# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=250

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## [Sound pack problem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-pack-problem/13126)

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**Author:** [@Temp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Temp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-pack-problem/13126 "2016-12-13T11:40:38Z")

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How to choose soundpack in experimental on Linux? I dont see this option in menu.

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## [Making cordage from trees, would you say this is (badly) cheating?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-cordage-from-trees-would-you-say-this-is-badly-cheating/13123)

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**Author:** [@Gaelstrom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaelstrom)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-cordage-from-trees-would-you-say-this-is-badly-cheating/13123 "2016-12-13T11:35:37Z")

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Not sure where to put this, this isn’t a mod or suggestion. As I understand it, IRL, you can make string from oak bark. I edited the recipe file a bit, and the best way I could represent this was by using branches to ma…

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## [Positive feedback thread!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/positive-feedback-thread/12785)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/positive-feedback-thread/12785 "2016-12-12T17:14:52Z")

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Seeing as we have multiple threads about how They Changed It, Now It Sucks and is Ruined Forever, I feel a thread that commends the devs for recent changes that have noticably improved the game is in order. I’ll start: …

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## [Spontaneous sleep?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spontaneous-sleep/13085)

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**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spontaneous-sleep/13085 "2016-12-12T16:26:41Z")

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A few seasons into the game, my survivor has suddenly started exhibiting some kind of sleep disorder where she decides to just lie down and try to go to sleep regardless of the surrounding conditions or whether she is ti…

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## [Survival skill - Targeted scavenging](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survival-skill-targeted-scavenging/13124)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survival-skill-targeted-scavenging/13124 "2016-12-12T14:53:35Z")

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Survival seems bit grindy even at high levels. This is especially true with egg hunting (mutagen ingredients). I think we could have the option for targeted scavenging. That is the player sets a target item, and then he’…

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## [Bow Keeps crashing the game - 0.C-8587-gc2fef2a](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bow-keeps-crashing-the-game-0-c-8587-gc2fef2a/13121)

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**Author:** [@Dead\_End\_Road](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dead_End_Road)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 5:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bow-keeps-crashing-the-game-0-c-8587-gc2fef2a/13121 "2016-12-12T05:37:36Z")

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So the game keeps crashing allot when i use a bow its not every time but allot of the time i’ve taken to saving every time i need to use it, would there be anyway to fix it that isn’t to stop using it?

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## [Overmap Effect Regions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-effect-regions/13111)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-effect-regions/13111 "2016-12-12T05:22:39Z")

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I was thinking about hordes, and how they are dynamically spawned around the map. I was wondering, couldn’t we do sime kind of “effect” dynamic overmap tiles? But not just one tile as the horde, instead taking entire reg…

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## [Combining foodstuffs neesd rebalancing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combining-foodstuffs-neesd-rebalancing/13118)

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**Author:** [@Kuldar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kuldar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combining-foodstuffs-neesd-rebalancing/13118 "2016-12-11T18:28:53Z")

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Disclaimer: I am not a native english speaker, thus the language will be raped. My apologies. Hey, I hope this is the right place to post it. Ive been playing the game again recently and I must say it has been good time…

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## [Giving mutagens to NPCs - best and worst](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giving-mutagens-to-npcs-best-and-worst/13097)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giving-mutagens-to-npcs-best-and-worst/13097 "2016-12-11T15:45:39Z")

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I’ve never actually done this before, and I’m trying to figure out the best and worst mutagen categories for NPC companions. Alpha seems pretty safe. In fact, NPCs start with such bad stats that Alpha seems almost mandat…

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## [Players Survey 2016 - Results](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/players-survey-2016-results/13090)

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**Author:** [@rremyroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rremyroy)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/players-survey-2016-results/13090 "2016-12-11T13:26:57Z")

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Here are the results to the recent players survey. Thanks to the 1125 players who answered the survey. \[tt\]Which version(s) are you playing on? ##########################################################################…

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## [1,000 forks on GitHub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/1-000-forks-on-github/13117)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/1-000-forks-on-github/13117 "2016-12-11T07:57:47Z")

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Congratulations!

