# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=245

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## [Foldable can't unfold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/foldable-cant-unfold/13312)

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**Author:** [@tv8tony](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tv8tony)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/foldable-cant-unfold/13312 "2017-01-25T19:15:53Z")

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so i must have put a bit too much weight on my foldable super cart. i was testing to see how much i could put on it and still pick it up if olny for a tile or two. i went over the limit i thought i could still unfold i…

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## [A few ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-ideas/13307)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-ideas/13307 "2017-01-25T18:01:25Z")

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I was thinking about how it would be possible to improve “stealth” in the game, and brainstormed a few ideas. Have a “stance” button. Standing, crouching and prone. Can reduce visual detection at range and significant…

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## [Bags/Inventory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bags-inventory/99)

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**Author:** [@Bruno](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bruno)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bags-inventory/99 "2017-01-25T12:27:11Z")

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It occured to me while playing a melee character how strange the bag system is. I would drop my backpack in order to fight, but somehow i would apparently transfer its contents onto my person as well, is it possible to …

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## [New mutation categories (more non-animal categories)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mutation-categories-more-non-animal-categories/13125)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mutation-categories-more-non-animal-categories/13125 "2017-01-24T16:36:34Z")

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Many of the mutation categories are animal-related. Could we have more non-animal categories such as Alpha or Medical? Could any of the following be categories? (I’m just dropping words here hoping it’ll spark some insp…

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## [More ways of providing power](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-ways-of-providing-power/13311)

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**Author:** [@lol2121](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lol2121)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-ways-of-providing-power/13311 "2017-01-24T15:21:12Z")

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Add antimatter - an EXTREMELY rare substance, available at labs. AM engine - practically infinite power, needs to be refilled with M/AM (Matter/Antimatter) cartridges. Fusion reactor - essentially a mini-reactor taken …

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## [STEN gun full auto +balwnce question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sten-gun-full-auto-balwnce-question/13291)

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**Author:** [@Eisen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eisen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sten-gun-full-auto-balwnce-question/13291 "2017-01-24T11:43:08Z")

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Hi folks, Not sure if thats the right place to ask. I played this game a lot in 2k14 and just got back to it see what’s new. Just a few little things: The STEN gun only has a full auto mode despite having a fire selec…

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## [How do I go about adding a new mod? (Not creating one, but making it available)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-go-about-adding-a-new-mod-not-creating-one-but-making-it-available/13306)

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**Author:** [@vikingdiplomat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vikingdiplomat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-go-about-adding-a-new-mod-not-creating-one-but-making-it-available/13306 "2017-01-23T23:03:23Z")

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Hello all! Recently, I’ve been working on a mod that adds new items (beers in this case) to the game. Everything is working as expected so far, but now I want to make my silly new content available for anyone else to u…

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## [Moving characters between worlds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-characters-between-worlds/13297)

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**Author:** [@digitCruncher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/digitCruncher)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-characters-between-worlds/13297 "2017-01-23T21:05:02Z")

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I personally don’t like the finality of death in this game (so much time wasted! And I tend to die from stupid things like underestimating the blast radius of grenades, etc.). I also don’t like the idea of dying, only to…

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## [Sickness on HUD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sickness-on-hud/13300)

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**Author:** [@Rama\_Tut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rama_Tut)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sickness-on-hud/13300 "2017-01-23T07:42:58Z")

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I’m still playing 0.C so I don’t know if this has changed in the experimentals, but I recently had the experience of getting five colds in the space of 21 days (I’m playing 91 day seasons), and then ran out of water in j…

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## [Solved issue, Thanks stopsignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solved-issue-thanks-stopsignal/13296)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solved-issue-thanks-stopsignal/13296 "2017-01-22T07:45:28Z")

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I believe the title summarizes my emotions well as I was about to conjure up some drug changes for the suggestions or mod making when I went to check the effects of drugs I found that the wiki had moved to Irak,changed i…

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## [Disinfectant not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disinfectant-not-working/13268)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disinfectant-not-working/13268 "2017-01-22T01:31:18Z")

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latest exp - disinfectant, hydrogen prioxide and the such dont work, they dont show up in the 'a’ctivate menu nor do they have an 'a’ctivate option when examining them first aid kit works just fine though

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## [Mutated Anatomy Prevents Clothing it really shouldn't](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutated-anatomy-prevents-clothing-it-really-shouldnt/13295)

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**Author:** [@Dawn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dawn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutated-anatomy-prevents-clothing-it-really-shouldnt/13295 "2017-01-21T09:44:45Z")

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My character can’t currently wear her hip flask because of mutated Anatomy (her tail gets in the way?). Also, ankle sheat and ankle holster both fit on mutated legs, but ankle ammo pouch doesn’t. Not really a bug, more…

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## [Minor weapon sheathing and clothing changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-weapon-sheathing-and-clothing-changes/13290)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-weapon-sheathing-and-clothing-changes/13290 "2017-01-20T02:45:57Z")

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To be honest I just wish to list a few issue’s atm that irritate me but may either be for balance or simplicity with looping or sheathing weapons and then let others post what they wish/what minor peeves that I missed -…

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## [Move all suggestions to github issues so we can vote on them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-all-suggestions-to-github-issues-so-we-can-vote-on-them/13264)

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**Author:** [@ribblle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ribblle)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-all-suggestions-to-github-issues-so-we-can-vote-on-them/13264 "2017-01-19T18:19:53Z")

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That or add voting functionality to the forum. Seems like it would make your lives easier. Some suggestions are already there i see.

