# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=304

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## [Is it just me?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-just-me/10881)

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**Author:** [@stk2008](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stk2008)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-just-me/10881 "2015-11-25T23:40:45Z")

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Hey all Am I the only one that thinks about cdda even when I’m not playing it. I am sat here watching a film but my mind is on cdda thinking oohhh this would be cool to have or this would be amazing if this was impleme…

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## [Events](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/events/10928)

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**Author:** [@Fluffy\_Genocide\_Cudd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fluffy_Genocide_Cudd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/events/10928 "2015-11-25T21:16:43Z")

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I’ve been toying with an idea lately to make the endgame in cataclysm more challenging. Some of the problems I have with progression in cataclysm is that: -Lategame is too easy compared to early game -If you can’t hand…

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## [What world settings do you normal play with?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-world-settings-do-you-normal-play-with/10920)

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**Author:** [@supernoob0122.inc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supernoob0122.inc)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-world-settings-do-you-normal-play-with/10920 "2015-11-25T19:59:59Z")

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what mods/loot settings/starting points/spawn settings/city size do you normally use?

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## [Modding help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-help/10860)

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**Author:** [@theepicvoid111](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/theepicvoid111)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-help/10860 "2015-11-25T18:57:22Z")

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Hey! I have pretty much no experience in modding besides for downloading them. I want to make a mod on new “creatures and monsters” but I don’t know where to start. Any tips, programs or things I could use? Thank you in…

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## [Advanced NPC interaction menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-npc-interaction-menu/10927)

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**Author:** [@Fluffy\_Genocide\_Cudd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fluffy_Genocide_Cudd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-npc-interaction-menu/10927 "2015-11-25T16:27:39Z")

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Disclaimer: I have no coding skills whatsoever, and with my exams coming up in a few months, I have no spare time to learn to code. I therefore hereby humbly beseech thee, oh gods of programming, to take my proposal into…

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## [NPC Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-crash/10917)

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**Author:** [@sagethor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sagethor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-crash/10917 "2015-11-25T13:10:57Z")

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Having several NPCs on guard packed in a room with no empty tiles and no exit causes the game to crash. I’m guessing there’s some sort of infinite loop, where the NPCs continuously displace each other on movement. Also…

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## [No fish in classic zombies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-fish-in-classic-zombies/10926)

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**Author:** [@Mattamue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mattamue)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 5:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-fish-in-classic-zombies/10926 "2015-11-25T05:08:35Z")

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So I was having trouble fishing in a classic zombies game and I may have found a gap. Fish are spawned in GROUP\_FISH and GROUP\_RIVER, but it looks like GROUP\_FISH isn’t called anywhere in overmap.cpp. I think the differ…

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## [Magazines for firearms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magazines-for-firearms/10876)

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**Author:** [@noble](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/noble)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magazines-for-firearms/10876 "2015-11-24T22:01:55Z")

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You should load guns with magazines rather than loose rounds. Switching magazines is quick, but if you get caught in the middle of a hoard with none loaded you’re going to get eaten while you load one. I should be able t…

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## ["The Last Days Radio"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-last-days-radio/10924)

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**Author:** [@alex.uprise](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/alex.uprise)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-last-days-radio/10924 "2015-11-24T18:37:33Z")

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Greetings to all! I’m a noob at this forum, but I’ve been an active forum lurker and playing the game for about a year. Right now, I’m representing a little “dwarf in a strange mood”(see Dwarf Fortress XD) who works as …

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## [MOVED: Bio Diesel Fuel & Engines?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-bio-diesel-fuel-engines/10922)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 5:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-bio-diesel-fuel-engines/10922 "2015-11-24T05:39:43Z")

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This topic has been moved to The Drawing Board - Suggestions, Comments, and Future Plans. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=11648.0\[/iurl\]

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## [StatsThoughSkills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/statsthoughskills/10896)

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**Author:** [@jokaro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokaro)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/statsthoughskills/10896 "2015-11-23T18:05:28Z")

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How does StatsThoughSkills work?

