# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=187

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## [Eggs Hatching in experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eggs-hatching-in-experimental/16372)

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**Author:** [@Santos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Santos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eggs-hatching-in-experimental/16372 "2018-08-25T21:54:59Z")

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I’ve noticed the two following issues: 1.Any entity on the same tile as an egg when it hatches is replaced with the new creature(a turkey turned into a chick, :thinking: proof that the chicken came first!) 2. At least …

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## [Do soldier or survivor zombies ever yeild cbms?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-soldier-or-survivor-zombies-ever-yeild-cbms/16357)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-soldier-or-survivor-zombies-ever-yeild-cbms/16357 "2018-08-25T21:44:50Z")

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As it says in the title.

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## [Any reports from survivors?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-reports-from-survivors/16371)

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**Author:** [@Demosthenes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Demosthenes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-reports-from-survivors/16371 "2018-08-25T20:40:19Z")

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Heard rumours from a badly mauled group of survivors that shock zombies are evolving…anyone encounter the incandescent hulk/brute yet?

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## [I´m searching data in json files but cant find it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-m-searching-data-in-json-files-but-cant-find-it/16369)

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**Author:** [@Androwski](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Androwski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-m-searching-data-in-json-files-but-cant-find-it/16369 "2018-08-25T18:06:44Z")

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Where is data for the items/clothes which flag them as “Close to skin”, “Normal”, “Outer” etc?

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## [DREAD Guns (WIP)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dread-guns-wip/16363)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dread-guns-wip/16363 "2018-08-25T17:21:36Z")

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Howdy everybody, i made a mod about totally not real guns derived from the very real DREAD weapon system. Basically it adds silent military guns that work like a pneumatic assault rifle with absolutely devastating pelle…

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## [Statsthroughskills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/statsthroughskills/16331)

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**Author:** [@Androwski](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Androwski)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/statsthroughskills/16331 "2018-08-25T15:59:29Z")

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Hi, I wanted to have Statsthroughskills in my current game. As I´m new to the game, I thought having it in mods list of CDDA Launcher is enough. But it has to be activated in world creation. Can I put the mod in the m…

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## [Attaching Basements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attaching-basements/16364)

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**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attaching-basements/16364 "2018-08-25T10:58:47Z")

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I created a blackmarket pawnshop as part of my mod. I’ve also created a secret basement I want to be attached to that pawnshop 100% of the time. How do I do this? From what I can see of houses it’s stored in a .cpp so…

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## [Cataclysm DDA in space?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-in-space/16362)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-in-space/16362 "2018-08-25T05:51:53Z")

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I was thinking a game like this could have a lot of potential as a game similar to Dead Space. Of course, not likely to happen. But being on a space ship and having the same crafting capabilities and zombies, etc would…

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## [Bug with drinking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-drinking/16347)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-drinking/16347 "2018-08-24T22:30:41Z")

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Tried to drink a can of soda. Earlier it crashed when I backed out of the container menu it brought up.

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## [Randomize likes/dislikes on player generation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomize-likes-dislikes-on-player-generation/16360)

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**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomize-likes-dislikes-on-player-generation/16360 "2018-08-24T21:54:11Z")

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Not everyone prefers coffee to tea. Could likes and dislikes be randomized within a range on new character generation?

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## [Shocker defense](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shocker-defense/16324)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shocker-defense/16324 "2018-08-24T21:25:06Z")

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Is there any sort of armour that defends against shocker zombies’ (and shocker brutes’) lightning attack? That seems like the sort of thing that normal armour wouldn’t effect, but there’s no armour category like there is…

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## [Help making a kitten mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-making-a-kitten-mod/16359)

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**Author:** [@vfate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vfate)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-making-a-kitten-mod/16359 "2018-08-24T19:15:15Z")

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Hello group, I’m trying to make a kitten mod. It’s my first mod and I’m just experimenting so bear with me. Here’s my monsters.json – https://pastebin.com/kkGkJEG3 Question is: how can I get cat breeding to work? or at…

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## [Force open metal doors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/force-open-metal-doors/16352)

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**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/force-open-metal-doors/16352 "2018-08-24T12:53:44Z")

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If I have a crowbar and a scissor lift or bottle jack, I am getting in that ministorage. Perhaps allow an action to force metal door if you have both Prying and Jacking tools on hand?

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## [How to scroll in the vehicle parts list?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-scroll-in-the-vehicle-parts-list/16329)

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**Author:** [@Wetwings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wetwings)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-scroll-in-the-vehicle-parts-list/16329 "2018-08-24T10:10:18Z")

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How can I scroll down in the middle column? The one which lets you know how much is left in the tanks and batteries. Is this even possible without changing my font size?

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## [Missing Messages in Messaging Spam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-messages-in-messaging-spam/16341)

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**Author:** [@Malakh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-messages-in-messaging-spam/16341 "2018-08-23T19:03:15Z")

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Given the immense amount of messages that fly around during combat, I can often miss critical messages around backpacks or other volume producing clothing getting destroyed and items tumbling to the ground. Laser targeti…

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## [Stop, Drop, Roll and more?(idea for a crawling feature)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-drop-roll-and-more-idea-for-a-crawling-feature/15918)

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**Author:** [@NotaRobotcat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NotaRobotcat)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-drop-roll-and-more-idea-for-a-crawling-feature/15918 "2018-08-23T13:47:04Z")

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So I was burning down a spider nest (my usual go to) when my character got a little too close, fire quickly killing me along with the spiders . I tried in vain to find a way out of this predicament, using a fire extingui…

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## [Do pools of blood and clammbering over bodies cause a speed penalty?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-pools-of-blood-and-clammbering-over-bodies-cause-a-speed-penalty/16339)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-pools-of-blood-and-clammbering-over-bodies-cause-a-speed-penalty/16339 "2018-08-23T02:23:22Z")

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Do they? And if they don’t should they?