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## [Every JSON associated with mutagen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/every-json-associated-with-mutagen/13283)

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**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/every-json-associated-with-mutagen/13283 "2017-01-19T00:44:27Z")

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Hi I’m new to the modding part of Cataclysm so please excuse me if this is a dumb question in any way. What are all of the JSON files that make a mutagen work, like the Alpha mutagen for example? I know mutation\_categor…

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## [Many question...some about the code](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/many-question-some-about-the-code/13285)

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**Author:** [@monocata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/monocata)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/many-question-some-about-the-code/13285 "2017-01-18T09:11:20Z")

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1)how to ask NPC avoid foes and collect item and put that to the car? 2)can i fix something like action point? i wonder it was to easy to open a door with cowbar so i want to longer the cost for that. Which files i s…

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## [Donations?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/donations/73)

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**Author:** [@nadia911](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nadia911)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/donations/73 "2017-01-17T10:21:39Z")

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Hi folks, I wonder if they will implement a donation system, as Dwarf Fortress, to help develop the game. My friends and I would be happy to help in this way. Regards Excuse my english

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## [I am not a kind and good person, not a babysister (some questions)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-am-not-a-kind-and-good-person-not-a-babysister-some-questions/13274)

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**Author:** [@Dem\_Rottensson](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dem_Rottensson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 8:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-am-not-a-kind-and-good-person-not-a-babysister-some-questions/13274 "2017-01-17T08:35:05Z")

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I found a survivor, completed a mission and took him with me, he was strength 6 so he couldn’t carry many things and he was barely dressed. Also he has only his clothes and his crossbow in his inventory. So I took him to…

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## [Normal Funnel Doesn't Catch Water on Vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/normal-funnel-doesnt-catch-water-on-vehicle/13280)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 4:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/normal-funnel-doesnt-catch-water-on-vehicle/13280 "2017-01-17T04:41:13Z")

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Ok so in the latest experimental for some reason when using a normal funnel as a vehicle part it doesn’t seem to collect water. I have a tank underneath it and it has rained for hours but no water. I took the roof on tha…

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## [Two hands](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-hands/681)

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**Author:** [@xxrogxx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xxrogxx)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-hands/681 "2017-01-16T21:48:58Z")

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like right hand and left hand, and you can wield 2 itens.

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## [Car wont drive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-wont-drive/13241)

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**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-wont-drive/13241 "2017-01-16T21:36:36Z")

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I updated my game a few times since i last drove my car and did some upgrading to it and now when i tried to drive the car it drives perfectly the first time i use it but the second time i try to drive it the game wont l…

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## [Unlimited drug use (Most recent exp)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unlimited-drug-use-most-recent-exp/13262)

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**Author:** [@A\_Blitzkried\_of\_Butt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/A_Blitzkried_of_Butt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unlimited-drug-use-most-recent-exp/13262 "2017-01-16T15:21:19Z")

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For some reason some drugs can be used infinitely. The ones I found were the flu shot, aspirin, bandages, coedine, and oxycodone.

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## [Plug IRC into the client](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plug-irc-into-the-client/722)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plug-irc-into-the-client/722 "2017-01-16T00:38:01Z")

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One of the best features of TOME is that it is single player, but there is a chat client built into the game. Anyway to plug an IRC client into TOME and then when you start you can choose to connect to IRC? Would get mor…

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## [Vampirism!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vampirism/1036)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vampirism/1036 "2017-01-15T23:48:13Z")

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As a mutation or something. I was exploring a FEMA camp and found flasks of blood. It’d be nice if there was an obvious use for them, and if maybe there was a skill where you could drain blood from animals and zombies, b…

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## [Installing Bionics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-bionics/734)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-bionics/734 "2017-01-15T23:22:30Z")

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Doing surgery on yourself is kinda crazy. Eventually I’d like to be able to say find a decently skilled enough NPC to do it for you. For now, I’d say let’s have an autodoc or robotic surgery or such things. I remember…

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## [Robot play](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robot-play/558)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robot-play/558 "2017-01-15T22:55:36Z")

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What if there were enough cybernetic enhancements, that when you have certain key ones, if you took too much damage, your biological component died, and you had to play the game then on as a robot? It could instantly gra…

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## [Podcasts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/podcasts/104)

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**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/podcasts/104 "2017-01-15T19:50:17Z")

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Can we make it so that you can find books on USB sticks in electronics stores (or maybe on computers, extractable via USB) and then use computer skills (level 1 would probably be enough) to combine that with an MP3 playe…

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## [Questioning "Free-form" design](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questioning-free-form-design/13244)

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**Author:** [@Skeptopotamus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Skeptopotamus)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questioning-free-form-design/13244 "2017-01-15T18:03:50Z")

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Am I the only one that thinks that C:DDA would greatly benefit from a over-arching goal? I realize this is contrary to the design outline of the game, but I feel like C:DDA could grow into so much more than it is right n…

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## [Weird font](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-font/13270)

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**Author:** [@Chazcal10](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chazcal10)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-font/13270 "2017-01-15T13:05:55Z")

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Hey, I’ve recently got a new laptop after my last one broke. I decided to install cataclysm again and when playing I realized the font was different and not like it was for most people. If anyone can give me hints on tur…

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## [Ode to the Toilet; or, why can I use it to store water, but not clean water?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ode-to-the-toilet-or-why-can-i-use-it-to-store-water-but-not-clean-water/13122)

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**Author:** [@sunnehface](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sunnehface)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ode-to-the-toilet-or-why-can-i-use-it-to-store-water-but-not-clean-water/13122 "2017-01-15T05:35:04Z")

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Much as the title says, I just learned that I can refill toilets by (u)nloading bottles of water into them. But if I try to do the same with clean water (or presumably, other liquids), they just end up a useless mess on …

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