# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=281

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## [Just another bug report](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-another-bug-report/6679)

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**Author:** [@GEZawaTT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GEZawaTT)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 3:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-another-bug-report/6679 "2016-05-11T03:30:22Z")

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Just letting you know that I had another crash today It happend on a dfe1754 version I was just hanging around in a house, at night, had nothing to do, so I put a pack of raw spaghetti in a sink, and lit it up, to have…

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## ["Tried to get invalid ammunition"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tried-to-get-invalid-ammunition/11849)

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**Author:** [@Artyom177](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Artyom177)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tried-to-get-invalid-ammunition/11849 "2016-05-10T23:14:43Z")

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Hello everyone! The problem I am having is that I keep getting this error that says Tried to get invalid ammunition: 460 I’ve checked and checked my ammo groups and item groups but couldn’t find the problem. And I hav…

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## [Another vehicle thread?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-vehicle-thread/11778)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-vehicle-thread/11778 "2016-05-10T20:32:42Z")

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Apologies if this thread is made redundant by the “Show and Tell” thread for vehicles, but I don’t think it is. And I feel like a big turd when I inundate the noob question thread. My question is this: how do you guys g…

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## [Unstable C-4772 Faulty Engine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unstable-c-4772-faulty-engine/11794)

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**Author:** [@Asor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Asor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unstable-c-4772-faulty-engine/11794 "2016-05-10T01:39:24Z")

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I have a car with a faulty engine (I love this new feature). I could not find a way to repair it. I tried removing it. when I looked at it as an item it said it had a bad drive belt. I have a replacement, but I have no i…

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## [Vehicles don't make sound v4043 through 4151](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicles-dont-make-sound-v4043-through-4151/11209)

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**Author:** [@ZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicles-dont-make-sound-v4043-through-4151/11209 "2016-05-10T00:20:43Z")

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Seeing a problem with vehicles not making any noise through the versions as title. Where to find this bug? Seems to be with most vehicles in general. Description: Hop in a vehicle and if it has a muffler, the vehicle …

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## [Changelog for individual builds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changelog-for-individual-builds/11828)

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**Author:** [@123nick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/123nick)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changelog-for-individual-builds/11828 "2016-05-09T23:33:42Z")

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any way too see waht each new build adds? i mean, i see a new one every 15-30 minutes, and id like too see what is changed. oh, and 1 thing, acetelyne torches dont spawn with welding tanks, atleast i couldnt find any fil…

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## [How are bows useful?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-are-bows-useful/11825)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-are-bows-useful/11825 "2016-05-09T16:04:39Z")

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Just curious if anyone ever uses bows? Yes, they are silent, but it takes many shots to kill a zombie, … and even in the dark, the are gonna get you long before you can kill them… and if there are more than one, forget a…

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## [Experimental version causes weird Windows 10 related bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-version-causes-weird-windows-10-related-bugs/11795)

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**Author:** [@TerraSleet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TerraSleet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-version-causes-weird-windows-10-related-bugs/11795 "2016-05-08T20:57:31Z")

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I tried installing and running the experimental version today (I tried both #4778 SDA and #4772 SDA today with the same problem) and every time I tried to run the .exe it would crash File Explorer instead. I then tried u…

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## [SCAR-H mag sizes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scar-h-mag-sizes/11804)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scar-h-mag-sizes/11804 "2016-05-08T20:53:42Z")

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SCAR-H, which is a 7.62x51mm gun, should have 20-round default magazine size, not 30. I’m not 100% sure why but it seems most, if not all, 7.62x51mm real-life guns have 20-round magazines: M14, FN-FAL… SCAR-H is no excep…

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## [Add AXE level3 , Make chainsaw a little useful](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-axe-level3-make-chainsaw-a-little-useful/11841)

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**Author:** [@justfortest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/justfortest)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-axe-level3-make-chainsaw-a-little-useful/11841 "2016-05-08T17:15:51Z")

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before that, on your cut tree off, hand axe use same time with chainsaw. tools.json: Find ID: “chainsaw\_on” and “elec\_chainsaw\_on” “qualities”: \[\[“AXE”, 2\]\], Change to \[\[“AXE”, 3\]\] then, on construction.json, add thi…

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## ["copy-from":](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copy-from/11839)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copy-from/11839 "2016-05-08T16:03:49Z")

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Could someone explain how this works?

