# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=183

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## [Good Guides for the more recent versions of CA:DDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-guides-for-the-more-recent-versions-of-ca-dda/16668)

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**Author:** [@Kwama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kwama)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-guides-for-the-more-recent-versions-of-ca-dda/16668 "2018-09-19T04:44:16Z")

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Hi!!! Just Starting Here! And i am having trouble finding more recent guides that are more detailed than get a trench-coat and Cudgel, does any exist?

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## [Zone Manager Cockroach (bug) - Android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zone-manager-cockroach-bug-android/16667)

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**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zone-manager-cockroach-bug-android/16667 "2018-09-18T23:09:47Z")

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Whenever I try to create a 1x1 zone, the game always creates an 8x8 making it difficult to manage all my goodies in my new anti-fungal infested base. Is this a bug or is it something I can do to fix it?

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## [I hate to bring this up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-hate-to-bring-this-up/16662)

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**Author:** [@Demosthenes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Demosthenes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-hate-to-bring-this-up/16662 "2018-09-18T20:43:34Z")

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But has anyone else noticed a sudden rise in their anaesthetic kits? I have over 80 now. I left 5 in a cart came back and there is 15. Not that I mind but there are enough auto docs and doctors offices about to keep …

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## [Questions for a ceph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-for-a-ceph/16653)

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**Author:** [@Demosthenes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Demosthenes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-for-a-ceph/16653 "2018-09-18T19:22:25Z")

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where can I find reptile eggs? Are they the hardest to find mutagen reagent for anyone else? Have scoured swamps and subways… -finally have a cephalopod zui quan survivor…in the shell mutation description it states y…

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## [Modding mutation questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-mutation-questions/16656)

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**Author:** [@Wondabarappa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wondabarappa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-mutation-questions/16656 "2018-09-18T16:40:05Z")

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I’m just starting out and have little grasp on how coding works. How does the code for mutations work? I see that some have visible stat changes but others that have clear effects in game have no details at all. for inst…

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## [Iron sights do nothing (and other thoughts on sights)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iron-sights-do-nothing-and-other-thoughts-on-sights/16651)

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**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iron-sights-do-nothing-and-other-thoughts-on-sights/16651 "2018-09-18T15:04:58Z")

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I was looking at how guns work in the game and noticed few odd things: There is a sight mod “iron sights” in the game. Weapons by default do not come with any sights (sight bult in on the base stats somewhere. I don’t …

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## [Confusing gun, magazine and ammo names](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/confusing-gun-magazine-and-ammo-names/16635)

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**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/confusing-gun-magazine-and-ammo-names/16635 "2018-09-18T14:50:26Z")

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The gun, ammo and magazine names should be adjusted to be more clear. There are so many different kind of guns and magazines that it is hard to manage them. Often you find gun without ammo and store it somewhere. Or you…

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## [Mi-Gos and Minefields](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mi-gos-and-minefields/16614)

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**Author:** [@JazzGuru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JazzGuru)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mi-gos-and-minefields/16614 "2018-09-17T21:58:28Z")

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Not sure what’s going on, but I just tried leading a pair of mi-gos into a minefield. One of them lagged behind, after getting distracted by something, but the second one followed me into the minefield, only to get ‘stu…

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## [Too many dogs around the shelter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-dogs-around-the-shelter/16616)

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**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-dogs-around-the-shelter/16616 "2018-09-17T21:31:59Z")

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In the last few game i started the shelter was always surrounded with pack of dogs and coyotes. While they are not always aggressive, they are much dangerous than zombies because you can’t run away and you can’t kite the…

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## [Simplified Nutrition possibly not working?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simplified-nutrition-possibly-not-working/16647)

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**Author:** [@MaxTheWanderer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaxTheWanderer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simplified-nutrition-possibly-not-working/16647 "2018-09-17T19:55:58Z")

