# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=218

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## [Raspberry PI Edition](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/raspberry-pi-edition/14090)

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**Author:** [@Treah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Treah)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/raspberry-pi-edition/14090 "2017-11-17T22:44:51Z")

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I compiled this game on the latest raspbian distro using a zero and have uploaded the game binaries along with needed files and directories to github in case anyone else was crazy and likes to run this on a PI. :stuck\_ou…

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## [Bug, when sorting clothing layers, duplicates clothes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-when-sorting-clothing-layers-duplicates-clothes/14413)

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**Author:** [@bayariant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bayariant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-when-sorting-clothing-layers-duplicates-clothes/14413 "2017-11-17T11:03:14Z")

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When sorting the clothing layers around, the other limb, leg or arm generates another of the same clothing on the other limb. So you can exploit it if you wanted. (Just looked again, the bug only duplicates a certain t…

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## [Interesting bug with the pixel minimap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-bug-with-the-pixel-minimap/14428)

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**Author:** [@jacob.exe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob.exe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-bug-with-the-pixel-minimap/14428 "2017-11-17T11:00:27Z")

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I quickly want to say that this bug does not affect gameplay at all, it just looks funny. I am running Cataclysm version cf919fc (I just noticed if spelled backwards still spells cf919fc, lol) on Ubuntu version 17.04 us…

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## [New Japanese Mod - Space Victory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-japanese-mod-space-victory/14472)

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**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-japanese-mod-space-victory/14472 "2017-11-16T08:01:20Z")

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I found another mod we didn’t know about on the Japanese Wiki called Space Victory. I’ve got some little errors out of the way, (like you can’t have a \* in an id and some other stuff,) but now I’m getting the “is not a …

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## [Item Browser is broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-browser-is-broken/14468)

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**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-browser-is-broken/14468 "2017-11-15T13:18:55Z")

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Several pages are not working, simply showing a “Whoops, looks like something went wrong” message. Please note that I’m talking about cdda-trunk.estilofusion.com not cdda.estilofusion.com .

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## [What's Happening in YOUR Randomly-generated Apocalypse?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-happening-in-your-randomly-generated-apocalypse/47)

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**Author:** [@BadSniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BadSniper)\
**Replies:** 13753\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-happening-in-your-randomly-generated-apocalypse/47 "2017-11-02T18:51:48Z")

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The exact same thing as the thread of the same name back over on the WhalesDev forums. I thought I might start the same thing here, for the same purpose, for those of you who are using the current release. I’ll start, I…

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## [Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 18264\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42 "2017-11-14T22:50:52Z")

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I think we all could help the newb playerbase, so I’m going to post this forum up before Darkling removes my posting rights. My computer is broken so my IPad is my only Internet device I have so I don’t have up-to-date t…

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## [Sandwiches - adjustment "needed"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sandwiches-adjustment-needed/14340)

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**Author:** [@TacticalPteridactyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TacticalPteridactyl)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sandwiches-adjustment-needed/14340 "2017-11-13T21:56:58Z")

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plain jam sandwiches provide more nutrition, more enjoyability, and require fewer ingredients to produce as compared to PB&J sandwiches. Seems a bit odd. Both sandwiches (realistically) should have their nutrition valu…

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## [Firewood + fuel efficiency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firewood-fuel-efficiency/14066)

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**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firewood-fuel-efficiency/14066 "2017-11-13T21:51:43Z")

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Getting fuel is a real pain in the neck, but I like to keep a fire burning all day in my shelter while I’m in, to keep morale up, provide light for crafting and to avoid using battery power. Now, I’ve discovered that a …

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## [Becoming a blacksmith - but how do I get charcoal?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/becoming-a-blacksmith-but-how-do-i-get-charcoal/14093)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/becoming-a-blacksmith-but-how-do-i-get-charcoal/14093 "2017-11-13T21:48:56Z")

