# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=3

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## [Local LLMs for NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/local-llms-for-npcs/29689)

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**Author:** [@Pupker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pupker)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/local-llms-for-npcs/29689 "2025-05-02T15:33:48Z")

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Now that reasonably powerful locally running LLMs are a thing, can NPCs be powered by them? Gemma3 model runs on basically any PC from the last five years, needs barely 8GB RAM total and doesnt even need a GPU, and can …

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## [Change auto-interrupt settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-auto-interrupt-settings/29693)

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**Author:** [@Strelok91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Strelok91)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-auto-interrupt-settings/29693 "2025-04-29T18:33:30Z")

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My character has nicotine dependence and often suffers withdrawals. Whenever I pull something, consume something, pulp a corpse and lots of other mundane actions I get interrupted and reminded of my nicotine withdrawal. …

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## [Turkey and their eggs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turkey-and-their-eggs/29688)

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**Author:** [@Ratchat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ratchat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turkey-and-their-eggs/29688 "2025-04-24T14:56:58Z")

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Can a turkey lay eggs? I tamed her like a chicken with bird food, but it’s been a week and not a single egg

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## [Chinese Wheelbarrow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chinese-wheelbarrow/29675)

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**Author:** [@Pupker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pupker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chinese-wheelbarrow/29675 "2025-04-24T10:32:59Z")

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The Chinese wheelbarrow is a type of wheelbarrow that seems better suited for post-apocalyptic needs than the only wheelbarrow currently present in the game. Its main difference from a normal wheelbarrow is that the whee…

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## [About cow and milk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-cow-and-milk/29687)

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**Author:** [@Ratchat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ratchat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-cow-and-milk/29687 "2025-04-23T10:14:04Z")

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Why did I make a pen for the cows, but they are constantly full but do not give milk and it says that “maybe they don’t have enough food” This is actually my cow pen. …

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## [Story of Jimmie Logan and other survivors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/story-of-jimmie-logan-and-other-survivors/29658)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/story-of-jimmie-logan-and-other-survivors/29658 "2025-04-23T08:32:08Z")

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Spring day 61 morning, Jimmie Logan, the “rude boy”, clever but clumsy, alcohol tolerant, having fast reflex but seasonal allergies, was at the stadium of the town Antrim. He ran up to the top level and hid there drinkin…

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## [Nicknaming individual enemies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nicknaming-individual-enemies/29681)

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**Author:** [@LordVallum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordVallum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nicknaming-individual-enemies/29681 "2025-04-20T19:34:30Z")

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Is it possible to rename individual Enemies to have a self entered name displayed? There is this one zombie that i couldnt face in earlygame but pass it like every day on my way to raid the city or a lab. Since we’ve se…

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## [.H Herbert Fog frequency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/h-herbert-fog-frequency/29626)

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**Author:** [@LordVallum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordVallum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/h-herbert-fog-frequency/29626 "2025-04-16T18:05:24Z")

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alright, I’m one and a half seasons into the apocalypse, started on spring day 60, now its summer 88. I’ve had fog nearly - every. single. day. It causes me quite some problems in city clearing since it makes cameras of…

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## [Issues with Batrachian (frogs) mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/issues-with-batrachian-frogs-mutations/29678)

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**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/issues-with-batrachian-frogs-mutations/29678 "2025-04-14T23:06:37Z")

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I don’t think frogs needed to have that much mutation. Mainly the mutation gills, aqueous repose, and underwater sleeper. Frogs only have gills as a tadpole. They losses it and grow a much more efficient organ called t…

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## [What to do to pass time?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-to-pass-time/29672)

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**Author:** [@LordVallum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordVallum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-to-pass-time/29672 "2025-04-13T22:21:19Z")

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To pass time, my go-to activity was reading books, but its winter now and ive read them all. I tried gaming, but im tired of again and again select “play whatever” to pass days. I also crafted everything I need or mig…

