickaxe and an electric jackhammer modified to take car batteries. I have auto mining turned on in options. I’ve created a downward staircase, but I can’t seem to do anything with the solid rock I’ve dug do…

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## [Holsters keep stealing my hotkeys](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/holsters-keep-stealing-my-hotkeys/17407)

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**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/holsters-keep-stealing-my-hotkeys/17407 "2018-11-14T15:16:02Z")

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Every time I unsheathe my arming sword, it switches hotkeys with my light stick. Absolutely nothing I do fixes this, and it is 100% consistent. I’ve had the light stick for literal in game years, so I don’t know why it’s…

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## [Guide to Enemies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-to-enemies/17423)

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**Author:** [@Eastwardrope91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eastwardrope91)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-to-enemies/17423 "2018-11-13T20:07:49Z")

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What is the weaknesses and strengths of every enemies? The main thing I’m asking is what weapons for what enemies for example: Skeletal enemies: are nearly immune to pierce and cutting damage but against bashing they f…

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## [NPC's riding on the side/back of vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-riding-on-the-side-back-of-vehicles/17420)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-riding-on-the-side-back-of-vehicles/17420 "2018-11-13T18:01:57Z")

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So I’ve noticed that while riding in your vehicle, NPC’s have an annoying tendency to try and shoot enemies, inevitably wasting ammo and damaging the vehicle without harming their target. While you CAN turn off their tar…

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## [Questions about Carts(Or 1x1 vehicles)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-carts-or-1x1-vehicles/17424)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-carts-or-1x1-vehicles/17424 "2018-11-13T13:40:43Z")

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Im wondering whats the best armor to add to it so it wont be easily destroyed. Also, will it ever get too heavy? My cart is basically a welding cart but with an actual storage battery instead of a small one.

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## [Sitting next to a fire in a house, temp is 37 degrees. Food on my player are freezing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sitting-next-to-a-fire-in-a-house-temp-is-37-degrees-food-on-my-player-are-freezing/16264)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sitting-next-to-a-fire-in-a-house-temp-is-37-degrees-food-on-my-player-are-freezing/16264 "2018-11-13T13:33:57Z")

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Three issues here… Body temperature should keep food from freezing unless its extremely cold. The fire doesn’t seem to affect the ambient temp inside the house. Food shouldn’t freeze above 32 degrees. Seems like my l…

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## [Where's the Janitor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheres-the-janitor/17389)

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**Author:** [@airova](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/airova)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheres-the-janitor/17389 "2018-11-13T12:07:18Z")

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The wiki lists “Janitor” as one of the available professions in the game. I’m planning a series of videos using characters designed by my patrons, and the first one asked to be a Janitor. But when I generated a new world…

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## [Npc villagers have privacy issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-villagers-have-privacy-issues/17400)

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**Author:** [@anonanon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonanon)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-villagers-have-privacy-issues/17400 "2018-11-13T11:49:35Z")

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I care for my people I feed them I offer materials and they lock me out of my own kitchen just completed the kitchen well upgrade for referance

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## [Unfurn Changes To The Game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unfurn-changes-to-the-game/15944)

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**Author:** [@Voqar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Voqar)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unfurn-changes-to-the-game/15944 "2018-11-13T11:42:49Z")

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There was a thread like this a ways back and sadly, it seems like the same stuff is happening again. What is with the changes to the game that add suck and tedium that aren’t fun? Things like first aid kits and bandage…

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## [What is power armor anyway?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-power-armor-anyway/15463)

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**Author:** [@Rose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rose)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 11:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-power-armor-anyway/15463 "2018-11-13T11:17:26Z")

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No, because by the time you get those armours, you typically already have at least around 10k max bionic power and a reliable power source (since they are considered endgame stuff). I personally have all the power sourc…

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## [Match Trigger small problem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/match-trigger-small-problem/17360)

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**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/match-trigger-small-problem/17360 "2018-11-13T11:07:01Z")

