# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=255

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## [Can't turn off mutations through radiation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-turn-off-mutations-through-radiation/12838)

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**Author:** [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-turn-off-mutations-through-radiation/12838 "2016-11-19T18:03:06Z")

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It’s all in the title. I have mutations from radiation turned off and yet they still happen. It’s happened in the past several experimentals, but I’ve been too lazy to report it.

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## [Impossible to begin a new construction (vehicle) 0.C-19619-g4dbf3e2 / 5879](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/impossible-to-begin-a-new-construction-vehicle-0-c-19619-g4dbf3e2-5879/12944)

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**Author:** [@MarcoVGnG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarcoVGnG)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/impossible-to-begin-a-new-construction-vehicle-0-c-19619-g4dbf3e2-5879/12944 "2016-11-19T18:00:26Z")

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HI, i tried to begin a new vehicle, i had a steel frame. In my construction menu, i had “begin new construction” in white. So let’s go… Then i got an error message (see bellow), the pop-up to name the construction and …

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## [Variable delay between input (keypress) and action (output on the screen)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/variable-delay-between-input-keypress-and-action-output-on-the-screen/12961)

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**Author:** [@Alacard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alacard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/variable-delay-between-input-keypress-and-action-output-on-the-screen/12961 "2016-11-18T23:59:23Z")

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I am receiving either latency or draw stuttering with the latest few versions of Cataclysm:DDA. There is a significant delay between pressing a key while driving (faster driving increases this delay) and the input bein…

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## [How do I force the inventory menus to go fullscreen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-force-the-inventory-menus-to-go-fullscreen/12925)

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**Author:** [@SpadeDraco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpadeDraco)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-force-the-inventory-menus-to-go-fullscreen/12925 "2016-11-18T22:32:10Z")

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The new “adaptive menus” make the game slow down to the point of being unplayable when they’re up. The description for the change on github showed that you could make them go fullscreen by adjusting resolution somehow bu…

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## [Melee chance to hit really low](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-chance-to-hit-really-low/12956)

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**Author:** [@Cranit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cranit)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-chance-to-hit-really-low/12956 "2016-11-18T19:55:14Z")

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Hi All, First time poster in this forum, have just started playing and am really enjoying myself. One question however, when I look at my dexterity on the Stats panel it tells me my melee chance to hit is -1342177280… …

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## [Generic Menu Navigation Sounds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/generic-menu-navigation-sounds/12767)

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**Author:** [@harald921](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harald921)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/generic-menu-navigation-sounds/12767 "2016-11-18T17:13:24Z")

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So, this is more of a question than a suggestion really. Would it be possible, the way UI is handled right now, to have sounds for navigating the different menus? Like a “tick” for going up or down in the inventory, a “…

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## [Mutation Rebalancing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-rebalancing/12705)

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**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-rebalancing/12705 "2016-11-18T14:32:20Z")

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Even with the new rebalance and subsequent limitations on bionics, mutations simply lack a real incentive to pursue them beyond variety, roleplay, minmaxing specific pathways, or simply passive use. For starters, lockin…

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## [Damn burst fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damn-burst-fire/12954)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damn-burst-fire/12954 "2016-11-18T09:46:03Z")

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I just took out my NPC companion after bursting a hulk point blank with a SCAR-H. Killed a hulk at 9 o’clock, then the remainder of the burst tried to hit a fat zombie at about 12 o’clock. But my NPC was in the way in th…

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## [Cannibalism disabling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannibalism-disabling/12957)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 4:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannibalism-disabling/12957 "2016-11-18T04:32:33Z")

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Hi! it was very desirable to be able to ban on the display of the menu of crafting recipes “cookbook cannibal.” I agree even to the possibility that the prohibition is registered in the options.json. does not necessaril…

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## [Wooden Vehicles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-vehicles/12880)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-vehicles/12880 "2016-11-18T00:33:24Z")

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What sort of wooden vehicles can you make/use?

