# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=233

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## [\--world Parameter Not Working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-parameter-not-working/13861)

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**Author:** [@CaptManiac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CaptManiac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-parameter-not-working/13861 "2017-06-14T17:54:38Z")

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This has been crashing for the past couple of weeks. It gives the message: "DEBUG: Requested non-existing world \[…\], prepare for crash." Apparently it’s from src/worldfactory.cpp, line 1528 Linux x86 64-bit 0.C-22678 …

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## [IDK how to tear down curtains on 0.C Experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idk-how-to-tear-down-curtains-on-0-c-experimental/13834)

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**Author:** [@LifeGlass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LifeGlass)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idk-how-to-tear-down-curtains-on-0-c-experimental/13834 "2017-06-14T15:28:27Z")

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I use the Windows tiles/SDL version. After moving to it, I couldn’t use “examine” (keybinded as “e”) to tear town curtains. I tried wielding a makeshift knife to see if the option would pop up, but that didn’t work eith…

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## [Testing the Tank Drone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/testing-the-tank-drone/7567)

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**Author:** [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/testing-the-tank-drone/7567 "2017-06-14T14:22:20Z")

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I hate tank drones. They are the only thing left that could conceivably kill my character. So I will be killing (or trying to kill) tank drones, for science. What weapons do you want me to test on them? I will be testin…

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## [Anyway to stop this fungal bloom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyway-to-stop-this-fungal-bloom/7840)

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**Author:** [@dreamfantasy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dreamfantasy)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyway-to-stop-this-fungal-bloom/7840 "2017-06-14T14:20:51Z")

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\[spoiler\] There are 3 types of fungal terrains: Fungal tower, Fungal bloom and Fungal flowers 1.Tower Fungal tower is the simplest one. It generates small fungal offspring which is merely harmless if you have suits th…

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## [Wheelchair Hand rims and electric motor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheelchair-hand-rims-and-electric-motor/13858)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 8:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheelchair-hand-rims-and-electric-motor/13858 "2017-06-14T08:47:30Z")

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I request that we be able to put an electric motor and hand rims in the same tile. This would be so that if an electric wheelchair ran out of juice the person could still move. IRL there are things such as electric ass…

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## [What is to be found mining?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-to-be-found-mining/13857)

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**Author:** [@Jet\_Jaguar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jet_Jaguar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-to-be-found-mining/13857 "2017-06-13T22:49:10Z")

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I just used one of my good ropes (EXPENSIVE) on stairs near my base and I’m wondering whats the point? Currently I’ve found lots of limestone, salt and coal but what else is there to find? If there is no point in minin…

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## [Slowly losing health when sleeping?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slowly-losing-health-when-sleeping/13851)

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**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slowly-losing-health-when-sleeping/13851 "2017-06-13T18:05:07Z")

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When ever I sleep I get the message in red text: “You get up feeling horrible, as if something was messing with your body.” I’ve tried Antiparasitic Drug, Antibiotics, Royal Jelly and even the Stem cell treatment from t…

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## [Atlatl "Tried to set invalid ammo of wooden javelin for atlatl"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atlatl-tried-to-set-invalid-ammo-of-wooden-javelin-for-atlatl/13855)

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**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atlatl-tried-to-set-invalid-ammo-of-wooden-javelin-for-atlatl/13855 "2017-06-13T11:19:16Z")

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I’m running Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead version: 0.C-22649-gd13eca7. (Build:#6510) (Tiles/SDL version) Installed Mods: Extended Realistic Guns Icecoon’s Arsenal Makeshift Items Mod Medieval and Historic Content More Sur…

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## [Getting past the tedium stage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-past-the-tedium-stage/13816)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-past-the-tedium-stage/13816 "2017-06-13T05:56:34Z")

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So, my games seem to play out like this: Die a lot. Finally, don’t die. Get lots of leather. Make plated leather armor Find lotsa books Build out my deathmobile! Craft heavy Survivor Armor Craft broadsword/katana/…

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## [So ... power armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-power-armor/13768)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-power-armor/13768 "2017-06-13T01:58:24Z")

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I just got power armor. I like the nerf that you can’t wear anything with it, but it does beg the question how, in theory, did combat troops use it. I can carry one weapon, and 2 UPSs with it. Eventually, I will get tons…

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## [When is 0.D coming?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-is-0-d-coming/13822)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 10:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-is-0-d-coming/13822 "2017-06-12T10:24:48Z")

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It’s been 2 years since the last stable release. Is there going to be a feature/content freeze anytime soon to get a new release ready?

