# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=200

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## [What is superalloy?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-superalloy/15452)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-superalloy/15452 "2018-05-09T14:44:16Z")

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Is this what superalloy is?

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## [Lab Challenge Exploit?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-challenge-exploit/15436)

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**Author:** [@budg3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/budg3)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-challenge-exploit/15436 "2018-05-09T10:51:12Z")

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In my recent lab challenge playthrough I reached the top floor with the friendly little turret waiting for me and was going to head back down, but pressed “climb up” instead of “climb down” by mistake and it let me someh…

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## [Changing the Plasma Rifle's ammunition to Fusion Packs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-plasma-rifles-ammunition-to-fusion-packs/15451)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-plasma-rifles-ammunition-to-fusion-packs/15451 "2018-05-08T19:20:31Z")

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Simply put, I don’t think the Plasma Rifle should run off Hydrogen Cells. Instead, it should run off of Fusion Packs. Here are my arguments. The Plasma Rifle is like the now defunct Plasma Engine, which was removed bec…

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## [NX-17 Charge Rifle...why was it removed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nx-17-charge-rifle-why-was-it-removed/15444)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nx-17-charge-rifle-why-was-it-removed/15444 "2018-05-08T18:29:23Z")

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Out of all the things that were removed from the game, this makes the least sense of them all to me, simply because it seems to perfectly meld with the game mechanics. I couldn’t find any documentation on why this was re…

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## [Making a Rolling Fortress: Where to Start?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-rolling-fortress-where-to-start/15433)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-rolling-fortress-where-to-start/15433 "2018-05-07T22:46:26Z")

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So, since one of the Godhood challenges is to make a fully functioning Rolling Fortress, I need to decide where to start. I found a Self-Propelled Howitzer…unfortunately most of the front was destroyed by zombies, so I’…

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## [Cdda-auncher.exe disappears after updating & My font size has changed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-auncher-exe-disappears-after-updating-my-font-size-has-changed/15445)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-auncher-exe-disappears-after-updating-my-font-size-has-changed/15445 "2018-05-08T01:07:36Z")

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Sometimes when I update through the launcher, the “cdda-launcher.exe” is not in my “CDDA launcher” folder anymore, but it is usually in the “previous version” sub-folder within the “CDDA launcher” folder. I usually just …

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## [Mid to late game gear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mid-to-late-game-gear/15446)

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**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mid-to-late-game-gear/15446 "2018-05-07T22:20:51Z")

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I am currently at what i would consider mid game and i am wondering what people use for their gear setup and if they use one set or have multiple sets for different scenarios. I personally use different sets of gear dep…

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## [Old idea - Melting Zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/old-idea-melting-zombie/15414)

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**Author:** [@daeam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/daeam)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/old-idea-melting-zombie/15414 "2018-05-06T15:48:28Z")

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Original post: Zed generates heat \>= a tile of lava. Already causes blistering and heat damage at close range. Evolved form vomits a shorer-range-than-acid-spitter, single-tile glob of melting slag. All tiles with org…

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## [Single NPC companion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-npc-companion/15431)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-npc-companion/15431 "2018-05-06T15:31:47Z")

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The thought of the boy in the Novel ‘The Road’ from Cormac McCarthy came to mind. Could that be a thing? I remember running nice NPCs over with my vehicle without wanting to. Suppose you REALLY had to keep this one al…

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## [Pepper spray for grizzly bears?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pepper-spray-for-grizzly-bears/15434)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pepper-spray-for-grizzly-bears/15434 "2018-05-06T15:26:37Z")

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In the documentary Grizzly Man from Werner Herzog it is mentioned that the guy who got mauled by a grizzly didnt take proper Protection measures. Like having an electric fence around camp. And carrying pepper spray in …

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## [Are tin foil hats effective?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-tin-foil-hats-effective/15429)

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**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 9:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-tin-foil-hats-effective/15429 "2018-05-06T09:34:46Z")

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/spoiler/ Ive been considering if i should attempt an amigara horror event, and I was wondering if tin foil hats work against psychic effects(floating eyes, obsession, netherworld attention, etc). /spoiler/

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## [Reconstruction Zone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reconstruction-zone/15432)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reconstruction-zone/15432 "2018-05-06T08:48:48Z")

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I dont know how big exactly the reality bubble is. But suppose you place a single NPC there. And your job is to keep him safe. Otherwise Game Over. Could that be a Motivation to set up a base? One where creatures dont …

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## [Stats Through Kills LUA Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-kills-lua-mod/15335)

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**Author:** [@Shard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shard)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-kills-lua-mod/15335 "2018-05-06T00:28:05Z")

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Originally found on japanese wiki in a broken state. Translated with google translate, fixed so it worked, and added some features. On creating a character, it will open a configuration menu. First pick if you want your…

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## [Wilderness survival game variant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-survival-game-variant/15448)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-survival-game-variant/15448 "2018-05-06T00:19:13Z")

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## [Laser pointers to blind turret](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-pointers-to-blind-turret/15430)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-pointers-to-blind-turret/15430 "2018-05-05T23:58:29Z")

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What about having a laser pointer as an item? can draw a red dot on things in line of sight. can be bundled into stacks of 7 to get a chance to temporarily blind turret. Would that be a thing?

