# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=223

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## [I calculated the DPM of some end-game melee weapons with end-game encumbrance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-calculated-the-dpm-of-some-end-game-melee-weapons-with-end-game-encumbrance/14241)

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**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-calculated-the-dpm-of-some-end-game-melee-weapons-with-end-game-encumbrance/14241 "2017-09-23T16:07:02Z")

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Context; I’m trying to make a mod that balances the game’s difficulty scaling by adjusting the stats of various weapons, armors, and monsters (how does a tank drone with 300 max melee damage sound?). To that end, I had t…

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## [Regional Schools are getting a bit out of hand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/regional-schools-are-getting-a-bit-out-of-hand/14263)

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**Author:** [@SpadeDraco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpadeDraco)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/regional-schools-are-getting-a-bit-out-of-hand/14263 "2017-09-23T07:16:22Z")

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I’m not saying that they shouldn’t have alot of zombies in them. I just think that the current spawn rate for them is excessive. I’ve had several of them completely collapse from the sheer number of zombies pushing again…

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## [Info on the armor nerf?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/info-on-the-armor-nerf/14258)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/info-on-the-armor-nerf/14258 "2017-09-23T06:10:56Z")

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What was changed with armor nerf, and what was its purpose?

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## [Cool old nuclear war survival manual](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cool-old-nuclear-war-survival-manual/14271)

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**Author:** [@Asor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Asor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cool-old-nuclear-war-survival-manual/14271 "2017-09-23T05:13:03Z")

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This is an old manual about surviving the nuclear apocalypse. Could be useful for ideas/reference, and if nothing else, an interesting reading. http://oism.org/nwss/nwss.pdf I’m not sure how long the link will be alive…

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## [Using vehicle atomic nightlight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-vehicle-atomic-nightlight/14252)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-vehicle-atomic-nightlight/14252 "2017-09-22T18:38:51Z")

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I found an atomic nightlight. It’s good to have a permanent light, but it has to be held in inventory to give enough light. I found out that it can be installed on a vehicle. Maybe it can be turned on, so I can sit ther…

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## [\#6790 new holsters eat my wielded items (fixed in #6793)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6790-new-holsters-eat-my-wielded-items-fixed-in-6793/14267)

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**Author:** [@wortkombination](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wortkombination)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6790-new-holsters-eat-my-wielded-items-fixed-in-6793/14267 "2017-09-22T11:49:54Z")

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holsters got new menu in #6789/90 e.g.: have a glock in it, wielding a spear, activating holster, glock is wielded - spear is gone… (doesnt matter what kind of item is held before using the holster, its gone, or i just…

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## [Laser Turret - What do you use them for?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-turret-what-do-you-use-them-for/14250)

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**Author:** [@Umbra\_Vorago](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra_Vorago)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-turret-what-do-you-use-them-for/14250 "2017-09-21T12:11:40Z")

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A small while ago, I found an inactive laser turret inside a rat cave, which made me so excited. The turret can not be placed on a vehicle, so I decided to place it near my base. It was, perhaps the most disappointing t…

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## [Stuff related to android port](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stuff-related-to-android-port/14259)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stuff-related-to-android-port/14259 "2017-09-21T03:46:51Z")

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Since somebody already ported 0.c to android awhile ago shouldnt some smart people roll in the experimentals or something?

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## [Is melee weapon training good?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-melee-weapon-training-good/14254)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-melee-weapon-training-good/14254 "2017-09-21T03:23:47Z")

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I was thinking about picking this up but I’m not sure if it would be worth while, thoughts?