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## [Cargo dimension broken (as of commit 0.C-22644-g3ddbe3b)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cargo-dimension-broken-as-of-commit-0-c-22644-g3ddbe3b/13841)

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**Author:** [@dovla](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dovla)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 10:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cargo-dimension-broken-as-of-commit-0-c-22644-g3ddbe3b/13841 "2017-06-11T22:10:19Z")

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The cargo dimension from blazemod is broken in latest build. \[image\] \[image\]

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## [Changing traits with lua](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-traits-with-lua/13713)

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**Author:** [@Cassumbra](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cassumbra)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-traits-with-lua/13713 "2017-06-11T17:11:35Z")

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hi i’m new here and please don’t remove lua support because i want to do stuff with it is it possible to change the player’s traits using lua? I saw someone use it to change player stats over time in another thread. i w…

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## [Is it cheating to](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-cheating-to/13838)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-cheating-to/13838 "2017-06-10T22:47:07Z")

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So I had a decent run on a character but ended up getting killed. I usually reset the world between characters but apparently I forgot this time. I found my old base without cheating or intending too. It’s got all my …

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## [Repeating Crossbow is NOT a sub-machine gun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repeating-crossbow-is-not-a-sub-machine-gun/13820)

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**Author:** [@Malaxxor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malaxxor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repeating-crossbow-is-not-a-sub-machine-gun/13820 "2017-06-10T06:57:47Z")

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Currently, the repeating crossbow uses and trains the SMG skill. That seems a little ridicilous. Assuming that the repeating crossbow is some sort of pump-action crossbow (like the one depicated in 'From Dusk ‘til Dawn’)…

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## [Claiming an Area](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claiming-an-area/13844)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claiming-an-area/13844 "2017-06-09T16:37:31Z")

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How hard would it be to code it so an NPC could claim an area and the items inside of it. You go to pick up an item in an NPCs home and have it prompt you if you want to try and steal that item? Also, we’d need NPCs to…

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## [Lua may be getting axed, how many people care?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-may-be-getting-axed-how-many-people-care/13488)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-may-be-getting-axed-how-many-people-care/13488 "2017-06-09T13:31:05Z")

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https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/20172 Supporting that Lua interface takes far more work than porting all the known Lua scripts to C++ and supporting that. How many mods actually make use of that Lua…

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## [Krav Maga mistake?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/krav-maga-mistake/13843)

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**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/krav-maga-mistake/13843 "2017-06-09T00:24:05Z")

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One of the Krav Maga static buff is the Krav Maga Edged which states that buffs cutting damage but in the code it actually buffs stabbing. \[spoiler=Krav Maga Edged\] “id” : “krav\_maga\_static\_edged”, “name” : “Krav Maga…

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## [An end game quest line](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-end-game-quest-line/13835)

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**Author:** [@bananaedmonkey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bananaedmonkey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-end-game-quest-line/13835 "2017-06-08T03:41:44Z")

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DISCLAIMER: This is based off my limited understanding of the canon, so some parts might not match up 1 to 1. If that is the case I am hoping we can find a way to change the quest line to fit the canon at an acceptable l…

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## [Question about building stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-building-stuff/13839)

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**Author:** [@darksergio24](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/darksergio24)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-building-stuff/13839 "2017-06-07T23:06:17Z")

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hi I am new to this version of the game my current problem is that for some reason the game doesnt build over the metal door frame I already have all the nesesary materials for build it as the entrade door of my undergro…

