# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=308

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## [Discussing / suggesting some small UI changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/discussing-suggesting-some-small-ui-changes/10709)

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**Author:** [@KliPeH](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KliPeH)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/discussing-suggesting-some-small-ui-changes/10709 "2015-11-01T18:26:51Z")

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\[spoiler\]Disclaimer: this is my first post on the forums, I apologize in advance for posting in the wrong section or suggesting stuff that was already suggested before; I figured writing a comment on the 175-page-long sm…

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## [Does Strength Really Reduce Recoil ATM?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-strength-really-reduce-recoil-atm/10777)

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**Author:** [@Love](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Love)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-strength-really-reduce-recoil-atm/10777 "2015-11-01T14:49:16Z")

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I know that this mechanic is intended, but I’m not sure whether it’s actually implemented right now. I saw an April 2015 github thread in which Kevin said it was broken and had found the offending line(s) of code, but I’…

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## [More vehicle detail's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-vehicle-details/10773)

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**Author:** [@Bonemeal556](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonemeal556)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-vehicle-details/10773 "2015-10-31T22:35:18Z")

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Hey guys im not sure if this has been posted before as I don’t check the forums often. I was thinking it would be fun making vehicles have more details such as crankshafts, camshafts, more detailed brakes like calipers, …

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## [Can't see to read - frustrating](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-see-to-read-frustrating/10765)

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**Author:** [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-see-to-read-frustrating/10765 "2015-10-31T19:05:06Z")

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this frustrates me every time =( come on, is it really that dark in New England at 9:20 as to prevent reading and crafting, even in winter, even in storm? o\_O \[image\]

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## [Reloading 9x18mm and turrets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloading-9x18mm-and-turrets/10772)

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**Author:** [@Agoelia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Agoelia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloading-9x18mm-and-turrets/10772 "2015-10-31T17:43:25Z")

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In the recipe for reloadedd 9x18mm +P+ (I think it’s part of a mod, maybe Artyom’s Gun Emporium or Icecoon’s Weapons Pack) it takes 10 9x18 casings and 10 primers to make 25 bullets. I also think it takes not enough gun…

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## [Sniping stance style](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sniping-stance-style/10764)

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**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sniping-stance-style/10764 "2015-10-31T09:25:29Z")

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Yet another wondrous(ly dumb) idea. A sniping style, you can learn from finding a military book on sniping. It would have recipes for helmet netting and Ghillie suit, but only teaches the style. Might also need some sor…

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## [Maximum Ranged Accuracy in Power Armor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maximum-ranged-accuracy-in-power-armor/10755)

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**Author:** [@Love](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Love)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maximum-ranged-accuracy-in-power-armor/10755 "2015-10-30T23:42:39Z")

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Hi, all. I’m theorycrafting a new character who can maximize his ranged accuracy in power armor, which is, I believe, 5 eye encumbrance and 5 arm encumbrance (at least for basic and heavy varieties). I need 17 perc then…

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## [Food calories resources](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-calories-resources/10767)

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**Author:** [@Zireael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zireael)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-calories-resources/10767 "2015-10-30T02:45:15Z")

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Since Kevin mentioned on GitHub that nutrition should relate to calories, I need your collective wisdom on the calorie (kJ) values the in-game foods have. Help?

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## [Is anybody working on a realistic hygiene mod? If not](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-anybody-working-on-a-realistic-hygiene-mod-if-not/10736)

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**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-anybody-working-on-a-realistic-hygiene-mod-if-not/10736 "2015-10-30T02:44:52Z")

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We have to eat and sleep and drink water, but what about all the other things we do on a daily basis? You don’t want to smell too human, do you? Plus, think of all the guts you’d be covered in after some of the encount…

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## [Is there a way to disable the amount popup in advanced inventory?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-the-amount-popup-in-advanced-inventory/10745)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-the-amount-popup-in-advanced-inventory/10745 "2015-10-30T01:03:18Z")

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It used to just move one item when I hit m. Now to move 3 different items I need 9 keypresses (not counting arrows). Am I missing something?

