# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=208

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## [Turret armies in cities?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turret-armies-in-cities/14946)

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**Author:** [@Serkas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Serkas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turret-armies-in-cities/14946 "2018-02-10T21:23:56Z")

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And I’m NOT talking about the regular roadblock situation anymore! Ok, I’m no expert at the game, but this seems a liiiiiiiiiittle excessive… \[image\] I have to admit however, that I’m playing with quite a lot of addon…

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## [Is there a way to close tears in reality?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-close-tears-in-reality/14922)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-close-tears-in-reality/14922 "2018-02-10T15:52:19Z")

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–Found a portal on my non-Keith character, and it’s scarily close to my base. My very messy base that would take in-game days to sort though and move everything somewhere else. I have yet to see something spawn from it, …

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## [Enumerator problem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enumerator-problem/14936)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 5:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enumerator-problem/14936 "2018-02-10T05:21:11Z")

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0.C.25867 i kill a bunch of zeds i stay near the pile of dead zeds. i need what? right - bash them to pulp. i bash - you cannot bash - nothing to do… not exact phrase but this is meaning of phrase. another case - i s…

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## [!SCIENCE! - A thread for the educated and those who want to be](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/science-a-thread-for-the-educated-and-those-who-want-to-be/14682)

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**Author:** [@druidniam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/druidniam)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/science-a-thread-for-the-educated-and-those-who-want-to-be/14682 "2018-02-10T03:49:01Z")

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So in a few recent posts in the drawing board had several hard science topics have come up and a few low science but engineeringly challenging ideas and opinions on ideas. While not everything has a future in the catacly…

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## [Volume of noise from Bows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/volume-of-noise-from-bows/15822)

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**Author:** [@darktoes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/darktoes)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/volume-of-noise-from-bows/15822 "2018-02-10T00:30:32Z")

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## [Random Suggestion: Suspension, Tires, and Brakes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-suggestion-suspension-tires-and-brakes/14938)

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**Author:** [@FurryDegenerate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FurryDegenerate)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-suggestion-suspension-tires-and-brakes/14938 "2018-02-09T20:46:26Z")

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Just a random idea I came up with. For example, you can lift a cars suspension and change out the tires for more off-road variants to increase off-road speed but decreasing the maximum speed. Different brakes would chang…

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## [How to raise health very fast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-raise-health-very-fast/14934)

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**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-raise-health-very-fast/14934 "2018-02-09T20:44:52Z")

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I’ve got a Broken Cyborg. Day 1 is now over, and I’ve got a Steak Knife, a single First-Aid Kit, a house with a pool, a real katana, and 8 Adderall. I’ve removed the Leaky Bionic, but since it took until 11 O’ Clock that…

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## [How to fix broken tires?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-fix-broken-tires/774)

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**Author:** [@Slugg087](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slugg087)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-fix-broken-tires/774 "2018-02-09T10:12:31Z")

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Hey i was cruising along in my pickup when i all of sudden i run into a shotgun trap and and a nail board ruining my left side tires. Now how do i fix the flat tires? Do i have to find the proper wheel (30") or can i ju…

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## [Not enough clothing for Mutants](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-enough-clothing-for-mutants/14671)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-enough-clothing-for-mutants/14671 "2018-02-08T18:16:28Z")

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As a Chimera Mutant, I’ve run into a single, recurring problem over the course of my run: I can wear very few types of armor over certain body parts because of my mutations. There is simply not enough clothing options f…

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## [\[Vehicle Additions Pack\] Roof mounted turrets hitting own vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-additions-pack-roof-mounted-turrets-hitting-own-vehicle/14841)

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**Author:** [@ButtStallion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ButtStallion)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-additions-pack-roof-mounted-turrets-hitting-own-vehicle/14841 "2018-02-08T01:49:30Z")

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I recently started up a fresh install and new playthrough on 1/6/18 using the launcher with the Vehicle Additions Pack (blazemod) and the roof mounted turrets were behaving just fine, and a few seemingly minor updates la…

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## [Vehicle Rarities don't make sense](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-rarities-dont-make-sense/14932)

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**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-rarities-dont-make-sense/14932 "2018-02-07T23:57:12Z")

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Looking at vehicle\_groups and the probability assigned each vehicle, I assume they are picked randomly out of the total of that group. Of city vehicles: 2 out of 1000 cars on the road right now are using mini-nuclear r…

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## [Explosives'n'doors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosivesndoors/14914)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosivesndoors/14914 "2018-02-07T16:55:43Z")

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what explosive helps “to open” the metal locked door? when i “open” the door with fire hook - they, which is after the door - kill me. i try C4 - not helps.

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## [Chesthole soundpack on linux](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chesthole-soundpack-on-linux/14930)

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**Author:** [@fungusakafungus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fungusakafungus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chesthole-soundpack-on-linux/14930 "2018-02-07T15:25:06Z")

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Hi! I’m using the linux version, one of the 0.C builds. I spent some time trying to install Chesthole soundpack and finally managed to make it work. I did some file moving and renaming and edited some json, starting wi…

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## [Trump SUCKS!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trump-sucks/12975)

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**Author:** [@DeclanFrost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeclanFrost)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trump-sucks/12975 "2016-11-22T16:44:24Z")

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Sorry for the clickbait, but

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## [Jackhammer rebalance?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jackhammer-rebalance/14653)

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**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jackhammer-rebalance/14653 "2018-02-07T00:45:04Z")

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The jackhammer currently acts as the ‘key card’ of choice in many end game areas, granting a very easy way around most of the later game door/gate/hacking obstacles, and doing so quickly. It should really take quite a s…

