# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=29

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## [Wasps need balancing/have venom effects capped](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wasps-need-balancing-have-venom-effects-capped/27631)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wasps-need-balancing-have-venom-effects-capped/27631 "2022-02-26T12:24:02Z")

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Considering how “common” of an enemy wasps are I feel like they really need a nerf in terms of lethality. Not only can they fly, cause infections through biting, spawn in groups, have insect armor, are hard to hit, and a…

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## [Cutting long rope into a short rope](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-long-rope-into-a-short-rope/27624)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-long-rope-into-a-short-rope/27624 "2022-02-23T15:26:16Z")

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turning a long rope really shouldn’t be so complicated enough to require a spinning wheel, or at least require several hours. It should take only a minute a best just to simply cut a rope in half.

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## [Sharpening dull replicas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sharpening-dull-replicas/27620)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sharpening-dull-replicas/27620 "2022-02-23T02:47:19Z")

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I feel like there should be a way to sharpen show replicas like katanas and swords so they can actually cut things instead of being more blunt objects. While this would make them items more flimsy it should also make the…

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## [How often do portal storms happen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-often-do-portal-storms-happen/27619)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-often-do-portal-storms-happen/27619 "2022-02-21T02:47:42Z")

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I’m having some fun playing with portals, but i’m wondering just how frequent they are since i’m considering playing with stronger/frequent storms. How often do storms happen? Cause they are kind of a fun concept like s…

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## [What can we do with this sentence 'You can wear it if you like, but it won't provide any effects.'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-can-we-do-with-this-sentence-you-can-wear-it-if-you-like-but-it-wont-provide-any-effects/27548)

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**Author:** [@paco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/paco)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 2:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-can-we-do-with-this-sentence-you-can-wear-it-if-you-like-but-it-wont-provide-any-effects/27548 "2022-02-21T02:32:17Z")

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Repeated \> 200 times in json files. I have been reading the code a bit, overall how are builds the sentences. I only want to translate that sentence 1 time not more than 200 times, it is a waste of space memory and time…

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## [Are Portal Storm Spawns working as Intended. Seems Unbalanced. Question for Developers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-portal-storm-spawns-working-as-intended-seems-unbalanced-question-for-developers/27482)

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**Author:** [@Mallowdust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mallowdust)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-portal-storm-spawns-working-as-intended-seems-unbalanced-question-for-developers/27482 "2022-02-21T01:31:09Z")

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Question for someone who develops the game. tl:dr. Got killed by monster spawns from portal storm, feels kinda unfair since I was strong, not injured, well equipped, and in my safe home away from monsters. Developers, i…

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## [Some questions about npc's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions-about-npcs/24441)

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**Author:** [@Brian\_Cahoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Cahoon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions-about-npcs/24441 "2022-02-19T16:08:13Z")

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So yesterday just figured out that npc’s could do MUCH more than just hand out a mission. All this time and I didnt know npc’s could do more than handing out a mission from the starting npc in the beginning bunker. Now …

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## [Question about sheltering from Portal Storms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-sheltering-from-portal-storms/27601)

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**Author:** [@deMangler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deMangler)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-sheltering-from-portal-storms/27601 "2022-02-19T15:19:36Z")

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My last few plays have been the crashed helicopter start, my favourite ones are when it crashes on a 5 map-tile island. However, my attempts to survive and maybe even get off the island take time, and during this time, …

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## [How to "pocket autopickup settings?"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-pocket-autopickup-settings/27611)

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**Author:** [@Richard\_Roe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Richard_Roe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-pocket-autopickup-settings/27611 "2022-02-18T15:41:38Z")

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I was, and still am, really confused by the pocket autopickup system. How does it really work? Example: turrets hit my “US Ballistic Vest \> 4 items” and shatter one of the “ESAPI Ballistic Plate”. I have “shattered cera…

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## [One to outlive them all: Mutants, Cyborgs, Others](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-to-outlive-them-all-mutants-cyborgs-others/27603)

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**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-to-outlive-them-all-mutants-cyborgs-others/27603 "2022-02-16T01:58:33Z")

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So I’ve been wondering lately, about the survivability and endurances of some survivors and ultimately, who would outlive everyone. As the world becomes more inhospitable and aliened, to the point where the prior inhabi…

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## [Cleaning of plastic things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleaning-of-plastic-things/27604)

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**Author:** [@Nerak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nerak)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleaning-of-plastic-things/27604 "2022-02-15T20:01:07Z")

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How to clean things like helmets, flasks and ect?