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## [SVS-24 and BB gun - build 5883, ver. 0.C-19627-gbe0fba8 (tiles)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/svs-24-and-bb-gun-build-5883-ver-0-c-19627-gbe0fba8-tiles/12952)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/svs-24-and-bb-gun-build-5883-ver-0-c-19627-gbe0fba8-tiles/12952 "2016-11-17T19:04:34Z")

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I’ve noticed couple of things with subject weapons: \[ul\]\[li\]SVS-24 which I think is a part of Icecoon’s Weapon Pack is assault rifle with automatic fire mode available. But it has no magazines. Ammo is reloaded 1 by 1 w…

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## [Overmaps, GPS, Maps, Sight, and Positioning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmaps-gps-maps-sight-and-positioning/12940)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 11:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmaps-gps-maps-sight-and-positioning/12940 "2016-11-17T11:25:40Z")

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Yes, I get this idea adds another system that would require coding. But I had the thought and figured I’d suggest it and see if there is any interest in it. I also will want to discuss various levels of complication of…

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## [Stone Pot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stone-pot/12947)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stone-pot/12947 "2016-11-16T22:28:33Z")

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Latest Experimental - 5879 I have 2 survival and 3 fabrication , stone pot/makeshift pot still doesnt show up in the craft screen usually its unlocked by survival/fabrication 1

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## [Forgot item name needed for mission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forgot-item-name-needed-for-mission/12943)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forgot-item-name-needed-for-mission/12943 "2016-11-16T20:01:34Z")

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i lost my reclam prospect from the ranch - foreman give me this item. but in the journey i lost that. :frowning: who can help me? which item i need to “find” (via debug menu, of course)?

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## [Latest builds not available to download](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-builds-not-available-to-download/12945)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-builds-not-available-to-download/12945 "2016-11-16T19:39:07Z")

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http://dev.narc.ro/cataclysm/jenkins-latest/Windows\_x64/Tiles/ The last build there is 5879, even thow jenkins is showing 5883 as having succeeded

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## [Imps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/imps/12941)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/imps/12941 "2016-11-16T18:42:15Z")

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Just to sum it up, they are way too damn loud, with their fireballs just deafening you from literally off screen. i do think that the sound needs to be reduced on that.

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## [How Do Ya'll Treat Your NPCs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-yall-treat-your-npcs/12907)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-yall-treat-your-npcs/12907 "2016-11-16T17:35:52Z")

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just like in DF , this question pops up alot , do you treat them as actual people or just meatshields ? i just RP that shit , make them actual clothing , cook them food , make them weapons , pretty much deck them out a…

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## [Shopping cart disappeared](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shopping-cart-disappeared/12923)

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**Author:** [@solzerid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/solzerid)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shopping-cart-disappeared/12923 "2016-11-16T08:29:29Z")

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0.c-19609-gfc3daf7 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SDL Using Launcher When loading my last save, my shopping cart has disappeared. I’m not sure which version it was when my save was created, but I believe it was on Nov. 11th …

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## [Can we add a "range" to safe mode?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-add-a-range-to-safe-mode/12928)

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**Author:** [@jedibob5](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jedibob5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-add-a-range-to-safe-mode/12928 "2016-11-16T05:49:53Z")

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Like, I don’t care that some random zombie two city blocks away from me keeps showing up in my field of view as I’m going about my business, but I would like to know quickly if an enemy appears right next to me from arou…

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## [Dragoduval Awesome Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dragoduval-awesome-mod/12913)

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**Author:** [@dragoduval](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dragoduval)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dragoduval-awesome-mod/12913 "2016-11-16T05:06:23Z")

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Hi all, i love modding, even if i’m not a great modder, but every once in a while i do mod’s that are worth sharing whit others :D. That’s one of them. This mod add some new scenario, profession and starting location, w…

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## [No sound at all!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-sound-at-all/12934)

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**Author:** [@JimDiGritz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JimDiGritz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-sound-at-all/12934 "2016-11-16T01:31:21Z")

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I’m a new player (h/t RockPaperShotgun) and just installed the latest experimental Windows Tileset build 0.C-5869 BTW the forum thinks I’m posting external links when pasting the log results… grrrr I’ve had to delete th…

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## [How to add canned clam chowder to a profession?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-canned-clam-chowder-to-a-profession/12938)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-canned-clam-chowder-to-a-profession/12938 "2016-11-15T23:24:39Z")

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I’m trying to create a tourist profession which starts with New England Clam Chowder. Also, how do I set the charge amount of a cash card spawned with a profession?