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After I found an acetylene torch and a broken RV to harvest metal from, I got excited because I could finally make metal stuff which is better than stone, copper, or wooden stuff. The problem is, it took up almost all of…

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## [Churl Start?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/churl-start/14118)

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**Author:** [@Rokmonkey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rokmonkey)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/churl-start/14118 "2017-11-13T21:42:26Z")

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I’ve wanted to try a start out in the wilderness, building up equipment and skills from the boondocks (and also build a vehicle from there and mark of one of the Gods of Cataclysm milestones) and figured the challenge-Me…

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## [Can NPCs go along for the ride?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-npcs-go-along-for-the-ride/14290)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-npcs-go-along-for-the-ride/14290 "2017-11-13T21:25:40Z")

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Soooo, the nearest city is crazy far away, and I’d prefer to not walk the entire time, so I wanna build a vehicle! But can my buddy McGovern hop onto a seat and ride with me? I don’t wanna leave him behind, he serves as …

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## [Hunting Blinds\\hiding in bushes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hunting-blinds-hiding-in-bushes/14313)

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**Author:** [@Gwydion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gwydion)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hunting-blinds-hiding-in-bushes/14313 "2017-11-13T21:10:40Z")

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Blinds so it would be easier to hunt deer and turkey especially with bows. Maybe allow for a wait for viable target within range action? Allow hiding while in bushes? Once z-levels are good maybe a tree hunting stand? …

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## [A little Help with Engine modifications](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-help-with-engine-modifications/14243)

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**Author:** [@endders2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/endders2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-help-with-engine-modifications/14243 "2017-09-18T05:53:37Z")

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I was wondering how / if you can modify a engines power. As its stands. I’m currently confused to as a few numbers I am getting with a motorcycle I made. I own 2 motorcycles, a 600cc, and a 1463cc respectively. I found…

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## [Did one of the experimental builds remove fletching?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-one-of-the-experimental-builds-remove-fletching/14420)

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**Author:** [@Gaelstrom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaelstrom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-one-of-the-experimental-builds-remove-fletching/14420 "2017-11-02T18:52:33Z")

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As in, the need to craft fletching, then the arrow. Or is it one of the mods that did this?

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## [0.C-6876 - Overall Impressions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-6876-overall-impressions/14422)

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**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-6876-overall-impressions/14422 "2017-11-02T16:42:09Z")

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Back after several months off to see how things are going. For context, I play with wander spawns on, and otherwise pretty much vanilla. I’m really enjoying the direction the game has been going. Love most of the change…

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## [Where to DL these scenarios from Youtube LP's?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-dl-these-scenarios-from-youtube-lps/14417)

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**Author:** [@Saeldanya](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saeldanya)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-dl-these-scenarios-from-youtube-lps/14417 "2017-11-02T12:41:22Z")

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Hello, I’m watching two Let’s Plays by Youtubers using scenarios I cannot find anywhere in the list, not even with every possible (included) scenario mod enabled. Where can I download these? The Silo Challenge scenari…

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## [New player - numpad and arrow keys movement bug in game menus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player-numpad-and-arrow-keys-movement-bug-in-game-menus/14384)

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**Author:** [@philosaur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/philosaur)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player-numpad-and-arrow-keys-movement-bug-in-game-menus/14384 "2017-11-01T21:14:53Z")

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Hello all. I downloaded the game and tried to play it. At the main menu, after the third or fourth keypress (arrows, numpad, enter, etc), actions caused by keys seem to “lag” by one keypress. I’ve seen numerous other …

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## [Infrared goggles change/new item like it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infrared-goggles-change-new-item-like-it/14426)

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**Author:** [@Bill\_Chompski](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bill_Chompski)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infrared-goggles-change-new-item-like-it/14426 "2017-11-01T18:26:30Z")

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Infrared goggles are cool. Always have been, great for night raids when you’re trying to be sneaky. But, light amp are good too, because those give actual night vision. Last I checked, infrared doesn’t boost your vision …

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## [Static bases - Returning and excursions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-bases-returning-and-excursions/14162)

