# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=198

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## [Crafting mechanics abuse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-mechanics-abuse/15238)

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**Author:** [@syler1983](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/syler1983)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-mechanics-abuse/15238 "2018-06-01T01:50:14Z")

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The health of the created item does not depend on the health of the consumables. Just made perfectly intact sleeveless trenchcoat from nearly broken trenchcoat. Funny how cutting off sleeves can repair clothing.

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## [Breaching charges](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaching-charges/15571)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaching-charges/15571 "2018-05-31T18:19:10Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Tactical Grenades:

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## [Cooked Acorn Meal disappearing from crafting menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooked-acorn-meal-disappearing-from-crafting-menu/15591)

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**Author:** [@Krummvivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krummvivor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooked-acorn-meal-disappearing-from-crafting-menu/15591 "2018-05-31T16:28:16Z")

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Hello People! Im pretty new to the game, and there is one thing that confuses the hell out of me. I started a sheltered game and was pretty lucky concerning my starting food stocks. Still, I tried to conserve etc, but e…

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## [More City Locations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-city-locations/13954)

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**Author:** [@nornagon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nornagon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-city-locations/13954 "2018-05-31T10:41:02Z")

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Good afternoon, survivor! Did you remember to pick up your zombie child from day care? What about that missed package notification from Amazomb? Better stop past the post office on your way there… oh, right. Your bike ha…

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## [Explanation of StatsThroughSkills variants?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explanation-of-statsthroughskills-variants/13489)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explanation-of-statsthroughskills-variants/13489 "2018-05-31T08:23:02Z")

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There is one that now comes with the core pack when downloaded via the launcher, plus 4 others with roman numerals. What is the difference between them all?

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## [Nutrition rebalance project](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nutrition-rebalance-project/15528)

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**Author:** [@DaviBones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DaviBones)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nutrition-rebalance-project/15528 "2018-05-31T01:48:49Z")

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So, I have been getting progressively more annoyed at the incredible variance of nutrition values in cooked products. Quite a few cooking recipes either destroy boatloads of nutrition, or create it out of thin air. Let m…

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## [Latest experimental Jacking bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-jacking-bug/15588)

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**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-jacking-bug/15588 "2018-05-30T23:47:16Z")

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So as of 7300 whatever the heck. There lies a bug with bottle/scissors jacks. I’m only able to use a folding crane(not sure of vehicle attachment crane arms) to lift heavy parts; not all but examples are: engines, heavy …

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## [Vehicle Construction Mishap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-construction-mishap/15538)

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**Author:** [@Kofiman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kofiman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-construction-mishap/15538 "2018-05-30T23:42:28Z")

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I built my vehicle as if it would go eastwards on the construction screen. Now what do I do? I don’t want it going sideways. Is there any hope?

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## [Help with Hooves and Bodytemp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-hooves-and-bodytemp/15575)

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**Author:** [@Zaragata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zaragata)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-hooves-and-bodytemp/15575 "2018-05-30T22:24:39Z")

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I’ve been looking around for a way to add a body part temperature modifier, searching git (but I’m really new into this). My problem, not necessarily a problem with the game, is that the only option to regulate temperat…

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## [SImple Flamethrower has no compatible magazine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-flamethrower-has-no-compatible-magazine/15573)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-flamethrower-has-no-compatible-magazine/15573 "2018-05-28T23:06:28Z")

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I made one of those recently and i cant find a way to load it, i tried with the small pressurized canister empty and filled with gas or diesel. The gun says that the compatible magazine is a canister made with the same i…

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## [Title screen buttons invisible!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/title-screen-buttons-invisible/15572)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/title-screen-buttons-invisible/15572 "2018-05-28T21:38:08Z")

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When I open the game, all the settings/buttons on the title screen are invisible! I know they are still there, since I managed to get into a game somehow, but I can’t accurately navigate anything now since I can’t see wh…