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## [The wiki seems broken :(](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-wiki-seems-broken/10908)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-wiki-seems-broken/10908 "2015-11-23T08:22:37Z")

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The wiki doesn’t seem to be working anymore? On that note does anyone know if solar panels generate power ONLY when the engine is on, or always?

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## [Question regarding Mac Builds and Tile-sets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-regarding-mac-builds-and-tile-sets/9986)

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**Author:** [@Nesiss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nesiss)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-regarding-mac-builds-and-tile-sets/9986 "2015-11-23T08:04:05Z")

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So I have been trying to find the latest up to date Mac build (whether stable or experimental) that actually runs. I tried to download the stable build from the front page but it wouldn't work for me. Also if possible I…

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## [Cancel sign tiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cancel-sign-tiles/10910)

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**Author:** [@crumist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crumist)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cancel-sign-tiles/10910 "2015-11-22T19:20:43Z")

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When I played previously, vehicles were mostly composed of tiles that look like cancel signs for whatever reason. This didn’t get in the way of gameplay so I haven’t bothered to do anything about it. I have come across m…

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## [The Great Horde Migration of Spring 01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-great-horde-migration-of-spring-01/10911)

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**Author:** [@Barex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Barex)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-great-horde-migration-of-spring-01/10911 "2015-11-22T17:50:45Z")

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In version 0.c-7585-gefc0cca, it seems like there is possibly a bug with the new code where hordes all migrate to 0,0. I can’t say for sure that this is a bug, since I don’t know where 0,0 is, and whether the hordes ac…

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## [Bug with wander spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-wander-spawns/10890)

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**Author:** [@Wyzack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wyzack)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-wander-spawns/10890 "2015-11-22T17:17:28Z")

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I decided to make a topic because this is the second time this has happened to me. Essentially if i save and quit my game while close to a horde, the horde will be all around me when i reload. The first time this happene…

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## [Stalker/Metro style Anomalies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stalker-metro-style-anomalies/10905)

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**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 3:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stalker-metro-style-anomalies/10905 "2015-11-22T03:17:51Z")

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Artifacts are present in the game, and I know the electric ones would fit into this categories, but about whole regions or specified single overworld maptile that have bizzarre effects. We see the piercing lights that a…

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## [Disappearing Text in Sidebar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disappearing-text-in-sidebar/10909)

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**Author:** [@Dampe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dampe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disappearing-text-in-sidebar/10909 "2015-11-22T00:10:16Z")

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Tried on both the 3935 and 3937 experimentals, and for some reason the text like “You hear a noise from the South!” has disappeared from my sidebar. (I’ve tried using both styles of sidebar, and nothing seems to fix it.)…

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## [Tailoring/Soldering Modifications: Pockets, Plastic, Nomex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailoring-soldering-modifications-pockets-plastic-nomex/10889)

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**Author:** [@devjroc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/devjroc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailoring-soldering-modifications-pockets-plastic-nomex/10889 "2015-11-21T22:16:02Z")

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It would be cool to see the “modification” system expanded. At the cost of encumberence etc I could easily see the use case for reinforcing with plastic for acid resistance and/or waterproofing (tallow/wax treatment?), n…

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## [Slim Pits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slim-pits/10874)

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**Author:** [@Dead\_End\_Road](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dead_End_Road)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slim-pits/10874 "2015-11-21T18:58:35Z")

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Is there any sort of advance strategy for dealing with them, Running in with a D-Zweihander is doing ok but there has to be a more effective way. Also what sort of loot is there to be had i found like 6 mutagen flasks on…

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## [Toolbox consuming Duct Tape when cutting up Clothes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/toolbox-consuming-duct-tape-when-cutting-up-clothes/10897)

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**Author:** [@Sundaysmile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sundaysmile)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/toolbox-consuming-duct-tape-when-cutting-up-clothes/10897 "2015-11-21T18:02:56Z")