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## [Refugee clean bay quest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-clean-bay-quest/27600)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-clean-bay-quest/27600 "2022-02-15T07:09:00Z")

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I’m in the middle of the clean-up the back bay quest, and have bought help from the guards, but still need a couple more people. however my character’s speech check is terribble, so a lot of checks are failed. Do these c…

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## [Build 13a4346 Stuck in unloading backpack forever](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-13a4346-stuck-in-unloading-backpack-forever/27596)

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**Author:** [@deMangler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deMangler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-13a4346-stuck-in-unloading-backpack-forever/27596 "2022-02-13T14:38:29Z")

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Build 13a4346. Linux curses never used debug default mods etc. I have a situation where I was unloading a wielded backpack and it seems as if the game saved while this was happening. Now I am stuck in the situation of …

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## [Saving cyborg characters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saving-cyborg-characters/27179)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saving-cyborg-characters/27179 "2022-02-12T23:27:37Z")

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If I remember correctly it used to be possibble to save prototype cyborg NPCs using a control laptop or something. However I think the control laptop was moved to the aftershock mod. Is there another way to save them?

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## [How often does the NPC of hub01 refresh the items？](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-often-does-the-npc-of-hub01-refresh-the-items/24050)

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**Author:** [@howmokas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/howmokas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-often-does-the-npc-of-hub01-refresh-the-items/24050 "2022-02-11T17:56:24Z")

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I waited a long time without change.What should i do they will update the item

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## [Why does Hub01 consider me an arch villain?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-hub01-consider-me-an-arch-villain/26143)

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**Author:** [@Wayland](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayland)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-hub01-consider-me-an-arch-villain/26143 "2022-02-11T17:51:13Z")

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I’ve been happily doing Hub 01 quests (the mind splicer mission was next to a mass grave, that was fun…) and I just looked at my faction relationships, and they are considering me an arch villian. Their mercenaries like …

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## [Zombies line of vision](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-line-of-vision/27527)

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**Author:** [@C4nt3r](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/C4nt3r)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-line-of-vision/27527 "2022-02-11T17:07:44Z")

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Hi all, new to the game and just curious. How much tiles vision has zombies? In wiki I readed “if you can see them, they can see you” but wich other conditions are to that zombie to see you? Crouch affects to that?. I wo…

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## [Rat serum without syringe in unwinnable trans-coast logistic start](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rat-serum-without-syringe-in-unwinnable-trans-coast-logistic-start/27271)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rat-serum-without-syringe-in-unwinnable-trans-coast-logistic-start/27271 "2022-02-11T17:04:24Z")

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As a human, I have nowhere to go. There are 2 rat serums near the start. If I become a rat, can I move through metal bars? I hate to be a rat or any kind of mutant. But Even if I want to be a rat, I can’t use the serums…

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## [How to ignore Chihuahua?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-ignore-chihuahua/27535)

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**Author:** [@deMangler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deMangler)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-ignore-chihuahua/27535 "2022-02-11T15:23:50Z")

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I have been playing my longest game so far - just over a week in the woods and have a good camp set up. A major problem has arisen in my utopia - every time I try to do anything that takes any time I am distracted by a …

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## [How is the lore created?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-the-lore-created/27297)

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**Author:** [@Officer\_C4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Officer_C4)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-the-lore-created/27297 "2022-02-11T10:00:16Z")

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I am quite immersed in the setting and I am curious if the lore has a set team, developed by one person, or something entirely different. Eager to know more.