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## [Solar cars and "isolated sci-fi elements"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-cars-and-isolated-sci-fi-elements/14923)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 12:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-cars-and-isolated-sci-fi-elements/14923 "2018-02-07T00:18:29Z")

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Cataclysm is now supposed to be Present Day / Very Near Future with isolated sci-fi elements. Do ubiquitous solar cars violate this design concept? If so, I think we should keep solar cars as a very rare spawn (isolate…

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## [Bipods (or maybe plastoon moving)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bipods-or-maybe-plastoon-moving/14919)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bipods-or-maybe-plastoon-moving/14919 "2018-02-06T17:30:55Z")

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how can I learn in a game that bipods are used at the moment that bipods not just hang down dangling under a barrel of my firearms? is there indicator which inform about it? and whether it is possible to move on all fo…

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## [What is the difference between a welder and a acetylene torch?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-welder-and-a-acetylene-torch/14921)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-welder-and-a-acetylene-torch/14921 "2018-02-06T15:02:18Z")

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Just what is says on the tin. I don’t really know what the use is of having both in the game, since as far as I know they do the same exact thing.

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## [Heating up food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heating-up-food/14903)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heating-up-food/14903 "2018-02-06T06:20:19Z")

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why not, for example, heat up with %near\_fire + %long pole&staff weapon or edged woodstick? in the IFB (individual food box, individual rations) heater useable on the one fooditem. but there is more than one fooditem i…

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## [Shell casings degrading over time](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shell-casings-degrading-over-time/14902)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 5:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shell-casings-degrading-over-time/14902 "2018-02-06T05:33:15Z")

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## [Bug or feature?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-or-feature/14174)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 5:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-or-feature/14174 "2018-02-06T05:08:40Z")

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Mouse movement closes the comparison screen when its comparing two items back to the selection screen for comparing two items.

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## [Is the sawn off shotgun still ingame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-sawn-off-shotgun-still-ingame/14272)

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**Author:** [@caffeineisgood22](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/caffeineisgood22)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-sawn-off-shotgun-still-ingame/14272 "2018-02-05T21:49:44Z")

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Hi sorry to create another account, was having problems with email or something. So I’ve been having a great game (thanks to everyone that has worked on this), but looking at the wiki and based on previous games I’ve be…

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## [Irradiated Wanderers. Spawn density in the vault in particular](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/irradiated-wanderers-spawn-density-in-the-vault-in-particular/13949)

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**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/irradiated-wanderers-spawn-density-in-the-vault-in-particular/13949 "2018-02-05T16:02:12Z")

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Finally decided to check out the vault in my 0.C-6513 game (with 0.01 item spawning rate and 2.00 Z’s spawn rate). By now I’m somewhere at level 2 of the actual vault, and the kill counter of Irradiated Wanderers is 120…

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## [Wraitheon infantry - what a heck is it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wraitheon-infantry-what-a-heck-is-it/14892)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wraitheon-infantry-what-a-heck-is-it/14892 "2018-02-02T19:14:54Z")

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it is a bloody monsters. radiated wanderers is a shitty lamers versus them. it’s like Hulk. yes W11 not throw me to long flight… but i do not know how they kill me. i sometimes try to fight them hand-to-hand and die. …

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## [Surviving with Hordes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surviving-with-hordes/11545)

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**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surviving-with-hordes/11545 "2018-02-05T15:31:29Z")

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So what are some strategies for playing with (and surviving hordes)? Random NPC’s + Hordes are usually a disaster waiting to happen as a single gunshot will spell doom for everyone and you can’t always recruit NPC’s. Mo…

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## [Do not let the energy crisis ! :)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-not-let-the-energy-crisis/7080)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-not-let-the-energy-crisis/7080 "2018-02-05T11:18:44Z")

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And anyone thinking about a stable renewable energy in the game? Well, we searched the nearest gas station, burned all extracted from the gas station gasoline. and then what? well - we searched ALL gas stations in the …

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## [Bases and NPC crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bases-and-npc-crafting/14225)

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**Author:** [@Theundyingcode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theundyingcode)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bases-and-npc-crafting/14225 "2018-02-04T23:49:29Z")

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The following link is the upper levels of my CURRENT outline for implementing bases and a “Base Mode” NPC AI to match for the community’s perusal (Just the what’s planned part not the implementation; I’m not ready to ope…

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## [Goodbye to OP shopping carts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/goodbye-to-op-shopping-carts/14851)

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**Author:** [@Mantar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mantar)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/goodbye-to-op-shopping-carts/14851 "2018-02-04T23:38:34Z")

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Welp, it’s happened. As of #7069, shopping carts are no longer boardable. No more can you climb into a cart and be this guy: Immune to Acid No longer can I push my wounded companion into a shopping cart for a quick getaway, either. H…

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## [New Trait Idea, Hypoglycemia / New Trait Ideas Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-trait-idea-hypoglycemia-new-trait-ideas-thread/5983)

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**Author:** [@Creamy\_Goodness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creamy_Goodness)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-trait-idea-hypoglycemia-new-trait-ideas-thread/5983 "2018-02-03T14:22:42Z")

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Hello all I am prone to hypoglycemia and I was recently thinking about how bad it would suck to be in a zombie apocalypse, My ideas for the trait would be as follows +3 Points on take, Negative trait -You are twice as …

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## [Engines get faulty while driving?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engines-get-faulty-while-driving/14848)

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**Author:** [@Dlight\_full](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlight_full)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engines-get-faulty-while-driving/14848 "2018-02-03T07:12:58Z")

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I find it nice that engines can be faulty when you find them, but i wonder if they can get faulty while driving. If not, than that should definitely be a thing. I think it would be fun to have to mend them from time to …

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