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## [Consitering making a light vehicles mod, checking some things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/consitering-making-a-light-vehicles-mod-checking-some-things/12935)

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**Author:** [@Greiger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Greiger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/consitering-making-a-light-vehicles-mod-checking-some-things/12935 "2016-11-15T21:46:18Z")

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Howdy, I’m considering putting together a mod primarily focusing on some lighter vehicles. Things like minicars mostly. Things that I imagine would be a bit more prevalent around a world suffering from a gas shortage a…

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## [Deleted Menu Key "ESC" in Keybindings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deleted-menu-key-esc-in-keybindings/12932)

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**Author:** [@Bororo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bororo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deleted-menu-key-esc-in-keybindings/12932 "2016-11-15T18:45:10Z")

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So I, by mistake of course, deleted the key “ESC” in keybindings menu. I saved the changes and now I cannot access the menu using ESC to fix it. Any other way to access the keybindings menu? Thanks.

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## [Iron sights bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iron-sights-bug/12929)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iron-sights-bug/12929 "2016-11-15T04:05:47Z")

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mounting iron sights on a TEC-9 raises the maximum aim time, while the same mod mounted on a H&K UMP45 lowers the aim time. Which one is a bug, or is it “working as intended” ? :slight\_smile:

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## [Crash to desktop, with error message;](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-to-desktop-with-error-message/12927)

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**Author:** [@hobophobic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-to-desktop-with-error-message/12927 "2016-11-15T03:10:51Z")

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terminate called after throwing an instance of 'std::out\_of\_range' what(): basic\_string::substr Can’t play this save anymore apparently, the game loads fine but as soon as I try to move my character it crashes instant…

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## [How much can I change at World Generation without breaking intended balance?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-can-i-change-at-world-generation-without-breaking-intended-balance/12859)

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**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-can-i-change-at-world-generation-without-breaking-intended-balance/12859 "2016-11-14T22:17:29Z")

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I can’t really think of another way to state it. When I make a new world I want as much stuff as possible in it. Deadleaves’ Fictional Guns, Icecoon’s Arsenal, The More Locations, and Tall Buildings, and The Vehicle Par…

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## [Need tactics advice - zomby-grenader](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-tactics-advice-zomby-grenader/12922)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-tactics-advice-zomby-grenader/12922 "2016-11-14T21:33:09Z")

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good day! how-to shut-down zombie grenader in the science-lab? i shot im from guns - he KA-BOOMs. i punch him with my fists - he KA-BOOMs. he kabooms - and my AMMO in the backpack detonate after him - i died. :frowni…

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## [Successful Visual Studio 2015 dev setup?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/successful-visual-studio-2015-dev-setup/12333)

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**Author:** [@Survivorman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Survivorman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/successful-visual-studio-2015-dev-setup/12333 "2016-11-13T21:54:51Z")

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Hey everybody. I found this game about a week back and got absolutely hooked. I started this thread on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/cataclysmdda/comments/4w54he/fishing\_in\_classic\_zombies/ I’ve got a linux machine…

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## [Display order of worn items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/display-order-of-worn-items/12915)

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**Author:** [@plazma\_rush](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/plazma_rush)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/display-order-of-worn-items/12915 "2016-11-13T10:14:03Z")

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In older versions it used to be that the order of items in the layering menu would be the order they would be displayed in the “worn items” section of your inventory. Now, as of latest experimental, this is not the case…

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