# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=313

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## [Hostile World](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostile-world/9902)

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**Author:** [@Eris\_Shrugged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eris_Shrugged)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostile-world/9902 "2015-09-24T20:37:49Z")

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I decided just now to see if the subreddit for this had any worthwhile content. I don’t know why, since I’ve been lurking here since forever. However, I found a thread there about what features would be cool to add, an…

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## [Apocalypse Plow mk.IV (pics+desc.+download)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalypse-plow-mk-iv-pics-desc-download/10579)

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**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalypse-plow-mk-iv-pics-desc-download/10579 "2015-09-24T19:24:55Z")

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mk.III post: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9533.msg217358#msg217358 pretty pictures: http://imgur.com/a/NpBjg I’ve been sick for a few days, so I picked up CDDA again. Remembered exactly why I love it. I…

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## [Survivor Corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-corpses/9907)

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**Author:** [@skYman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/skYman)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-corpses/9907 "2015-09-24T19:19:39Z")

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So I started playing Cata with 0.C again and after dieing many, many (many) times I found that it doesn’t really make sense to stumble upon your 10 day old corpse when restarting as a fresh spawn. Is it possible to make…

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## [Horses as mounts? It it already a thing; because it seems obvious?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horses-as-mounts-it-it-already-a-thing-because-it-seems-obvious/10371)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horses-as-mounts-it-it-already-a-thing-because-it-seems-obvious/10371 "2015-09-24T18:29:54Z")

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This is both a question and a suggestion depending on whether it already exists or not, but can you ride horses yet? I see them every now and then on farms and ranches, but it seems like all they are good for atm is butc…

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## [Can use quarterstaff with Niten Ichi-Ryu technique but not with an ironshod one](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-use-quarterstaff-with-niten-ichi-ryu-technique-but-not-with-an-ironshod-one/10584)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-use-quarterstaff-with-niten-ichi-ryu-technique-but-not-with-an-ironshod-one/10584 "2015-09-24T14:32:20Z")

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Is this working as intended or is it an overlook?

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## [Pre-cataclysm game mode?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pre-cataclysm-game-mode/10552)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pre-cataclysm-game-mode/10552 "2015-09-24T06:52:35Z")

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Here’s one thing my friend has talking about, if there is game mode can let you play the DDA before the infection spread…

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## ['On ground' status](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-ground-status/10559)

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**Author:** [@Atelerd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Atelerd)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 2:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-ground-status/10559 "2015-09-24T02:39:50Z")

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Now it named ‘downed’ or something. Simple addition: to give the ability to lie on ground at will and increase the accuracy for some percent in this position. Why? Cause nobody shoots sniper rifles standing tall. Can m…

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## [Engine power calculation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-power-calculation/10557)

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**Author:** [@Steelmaniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Steelmaniac)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-power-calculation/10557 "2015-09-24T02:36:48Z")

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So I was wondering how was the power of engines along with their speed and all calculated in game cause it doesnt make sense that a 150 kg motorbike that has a 1100cc v twin can only reach 66km/h without destroying the e…

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## [B64c989- Setting up zones CTD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/b64c989-setting-up-zones-ctd/10582)

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**Author:** [@kentable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kentable)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/b64c989-setting-up-zones-ctd/10582 "2015-09-24T02:36:01Z")

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Setting up zones in this build results in a CTD. It will occur right after sizing the zone area.

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## [Found a graph for frostbite/wind chill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-graph-for-frostbite-wind-chill/10295)

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**Author:** [@voskhod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/voskhod)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-graph-for-frostbite-wind-chill/10295 "2015-09-23T20:43:00Z")

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\[image\] If what I’m reading here is correct, frostbite can happen anywhere between half an hour to as quickly as 5 minutes, depending on wind chill. As far as I can tell, frostbite in-game actually takes several days to…

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## [Problem when entering science lab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-when-entering-science-lab/10570)

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**Author:** [@skoormit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/skoormit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-when-entering-science-lab/10570 "2015-09-23T16:49:27Z")

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Spoiler ahead for anyone who has not entered a science lab. If you have ever opened the front door, you are fine to read on. \[spoiler\] I cut the front door open with an acetylene torch. By the time I had finished, the…

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## [\#3715 Crash on trying to throw Halligan bar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3715-crash-on-trying-to-throw-halligan-bar/10578)

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**Author:** [@lordmatiz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lordmatiz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3715-crash-on-trying-to-throw-halligan-bar/10578 "2015-09-23T13:17:20Z")

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The game crashes when “aim cursor” moves away from character.

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## [Default random npc spawn rate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/default-random-npc-spawn-rate/10519)

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**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/default-random-npc-spawn-rate/10519 "2015-09-23T08:10:14Z")

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I want to talk about random npc swawn rate 1.0. “1.0” supposed to be default setting that gives normal gameplay. But now with 1.0 ranod npc spawns a lot. Is it intended by design? Maybe default settings for random npc …

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## [DEBUG: The zombie at (58,69,-1) was not found in the tracker. Press spacebar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-the-zombie-at-58-69-1-was-not-found-in-the-tracker-press-spacebar/10577)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-the-zombie-at-58-69-1-was-not-found-in-the-tracker-press-spacebar/10577 "2015-09-23T05:22:29Z")

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Went down into a particular slime pit and the game just keeps spamming this on every turn. Debug killing all monsters in the area doesn’t seem to help. I really fucking hate these “press spacebar” bugs that don’t affect…

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## [Gun basements more common](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gun-basements-more-common/10574)

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**Author:** [@jokaro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokaro)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gun-basements-more-common/10574 "2015-09-23T02:40:29Z")

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Hasn’t the basements with a load of guns and special weapons become more common lately?

