# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=224

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## [Using zombies to your advantage?!?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-zombies-to-your-advantage/14213)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-zombies-to-your-advantage/14213 "2017-09-13T19:10:04Z")

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I’ve exploited their idiocy many times before to kill them, but exploiting them to help me?!? Pfft, ridiculous! Nevertheless, I have found some ways to exploit zombies for your benefit; They break cars for me, giving m…

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## [UI color change](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-color-change/14224)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-color-change/14224 "2017-09-13T16:32:38Z")

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I have an issue with the blue color in some selection highlights, like the vehicle part mending interfaces i can’t see what in selecting in those menus, instead guessing what km mending/removing. The problem its not the…

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## [Assigning crafting screen subcategories to new recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assigning-crafting-screen-subcategories-to-new-recipes/4427)

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**Author:** [@desrik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/desrik)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assigning-crafting-screen-subcategories-to-new-recipes/4427 "2017-09-13T15:42:24Z")

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With the new crafting screen upgrade I thought it would be a good idea to explain how to assign new recipes to a subcategory. Recipes must be given a “subcategory” field: "type" : "recipe", "result": "water\_clean",…

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## [Limitless vehicle tank contents when crafting?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/limitless-vehicle-tank-contents-when-crafting/14217)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/limitless-vehicle-tank-contents-when-crafting/14217 "2017-09-13T08:53:32Z")

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If I have a liquid like salt water or acid in my vehicle tank and use it to craft, the fluid in the tank does not get depleted. Is this a known bug?

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## [Unexpected artifact effect](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unexpected-artifact-effect/14227)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unexpected-artifact-effect/14227 "2017-09-13T03:40:48Z")

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{ translate\_marker( "humming" ), translate\_marker( "hums very quietly" ), {{AEP\_ALL\_UP, AEP\_PSYSHIELD, AEP\_NULL, AEP\_NULL}}, {{AEP\_SCHIZO, AEP\_PER\_DOWN, AEP\_INT\_DOWN, AEP\_NULL}}, {{AEA…

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## [Enforcing the worn item layer order](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enforcing-the-worn-item-layer-order/14221)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enforcing-the-worn-item-layer-order/14221 "2017-09-12T17:14:56Z")

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The characters can wear underpants over pants, Superman style. For underpants this is no big deal, but then there are hoodies, backpacks, holsters etc. There is no penalty for this behavior. You can acquire a gun throug…

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## [A way to avoid some clothes restrictions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-avoid-some-clothes-restrictions/14223)

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**Author:** [@Dreamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dreamer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-avoid-some-clothes-restrictions/14223 "2017-09-12T04:42:56Z")

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Version: 0.C-23878 Some clothes and armor have restrictions, that can be avoided by wearing stuff in right order. Some examples. You can’t wear turban-\>pot helmet. But you can wear pot helmet-\>turban. You can’t wear t…

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## [Back after a long brake with some mod plans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/back-after-a-long-brake-with-some-mod-plans/14203)

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**Author:** [@Theundyingcode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theundyingcode)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/back-after-a-long-brake-with-some-mod-plans/14203 "2017-09-12T03:40:17Z")

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I have been playing CDDA on and off for a long time now (pre-kick-starter). After coming back to it a week ago I have decided I want to put my mostly completed CS degree to use and take a real stab at improving cataclys…

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## [Modifying Stats For Skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modifying-stats-for-skills/14219)

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**Author:** [@InaneOctopus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/InaneOctopus)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modifying-stats-for-skills/14219 "2017-09-12T02:18:59Z")

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Hello! I’m having difficulty changing how StatsforSkills is working and I’d appreciate some guidance. I’m currently running the MacOS tileset. I’ve tried going into the file tree and opening the main.lua file in the Sta…

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## [Opinions in trying to add Gun- fu?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opinions-in-trying-to-add-gun-fu/14145)

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**Author:** [@Logistic\_Tangent](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logistic_Tangent)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opinions-in-trying-to-add-gun-fu/14145 "2017-09-11T15:12:07Z")

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I think that I have been watching too many movies.(and all the forum discussions about rebalancing/balancing/nerfing/USW. Weapon skills (typically guns)) But it started me thinking… What are the communities thoughts on…