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## [PC Builds for Gaming!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pc-builds-for-gaming/13051)

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**Author:** [@DeclanFrost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeclanFrost)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pc-builds-for-gaming/13051 "2016-12-11T07:26:47Z")

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Not sure if this is the right place for this topic, but it’s here now, so :stuck\_out\_tongue: Wanted to know what PC Builds you guys play on (not just CDDA, even though it’s a very graphic-intensive game). I have a Dell…

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## [Too many military bunkers \[6024\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-military-bunkers-6024/13108)

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**Author:** [@digitCruncher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/digitCruncher)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-military-bunkers-6024/13108 "2016-12-11T02:15:50Z")

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Creating a new map creates way too many military bunkers, and some are even off roads (which I don’t think is intended) This is most prominent if you set city distance to 8 (I looked at 8 ‘end of road’ buildings, and al…

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## [Bionic-Assisted Dual-Wielding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-assisted-dual-wielding/13116)

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**Author:** [@plazma\_rush](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/plazma_rush)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-assisted-dual-wielding/13116 "2016-12-10T23:34:38Z")

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I know that there have been discussions before about dual wielding before and how it was shot down (heh) as it was unrealistic and would just end up wasting ammo except at point-blank ranges, but all their arguments were…

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## [Build 6040: Seems like a minor quest bug? Get software quest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-6040-seems-like-a-minor-quest-bug-get-software-quest/13115)

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**Author:** [@proxiehunter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/proxiehunter)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-6040-seems-like-a-minor-quest-bug-get-software-quest/13115 "2016-12-10T20:28:01Z")

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An NPC wanted me to get some software from his computer. When I tracked it down the terminal wasn’t in a house, it was just sitting out in the middle of a field with nothing else around it.

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## [Cataclysm's Mightiest Heroes! (V.1.0)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysms-mightiest-heroes-v-1-0/12292)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysms-mightiest-heroes-v-1-0/12292 "2016-12-10T05:34:47Z")

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This mod adds various superheroes from the Marvel (and eventually, DC) universe as playable professions in Cata DDA. As a warning, these professions are all very highly skilled to the point of being overpowered NEW ITE…

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## [Epitaph to an NPC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/epitaph-to-an-npc/11986)

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**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/epitaph-to-an-npc/11986 "2016-12-10T03:49:38Z")

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Here lies Darius Knapp Torn to pieces by a wolf who jumped over a guard rail at the apartment complex. I came out of the building to see it nomming your throat. ??? - Spring, day 4

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## [I need a little help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-a-little-help/13109)

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**Author:** [@Charlesilv4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Charlesilv4)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-a-little-help/13109 "2016-12-09T21:42:01Z")

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So iam having this problem. “Unknown comestible type of item” I made this little mod that adds a few recipes and food but when i try to eat them it gives this error. It must be some silly thing I didnt do, but i would …

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## [Making a mod that allows easier climbing of stuff if have spider\_arms\_ok](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-mod-that-allows-easier-climbing-of-stuff-if-have-spider-arms-ok/13112)

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**Author:** [@Arendeth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arendeth)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-mod-that-allows-easier-climbing-of-stuff-if-have-spider-arms-ok/13112 "2016-12-09T21:29:32Z")

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how do I code in a mod that : function map::climb\_difficulty use this to give spider mutation better odds of climbing stuff cut climbing diff by 50%? and buff the strength of the webs from web walker

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## [Please explain Zombies migrations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-explain-zombies-migrations/13110)

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**Author:** [@Nibelung44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibelung44)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-explain-zombies-migrations/13110 "2016-12-09T18:12:49Z")

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Hi, How zombies move over long distances, do they? I find myself wondering how some Zeds manage to creep back to areas I cleared of any hostile unlife forms. Do they appear from nothing, generated by the game? I’m playi…

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## [Tools Not Being Shown In Crafting Menu (0.C-20170-gaf4179b (tiles))](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tools-not-being-shown-in-crafting-menu-0-c-20170-gaf4179b-tiles/13107)

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**Author:** [@Fengferth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fengferth)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tools-not-being-shown-in-crafting-menu-0-c-20170-gaf4179b-tiles/13107 "2016-12-09T00:54:32Z")