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Hi guys, I had a brief search for this in the forum but didn’t find anything relating to it. I’m currently playing on the latest experimental build. So yeah, I found out the hard way that if you (A)ctivate the Toolbox,…

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## [Droppable containers suggestion #50](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/droppable-containers-suggestion-50/10882)

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**Author:** [@stk2008](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stk2008)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/droppable-containers-suggestion-50/10882 "2015-11-21T10:36:43Z")

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if we manage to lets say load a magazine with ammo and then remove it from the gun and it keeps track of the ammo in the mag could this be transfered to backpacks etc. I mean I really would love for us to be able to sto…

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## [Weird artifacting/ghosting in SDL (Answered)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-artifacting-ghosting-in-sdl-answered/10904)

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**Author:** [@deknegt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deknegt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-artifacting-ghosting-in-sdl-answered/10904 "2015-11-21T08:40:53Z")

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When I try to play the tileset version, it’s giving me these weird screen artifacts when I scroll around, which for me makes the game frustrating and nigh unplayable due to the confusion it gives when roaming around. I’…

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## [My stance for both duel-wielding and targeting body parts, and gun clips](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-stance-for-both-duel-wielding-and-targeting-body-parts-and-gun-clips/10842)

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**Author:** [@SioxGWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SioxGWolf)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-stance-for-both-duel-wielding-and-targeting-body-parts-and-gun-clips/10842 "2015-11-20T20:01:27Z")

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This is my side when I saw that it said “not practical” in frequently suggested things. For Duel Wielding, I’m more pointed to simply acknowledging the other hand, and the mouths capabilities to hold stuff… Duel-wieldin…

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## [Why doesn't it fit?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-doesnt-it-fit/10879)

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**Author:** [@SioxGWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SioxGWolf)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-doesnt-it-fit/10879 "2015-11-20T19:45:57Z")

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If it doesn’t fit, why? Is it too tight, too loose? That goes through my mind as I see the fits tag. It may be a combination of the too. If it’s loose, sew it smaller and either cut off the excess, or leave it in. If it’…

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## [The Wiki is broken - completely](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-wiki-is-broken-completely/10898)

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**Author:** [@vk65535](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vk65535)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-wiki-is-broken-completely/10898 "2015-11-20T16:35:13Z")

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Some pages are still available from google cache, but it wouldn’t be for too long. Why nobody cares?

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## [Melee attack cost seems to have doubled, even at near full stamina](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-attack-cost-seems-to-have-doubled-even-at-near-full-stamina/10900)

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**Author:** [@Barex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Barex)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-attack-cost-seems-to-have-doubled-even-at-near-full-stamina/10900 "2015-11-20T07:19:59Z")

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It seems that in a recent update, something happened to melee attack speeds. At full stamina, a punch takes 96-97 ticks. After hitting something once, the next swing takes ~180 ticks. Could it be that the game is thin…

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## [\[3910\] Can't catch NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3910-cant-catch-npcs/10891)

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**Author:** [@Vorchar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vorchar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3910-cant-catch-npcs/10891 "2015-11-19T09:57:36Z")

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NPCs move so FAST that only way to catch them seems to be rocket or sports car at the very least. They zip past zombies and seem to drop a lot of their weapons on the way. They seem to have this maddening urge to run an…

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## [New item's name display](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-items-name-display/10894)

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**Author:** [@Noctivagante](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctivagante)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-items-name-display/10894 "2015-11-19T06:23:25Z")

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I have some problems translating the new item’s name display, the string “%1$s%2$s%3$s%4$s%5$s%6$s” First (and I think that LazyCat-rus told me this happens on argentinian translation only), the game doesn’t show spaces…

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## [Blacklist Item Mods Cause game to Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blacklist-item-mods-cause-game-to-crash/10865)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blacklist-item-mods-cause-game-to-crash/10865 "2015-11-19T04:34:21Z")

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I have been experimenting with different mod combinations. My preferred combination is Mundane Zombies with a number of powerful items blacklisted to rebalance the game. When I enter character creation, the message “Ple…

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