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## [Double Magazine increases recoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/double-magazine-increases-recoil/10766)

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**Author:** [@Dampe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dampe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2015, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/double-magazine-increases-recoil/10766 "2015-10-29T22:11:13Z")

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"Completely doubles the ammunition capacity of your firearm, but the added bulk reduces accuracy and increases recoil." I assume this is a balance thing, but it isn’t really grounded in reality. I can’t speak to the ac…

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## [Bringing back rogue10x10 font](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bringing-back-rogue10x10-font/10607)

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**Author:** [@123nick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/123nick)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bringing-back-rogue10x10-font/10607 "2015-10-29T08:32:17Z")

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Can anyone who. Downloaded the rogue 10x10 font pm me the link for a new download of it, or upload it again? Old download is expired . Thanks in advance

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## [Question about the forum software](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-the-forum-software/10759)

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**Author:** [@deoxy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deoxy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2015, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-the-forum-software/10759 "2015-10-29T03:45:01Z")

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Not sure this is the place for it, but nothing else seemed much better, so here it is: When I’m gone for a few days, and I want to catch up on reading, I see a thread like the “What’s Happening in YOUR Randomly-generate…

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## [JSONization of NPC classes (skills, NC handling, etc)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jsonization-of-npc-classes-skills-nc-handling-etc/10760)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2015, 3:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jsonization-of-npc-classes-skills-nc-handling-etc/10760 "2015-10-29T03:19:31Z")

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So, this is one thing I was pondering might be a useful feature for future endeavors, but not really a must-have for me. The way NPC classes are handled is currently (mostly) source-only. It rolls for total skill point …

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## [What's the single most important item for any survivor to have?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-single-most-important-item-for-any-survivor-to-have/10657)

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**Author:** [@Croooow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Croooow)\
**Replies:** 96\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-single-most-important-item-for-any-survivor-to-have/10657 "2015-10-28T22:20:33Z")

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In your opinion, and by whatever criteria you like.

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## [Zweihander Vs. Longsword](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zweihander-vs-longsword/10739)

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**Author:** [@Artyom177](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Artyom177)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zweihander-vs-longsword/10739 "2015-10-28T13:56:35Z")

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So I made a new character in a game with city sizes 7 (crazy huh?) and came across a Pawn Shop with tons of weapons from Random’s Medieval Stuff mod. And in there was a Zweihander… My favorite melee weapon in Cataclysm w…

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## [Jungles! Rainforests?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jungles-rainforests/10758)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jungles-rainforests/10758 "2015-10-28T11:36:53Z")

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Mutated swamp merges with forest. New life is born! Head into the young jungle to find never before seen on this planet. Generated monsters! Bugs. Bipeds. Anything and everything. A whole new world of possibilities. S…

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## [Found this nifty New England survival guide online](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-this-nifty-new-england-survival-guide-online/10750)

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**Author:** [@Dampe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dampe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-this-nifty-new-england-survival-guide-online/10750 "2015-10-28T08:10:56Z")

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http://www.rhodysurvivalist.com/

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## [Screen flickering in menus - WinConsole](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/screen-flickering-in-menus-winconsole/10754)

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**Author:** [@Zombies-R-Us](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zombies-R-Us)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/screen-flickering-in-menus-winconsole/10754 "2015-10-27T19:51:44Z")

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Hey guys, I recently decided to try out the console version after playing tiles for over a year and I have a somewhat minor, yet quite distracting issue - whenever I scroll through a menu, or repair a vehicle, or severa…

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## [If it really takes place in New England](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-it-really-takes-place-in-new-england/10730)

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**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2015, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-it-really-takes-place-in-new-england/10730 "2015-10-27T03:20:36Z")

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I live in New England, and I loved finding out that my favorite game takes place here, but it just doesn’t hit me with the “New England” vibe. If you really want things to be true-to-life, building gen for towns should …

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## [Fast reader: actually a disadvantage?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fast-reader-actually-a-disadvantage/10741)