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## [Problem with LIXA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-lixa/29673)

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**Author:** [@komrad.dre](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/komrad.dre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-lixa/29673 "2025-04-07T16:17:44Z")

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Hello everyone! The problem is - after getting into the beam, the character is teleported, after which all sorts of things attack. After killing all the aggressive things - nothing happens. You just endlessly walk throug…

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## [Thank you all for making CDDA what it is](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thank-you-all-for-making-cdda-what-it-is/29670)

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**Author:** [@Richard\_Hays](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Richard_Hays)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thank-you-all-for-making-cdda-what-it-is/29670 "2025-04-05T01:14:24Z")

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Hey CDDA devs and community. I’m sorry if this is the wrong place for this, but I just wanted to express my extreme gratitude to you all for this wonderful game. I lost my Mom on March 13th, and have been dealing with th…

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## [Teying out latest experimental on android but the shortcuts keep appearing/disappearing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teying-out-latest-experimental-on-android-but-the-shortcuts-keep-appearing-disappearing/29664)

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**Author:** [@giatmidgetman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/giatmidgetman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teying-out-latest-experimental-on-android-but-the-shortcuts-keep-appearing-disappearing/29664 "2025-03-29T06:19:37Z")

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This is the first screen, i cant see the shortcuts but when i hold down ny back button it says they’re visible.

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## [How to get the zombie strength achievement?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-the-zombie-strength-achievement/29654)

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**Author:** [@dzo28000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dzo28000)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-the-zombie-strength-achievement/29654 "2025-03-24T20:28:23Z")

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How to get the zombie strength achievement?

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## [.H Herbert Portal Storm behavior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/h-herbert-portal-storm-behavior/29625)

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**Author:** [@LordVallum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordVallum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/h-herbert-portal-storm-behavior/29625 "2025-03-14T20:56:24Z")

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Hi People, I just like to share my experience with the changed portal storm mechanic. First of all I like PS in general, I never go loot the portal, always try to shelter down and get off unscated. After being a bit co…

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## [Game crashes after 10-20 minutes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-after-10-20-minutes/29638)

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**Author:** [@komrad.dre](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/komrad.dre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-after-10-20-minutes/29638 "2025-03-11T22:43:09Z")

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The last week of the game I had constant crashes without an error log. The game would freeze for 3 seconds, then automatically close. The solution to the problem is to turn off the sound pack.

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## [Clothing sets as an alternative to 'stylish'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-sets-as-an-alternative-to-stylish/29616)

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**Author:** [@L\_D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/L_D)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-sets-as-an-alternative-to-stylish/29616 "2025-03-10T21:32:32Z")

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Stylish isn’t likely to come back in any way shape or form, but I would still like to propose an alternative that could, hopefully, keep to the original spirit of the trait, providing incentive to wear less than optimal …

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## [How do I split the starting traits by character gender in json?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-split-the-starting-traits-by-character-gender-in-json/29635)

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**Author:** [@Ideshon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ideshon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-split-the-starting-traits-by-character-gender-in-json/29635 "2025-03-09T06:08:40Z")

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I want to divide the starting traits by character gender so that when NPCs spawn, they are given traits based on their gender. I saw how to separate clothes by gender in the scripts, but it didn’t work out that way in “N…

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## [Can NPCs do parkour?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-npcs-do-parkour/29631)

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**Author:** [@dzo28000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dzo28000)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-npcs-do-parkour/29631 "2025-03-03T15:40:42Z")

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I need the NPC to get on the roof, but he’s just standing down there, can he do parkour? (There are just a bunch of zombies behind the building, I have a sniper rifle, and he has a pistol.)

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## [How to upgrade characteristics?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-upgrade-characteristics/29627)

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**Author:** [@dzo28000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dzo28000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-upgrade-characteristics/29627 "2025-03-01T16:41:03Z")

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How to improve strength, agility, intelligence, perception in the game?