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## [UPS/batt mods vanish from firearm kit when put in same pile as reg firearm kit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ups-batt-mods-vanish-from-firearm-kit-when-put-in-same-pile-as-reg-firearm-kit/14256)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ups-batt-mods-vanish-from-firearm-kit-when-put-in-same-pile-as-reg-firearm-kit/14256 "2017-09-20T12:54:19Z")

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Win 10 x64, Tiles, build 6784, https://imgur.com/orn06GM If you try and add a UPS mod to a firearm repair kit, while having a stack of 3 on the ground next to you, it says “you attached your UPS mod to none” and the UPS…

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## [Cable Charger System+folding cart+storage battery=](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cable-charger-system-folding-cart-storage-battery/14237)

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**Author:** [@Squaggly\_Maggleton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squaggly_Maggleton)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cable-charger-system-folding-cart-storage-battery/14237 "2017-09-20T05:28:44Z")

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UNLIMITED POWA!!

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## [Underground ant hill generation garbled (build 6784](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underground-ant-hill-generation-garbled-build-6784/14253)

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**Author:** [@Wondabarappa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wondabarappa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underground-ant-hill-generation-garbled-build-6784/14253 "2017-09-19T19:54:53Z")

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0.C-23959-g8a96896 latest experimental at the time Ant nests are pretty messed up right now (atleast the two ive found in my playthrough) https://gyazo.com/b5237845ba332eab994a9f2d427605db Here is an example some of th…

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## [How would you get to the back room of gun stores?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-would-you-get-to-the-back-room-of-gun-stores/14180)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-would-you-get-to-the-back-room-of-gun-stores/14180 "2017-09-19T18:31:45Z")

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Metal doors leading to the back room of gun stores are locked and unpicklockable. How do you get to the back room of gun stores? I personally go to the bathroom next to the back room and shoot the wall leading to it wit…

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## [Presets, which is your favourite combination(s)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/presets-which-is-your-favourite-combination-s/14246)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/presets-which-is-your-favourite-combination-s/14246 "2017-09-19T14:10:12Z")

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Hi :smiley: I wanted to know your personal presets when creating a new character and make comparisons in between each one. I thought this could be helpful for everybody when making new presets or challenges and to resea…

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## [Baton holster/holder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/baton-holster-holder/14247)

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**Author:** [@Asor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Asor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/baton-holster-holder/14247 "2017-09-18T21:13:55Z")

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Is there an item that allows you to holster a baton/pr24?

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## [Runtime Error Crashes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/runtime-error-crashes/14248)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/runtime-error-crashes/14248 "2017-09-18T21:12:25Z")

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Win 10 Tiles Most recent Experimental at the time. Mods (c/p from mods.json): “dda”, “Urban\_Development”, “ExtraContent-Buildings”, “StatsThroughSkills”, “no\_npc\_food”, “Mining\_Mod”, “realguns”, “No\_Fungi”, “…

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## [Wood gasifier engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wood-gasifier-engines/14204)

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**Author:** [@Maddremor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maddremor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wood-gasifier-engines/14204 "2017-09-18T11:23:48Z")

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During times of oil shortage (especially during WII) combustion engines were converted to run on wood or coal using wood gasifiers. This fits the apocalyptic aestethic, is feasable to make with existing combustion engine…

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## [Compiling on linux with tiles causes SDL issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-on-linux-with-tiles-causes-sdl-issues/14239)

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**Author:** [@condortaco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/condortaco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-on-linux-with-tiles-causes-sdl-issues/14239 "2017-09-17T22:22:59Z")

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I’m trying to compile on linux following the instructions here https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/blob/master/COMPILING.md#linux-native-sdl-builds. It compiles fine if I do it without tiles, but when I try mak…

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## [Status on some things in current experimentals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/status-on-some-things-in-current-experimentals/14242)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/status-on-some-things-in-current-experimentals/14242 "2017-09-17T21:47:25Z")

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There are 2 things that I want to know what the status of as in if they are being looked at, removed for the foreseeable future etc. Thing 1 is what is going on with the auto fire modification for pistols? Is it being l…

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## [What tools can modify equipment?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tools-can-modify-equipment/14207)

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**Author:** [@Squaggly\_Maggleton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squaggly_Maggleton)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tools-can-modify-equipment/14207 "2017-09-16T19:21:56Z")

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I know you can use a tailors kit to reinforce armor and a firearms kit to make guns better, is there anything I’m missing?