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## [Inventory tetris](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-tetris/14144)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-tetris/14144 "2017-09-11T11:26:29Z")

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Why not add a version of the UFO: Alien Invasion tile-based inventory system to Cataclysm? There seems to be some silent campaigning for such in the form of “how I sorted my base into these piles”-type posts. https://uf…

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## [Breaking the "more accurate weapons are always better" disfunction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-the-more-accurate-weapons-are-always-better-disfunction/14067)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-the-more-accurate-weapons-are-always-better-disfunction/14067 "2017-09-10T20:21:04Z")

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Been looking into fixing ranged balance for good, see https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/21468 Had what I think is a good idea for addressing the problem we have where rifles are unatturally good at very …

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## [JSONizing mapgen\_basement\_junk gun safe items, any advice?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jsonizing-mapgen-basement-junk-gun-safe-items-any-advice/14218)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jsonizing-mapgen-basement-junk-gun-safe-items-any-advice/14218 "2017-09-10T19:04:35Z")

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Modifying this bit of code in src/mapgen\_functions.cpp mapgen\_basement\_junk: if( one\_in( 1600 ) ) { m-\>furn\_set( p, furn\_str\_id( "f\_gun\_safe\_el" ) ); if( one\_in( 2 ) ) { m…

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## [How do mutations function?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-mutations-function/14210)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Moustache](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Moustache)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-mutations-function/14210 "2017-09-10T03:55:04Z")

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So I’ve been tweaking around with the mutation .jsons and I’m getting pretty confused. Some mutations seem to be nothing but a description and some points, but they obviously do more, like the Night Vision traits for exa…

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## [Play Last Used Character Option](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/play-last-used-character-option/14215)

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**Author:** [@Theundyingcode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theundyingcode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/play-last-used-character-option/14215 "2017-09-10T02:26:32Z")

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When you start a new game you get the options of \[Custom Character\],\[Preset Character\],\[Random Character\] and \[Play Now!\] how hard would it be to add a \[Play Last Character\] option? It seems every time I say “I wanna tr…

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## [Good end-gamish battle armor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-end-gamish-battle-armor/14206)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-end-gamish-battle-armor/14206 "2017-09-09T15:55:30Z")

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Provided you do not have access to power armor, what is good end-gaming armor? I have a deadmobile and can craft just about anything. In my experience, the torso is the most common body part to be the attacked the only o…

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## [Font changes to something impossible to read on launch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/font-changes-to-something-impossible-to-read-on-launch/14161)

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**Author:** [@SailorJerrys](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SailorJerrys)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/font-changes-to-something-impossible-to-read-on-launch/14161 "2017-09-09T05:32:02Z")

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\[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] Just to keep it simple, here you guy guys, anytime I ever open up the game, it adds a font config file that causes the game to look completely illegible like this. No idea what the default is …

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## [CBM changes and you - POLL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-changes-and-you-poll/14032)

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**Author:** [@Treah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Treah)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-changes-and-you-poll/14032 "2017-09-09T01:59:34Z")

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Hello all I wanted to create this poll to get a feel for how end users felt about this change. This is not meant to be used to try and change any of the dev’s mind on the change or to try and get the PR reversed. I am si…

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## [Mobile Base Maneuvering Tactics (and ram questions)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-base-maneuvering-tactics-and-ram-questions/14209)

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**Author:** [@Squaggly\_Maggleton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squaggly_Maggleton)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-base-maneuvering-tactics-and-ram-questions/14209 "2017-09-08T21:26:55Z")

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I have heard stories about people with vehicles larger than a tile. How is it possible to move something like that any reasonable distance without having to stop and repair everything? I’m currently using military compos…

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## [Mod request - Book Learning limited by int](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-request-book-learning-limited-by-int/14191)

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**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-request-book-learning-limited-by-int/14191 "2017-09-08T18:29:17Z")

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A request for a mod that makes it so that the maximum skill level you can get from books is half your int while reading, rounded down. So, if you have 6 int, you can’t gain exp for reading a book if your skill is 3 or g…

