# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=226

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## [Randomised negative traits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomised-negative-traits/14129)

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**Author:** [@16161d](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/16161d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomised-negative-traits/14129 "2017-08-15T17:01:04Z")

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When generating random characters they are only ever generated with positive traits (minus bad ones from professions), however what I want more is the bad traits rather than the good ones so that it provides more of a ch…

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## [Enhanced realism/Rusty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhanced-realism-rusty/14120)

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**Author:** [@TITANDERP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TITANDERP)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhanced-realism-rusty/14120 "2017-08-14T21:34:37Z")

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So in my endeavor to find the perfect survival game, alternate to that of rust, but most importantly, low spec, CDDA is all that comes to mind. That being said, and also being a yuge NEO Scavenger fan, this game has impr…

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## [Wiki Guides - Skill training guides](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiki-guides-skill-training-guides/14110)

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**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiki-guides-skill-training-guides/14110 "2017-08-13T21:41:19Z")

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Hi everyone! I’ve got a few weeks off (one of the perks of teaching) and I was looking for a little project. I was thinking of putting together some simple guides on the wiki for intermediate players, advising them on t…

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## [Ally NPC VS. Hostile NPC in-fighting not occurring](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ally-npc-vs-hostile-npc-in-fighting-not-occurring/14126)

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**Author:** [@TITANDERP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TITANDERP)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ally-npc-vs-hostile-npc-in-fighting-not-occurring/14126 "2017-08-13T17:56:06Z")

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0.C-23349-g30854fe SDL Windows 7 When encountering NPC’s that turn hostile after dialogue; i.e: failing to persuade them you mean no harm, Allies fail to attack them. They also decide to attack naturally occurring ho…

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## [Can i ask why this piece of code does this thing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-ask-why-this-piece-of-code-does-this-thing/14125)

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**Author:** [@Cosmitz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cosmitz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-ask-why-this-piece-of-code-does-this-thing/14125 "2017-08-13T08:06:38Z")

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// get fastest sight that can be used to improve aim further below @ref recoil int cost = INT\_MAX; int limit = 0; if( !gun.has\_flag( "DISABLE\_SIGHTS" ) && effective\_dispersion( gun.type-\>gun-\>sight\_dispers…

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## [Nightvision allows sight around corners](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightvision-allows-sight-around-corners/14122)

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**Author:** [@Sehn\_Knight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sehn_Knight)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightvision-allows-sight-around-corners/14122 "2017-08-13T07:02:49Z")

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0.C-23344-g332d7f3 (tiles) win x64 \[spoiler=Flashlight\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] \[spoiler=Nightvision\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\]

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## [Losing HP for literally no apparent reason?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/losing-hp-for-literally-no-apparent-reason/14113)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/losing-hp-for-literally-no-apparent-reason/14113 "2017-08-13T01:08:58Z")

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I have downloaded the latest experimental so unfortunately I am going to need to find a crap ton of painkillers to install some of the bionics I have found (More disappointed that it involves all bionics not just ones yo…

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## [Bio diesel plant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bio-diesel-plant/14114)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bio-diesel-plant/14114 "2017-08-12T20:56:30Z")

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In the apocalypse people can make diesel that fuels truck and tank. Producing bio diesel looks promising but is rarely talked about, if it has ever been done. The process turns out to be very complicated as I take a clo…

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## [Tool Bundle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-bundle/14115)

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**Author:** [@Maddremor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maddremor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-bundle/14115 "2017-08-12T06:17:39Z")

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The Tool Bundle mod adds the titular tool bundle, an item that acts as a sheath/holster/belt for most tools. It can hold 20 different items without restrictions on weight or volume. This does not mean you get magical sto…

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## [Getting rid of some of the ranged skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-rid-of-some-of-the-ranged-skills/14077)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-rid-of-some-of-the-ranged-skills/14077 "2017-08-12T01:45:49Z")

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Currently we have the following ranged skills: \[ul\]\[li\]Marksmanship\[/li\] \[li\]Pistol\[/li\] \[li\]SMG\[/li\] \[li\]Rifle\[/li\] \[li\]Shotgun\[/li\] \[li\]Launchers\[/li\] \[li\]Archery\[/li\] \[li\]Throwing (not exactly a ranged weapon …

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## [Firearm maintenance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firearm-maintenance/14100)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firearm-maintenance/14100 "2017-08-12T01:44:12Z")

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Hello. What do you think about this idea? Firearm maintenance system may make our guns more “personal”. A few things to think about: Cleaning: The most important part of firearm maintenance. \[spoiler\]The ordinary firin…

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## [~ and ^ problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/and-problems/14097)

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**Author:** [@DemAvalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DemAvalon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/and-problems/14097 "2017-08-10T22:07:52Z")

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so I had stopped playing CDDA for a while and then came back to it, (a few months ago) and when I tried to control a vehicle it required me to press the ^ key twice, I thought that maybe it was a problem with control veh…

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## [Pain and damage decreasing morale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-and-damage-decreasing-morale/14072)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-and-damage-decreasing-morale/14072 "2017-08-10T19:43:50Z")

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Pain is painful. And it can be very discouraging to see that your arms and legs have been cut up, bitten, shot, crushed, and broken. I have an idea: Every 5 pain = -1 morale (1 pain = -1 morale would be too much in my o…

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## [Profession Balancing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-balancing/14112)

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**Author:** [@Adragis029](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adragis029)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 10:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-balancing/14112 "2017-08-10T10:24:37Z")

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I’m planning to make a bunch of custom starting professions based on either fictional characters or plain old ‘stuff I’d like to see’. Can anyone experienced therein tell me the basic rules you follow to determine a clas…

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## [The Weapons Balance wiki has a data error in the ammo stats field](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-weapons-balance-wiki-has-a-data-error-in-the-ammo-stats-field/14111)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-weapons-balance-wiki-has-a-data-error-in-the-ammo-stats-field/14111 "2017-08-09T17:51:48Z")

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The .32 ACP listed in https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/wiki/Weapons-Balance hasn’t been converted from foot-pounds to joules. It should be 218 joules.