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## [A thing like mario maker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-thing-like-mario-maker/10575)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-thing-like-mario-maker/10575 "2015-09-22T20:56:02Z")

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I just think a building generator tool would be quite nifty… Simply it just looks like cataclysm except empty space and you have a paintbrush to make pretty much any building… You could even designate where they can sp…

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## [Hurting self while try to smash some objects and building?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hurting-self-while-try-to-smash-some-objects-and-building/10278)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hurting-self-while-try-to-smash-some-objects-and-building/10278 "2015-09-22T19:29:08Z")

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I just thinking about this, because some objects and building such like window, toilet, or metel stuff it has a sharp part if it was get smashed but someone just dosn’t hurting themselves if try break the window and sma…

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## [Realistic damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-damage/10414)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-damage/10414 "2015-09-22T19:25:16Z")

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I’m thinking that it would be more realistic if you just randomly every now and then cause yourself a small amount of damage while performing some task, and if performing tasks took longer(or were impossible) with injuri…

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## [Child Trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/child-trait/10400)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/child-trait/10400 "2015-09-22T19:19:13Z")

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I try to make a pre-existing character a lot for when I play the game, and one of them is a child that is far older than her years. The only problem is, there’s no way in game to tell the difference between someone who i…

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## [Clothing Realism](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-realism/10445)

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**Author:** [@Zoev](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zoev)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-realism/10445 "2015-09-22T18:48:07Z")

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I love this game, I really do. I started playing back in 0.A and it’s only gotten better and better. Realism in regards to surivival, fabrication and gunpowder have only made the game better. However there is one skill t…

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## [Finding a science lab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/finding-a-science-lab/10572)

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**Author:** [@majhal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/majhal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/finding-a-science-lab/10572 "2015-09-22T14:28:41Z")

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I’ve been playing for awhile and ever since the cooper release came about I haven’t been able to find a lab anywhere. In my last brin experimental build game I found probably about six of them but since then nothing. Are…

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## [Vacutainers with blood and similar things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vacutainers-with-blood-and-similar-things/10558)

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**Author:** [@BigLie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BigLie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vacutainers-with-blood-and-similar-things/10558 "2015-09-22T14:03:17Z")

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The description frequently mentions they are gross. Why? It’s just blood. Do any traits (such as psychopath) influence descriptions of such things? Is the player character a sissy by default? :slight\_smile:

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## [0.C-3702 - Gained a round of "Placeholder ammuntion" from A7 Laser Rifle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3702-gained-a-round-of-placeholder-ammuntion-from-a7-laser-rifle/10576)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3702-gained-a-round-of-placeholder-ammuntion-from-a7-laser-rifle/10576 "2015-09-22T11:18:58Z")

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I somehow managed to get a single round of “Placeholder Ammunition” while applying mods to an A7 laser rifle. If it matters, the rifle is being powered by a UPS bionic, but I hadn’t fired it recently. As far as I can tel…

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## [Most annoying dead ever!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-annoying-dead-ever/10351)

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**Author:** [@PunkCapitalist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PunkCapitalist)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-annoying-dead-ever/10351 "2015-09-21T21:58:46Z")

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I was just driving around town in my secondary car raiding gas stations on the 54th day of the apocalypse and suddenly BAM. Dead. Apparently a Flaming Eye shot his light beam at me and the car exploded. I was under the i…

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## [Anyone else kinda want chicken walkers loose in labs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-else-kinda-want-chicken-walkers-loose-in-labs/10515)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 9:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-else-kinda-want-chicken-walkers-loose-in-labs/10515 "2015-09-21T21:22:46Z")

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Just a small chance of running into one, not common. Maybe occasionally let one of those shoggoths spawn somewhere other than in a cage. Something to spice it up down there.

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## [Possible Memory Leak?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-memory-leak/10474)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-memory-leak/10474 "2015-09-21T21:12:44Z")

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Played for a good long while in build 3604 and though it did take a few hours, I noticed some slowdown that ended in a crash. Which sucked because I had done like 30+ days and got a ton of progress made. Wiped it and sta…

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## [Can't load Save](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-load-save/10571)

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**Author:** [@PibeCata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PibeCata)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-load-save/10571 "2015-09-21T20:44:53Z")

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I’ve just updated to the latest experimental a few minutes ago. Now, I can’t load my game. When I choose the world it shows (1) indicating one save, but it’s grayed out and I can’t load it. I’m on Linux (Debian 8). I’ve…

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## [High score table?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/high-score-table/10545)

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**Author:** [@ianpwilliams](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ianpwilliams)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/high-score-table/10545 "2015-09-21T19:47:34Z")

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Is there a high score table in this game (I couldn’t find one), and if not, could one be implemented?

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## [Suggest Autosave pause or warning, and possible other tweaks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggest-autosave-pause-or-warning-and-possible-other-tweaks/10539)

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**Author:** [@Voqar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Voqar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggest-autosave-pause-or-warning-and-possible-other-tweaks/10539 "2015-09-21T18:14:22Z")

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Suggest that when autosave is about to happen that the game “pause” like when you see a zombie in safe mode - with some yellow text and keystroke to proceed. This will help avoid mishaps like extra key spam and serve as…

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## [0.C-3702 - Wierdness when trying to demolish reinforced glass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3702-wierdness-when-trying-to-demolish-reinforced-glass/10568)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3702-wierdness-when-trying-to-demolish-reinforced-glass/10568 "2015-09-21T14:51:32Z")

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I’m not entirely sure whether this is a bug or simply the game working counter-intuitively, but I’m having a lot of trouble breaking through the glass walls protecting the magazine rooms in the labs. As far as I can tell…

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