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## [Simple Party / Multi-Player / Tabletop Adaptations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-party-multi-player-tabletop-adaptations/14234)

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**Author:** [@Taerzik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taerzik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-party-multi-player-tabletop-adaptations/14234 "2017-09-15T15:29:20Z")

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CDDA is awesome. CDDA with friends could be even more awesome! Party Control Simply, as friendly NPCs ally with the player he/she then gets the option to either directly control them or let the computer control them, …

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## [Which is more gas-efficient?Gasoline powered Vehicle or Hybrid Vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-is-more-gas-efficient-gasoline-powered-vehicle-or-hybrid-vehicle/14236)

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**Author:** [@hehehillman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hehehillman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-is-more-gas-efficient-gasoline-powered-vehicle-or-hybrid-vehicle/14236 "2017-09-15T14:37:45Z")

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Hi,Every one.I’am a newbee,here’s my question,wish your help: I’ve bulit a vehicle with 2 engines, 1 combustion engine(Inline-4 for example) used only for recharging the battery with a truck alternator,1 electric motor …

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## [What's your favorite mutation category?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-favorite-mutation-category/14205)

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**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-favorite-mutation-category/14205 "2017-09-15T05:52:20Z")

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Discuss what you personally like, the benefits, and how you deal with the drawbacks. I love chimera, basically makes you a murder machine and once you get the two bionics which reduce the amount of food and water you ne…

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## [In-game tile configuration UI](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-game-tile-configuration-ui/14229)

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**Author:** [@karashi\_sumiso](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/karashi_sumiso)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-game-tile-configuration-ui/14229 "2017-09-15T03:38:39Z")

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I’m a modder(tileset mainly) love this game but tileset modding is so inconvenience and painful. Therefore I propose the following function. “In-game tile configuration UI” 1.Select an object with the cursor and hit t…

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## [Suggestion: smart NPC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-smart-npc/14232)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-smart-npc/14232 "2017-09-14T17:37:57Z")

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He has a rifle, a SMG, enough ammo, several grenades. He wears scavenged military armor. He stalks you at the edge of your reality bubble, keeping distance when you approach. At night, you fall asleep. He comes and shoo…

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## [NPC reads computer screen for PC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-reads-computer-screen-for-pc/14208)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-reads-computer-screen-for-pc/14208 "2017-09-14T14:35:30Z")

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A repost, as I found this board a more suitable place: NPC reads book for PC, but doesn’t help PC using computer console. I want to make NPC read screen for PC. In game.cpp, the function use\_computer checks illiteracy,…

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## [Combine Survival and Trapping skills?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combine-survival-and-trapping-skills/14226)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combine-survival-and-trapping-skills/14226 "2017-09-14T10:04:14Z")

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I’ve been considering the idea, and I’m beginning to agree with it. Merging Survival and Trapping into greater Survival skill. Do you want to start coding it?

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## [Towns having names is friggin awesome!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/towns-having-names-is-friggin-awesome/14196)

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**Author:** [@SpadeDraco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpadeDraco)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/towns-having-names-is-friggin-awesome/14196 "2017-09-14T06:26:56Z")

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Just thought it needed to be said. flies off into the sunset

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## [Change Soldering Iron to use Fabrication rather than Mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-soldering-iron-to-use-fabrication-rather-than-mechanics/14105)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-soldering-iron-to-use-fabrication-rather-than-mechanics/14105 "2017-09-14T04:46:46Z")

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Currently, the Soldering iron, as far as I’m aware, relies purely on Mechanics skill when it comes to repairing/reinforcing metal objects. This is pretty weird and inconvenient, given that the majority of metal objects t…

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## [Depressing Days Ahead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/depressing-days-ahead/14197)

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**Author:** [@bostltch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bostltch)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/depressing-days-ahead/14197 "2017-09-13T21:34:31Z")

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Normally I play as a lone wolf, or whatever you want to call it, and tend to ignore NPCs. So I decided this time that I’d form a group of survivors to raid the world together. Instead I only found out another way to make…

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