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I’ve having all of my food items display stuff in calories rather than just the generic ‘nutrition’ value with Simplified Nutrition on. Not sure if the mod’s not working or if it’s just a measurement I can change and it …

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## [Endgame Mods & Storylines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endgame-mods-storylines/16645)

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**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endgame-mods-storylines/16645 "2018-09-17T17:13:30Z")

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So as usual I have a survivor into the late game - skills creeping up into the 9-10 range, vehicle fully built out, a decent array of CBM’s installed, have a working suit of power armor, etc. And that’s sort of where th…

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## [How to override item groups](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-override-item-groups/16630)

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**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-override-item-groups/16630 "2018-09-17T16:25:16Z")

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How to override item groups? The "override": true, that works for monster groups does nothing for item groups. "edit-mode": "override", does nothing too. New items are easily added but I want to also change the drop cha…

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## [Warning: Possible mansion spoiler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warning-possible-mansion-spoiler/16640)

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**Author:** [@sir\_cwh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sir_cwh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warning-possible-mansion-spoiler/16640 "2018-09-17T16:23:28Z")

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Been playing for about a month now and just tried a new method of sorting the basement in a mansion. I had killed all the possible Z’s however I could still hear something making noise. After exploring a bit I realised t…

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## [How to submit new Hungarian translation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-submit-new-hungarian-translation/14261)

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**Author:** [@dunee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dunee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-submit-new-hungarian-translation/14261 "2018-09-17T15:18:36Z")

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I’ve been chipping away at a Hungarian translation for around two years now. Started at Launchpad and then realized how out of date that was, so since then I’ve been translating experimentals offline. I feel the Hungari…

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## [Perhaps new world setting default region type? (Looking for help)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/perhaps-new-world-setting-default-region-type-looking-for-help/16622)

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**Author:** [@Anrek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Anrek)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/perhaps-new-world-setting-default-region-type-looking-for-help/16622 "2018-09-16T22:21:32Z")

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Here’s my idea. I’m obsessed with Eastern Europe. I’d like to perhaps take the tower blocks added by “Urban Development” mod and make them more common, perhaps creating a new, more Europe-like atmosphere in the game. I h…

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## [Can't get generate a world with any labs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-generate-a-world-with-any-labs/15281)

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**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-generate-a-world-with-any-labs/15281 "2018-09-16T18:31:51Z")

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Having a lot of trouble getting a world to generate with any labs at all right now. I was using a maybe week or two old version, generating worlds with or without various mods always with the same outcome; maybe 1 but mo…

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## [Relic not found at target location](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/relic-not-found-at-target-location/16615)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/relic-not-found-at-target-location/16615 "2018-09-16T15:29:10Z")

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Got the find relic mission a while ago, and finally found my way over. However the relic doesn’t seem to be in the museum that the museum targets. Is there some trick to finding it, or is the mission broken or something?…

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## [I want a jug of water, but the game wants a bra and panties?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-a-jug-of-water-but-the-game-wants-a-bra-and-panties/16618)

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**Author:** [@RoninLawst](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RoninLawst)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-a-jug-of-water-but-the-game-wants-a-bra-and-panties/16618 "2018-09-16T09:43:18Z")

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Hey guys! I tried adding some things to the survivor profession to make it a self insert class, in which I’m dropped in with several things I own, and it worked up until I tried replacing the standard water bottle with a…

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## [Multiple Character Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multiple-character-mod/16589)

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**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multiple-character-mod/16589 "2018-09-16T00:13:02Z")

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Since multiple characters an inhabit the same world, Would it be possible to create a mod to where you could have them in the same world at the same time. Then add a function to swap between characters without having to …

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## [How to harvest raw pelts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-harvest-raw-pelts/16594)

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**Author:** [@Roy\_Johnson](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Roy_Johnson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-harvest-raw-pelts/16594 "2018-09-15T22:32:13Z")