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## [Daily Builds of cataclysm ncurses are now available on Ubuntu snap store](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/daily-builds-of-cataclysm-ncurses-are-now-available-on-ubuntu-snap-store/15427)

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**Author:** [@coolirisme](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/coolirisme)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/daily-builds-of-cataclysm-ncurses-are-now-available-on-ubuntu-snap-store/15427 "2018-05-05T19:48:37Z")

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To install on Ubuntu (or any snapd enabled linux distro), fire up terminal and run the below command. snap install cataclysm --beta Builds will be updated daily on UTC 00:00. Build recipe is available on below link. h…

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## [Map extra "building" is misspelled and broke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-extra-building-is-misspelled-and-broke/15212)

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**Author:** [@techincal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/techincal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-extra-building-is-misspelled-and-broke/15212 "2018-05-05T13:55:00Z")

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It’s typed as “building” in regional\_map\_settings.json. It’s typed as “build” in overmap\_terrain.json. Either it’s been broke since 2015 by this PR or someone at some point changed all instances of “building” into “bui…

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## [Mod Resurrection and Maintenance Project](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-resurrection-and-maintenance-project/13993)

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**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-resurrection-and-maintenance-project/13993 "2018-05-05T13:51:36Z")

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\[u\]\[b\]Mod Resurrection and Maintenance Project\[/b\]\[/u\] The Mod Resurrection and Maintenance Project aims to track and maintain mods that are not part of …

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## [Mouth warmth should apply to head, my face shouldn't be melting off in cold weather with a good scarf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mouth-warmth-should-apply-to-head-my-face-shouldnt-be-melting-off-in-cold-weather-with-a-good-scarf/15405)

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**Author:** [@dissociativity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dissociativity)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mouth-warmth-should-apply-to-head-my-face-shouldnt-be-melting-off-in-cold-weather-with-a-good-scarf/15405 "2018-05-05T11:16:51Z")

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to put it lightly, turbans are hard garbage and day 1 is often very, very cold. scarves provide much more warmth, wouldn’t it make sense of some of mouth warmth to be carried over to head warmth and perhaps ignored if h…

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## [Whats the fastest way to raise mechanics?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-fastest-way-to-raise-mechanics/15418)

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**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-fastest-way-to-raise-mechanics/15418 "2018-05-05T10:11:59Z")

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Trying to get mechanics 8 so I can install multiple engines, but I don’t have Internal Combustion Fundamentals and am currently at 6 (48%) skill level. Disassembled two cars over two days, and it rose by 6%. Is there a f…

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## [Mods for cell phone?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mods-for-cell-phone/15401)

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**Author:** [@israel\_carpio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/israel_carpio)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mods-for-cell-phone/15401 "2018-05-05T04:51:32Z")

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someone could tell me if you can install mods for the cell phone and if so could you give me a list of the mods that you know (also a pack of sounds) and they could also tell me how they are installed in the cell phone, …

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## [How lethal are jabberwocks?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-lethal-are-jabberwocks/15419)

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**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-lethal-are-jabberwocks/15419 "2018-05-05T02:38:20Z")

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\[Screenshot%20(12)\] as seen in the log here, I was dealt five damage by a jabberwock to my arm. I was wearing a heavy power armor when fighting it, and that has nearly a hundred cut and bash protection iirc. How much da…

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## [How to break into a Reinforced Vending Machine?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-break-into-a-reinforced-vending-machine/15349)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-break-into-a-reinforced-vending-machine/15349 "2018-05-04T22:29:05Z")

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I’d save several hundred dollars every time and get plenty of extra ammo (on the off chance I find an ammo vending machine; it almost never happens). I heard you could do it with an electrohack, but apparently that isn’…

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## [I made a power fist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-made-a-power-fist/15296)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-made-a-power-fist/15296 "2018-05-04T19:57:45Z")

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https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/252368751016542218/436402361431359488/power\_fist.zip Takes some decent electronics crafting to make. Works with the latest experimental. It is pretty much the best unarmed weapon …

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## [No new builds since 7353](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-new-builds-since-7353/15377)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-new-builds-since-7353/15377 "2018-05-04T07:11:02Z")

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I see we are up to 7361, but no build is availible past 7353

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## [Does being wet afflict how much you get shocked?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-being-wet-afflict-how-much-you-get-shocked/15412)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-being-wet-afflict-how-much-you-get-shocked/15412 "2018-05-04T07:09:49Z")

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Is being shocked influenced by how wet you are? Or whether you currently are swimming? I know an ANBC suit (my favourite) shields me from all stuff. but would being wet under it (from hypothetical sweat) make me get sho…

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## [WS-47G Moisture Retention Suit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ws-47g-moisture-retention-suit/15409)

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**Author:** [@darktoes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/darktoes)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ws-47g-moisture-retention-suit/15409 "2018-05-04T01:28:54Z")

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So, today I came across a Moisture Retention Suit in a bank vault. Normally I don’t wear them because I decided a speed boost would be a severe penalty during fights, but then I realised it would still be useful for a ra…

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## [Creatures wielding things (in their mouth)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creatures-wielding-things-in-their-mouth/15394)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creatures-wielding-things-in-their-mouth/15394 "2018-05-04T00:08:58Z")

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While showing the game to someone the idea came up of dogs carrying Quarterstaffs (or electric ones to zap you :slight\_smile::performing\_arts:) in their mouths. Could creatures other than player and NPCs actually wield …

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## [What does withstand a lot of abuse mean regarding clothing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-withstand-a-lot-of-abuse-mean-regarding-clothing/15406)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-withstand-a-lot-of-abuse-mean-regarding-clothing/15406 "2018-05-03T23:56:27Z")

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I created a survivor backpack, and I didn’t notice that it lasted any longer than a regular backpack. I regularly find myself walking away from a battle with a bunch of zeds largley unsacthed, but with all my inventory …

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## [How do I fix the in game text?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-fix-the-in-game-text/15411)

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**Author:** [@wass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wass)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-fix-the-in-game-text/15411 "2018-05-03T23:47:42Z")

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Hi, I just found this game and i’m interested in getting into it but the text in my game is basically unreadable. The words are there the letters are just strangely cropped and missing pieces. I’ve tried playing the font…

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