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## [Crossing the mutation thresholds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossing-the-mutation-thresholds/11837)

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**Author:** [@Shin\_Majin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shin_Majin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossing-the-mutation-thresholds/11837 "2016-05-08T13:24:49Z")

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Is there any way to do it other than serums? I’ve tested mutagens, the genetic chaos, and even yoggs, but no dice. If it is impossible, is there an easy way to mod it to be otherwise?

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## [Game Eras](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-eras/11840)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-eras/11840 "2016-05-08T08:33:12Z")

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This is the thread for the Game Eras mod that Firn and I are making. If you have a question, feel free to ask.

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## [How do i enable sound&music effects?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-enable-sound-music-effects/11838)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-enable-sound-music-effects/11838 "2016-05-08T04:02:40Z")

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In-game settings sound&music levels are at 100, but there’s no sound in game. Help ?

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## [My Save has been deleted/corrupted/stopped working multiple times 0.C-gb8b464e](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-save-has-been-deleted-corrupted-stopped-working-multiple-times-0-c-gb8b464e/11551)

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**Author:** [@Meriados](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Meriados)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-save-has-been-deleted-corrupted-stopped-working-multiple-times-0-c-gb8b464e/11551 "2016-05-07T22:24:52Z")

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After saving, the pc froze and after turning it on again I couldn’t load my save. Then I checked the data, and the .sav of my character was just a blank page. This happened at least 3 times and i think I am going to cr…

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## [Which JSON flags are obsolete?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-json-flags-are-obsolete/11835)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-json-flags-are-obsolete/11835 "2016-05-07T10:00:06Z")

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Is there a list I could read? I am interested in migrating the remaining guns.

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## [No way to accurize a bow?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-way-to-accurize-a-bow/11812)

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**Author:** [@glenmack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/glenmack)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-way-to-accurize-a-bow/11812 "2016-05-07T04:58:58Z")

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I’ve come back to the latest experimentals recently after a hiatus, and a firearm repair kit no-longer accurizes a bow, neither does a basic repair kit. Will a gunsmith kit work? (Haven’t found one yet.) If not, as a r…

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## [Unofficial Mac OS X Experimental Builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unofficial-mac-os-x-experimental-builds/10902)

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**Author:** [@rremyroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rremyroy)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 5:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unofficial-mac-os-x-experimental-builds/10902 "2016-05-06T05:42:26Z")

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Official Mac OS X Experimental Console Official Mac OS X Experimental Tiles Old unofficial download here Older builds on Dropbox This is an unofficial Mac OS X Experimental build. These builds are similar to the offi…

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## [Throwing knives stats](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/throwing-knives-stats/11830)

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**Author:** [@Caprice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Caprice)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/throwing-knives-stats/11830 "2016-05-06T02:45:07Z")

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Version 0.C-13748-gd1d6562 Inventory examination reports “Moves per attack” varies depending on how many throwing knives are in a stack. A quick test suggests that it doesn’t influence how quickly the knives can be thr…

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## [Blob's "Answers" To Other Factions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blobs-answers-to-other-factions/11805)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blobs-answers-to-other-factions/11805 "2016-05-06T00:36:05Z")

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Spoilers maybe? Possibly. The Mychus and the Triffids hate each other, so it makes sense they’d know how to deal with one another in the field. The triffids have fungal fighters. The Mychus doesn’t really need a specifi…

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## [Reflected off its what now? (0.C-13457-g43a3d07)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reflected-off-its-what-now-0-c-13457-g43a3d07/11815)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reflected-off-its-what-now-0-c-13457-g43a3d07/11815 "2016-05-06T00:24:51Z")

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\[image\] Methinks someone forgot to list what fungaloids are made of.