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Hello this is my first time playing the experimental builds and I can’t figure out how to harvest raw pelts I’ve butchered a cougar and a few coyotes with both full and quick butchery is it skill dependent or a certain l…

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## [No recipe for sheath?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-recipe-for-sheath/16611)

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**Author:** [@Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Badger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-recipe-for-sheath/16611 "2018-09-15T18:32:34Z")

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Hey, Have tailoring 6 and would like to make a survivor utility belt, which needs a survivor belt, which needs a sheath. Trouble is I don’t have the recipe. Do I need to get it from a book? It’s a bit annoying as it’s a…

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## [Debug filtering](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-filtering/16600)

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**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-filtering/16600 "2018-09-15T17:17:44Z")

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Is there a way to filter item categories in the debug options. For example, if I want melee weapons only

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## [Dark Dualshocks Ahead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-dualshocks-ahead/16549)

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**Author:** [@kade\_candler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kade_candler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-dualshocks-ahead/16549 "2018-09-13T20:24:35Z")

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Before I begin, this new forum layout is entirely unfamiliar to me, so if I make any errors whilst creating this thread I apologize. I recently downloaded DS4Windows so I could configure cata to work on a Dualshock and …

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## [Requesting feedback for a big change in storage batteries and electric motors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-feedback-for-a-big-change-in-storage-batteries-and-electric-motors/16370)

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**Author:** [@mlangsdorf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mlangsdorf)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-feedback-for-a-big-change-in-storage-batteries-and-electric-motors/16370 "2018-09-13T19:26:39Z")

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This a proposal for making a substantial change to how the game handles storage batteries and electric motors. I’m soliciting feedback, and won’t implement this before October. Background: Weak storage batteries A vehic…

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## [Is it a good time to play the newest experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-a-good-time-to-play-the-newest-experimental/16346)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-a-good-time-to-play-the-newest-experimental/16346 "2018-09-13T00:24:29Z")

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Has the frozen bug been resolved? Are there any other big problems? I am still playing 0.C-29759-g8badff72e3 now

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## [Help a sprite artist?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-a-sprite-artist/16489)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-a-sprite-artist/16489 "2018-09-12T21:50:33Z")

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So, I’m using chesthole and I’m frustrated at the survivor armor tiles. They look like my survivor is wearing a burlap sack. Not to mention there’s no survivor mask tile…and that…can not go unfixed. Now my problem is th…

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## [Boots better than Combat Boots?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boots-better-than-combat-boots/16542)

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**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boots-better-than-combat-boots/16542 "2018-09-12T20:34:33Z")

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So It appears that Boots are straight up better than Combat Boots in every aspect except Warmth. Is that intended behaviour ?

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## [Diverting river for farming irrigation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diverting-river-for-farming-irrigation/16429)

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**Author:** [@dpwb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dpwb)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diverting-river-for-farming-irrigation/16429 "2018-09-12T19:48:14Z")

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I know the farming and zone pulls arent fully ready yet, but whilst I was playing around with them, I realised that the amount of water needed to get a good plot size going was quite high. That’s probably realistic ( pl…

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## [Difference between Linux and Windows builds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difference-between-linux-and-windows-builds/16576)

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**Author:** [@Pastell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pastell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difference-between-linux-and-windows-builds/16576 "2018-09-12T16:29:25Z")

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So I have a laptop running Ubuntu, and my desktop runs Windows 10. I have a copy of the game for both computers, but the Linux one has an action menu that opens when you press Enter, a minimap, and the options menu on th…

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## [How can I do in the new tab in crafting menu "buildings"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-do-in-the-new-tab-in-crafting-menu-buildings/16567)

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**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-do-in-the-new-tab-in-crafting-menu-buildings/16567 "2018-09-12T15:03:40Z")

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The last time that I played was 9 months ago more or less. And I returned to my drug :skull: . The game has grow in a lot of things (thanks to all you). And in crafting menu there is a new tab (for me) the “buildings” a…

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