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## [Which movie does your cataclysm resemble?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-movie-does-your-cataclysm-resemble/16334)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-movie-does-your-cataclysm-resemble/16334 "2018-08-22T23:36:00Z")

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Die Horde (French movie 2009)

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## [Window Resizing Issues (7732)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/window-resizing-issues-7732/16335)

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**Author:** [@Ronin1791](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ronin1791)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/window-resizing-issues-7732/16335 "2018-08-22T02:21:02Z")

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The game has reset to it’s default terminal width of 80 and terminal height of 24 and trying to change it doesn’t work - the message box still comes up asking if I want to save my changes but none of them go through when…

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## [Ranged weapon's maximum range is low](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-weapons-maximum-range-is-low/15482)

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**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-weapons-maximum-range-is-low/15482 "2018-08-21T23:28:40Z")

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My maximum range on crossbow is 2 tiles, how to i fix this? \[sketch-1526235642546\] And some music for thinking whats the broblam: Edit: also, dex isen’t the broblam as i was able to shoot far whit the same dex

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## [AIM seems to have broke in the recent update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aim-seems-to-have-broke-in-the-recent-update/16327)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aim-seems-to-have-broke-in-the-recent-update/16327 "2018-08-21T13:46:57Z")

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I can’t select a direction for either box of the AIM screen. Just updated so its one the that last 3 updates.

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## [I'm back after over a year](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-back-after-over-a-year/16305)

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**Author:** [@TheFlame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-back-after-over-a-year/16305 "2018-08-21T05:32:45Z")

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I loaded up the game again after a long, long time away. I’ve noticed quite a few changes: These skeletal juggernauts are ridiculous. They take three hits from Marloss Man Reborn to kill, and there are hundreds of them…

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## [Translation - What are those 'survey' things (camp, farm, garage...)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translation-what-are-those-survey-things-camp-farm-garage/16319)

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**Author:** [@Noctivagante](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctivagante)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translation-what-are-those-survey-things-camp-farm-garage/16319 "2018-08-21T02:08:11Z")

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Hi, I’m working on the argentinian translation. I don’t understand what are those survey things on the overmap\_terrain. I haven’t seen them on the game, but in Transifex I can’t figure them out. Maybe someone can help…

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## [Reloading a hip flask is bugged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloading-a-hip-flask-is-bugged/16301)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloading-a-hip-flask-is-bugged/16301 "2018-08-20T20:00:45Z")

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Trying to load my hip flask with some good ole whiskey and it it loaded it with chicken and dumplings, Tried again and it was lemonade… something is funky.

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## [How do you remove side walk?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-remove-side-walk/16285)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-remove-side-walk/16285 "2018-08-20T19:59:06Z")

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I’ve tried to jack hammer it several times, tried deconstructing it, tried building a wooden wall on it and then destroying that, but to no avail. Any tips?

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## [I want a "spanish Reviewer"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-a-spanish-reviewer/14711)

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**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-a-spanish-reviewer/14711 "2018-08-20T19:09:57Z")

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Hi. \[copy&paste from reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/cataclysmdda/comments/7m8oyt/i\_want\_to\_validate\_the\_spanish\_translation\_how\_to/\] Well. I am a CDDA lover and free software lover and my natural language is spanish. …

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## [Crafting progression](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-progression/16236)

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**Author:** [@Malakh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakh)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-progression/16236 "2018-08-20T13:44:20Z")

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The CRPGer in me finds that lack of equipment progression unsatisfying. Given access to a few books, a player is capable of crafting the best equipment. (Right, no power armor or advanced firearms, but short of that). Th…

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## [Healing by medical items should be more useful](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-by-medical-items-should-be-more-useful/16279)

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**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-by-medical-items-should-be-more-useful/16279 "2018-08-20T10:30:22Z")

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Healing items should be help the player but they are not, while the buffed healing progress is more realistic, it fails to help the player. If our player character luckily survive a deadly encounter they become so fragil…

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## [Liquids that are freezable cannot be poured into vehicle tanks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/liquids-that-are-freezable-cannot-be-poured-into-vehicle-tanks/16312)

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**Author:** [@MedNed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MedNed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/liquids-that-are-freezable-cannot-be-poured-into-vehicle-tanks/16312 "2018-08-20T04:45:36Z")

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This includes not only water or any drinkable liquid but chemicals such as bleach or ammonia as well (yes I know you can drink them as well). I’m taking a shot in the dark here but I think is going on is the game is look…

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## [Just saw this on reddit, and since I don't have an account any more I want to say thank you here](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-saw-this-on-reddit-and-since-i-dont-have-an-account-any-more-i-want-to-say-thank-you-here/16310)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-saw-this-on-reddit-and-since-i-dont-have-an-account-any-more-i-want-to-say-thank-you-here/16310 "2018-08-20T02:49:02Z")

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@mlangsdorf Master Mechanic, Code Contributor 6 points 12 hours ago I’m taking a break from working on the invincible coil of frames problem and working on bike racks, since bike racks will share a lot of the same code…

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