# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=211

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## [Adjust enemy range penalties to match players](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adjust-enemy-range-penalties-to-match-players/14789)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adjust-enemy-range-penalties-to-match-players/14789 "2018-01-12T20:10:57Z")

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Seeing as it seems like the current system of ranged accuracy is here to stay, I feel like it’s important to address a serious problem related to it. Namely, that while the player is heavily penalized at ranges beyond 5 …

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## [Bionic limits per part](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-limits-per-part/14633)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-limits-per-part/14633 "2018-01-12T19:31:19Z")

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When it will get implemented?

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## [Improved firearm accuracy mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-firearm-accuracy-mod/14785)

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**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-firearm-accuracy-mod/14785 "2018-01-12T19:24:46Z")

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Imagine what if experienced character in cataclysm could be able to reliable hit target on 30 tiles with sniper rifle. Now you can stop imagine this. Let me introduce new small mod. Mod features: This mod significan…

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## [Deathmobile Building Questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deathmobile-building-questions/14746)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deathmobile-building-questions/14746 "2018-01-12T18:30:10Z")

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So, I have the resources to make an Upgraded Solar Array, and before I did I wanted to ask a few important question. First off, do they still work, and second off, are they worth it? I happen to have two spots inside my …

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## [Current experimental not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-experimental-not-working/14783)

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**Author:** [@McSpoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/McSpoon)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-experimental-not-working/14783 "2018-01-12T16:38:27Z")

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I just got back to playing. I can’t start a new character in the current experimental build, 7049. Last build I could use was 6488. How can I find in between experimental builds, like say experimental 7000 so that I can …

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## [A little modding help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-modding-help/14786)

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**Author:** [@noname1208](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/noname1208)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-modding-help/14786 "2018-01-12T06:51:08Z")

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So I’m kind of sad that being a plant doesn’t make you at least neutral with the Triffids since they don’t run around killing all the other plants in CDDA. So I was wondering if there was a tag I can throw into a json so…

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## [Various talks about zombies and their details](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-talks-about-zombies-and-their-details/14752)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-talks-about-zombies-and-their-details/14752 "2018-01-12T03:55:56Z")

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I don’t really fight hulks that much, since they seem to be much more often than brutes, or even shocker brutes. Simply from their description and their name they sound deadly, and I assume much more than brutes. That sa…

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## [What's the exact difference between damage types?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-exact-difference-between-damage-types/14778)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-exact-difference-between-damage-types/14778 "2018-01-11T23:34:36Z")

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I know there are the three damage types: Bash, Cut and Pierce. I can get a general idea of what they do, but I don’t know the details. Which one is better exactly for example. I imagine piercing damage works like it doe…

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## [What is your best escape?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-best-escape/14787)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-best-escape/14787 "2018-01-11T20:03:53Z")

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Well, I can’t help but find this one rather funny. I was in the middle of the forest and found one of those instantly hostile NPCs who had a makeshift FLAMETHROWER. Cuz, you know, totally a good idea to have that in a fo…

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## [How 'safe' are z-levels right now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-safe-are-z-levels-right-now/14780)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-safe-are-z-levels-right-now/14780 "2018-01-11T09:24:11Z")

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From what I understand, the more advanced z-levels are still super buggy, and I’m not 100% certain that I desire to deal with that. However, if it is stable enough then I might be willing to try it.

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## [New -2 z-level subway bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-2-z-level-subway-bug/14774)

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**Author:** [@syler1983](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/syler1983)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-2-z-level-subway-bug/14774 "2018-01-10T20:16:52Z")

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In big cities (city size 13 for example) only 0 and -1 z-level of subway generated. Small cities on the same map will have correct subway. I found only one large city with the correct subway: https://www.dropbox.com/s/…

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## [Rot's guide to the cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rots-guide-to-the-cataclysm/14251)

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**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rots-guide-to-the-cataclysm/14251 "2018-01-10T17:48:20Z")

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ROT’S GUIDE TO THE CATACLYSM CHARGEN In the cataclysm, character generation (chargen) is very important, you want to min/max the hell out of your character. Now I can’t really coach you on this, as all charcters have y…

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## [Rename grenade hack variants](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rename-grenade-hack-variants/14775)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rename-grenade-hack-variants/14775 "2018-01-10T17:08:41Z")

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The little bladed attack drones in CDDA are a direct reference to Halflife 2. This is fine, people who have played the game immediately understand what it’s referring to, and anyone who hasn’t can figure it out quickly e…

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## [Idea for Lab Journal Gustave](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-lab-journal-gustave/14739)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-lab-journal-gustave/14739 "2018-01-10T07:14:16Z")

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Alright, so after watching a bit of a video, I had an idea about Lab Journal Gustave. The Journal details using the CVD machine to coat objects with carbon and metallic hydrogen to give them a diamond coating. I was wond…

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## [How does you get fridge to working?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-you-get-fridge-to-working/14761)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-you-get-fridge-to-working/14761 "2018-01-10T03:40:27Z")