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## [Questions on crossbows/ primitive ranged weapons and autofire mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-on-crossbows-primitive-ranged-weapons-and-autofire-mod/14200)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-on-crossbows-primitive-ranged-weapons-and-autofire-mod/14200 "2017-09-08T04:33:13Z")

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I had asked these questions on the general discussion thread and myself and others are not getting an answer to it so I am posting it here hopefully so that said question actually gets seen. How does one accurize/reinfo…

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## [Please add some tips to help me remind of my last world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-some-tips-to-help-me-remind-of-my-last-world/14195)

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**Author:** [@Silentdavi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Silentdavi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-some-tips-to-help-me-remind-of-my-last-world/14195 "2017-09-07T00:29:03Z")

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I build so many worlds---------it is hard for me to remember what is the detail of my last world Can author add a function to briefly introduce what my provious world like?----what mods do I use, what is the density of …

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## [Laser Turrets - Do Different Recipes Give Different Results?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-turrets-do-different-recipes-give-different-results/14202)

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**Author:** [@Umbra\_Vorago](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra_Vorago)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-turrets-do-different-recipes-give-different-results/14202 "2017-09-05T15:06:34Z")

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By pure luck, within a cave filled with Rats and a Rat King, I found an inactive laser turret. I decided to do a little research online about laser turrets, to find that that a laser turret can be made with various lase…

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## [Power Armor Degradation/Repair](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-degradation-repair/14199)

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**Author:** [@endders2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/endders2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-degradation-repair/14199 "2017-09-05T04:01:12Z")

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Dear lord power armor. Power. Armor. This at a glance seems like a nonchalant way of making a character invincible. I understand it is top of the ribbon material. But I mean come on nothing damages it. You can legitimat…

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## [Z levels and collecting water](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels-and-collecting-water/14182)

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**Author:** [@survivornaginata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/survivornaginata)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels-and-collecting-water/14182 "2017-09-04T19:21:33Z")

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Funnels dont seem to fill containers with water if you are underground.

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## [NPC Captive - How to change their name?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-captive-how-to-change-their-name/14201)

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**Author:** [@Umbra\_Vorago](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra_Vorago)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 6:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-captive-how-to-change-their-name/14201 "2017-09-04T18:44:12Z")

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My have something of a, well not really an actual problem, but something I’ve found rather annoying. After raiding my first large military outpost surrounded by traps and filled with raiders/bandits/thugs, I went around…

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## [The world map looks different](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-world-map-looks-different/14168)

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**Author:** [@Orca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orca)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-world-map-looks-different/14168 "2017-09-03T19:19:59Z")

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I updated to the latest experimental and now the font on the map is really tiny. It makes it hard to tell things apart in cities. Is there some way to revert it?

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## [Putting the "mmmmm" in "Cataclysm" - What do you cook in the apocalypse?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/putting-the-mmmmm-in-cataclysm-what-do-you-cook-in-the-apocalypse/14156)

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**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/putting-the-mmmmm-in-cataclysm-what-do-you-cook-in-the-apocalypse/14156 "2017-09-03T14:54:54Z")

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A place to share your favourite yummy treats to sustain your haggard, hollow-eyed avatar through the endless struggle against death. My personal favourite, at the moment: Spider Soup! Once you can safely clear a whole …

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## [Most damage you dealt? (either directly or indirectly)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-damage-you-dealt-either-directly-or-indirectly/14119)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-damage-you-dealt-either-directly-or-indirectly/14119 "2017-09-03T05:32:05Z")

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The top 5 most damage I dealt was with… HEAT round (500+) M72 LAW grazing hit (202) Shotgun (remington 870) headshot (90-200) Landmines (150+) Fencing critical hit stop thrusts with rapier (80-140) Proof of the M72 LA…

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## [What determines how powerful an engine is?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-determines-how-powerful-an-engine-is/14158)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-determines-how-powerful-an-engine-is/14158 "2017-09-02T07:28:24Z")

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Electric motors have a power stat and an epower stat, which I presume mean how powerful said motor is and how much electricity it uses respectively. However as far as I have seen in the jsons combustion engines only have…

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