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## [Registration does not work for forums](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/registration-does-not-work-for-forums/14021)

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**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/registration-does-not-work-for-forums/14021 "2017-08-09T16:09:21Z")

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If you try to sign up for registration on this forum, you are met with this 404 error: \[image\] Should I open an issue on Github?

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## [Using Katana "is to simple to train your piercing weapons"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-katana-is-to-simple-to-train-your-piercing-weapons/14095)

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**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-katana-is-to-simple-to-train-your-piercing-weapons/14095 "2017-08-09T02:44:45Z")

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So yeah, just got that message “This task is too simple to train your piercing weapons beyond 7” but I was using a katana. Don’t really know if it’s a bug or not but seems weird enought to signal it. I’m on build 6661. …

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## [NPC trains me in a skill they don't currently have](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-trains-me-in-a-skill-they-dont-currently-have/14102)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-trains-me-in-a-skill-they-dont-currently-have/14102 "2017-08-09T01:13:51Z")

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If I ask an NPC to train me in brawling, I think it just trains the previous skill I asked them to train me in instead, even if they don’t have that high of a level in the skill. Currently out of 2 of my 4 NPCS, one has …

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## [Zombie Evolution - How Does It Work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-evolution-how-does-it-work/14075)

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**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-evolution-how-does-it-work/14075 "2017-08-09T00:27:13Z")

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In this case, thread content = thread topic.

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## [Joerg's Magazine Bows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joergs-magazine-bows/14098)

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**Author:** [@Substance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Substance)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 4:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joergs-magazine-bows/14098 "2017-08-08T04:07:05Z")

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Hello, Survivors! This is my very first mod that I ever bothered to publish! Let me show you its features! This mod adds bows, that have magazines, based off Joerg’s design, as seen in his Instant Legolas video. (https:…

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## [NPC's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs/14089)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs/14089 "2017-08-08T02:51:53Z")

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One thing that always gets my NPC’s killed is that they don’t retreat with me, I often kite or use fighting retreat methods to take out larger hordes. I like having companions with me it makes the game feel more real bec…

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## [Clean water disappears when crafting it from toilet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clean-water-disappears-when-crafting-it-from-toilet/14083)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clean-water-disappears-when-crafting-it-from-toilet/14083 "2017-08-07T20:19:47Z")

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I’ve had this happen a three times now, where when I go to craft the rest of the water from a toilet into clean water, with a jerrycan on the ground near you(I believe one time I had a 60L tank next to me instead of jcan…

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## [Lag / Choppy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lag-choppy/14080)

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**Author:** [@Kuldar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kuldar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lag-choppy/14080 "2017-08-07T10:38:26Z")

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Every movement has bunch of delay, which wasnt there around upto 50 uptades or less ago (cannot tell exactly). Zombie Spawn 2.0, Wandering Spawn. Everything else pretty much default.

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## [Is it possible to play this game on a chromebook?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-play-this-game-on-a-chromebook/14084)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-play-this-game-on-a-chromebook/14084 "2017-08-06T20:06:45Z")

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An acer c720p chromebook to be more precise. So is there a version that works or do I have to compile it into a certain format?

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## [How much computers is a good amount of computers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-computers-is-a-good-amount-of-computers/14094)

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**Author:** [@YourCompanionCube](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/YourCompanionCube)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-computers-is-a-good-amount-of-computers/14094 "2017-08-06T18:57:51Z")

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i want to hack things and i don’t like getting zapped and setting off alarms :stuck\_out\_tongue:

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## [Crawl and sight details](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crawl-and-sight-details/14064)

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**Author:** [@leebash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/leebash)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crawl-and-sight-details/14064 "2017-08-05T17:38:15Z")

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How about let the player lie on the ground so enemies from a distance have more trouble spotting them? How about omitting some details if the object is far away? (depending on how big the object is) Example 1: yo…

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## [Firing modes don't work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firing-modes-dont-work/14092)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firing-modes-dont-work/14092 "2017-08-05T16:56:34Z")

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My version of Cata is 0.C 6603. I have a double barrel shotgun and double barrel pipe shotgun but double fire mode doesn’t work at all. It is on(shift+f) but it has no effect. This same situation is with Mp5. Three round…

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## [Make Time Dilation Do Cool Stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-time-dilation-do-cool-stuff/14091)

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**Author:** [@Adragis029](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adragis029)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-time-dilation-do-cool-stuff/14091 "2017-08-05T10:52:27Z")

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You know, like throwing eighty knives and having them all strike once the timestop ends - or at least (given that’d mean calculating simultaneous projectiles, ick), have all the damage done during a timestop suddenly app…

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## [The hidden beast known as Aikido](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-hidden-beast-known-as-aikido/14051)

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**Author:** [@Azrad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azrad)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-hidden-beast-known-as-aikido/14051 "2017-08-05T06:05:52Z")

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Aikido? That does half damage to enemies! Why not boxing, or scorpion, or tiger? Well, it has a throw attack that functions as a counter like fencing’s stop thrust. Unlike fencing, it happens far more often than the st…

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## [Encumbrance Calculation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encumbrance-calculation/14086)

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**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 5:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encumbrance-calculation/14086 "2017-08-04T05:45:41Z")

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Alright, so it’s torso encumbrance I’m mainly concerned with here, which is a factor I’m always weighing versus storage capacity. What is the deal with the number after the +? When I manually add up the encumbrance of ev…

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