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Came across an odd bug earlier, for some reason some tools are not being shown if they are in proximity for crafting purposes. This happened after I updated from 0.C-19849-g1b41747 (tiles) to 0.C-20170-gaf4179b (tiles). …

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## [Fuel balancing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuel-balancing/12965)

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**Author:** [@mugling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mugling)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuel-balancing/12965 "2016-12-08T18:51:44Z")

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Recent work in experimental has moved much of the vehicle engine code to JSON. For example it should be possible to define a scotch engine running on whiskey or in the near future a steam engine. One critical change is t…

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## [Suggest Returning the vehicle interface to not sucking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggest-returning-the-vehicle-interface-to-not-sucking/13104)

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**Author:** [@Voqar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Voqar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggest-returning-the-vehicle-interface-to-not-sucking/13104 "2016-12-08T16:13:21Z")

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Seriously. What good does the new vehicle interface bring? From what I can see, it changes the layout but adds zero. And at the same time, it makes dealing with things that used to be simple like adding fuel to your v…

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## [What mods are compatible with the latest experimental build?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-mods-are-compatible-with-the-latest-experimental-build/13102)

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**Author:** [@Moon\_Dew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moon_Dew)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-mods-are-compatible-with-the-latest-experimental-build/13102 "2016-12-08T15:22:39Z")

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Aside from the mods already included, what mods are compatible with the latest experimental build (0.C-6022 as of time of posting)? Also, what happened to the DinoMod?

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## [\[Suggestion\] More Enemies that are actually dangerous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-more-enemies-that-are-actually-dangerous/11207)

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**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\
**Replies:** 186\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-more-enemies-that-are-actually-dangerous/11207 "2016-12-07T23:33:42Z")

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Issue from github that’s gotten quite long with many excellent suggestions: Highlights: \[ul\]Shocker Hulks, Scarred Hulks (Slow moving armored tank beasts) More enemies with high armor, balanced by lower health. Large…

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## [Played experemintals for few days. List of problems i noticed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/played-experemintals-for-few-days-list-of-problems-i-noticed/13069)

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**Author:** [@brroleg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/brroleg)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/played-experemintals-for-few-days-list-of-problems-i-noticed/13069 "2016-12-07T21:53:28Z")

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Hunger and Thirst builds up too quick To the point when the time takes to cook some food, gives you more Hunger and Thirst than you can satisfy with food you just cooked Problem with electricity. Solar panels dont w…

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## [\*SPOILERS\* Marloss Berries make you puke with marloss carrier](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-marloss-berries-make-you-puke-with-marloss-carrier/13075)

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**Author:** [@YourCompanionCube](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/YourCompanionCube)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-marloss-berries-make-you-puke-with-marloss-carrier/13075 "2016-12-07T20:53:10Z")

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0.C-g20172c1 SDL Windows 10 Every time i eat a marloss berry (with marloss carrier trait) it gives me the “nauseous” effect. I think this is as it attempts to fully feed me it goes over and instead makes me overfull. …

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## [UPS item primary power support chooseing stystem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ups-item-primary-power-support-chooseing-stystem/13082)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ups-item-primary-power-support-chooseing-stystem/13082 "2016-12-07T18:48:00Z")

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Something about the ups, you can’t choose which one support the item that install the ups plugin, it will auto choose you UPS to rechange that item, whether you like or not. I suggest if we can able to choose which UPS …

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## [Sheath and scabbard encumbrance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheath-and-scabbard-encumbrance/13079)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheath-and-scabbard-encumbrance/13079 "2016-12-07T18:35:49Z")

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Sheaths and scabbards that used to be worn on either part of the body now occupy both legs or ankles. I cannot seem to choose if it’s left or right anymore. works just as simple pants or boots. Is that a bug? 0.C-20048…

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## [\#6024 build (0.C-20148-gf1309d6 (tiles))](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6024-build-0-c-20148-gf1309d6-tiles/13103)

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**Author:** [@lordmatiz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lordmatiz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6024-build-0-c-20148-gf1309d6-tiles/13103 "2016-12-07T17:37:52Z")

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Hello. I’ll post bugs I see in #6024 build here. When I used shaving kit while getting attacked I didn’t get any option to stop action. (Luckily I was using plate armor :smiley: )

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