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**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2015, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fast-reader-actually-a-disadvantage/10741 "2015-10-26T14:36:11Z")

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I’ve been trying different traits that I don’t usually take, and I’ve found a semi-amusing scenario that arises due to how moral ticks over. Not sure if it’s really a bug, per-say, possibly an unintended feature? The f…

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## [A possible change to how engines and alternators work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-possible-change-to-how-engines-and-alternators-work/10746)

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**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2015, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-possible-change-to-how-engines-and-alternators-work/10746 "2015-10-26T02:23:40Z")

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I guess this is more of a question-suggestion then just a suggestion, pertaining to how engines and alternators currently work. Are they fine as is? If not, I have an idea. Is it an idea you agree with, or would you do i…

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## [Crash on tutorial](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-tutorial/10747)

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**Author:** [@Noctivagante](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctivagante)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-tutorial/10747 "2015-10-25T16:49:15Z")

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0.C a75a558 SDL Windows 7 The game crashes when I try to open the player info while playing the tutorial. Works fine when playing in normal world.

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## [Mobster Profession mod V2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobster-profession-mod-v2/9917)

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**Author:** [@Born\_tobe\_Mild](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Born_tobe_Mild)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobster-profession-mod-v2/9917 "2015-10-25T15:50:00Z")

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Howdy all, this is my first time taking a stab at Cataclysm modding. So if my mod is terrible, sorry. Includes two mafia based professions, a new shotgun, and a new melee!! http://www.mediafire.com/download/yvda0kc42kk…

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## [Npcs don't sleep when I do](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-dont-sleep-when-i-do/10737)

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**Author:** [@Love](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Love)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-dont-sleep-when-i-do/10737 "2015-10-24T22:43:38Z")

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Forgive any typos and the like; I’m on my phone. I will be brief. In the latest experimental with the npc sleep code, my followers seem to want to sleep in the middle of the day, whereas I am on a standard schedule. I su…

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## [Bird Egg Not broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bird-egg-not-broken/10692)

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**Author:** [@sos3883](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sos3883)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bird-egg-not-broken/10692 "2015-10-24T19:29:36Z")

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Egg Throw a zombie. Not broken! Egg Throw on the wall. Not broken! Is this an ostrich egg or maybe Mutants egg…? glass bottles breaking wow! but not bird egg^.^

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## [Should Heightmaps be Added to CDDA?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-heightmaps-be-added-to-cdda/10740)

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**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-heightmaps-be-added-to-cdda/10740 "2015-10-24T01:42:16Z")

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This game could really utilize a generated heightmap that goes along with world gen. Nothing that would change the graphics, but more that could account for terrain height in terms of what generates there. You could us…

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## [F8a04ec - Home Frontier Starter Pack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/f8a04ec-home-frontier-starter-pack/10728)

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**Author:** [@Ronin1791](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ronin1791)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/f8a04ec-home-frontier-starter-pack/10728 "2015-10-23T23:13:03Z")

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Hey all, I’m not able to disassemble my Home Frontier Starter Pack, just comes up with the “This item cannot be disassembled” message, I’ve tried debugging in various cutting tools as well in case but no success.

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## [Latest builds: Survivor starts with no shoes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-builds-survivor-starts-with-no-shoes/10734)

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**Author:** [@Musaab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Musaab)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-builds-survivor-starts-with-no-shoes/10734 "2015-10-23T19:01:24Z")

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Everytime I start a new game with a survivor, I got a winter coat and everything, but on my feet, all I have are socks. No shoes. Why don’t have I shoes?

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## [My idea of how NPCs/factions can improve](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-idea-of-how-npcs-factions-can-improve/10716)

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**Author:** [@SioxGWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SioxGWolf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-idea-of-how-npcs-factions-can-improve/10716 "2015-10-23T18:29:11Z")

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I saw a few thing about NPCs, and I want to give my own idea. NPC types change and advance as time goes one (as well as the ones the player can choose from), taken from a similar post but, well it would be ideal. NPCs …

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