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## [This is too heavy! error, version 6497 (SOLVED)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-is-too-heavy-error-version-6497-solved/13832)

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**Author:** [@tarburst98](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tarburst98)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-is-too-heavy-error-version-6497-solved/13832 "2017-06-07T18:48:10Z")

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using advanced inventory management results in a “this is too heavy” message every time i try to lift something. regardless of the actual weight or how much i am carrying. i can still pick the up with E or right click ju…

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## [SDL 2 doesn't work on XP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sdl-2-doesnt-work-on-xp/13836)

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**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sdl-2-doesnt-work-on-xp/13836 "2017-06-06T21:29:18Z")

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I was contacted by a Russian user who asked if I had a few month old version of the experimental, because apparently it was switched to SDL 2 and xp doesn’t support it. If this is the case, and anyone else needs it, her…

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## [Leftover non-survivors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leftover-non-survivors/13472)

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**Author:** [@deoxy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deoxy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leftover-non-survivors/13472 "2017-06-06T17:52:23Z")

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One thing that would be fun at the beginning of the game would be the first few days having a much higher (and rapidly falling) spawn rate for “survivors”, but make all the “extra” (not spawned by the current mechanics) …

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## [A little problem about NPC tracking target](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-problem-about-npc-tracking-target/13833)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-little-problem-about-npc-tracking-target/13833 "2017-06-06T11:12:13Z")

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So I found a few raider’s base (the one with the mine field), and I found out those raider NPC has something a little problem about tracking the target (or mabye just PC?), Here’s situation, when I going to the front ga…

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## [Engines as simple generators](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engines-as-simple-generators/13831)

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**Author:** [@Szara](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Szara)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engines-as-simple-generators/13831 "2017-06-05T21:53:29Z")

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When installing additional engines it takes a high mechanics skill in order to keep adding them, mostly due to the complexity of linking the drive shafts without complications. Installing a engine and leaving it connecte…

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## [Mutation Tweaks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-tweaks/13828)

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**Author:** [@MorCel\_374](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MorCel_374)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-tweaks/13828 "2017-06-05T11:23:41Z")

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Some mutation trees deserve some tweaks and/or new added mutations. Tweaks: -The armor mutations (I’m looking at you, Chitinous Plate) need more armor value. I think that Chitinous Plate should have Chitinous Armor Set…

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## [Need some help on techniques and gloves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-help-on-techniques-and-gloves/13823)

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**Author:** [@Dragometh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dragometh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-help-on-techniques-and-gloves/13823 "2017-06-03T07:40:28Z")

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Hey everyone! So, right now I’m working on a mod. Nothing big, just weapons. And with that, some questions came to me while I worked on it: 1 - Is there a way to make a technique that consumes ammo? 2 - Is there a way…

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## [Brazillian Portuguese Translation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brazillian-portuguese-translation/13135)

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**Author:** [@NuclearCunt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuclearCunt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 3:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brazillian-portuguese-translation/13135 "2017-06-03T03:50:09Z")

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I am Brazillian, and I really enjoy playing these “roguelike” games, but when I show them to my friends, they are always discouraged on playing it, because it’s not in portuguese. So, I subject on helping the cause, beca…

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## [Cataclysm: DDA - Temporal Farming!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-temporal-farming/13803)

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**Author:** [@Nijuni](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nijuni)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 1:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-temporal-farming/13803 "2017-06-03T01:05:56Z")

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I’ve discovered a possible exploit I noticed in the latest stable release (0.C), which I dubbed “Temporal Farming”. It requires 2 characters in the same world, but in different seasons. Basically, plant seeds with 1st ch…

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## [Question about containers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-containers/13749)

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**Author:** [@Nitrotic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nitrotic)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-containers/13749 "2017-06-02T22:41:04Z")

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Hi all. I just have a quick question, and I’m sorry if it’s been asked before, but what is the biggest container in the game? I have an experiment I want to run.

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