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## [Emergency shelter base](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-shelter-base/27590)

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**Author:** [@TJKing293](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJKing293)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-shelter-base/27590 "2022-02-10T08:46:36Z")

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does anyone have a picture of what the fully developed open floor plan emergency shelter base looks like?

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## [Another Segmentation Fault error](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-segmentation-fault-error/27575)

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**Author:** [@Ryomashi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ryomashi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-segmentation-fault-error/27575 "2022-02-09T21:27:01Z")

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Hello people, new player here. Not since my league of legends days have I been so unproductive, amazing game. Unfortunately my save crashed and is not opening anymore. The good news is that it was 1 ingame-day long, so n…

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## [Ideas for better smithing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-better-smithing/26901)

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**Author:** [@Luke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Luke)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-better-smithing/26901 "2022-02-09T20:35:19Z")

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I will start by saying that I am not a master bladesmith, but I have forged knives, axes, and a couple of spearheads over the years. When I see some recipes for melee weapons there are a few things that I think can be im…

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## [How do you get the Fast Healer mutation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-get-the-fast-healer-mutation/27586)

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**Author:** [@draghi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/draghi)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-get-the-fast-healer-mutation/27586 "2022-02-09T20:02:10Z")

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Hi. I’ve gulped enormous quantities of medical serum and could never get this specific mutation. From what I’ve found on Github, medical tree is the only way to get the Fast Healer mutation. I’ve even save-scummed a bu…

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## [Making a New Challenge Mod and have some questions- Never Ending Persuit RE Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-new-challenge-mod-and-have-some-questions-never-ending-persuit-re-mod/27161)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-new-challenge-mod-and-have-some-questions-never-ending-persuit-re-mod/27161 "2022-02-09T19:59:45Z")

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So I just played a character against the Hunted Challenge- Unsurprisingly he died. The second one found a car and is doing well but now I want top make something more dangerous and constant. Basically I want to make Nem…

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## [How does time work in this game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-time-work-in-this-game/27311)

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**Author:** [@FatalFrog](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FatalFrog)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-time-work-in-this-game/27311 "2022-02-09T10:15:19Z")

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This confuses me, there is talk about turns, and moves, and all of this stuff, and I aim a bow and cancel aiming only to have zombies move an entire football field and attack me 8 times, while it only says it takes 170 m…

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## [Zomborg, should I engage or run?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zomborg-should-i-engage-or-run/27260)

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**Author:** [@scorp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/scorp)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zomborg-should-i-engage-or-run/27260 "2022-02-09T10:10:04Z")

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I am pretty new to this game, this is my 6th day and two zomborgs are near my house so should I engage or should I go away from them? The best weapon I have is a spear.

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## [How about allow building modular basecamp everywhere?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-about-allow-building-modular-basecamp-everywhere/27585)

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**Author:** [@linonetwo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/linonetwo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-about-allow-building-modular-basecamp-everywhere/27585 "2022-02-09T08:40:18Z")

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Today I found private airport is a good place to build a base, and I hope I can build modular basecamp, so I add this to the JSON for a trial: { "id": "faction\_base\_modular\_hub\_field\_version\_2\_0", …

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## [How to debug "tried to put an item (mre\_bag) count (1) in a container"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-debug-tried-to-put-an-item-mre-bag-count-1-in-a-container/27583)

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**Author:** [@linonetwo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/linonetwo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-debug-tried-to-put-an-item-mre-bag-count-1-in-a-container/27583 "2022-02-09T08:38:50Z")

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DEBUG : tried to put an item (mre\_bag) count (1) in a container (mre\_package) that cannot contain it: 口袋不可用因为 可用容量不足 FUNCTION : ret\_val item::put\_in(const item &, item\_pocket::pocket\_type, const bool) FILE : src…

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## [Playing tips for new and not so new players](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-tips-for-new-and-not-so-new-players/27207)

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**Author:** [@do99z](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/do99z)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-tips-for-new-and-not-so-new-players/27207 "2022-02-08T21:03:13Z")

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Made notes for myself, maybe it will be of use to some of you. Contains spoilers, if you’re just starting to play and want to discover everything on your own. Feel free to add some of your own to it.

[Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=28)

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