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## [An ideal about books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-ideal-about-books/11822)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-ideal-about-books/11822 "2016-05-05T23:02:03Z")

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Many people complain that books are unbalanced and force grindyness to level up skills. I have had an ideal percolating in the old brain pot for a while and I just wanna pour it out and see what people think. As of now …

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## [Buying gaz cause crash \[0.C-13783-gbac446c / 4809 (seen on the 4797 too)\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buying-gaz-cause-crash-0-c-13783-gbac446c-4809-seen-on-the-4797-too/11823)

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**Author:** [@MarcoVGnG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarcoVGnG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buying-gaz-cause-crash-0-c-13783-gbac446c-4809-seen-on-the-4797-too/11823 "2016-05-05T12:15:55Z")

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trying to buy gaz with a filled cash card on the terminal in gaz station cause a runtime error. This happen on 0.C-4797 and in the lattest version when i m writting these words (0.C-4809). Thx a lot to all of you for t…

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## [Being too big for vehicles should make sure you're IN vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-too-big-for-vehicles-should-make-sure-youre-in-vehicle/11814)

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**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-too-big-for-vehicles-should-make-sure-youre-in-vehicle/11814 "2016-05-05T11:23:34Z")

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Decided to do a little experimenting to see if I could pilot a vehicle without cramping up as a HUGE mutant. Feel free to skip to the suggestion. \[spoiler\]1. Alright, can’t be INSIDE the car. That’s fair. 2. Removed al…

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## [Which file contains the code for where starting locations are chosen from?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-file-contains-the-code-for-where-starting-locations-are-chosen-from/11820)

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**Author:** [@RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RipRoarinBoogerPenis)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-file-contains-the-code-for-where-starting-locations-are-chosen-from/11820 "2016-05-05T02:00:40Z")

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I always seem to spawn within the center most (0 x and 0y) map chunk even though I’ve ventured far past. Where would I be able to see how the game decides what map chunk to pick a specific location (boarded house, hospit…

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## [Item duplication while in vehicles O.C-13733-ge7c80fd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-duplication-while-in-vehicles-o-c-13733-ge7c80fd/11817)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-duplication-while-in-vehicles-o-c-13733-ge7c80fd/11817 "2016-05-04T06:52:10Z")

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Created a vehicle welding rig while inside a vehicle with the parts sitting on the chair. When it finished I still had two make shift welders and a new vehicle welding rig. The rest of the items didn’t duplicate just the…

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## [NPCs in ranch base disappeared?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-in-ranch-base-disappeared/11809)

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**Author:** [@Prodigy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Prodigy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-in-ranch-base-disappeared/11809 "2016-05-04T06:27:47Z")

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After launching my game, I decided to go out into the forest to the west of my ranch camp to forage for eggs and wild vegetables. Upon returning, I noticed that all of the NPCs in my ranch camp, with the exception of the…

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## [Trailer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trailer/11816)

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**Author:** [@UltimaPhoenix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UltimaPhoenix)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 2:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trailer/11816 "2016-05-04T02:16:21Z")

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I built a remote controlled drone on rubber tracks to act as a scout. But I realized I need to transport it somehow. It’s not possible to build a trailer or compartment in another vehicle for my little killer to sit insi…

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## [Random patches of light in cities at night](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-patches-of-light-in-cities-at-night/11801)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-patches-of-light-in-cities-at-night/11801 "2016-05-03T21:34:13Z")

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Ok, something very strange has started to happen. Walking around a city at night, all of a sudden a huge elliptical space is bathed in light. I can’t see it until I step right into it, and then it seems to be visible dep…

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## [The care and feeding of NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-care-and-feeding-of-npcs/11735)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-care-and-feeding-of-npcs/11735 "2016-05-03T21:26:34Z")

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NPCs. They are pretty useful in the very early game, since they can dish out quite a nice amount of damage compared to a fledgling player. They are also quite useful when you arent using the anti-revivification mod. Aft…

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