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**Author:** [@Knossos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Knossos)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-bases-returning-and-excursions/14162 "2017-11-01T18:02:32Z")

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In the current system, the user has a choice of 3 standard set ups. Vehicle based. The survivor lives and stores everything on their vehicle. Lifting and moving like a nomad. Static bases. The survivor lives in their b…

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## [Npc derp moments](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-derp-moments/14409)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-derp-moments/14409 "2017-11-01T16:51:36Z")

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Share your derp npc moments here! I met a nice npc at the evac shelter and somehow convinced him to join me with 0 speaking skill. He had a glock 17 so I told him to not use it. When I brought him along to train unarmed…

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## [Cataclysm DDA "Multiplayer" Guide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-multiplayer-guide/376)

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**Author:** [@Mij](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mij)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-multiplayer-guide/376 "2017-11-01T05:03:40Z")

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So, first up, hi! I’ve been obsessed with the game for about a week now, and having a blast. I’ve been reading a bunch of various threads about this and haven’t yet seen this tip, so now I have a suggestion for if you’re…

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## [Load large section of map without revealing it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/load-large-section-of-map-without-revealing-it/14408)

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**Author:** [@Pandromidal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pandromidal)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/load-large-section-of-map-without-revealing-it/14408 "2017-11-01T00:23:11Z")

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I’m sharing a new save with a friend so we can play parallel universe characters. Is it possible to force the map to generate so that more of the world will have the same items, etc.? The only thing I can think of is to…

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## [Is using splintered wood more efficient to keep a fire going?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-using-splintered-wood-more-efficient-to-keep-a-fire-going/14414)

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**Author:** [@Gaelstrom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaelstrom)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 11:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-using-splintered-wood-more-efficient-to-keep-a-fire-going/14414 "2017-10-31T23:55:21Z")

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Vs using a stick.

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## [Wilderness life](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-life/14378)

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**Author:** [@Ruttiger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ruttiger)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-life/14378 "2017-10-31T23:30:16Z")

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I started a full on wilderness game, and I’m finding it a bit… fucky. NPCs cause the game to lag out. Based on error messages it seems like they all need to start walking towards the nearest city when the spawn, and wi…

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## [Vehicle turret blacklist?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-turret-blacklist/14416)

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**Author:** [@jacob.exe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob.exe)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-turret-blacklist/14416 "2017-10-31T23:02:11Z")

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Like the title says, is there a way to set a blacklist for creatures that are targeted by vehicle turrets? I am asking this because it seems that my mounted laser rifles have decided that cattle need to be exterminated; …

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## [NPC companions sharing resources](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-companions-sharing-resources/14415)

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**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-companions-sharing-resources/14415 "2017-10-31T22:49:34Z")

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An idea I had, as opposed to every individual NPC handling their own supplies: what if companions (not wandering NPCs, which is a bit different from this) traded/shared resources like food, water, medicine, ammo, etc. am…

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## [Lagging on Windows 10](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lagging-on-windows-10/14393)

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**Author:** [@Tudyboss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tudyboss)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lagging-on-windows-10/14393 "2017-10-31T02:41:34Z")

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I never thought it possible, but Cataclysm, of all games, has some performance issues. I’m running Win 10 on my Lenovo V310 15-ISK, which so far has handled my gaming needs with no issues whatsoever (granted, I didn’t q…

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## [Scenario mods?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scenario-mods/14400)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scenario-mods/14400 "2017-10-30T16:46:09Z")

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Total newb here. Looking for a primer on making my own scenarios. Or modifying existing ones, really. The School scenario only allows one character type and there’s a ton that seem really obvious to me. Otaku, Teacher, …

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## [Take the game after several time](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/take-the-game-after-several-time/14396)

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**Author:** [@teoleo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/teoleo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/take-the-game-after-several-time/14396 "2017-10-30T09:13:50Z")

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and no option for zombie spawn… now the spawn is only dynamic?

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