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How does you get fridge to working? Obviously you need electricity, but other than that I’m not certain. I guessed that maybe only the mini-fridge for your vehicle works, and you need some way to generate power to keep i…

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## [Typo in Pair of Steel Leg Guards](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/typo-in-pair-of-steel-leg-guards/14771)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/typo-in-pair-of-steel-leg-guards/14771 "2018-01-09T22:48:03Z")

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\[image\] My contender for the most inconsequential bug report ever. A typo in a word no longer in use in modern English…

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## [Designing for a Car Moving Dolly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/designing-for-a-car-moving-dolly/14770)

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**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/designing-for-a-car-moving-dolly/14770 "2018-01-09T21:10:15Z")

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There is a need to move wrecks in the game without ramming them or hacking them apart. I’m thinking of an item that when installed reduces a vehicle’s mass and makes it undrivable. It could be installed quickly with no …

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## [Random conversation about mutations and mutagen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-conversation-about-mutations-and-mutagen/14768)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-conversation-about-mutations-and-mutagen/14768 "2018-01-09T18:01:15Z")

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## [Minor suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-suggestion/14765)

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**Author:** [@Dlight\_full](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlight_full)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-suggestion/14765 "2018-01-09T12:35:43Z")

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Not sure about USA, but in my area every car has a device to ignite cigarettes (don’t know how its called in english, unfortunately) which can also ignite paper or something similar and could probably be used as a not ve…

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## [A little... tweak maybe?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-tweak-maybe/14749)

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**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 4:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-tweak-maybe/14749 "2018-01-09T04:30:07Z")

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so, i have not learned how to calculate luck and % of something happening, but i was tryng to make a fire drill, but it failed and wasted materials 20 times, (4 where 12 intelligence) and amostall where 9 intelligence, …

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## [Do you need special wheels to make your car move with electricity?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-you-need-special-wheels-to-make-your-car-move-with-electricity/14758)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-you-need-special-wheels-to-make-your-car-move-with-electricity/14758 "2018-01-08T22:56:56Z")

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like it says up there /\\

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## [Teleporting zombies (spooky noises)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teleporting-zombies-spooky-noises/14748)

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**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teleporting-zombies-spooky-noises/14748 "2018-01-08T21:33:21Z")

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is this post “bunker” or “lab”? anyway, i need to tell my story so were on the same page:"i spawn in a bunker, i start closing windows and a spitter is right outside coming for me! i just trow my slave static npc at him…

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## [Teach NPCs your skills?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teach-npcs-your-skills/14611)

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**Author:** [@ShadowDragon8685](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ShadowDragon8685)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teach-npcs-your-skills/14611 "2018-01-08T19:59:45Z")

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You can talk NPCs into teaching you skills - why can’t you offer to teach an NPC your own skills? I mean, even as crappy as NPCs are now, this could still pay dividends; you could make your randos into skilled workers w…

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## [What is a Slimy Spiral?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-a-slimy-spiral/13872)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-a-slimy-spiral/13872 "2018-01-08T19:48:05Z")

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This might just be in a mod i have, but i haven’t played in a while so if anyone knows what in the world a slimy spiral is please tell me

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## ["Your Breathing Stops Completely" ... Then Death](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-breathing-stops-completely-then-death/13994)

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**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-breathing-stops-completely-then-death/13994 "2018-01-08T18:12:28Z")

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Anyone else have this happen to them before? I have NEVER seen this one before. My character was in good health, well fed, well hydrated, as far as I know undiseased, etcetera. WTF was that?

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## ['Guard' upgrade, Raiders, building armies, and proper factions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guard-upgrade-raiders-building-armies-and-proper-factions/13456)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guard-upgrade-raiders-building-armies-and-proper-factions/13456 "2018-01-08T18:00:24Z")

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There should be more option with setting a follower to guard a location, here's how i think it should work: Guard this position. (The current only option where the follower stands in one place) Patrol this area …

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## [Great, I'm out of!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/great-im-out-of/14757)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/great-im-out-of/14757 "2018-01-08T01:01:07Z")

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When will it get fixed so that the game constantly doesn’t actually tell me what I’m out of. I always figure it out myself easily, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a massive pain. I’d really appreciate if the creators woul…

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## [When did construction skill get removed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-did-construction-skill-get-removed/14753)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-did-construction-skill-get-removed/14753 "2018-01-07T23:16:42Z")

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Just what is says on the tin.

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## [Forever 0 minutes to install a bionic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forever-0-minutes-to-install-a-bionic/14755)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forever-0-minutes-to-install-a-bionic/14755 "2018-01-07T23:07:38Z")

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I took enough pain medicine, I waited for long enough, but the game is stuck on saying to wait 0 minutes! I’m not certain what to do :frowning:

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## [Let OMSPEC\_FREQ be a world option setting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/let-omspec-freq-be-a-world-option-setting/14756)

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**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/let-omspec-freq-be-a-world-option-setting/14756 "2018-01-07T23:00:04Z")

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Working on getting denser maps and the current 72 limit on overmap specials should be user adjustable. Right now I have to run mapgen in a compiled version with this value set to 10 and copy the save file over. Let playe…

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