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So when you wanna use Match Trigger and it takes a crazy amount of skill to install one. I noticed it gave -1…well I am not certain what mod or if core game it comes from but I changed to -15 in my game. Makes the effort…

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## [Do any weapons cause cold damage?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-any-weapons-cause-cold-damage/17339)

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**Author:** [@Lerzan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lerzan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-any-weapons-cause-cold-damage/17339 "2018-11-13T10:52:35Z")

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I’ve been searching around and all I could find so far was the Heat Drain CBM, but the cold damage seems to be more of a side effect. My question is of there are any other sources of cold damage available to the player,…

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## [Camp expansions Room?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camp-expansions-room/16761)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camp-expansions-room/16761 "2018-11-13T07:33:36Z")

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It keeps saying that you need more room for camp expansions but i have no idea what it means when it is saying that.

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## [Mod Ideas for Everything](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-ideas-for-everything/16970)

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**Author:** [@Eastwardrope91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eastwardrope91)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-ideas-for-everything/16970 "2018-11-13T06:52:20Z")

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What’s your best ideas for mods? Mods you wish you had the skill, time, tools to make. Anything from jet packs to drill packs. Maybe if we are lucky someone with alot of time, skill and tools could make them.

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## [Simple mod removing skeletal juggernauts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-mod-removing-skeletal-juggernauts/17441)

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**Author:** [@Crim](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Crim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-mod-removing-skeletal-juggernauts/17441 "2018-11-13T04:45:35Z")

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i’ve always had problems with this particular enemy type and threw this together but some people in the unofficial discord suggested i put it here as well. if it doesn’t work then that’s my fault since i know nothing abo…

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## [Faction base expansion issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-base-expansion-issue/17431)

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**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-base-expansion-issue/17431 "2018-11-13T02:41:11Z")

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Hello…btw i just build faction base, then i want to build blacksmith expansion, i send companion to survey for 3 hours and when survey complete there is no blacksmith…just tile named backsmith survey…did i missed some st…

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## [What are your mobile bases like?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-mobile-bases-like/17440)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-mobile-bases-like/17440 "2018-11-13T02:16:41Z")

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So I want to build a mobile base but have no idea where to start. Should I find an RV and put tons of solar panels on it?

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## [What is a UPS-compatible recharging station?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-a-ups-compatible-recharging-station/15646)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-a-ups-compatible-recharging-station/15646 "2018-11-13T01:02:33Z")

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What is a UPS in the first place?

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## [New wannabe Mutant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-wannabe-mutant/15545)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-wannabe-mutant/15545 "2018-11-12T23:57:10Z")

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Having nevr mutated before, I am trying to get some guidance. I read the article on the wiki, so I have a basic understanding of how it works, but looking for some more help. Let’s say I want to go the medic route. I as…

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## [Companion is talking about my weed while asleep](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/companion-is-talking-about-my-weed-while-asleep/16277)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/companion-is-talking-about-my-weed-while-asleep/16277 "2018-11-12T22:02:56Z")

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Smoked a joint to get my char to sleep. One companion is asleep the other is awake, I kicked the awake one out so he wouldn’t wake me up telling me my shit smells skunk. But low and behold the sleeping one is speaking up…

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## [Ant spawn rate too high?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ant-spawn-rate-too-high/17019)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ant-spawn-rate-too-high/17019 "2018-11-12T22:01:04Z")

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I was killing an ant nest that intersected a lab, and killed most of it without issue. however when I got close to what I alter found out was the queen chamber there was a seemingly endless stream of soldier ants. killed…

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## [Shock Absorber Requirements to Install?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shock-absorber-requirements-to-install/16754)

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**Author:** [@Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Badger)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shock-absorber-requirements-to-install/16754 "2018-11-12T20:58:25Z")

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Hey, I enabled the vehicle additions mod and made some shock absorbers but it seems I can only install them at certain places in the vehicle. I have one installed at the seat, and can install some at the back of the veh…

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