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## [Text wrapping in action menu - Bionic Multitool](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/text-wrapping-in-action-menu-bionic-multitool/29611)

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**Author:** [@igorovic2000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/igorovic2000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/text-wrapping-in-action-menu-bionic-multitool/29611 "2025-02-27T21:41:03Z")

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Bionic Multitool action desc have very long desc so that usefull implant breaking action menu %. Any way to fix that? (without idea of losing a full day just to learn how to decompile game files)

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## [Keeping cattle near wasp nest?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-cattle-near-wasp-nest/29621)

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**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-cattle-near-wasp-nest/29621 "2025-02-27T16:13:14Z")

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So I’ve managed to find one single cow that hadn’t yet turned, and after much effort and considerable risk it is now ruminating in a small fenced off pasture with a shed at my base, providing a very valuable supply of mi…

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## [Best heavy melee weapon for a high strength brute?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-heavy-melee-weapon-for-a-high-strength-brute/29607)

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**Author:** [@Bear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bear)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-heavy-melee-weapon-for-a-high-strength-brute/29607 "2025-02-15T21:12:25Z")

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I am thinking about which lategame weapon I wanna use. Lucerne Hammer seems like the obvious ultimate big heavy blunt weapon as it should be realistically and I even have one irl, however it can’t benefit from Barbaran …

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## [Container whitelisting tool](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/container-whitelisting-tool/29606)

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**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/container-whitelisting-tool/29606 "2025-02-13T16:24:06Z")

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So I recently went through the arduous task of organising my powder storage(!) using 60 small cardboard boxes, only to discover that the “+” sign many of them had meant something else was whitelisted to go inside them. A…

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## [Soiled clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soiled-clothing/29534)

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**Author:** [@L\_D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/L_D)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soiled-clothing/29534 "2025-02-11T19:02:10Z")

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Would it be possible to make clothing filthy over time? I had an idea that clothes worn on the layer next to the skin could get filthy after a certain amount of time spent being worn by the player, but I’m not sure if th…

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## [Feature suggestion for a custom Map Editor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feature-suggestion-for-a-custom-map-editor/29600)

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**Author:** [@Kartoffelbauer1000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kartoffelbauer1000)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feature-suggestion-for-a-custom-map-editor/29600 "2025-02-06T08:29:15Z")

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Edit: Check out the new post Overmap special / mapgen Viewer with progress updates and a download link Lately, i have been thinking of building a Map Editor for creating new custom Mapgen Files. I have in fact alread…

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## [Shortcut bug in android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shortcut-bug-in-android/29518)

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**Author:** [@Joao\_Danilo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Joao_Danilo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 7:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shortcut-bug-in-android/29518 "2025-01-29T07:48:11Z")

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When creating the character the shortcuts don’t appear

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## [Android debug mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-debug-mode/29596)

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**Author:** [@Delts1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-debug-mode/29596 "2025-01-28T16:27:27Z")

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Hello everyone, after a long day i finally came back to this amazing game. I have something that seems not working or not suppose to be run like that. So, i tried to spawn an item through debug mode. Then, i search the …

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## [When will O.H stable be released on Play Store?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-will-o-h-stable-be-released-on-play-store/29595)

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**Author:** [@potaatu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/potaatu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-will-o-h-stable-be-released-on-play-store/29595 "2025-01-28T03:24:24Z")

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Hello there. I prefer to play the stable release of the game. when I downloaded the latest O.H-RELEASE from the official website (for android), the installed app name shows Experimental, so I am a little skeptical about…

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## [How to build your own helicopter?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build-your-own-helicopter/29588)

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**Author:** [@Huyobkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Huyobkins)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build-your-own-helicopter/29588 "2025-01-19T11:32:32Z")

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I saw a video on YouTube where a player built a flying base. I would like to do the same, but when I disassemble the rotor, I get steel, not the rotor itself. And basically, when I disassemble any part of the helicopter,…

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