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## [Tactical Grenades](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tactical-grenades/15542)

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**Author:** [@Theodore\_William](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theodore_William)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tactical-grenades/15542 "2018-05-28T20:34:05Z")

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After a near fatal run in with a Zombie Hulk at the bottom of the stairs in a basement(thoroughly noped out of), I thought to myself, “What if I could activate a grenade, (e)xamine the stairwell, and drop the grenade dow…

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## [Comprehensive graphical compiling guide for Windows 7 x64?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comprehensive-graphical-compiling-guide-for-windows-7-x64/15567)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comprehensive-graphical-compiling-guide-for-windows-7-x64/15567 "2018-05-28T16:13:23Z")

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Can someone link to or post a comprehensive compiling guide, starting from where to download the latest official source code and get and set up all software dependencies from scratch, for Windows 7 x64? I’ve read countle…

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## [Nothing shakes, nothing rattles - Sound & Items carried](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nothing-shakes-nothing-rattles-sound-items-carried/15397)

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**Author:** [@trib](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/trib)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nothing-shakes-nothing-rattles-sound-items-carried/15397 "2018-05-27T02:14:33Z")

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Bringing this over from the subreddit for more discussion on the subject. Subreddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/cataclysmdda/comments/8ggp2d/nothing\_shakes\_nothing\_rattles\_sound\_items\_carried/ My writeup there: A…

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## [Rc Control spawn location](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rc-control-spawn-location/15559)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rc-control-spawn-location/15559 "2018-05-26T15:13:18Z")

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Heyyy, i tried to find this little gadget in like 4 towns or more but i didn’t see one since my last char, i don’t even know where they spawn or if they are craftable.

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## [I have no idea what just happened](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-no-idea-what-just-happened/15556)

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**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-no-idea-what-just-happened/15556 "2018-05-26T14:39:26Z")

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My latest character was running around a city on Day 14. Full health at 10 STR and no Traits that reduce HP so 90 HP on every part. Whilst looking about a Gun Store, a Giant Bee from nearby attacks. It lands three stings…

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## [The New Gods (Challenge Thread)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-new-gods-challenge-thread/14577)

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**Author:** [@FurryDegenerate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FurryDegenerate)\
**Replies:** 144\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-new-gods-challenge-thread/14577 "2018-05-26T13:22:26Z")

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RULES: Don’t cheat unless specified by the challenge You cannot have the same title as another god Do not change the game’s code to make the challenges easier. Easy Challenges: Drink an entire barrel of alcohol. You…

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## [Ambient sounds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ambient-sounds/9710)

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**Author:** [@vulkans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vulkans)\
**Replies:** 219\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ambient-sounds/9710 "2018-05-25T20:52:46Z")

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Following on CIB’s inclusion of sdl\_mixer into the game, I’ve worked a couple of ambient audio events into the game. As is generally the case, it’s usually better to just show rather than tell so here’s a video: https:/…

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## [Main menu arrow crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/main-menu-arrow-crash/15456)

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**Author:** [@vastowen456](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vastowen456)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/main-menu-arrow-crash/15456 "2018-05-25T18:43:04Z")

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Okay, so, here’s the thing: My character died due to a landmine. Holding 3, ran over a landmine, died. Noob mistake. I watched his final moments, then pressed q and walked away. I came back and the screen was black, so…

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## [Scent and Smell, A Brief Showcase](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-and-smell-a-brief-showcase/15553)

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**Author:** [@Fuscosco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fuscosco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-and-smell-a-brief-showcase/15553 "2018-05-25T02:01:21Z")

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Features of Smell: Monsters who can smell will follow smell if they cannot see or hear something they want to attack or flee from. Smell has a numerical value, and monsters will follow the strongest scent they have…

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## [Skills leveling up very fast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skills-leveling-up-very-fast/15544)

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**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skills-leveling-up-very-fast/15544 "2018-05-24T13:09:50Z")

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I’ve got 7424 Tiles on Windows. Is anyone else getting skills leveling up ridiculously fast lately? I was making arm warmers/leg warmers and balaclavas to grind tailoring and it leveled up after only four or five of the…

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## [Help with the meaning of an idiom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-the-meaning-of-an-idiom/15533)

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**Author:** [@Argasm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Argasm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-the-meaning-of-an-idiom/15533 "2018-05-24T01:25:50Z")

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I have troubles understanding the meaning of : “knee deep in the dead” Context : “A pair of customized, kevlar armored cloth boots, modified to provide maximum protection from harm, even when knee-deep in the dead.” Co…

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## [Anyone familiar with color code?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-familiar-with-color-code/15532)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-familiar-with-color-code/15532 "2018-05-24T00:34:08Z")

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Ive been looking for the cause of issue #23759 because it bothers me to the point of unplayability. So the issue seems related to the hilite function in colors.cpp: nc\_color hilite( nc\_color c ) { const nc\_color c…

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## [What music do you listen to while playing Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-while-playing-cataclysm/704)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Lolz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Lolz)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-while-playing-cataclysm/704 "2018-05-23T13:26:55Z")

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What music do you listen to while playing Cataclysm? Thank you for every contribution to the Unofficial Official DDA Soundtrack.

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## [Bugs: Solar Panels CBM and Smoke warnings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugs-solar-panels-cbm-and-smoke-warnings/15536)

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**Author:** [@dovla](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dovla)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugs-solar-panels-cbm-and-smoke-warnings/15536 "2018-05-23T13:02:36Z")

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Solar Panels CBM bug: Solar Panels CBM disappears from installed CBM’s, deactivates active CBMs First noticed when after a game update and savegame load all CBMs became deactivated. Then I noticed that Solar Panels CBM…

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## [MERGED. Experimental builds with improved gun accuracy. Updated: 11.05.2018](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merged-experimental-builds-with-improved-gun-accuracy-updated-11-05-2018/15131)

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**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merged-experimental-builds-with-improved-gun-accuracy-updated-11-05-2018/15131 "2018-05-22T19:51:41Z")

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Experimental build with improved gun accuracy. Imagine what if experienced character in cataclysm could be able to reliable hit target on 30 tiles with sniper rifle. Now you can stop imagining things. This is full game…

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## [Fuji's Structures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fujis-structures/15351)

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**Author:** [@\_Fuji](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_Fuji)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fujis-structures/15351 "2018-05-22T13:14:04Z")

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\[image\] Download: Github Dependancies: More\_Locations (Vanilla mod) Conflicts: PK Rebalancing, works fine if PK is loaded BEFORE this mod. Suggestions appreciated 10 new houses 7 new city buildings: 2 Apartments O…

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## [Melee, and Melee Weapon Skills don't go above 11](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-and-melee-weapon-skills-dont-go-above-11/15435)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 11:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-and-melee-weapon-skills-dont-go-above-11/15435 "2018-05-22T11:13:08Z")

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This has been the norm for a while now, but I feel it should be addressed. Why don’t any of these skills go above 11, while you can get all the Ranged Skills and Unarmed pretty much as high as you can?

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## [Coalony Collapse Disorder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coalony-collapse-disorder/15535)

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**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coalony-collapse-disorder/15535 "2018-05-22T01:46:25Z")

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CCD, the bees are going extinct and world population keeps growing, but the game has food everywhere, the underbushes, houses and the grocery has food like it’s growing in the tree(pun intended), i think that in the futu…

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## [Are vehicle turrets worth installing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-vehicle-turrets-worth-installing/15526)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-vehicle-turrets-worth-installing/15526 "2018-05-21T01:36:16Z")

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The thing is that i want to know if this is a viable thing that shoots accurately when i use it, i don’t know what kind of gun i would mount but the slingshot cannon, splintergun and the pulse cannon are maybes.

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