# Game Talk

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## [Character generation points survey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-generation-points-survey/10425)

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**Author:** [@dRbiG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dRbiG)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-generation-points-survey/10425 "2015-09-03T22:06:36Z")

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The survey is one question only: click here I’m wondering if the default 6 is actually liked much. In any case it would be interesting to see general distribution. Also some players may be unaware they can change it (a…

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## [Latest Experimental Build (August 29) Possible Infighting/Ainimal Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-build-august-29-possible-infighting-ainimal-bug/10428)

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**Author:** [@JazzGuru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JazzGuru)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-build-august-29-possible-infighting-ainimal-bug/10428 "2015-09-03T17:16:39Z")

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Hi guys, have just been playing with the experimental build that was the last one to be released on the 29th of August. However, I think there might be something up with the monster infighting system. Firstly, I saw a…

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## [Wander Spawn is Terrifying](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wander-spawn-is-terrifying/10403)

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**Author:** [@Edgar\_Allen\_Poo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Edgar_Allen_Poo)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wander-spawn-is-terrifying/10403 "2015-09-03T16:40:36Z")

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For a change of pace I decided with my latest character to give wander spawns a try, figuring it would be neat to have to time my movements with the passing of the massive hordes stumbling across the map. Turns out, hor…

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## [Dak's stabby stabby build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/daks-stabby-stabby-build/10448)

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**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/daks-stabby-stabby-build/10448 "2015-09-03T13:23:51Z")

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I wanted to write a new build for newer players since my old one of archery needs books to work. the only thing you really need to picture this build one point in survival though I tend to put a bunch into dodging. to …

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## [Crash Report; \*\*\* invalid %N$ use detected \*\*\*](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-report-invalid-n-use-detected/10454)

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**Author:** [@hobophobic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-report-invalid-n-use-detected/10454 "2015-09-02T20:59:23Z")

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Got this while picking up a woodaxe off the ground to wield it. This is on the latest experimental, just downloaded it about an hour ago. I’m on Ubuntu, the crash message came up in my terminal.

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## [Long range bullet "incoming motion"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-range-bullet-incoming-motion/10452)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-range-bullet-incoming-motion/10452 "2015-09-02T20:38:08Z")

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You know, I also consider other thing on this game, I wonder if those long range “bullet” like rocket or something can have a “incoming motion” which means, it can pause after few turn, and continue flying on next turn t…

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## [Advanced Machinery?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-machinery/10380)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-machinery/10380 "2015-09-02T20:08:13Z")

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Since the RivTech guns were made in a special (probably underground) facility, I think it would be neat if a player could take over the facility. It would be patrolled by heavy SecuBots, turrets, maybe a chicken walker o…

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## [Movement Ideas: Expanding upon the running and stamina mechanic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/movement-ideas-expanding-upon-the-running-and-stamina-mechanic/10390)

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**Author:** [@Sehn\_Knight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sehn_Knight)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/movement-ideas-expanding-upon-the-running-and-stamina-mechanic/10390 "2015-09-02T20:00:59Z")

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I have some idea’s regarding running and it seemed too in depth to post in the needful additions thread. -Have foot, leg and torso encumbrance slow running down more or increase stamina drain. Running in jeans is diffic…

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## [Draw knife from survivor utility belt, crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-knife-from-survivor-utility-belt-crash/10399)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-knife-from-survivor-utility-belt-crash/10399 "2015-09-02T18:20:02Z")

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Version 3609, every time. Can draw fine from a sheath.

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## [Unmarked minefields](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unmarked-minefields/10449)

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**Author:** [@supernoob0122](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supernoob0122)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unmarked-minefields/10449 "2015-09-02T14:04:02Z")

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I think it’s weird that minefields are marked there should be unmarked ones with the mines hidden well (no mounds visible) and you will need a metal detector or a high trapping skill in order to spot them also we need mo…

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## [Perhaphs change up the first aid kit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/perhaphs-change-up-the-first-aid-kit/10438)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/perhaphs-change-up-the-first-aid-kit/10438 "2015-09-01T20:51:18Z")

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basically the kit would act like a sewing needle or the like in where it needs some sort of fuel, that being medical supplies, and you can fill it up to a 10 charges but increase its base volume… and perhaphs a medkit t…

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## [Item stats confuse me!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-stats-confuse-me/10444)

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**Author:** [@JAVAgamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JAVAgamer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-stats-confuse-me/10444 "2015-09-01T19:37:08Z")

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May someone please explain what certain item stats mean? In example, we have an ordinary pipe: Volume: 4 Weight: 1.3 kg Bash: 12 Cut: 0 To-hit bonus: +1 Moves per attack: 102 Price: $75.0 Material: Steel I unde…

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## [Quest pools and quest line stages](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quest-pools-and-quest-line-stages/10409)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quest-pools-and-quest-line-stages/10409 "2015-09-01T19:32:20Z")

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This simply outlines a way to avoid having the same exact fetch-this quests over and over again in each game. I’m almost tempted to suggest “Why not design quests like mutations?” but that might be a whole other book ye…

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## [Rat Form Purifier and others?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rat-form-purifier-and-others/10440)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rat-form-purifier-and-others/10440 "2015-09-01T19:23:11Z")

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I been thinking about mutation those days, I think since we have the mutagen that can make people mutate to designate form, how about we make the same as the Purifier? as we know, the rat king has a special ability can …

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## [(Cryo) Science Lab: Mechanical Winch Explosion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cryo-science-lab-mechanical-winch-explosion/10426)

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**Author:** [@RembOMC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RembOMC)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cryo-science-lab-mechanical-winch-explosion/10426 "2015-08-31T20:04:10Z")

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First of: Hi! Been lurkin’ 'round these fora for a while, been playing cata since the whales days (back when I had a decent shot at understanding some of the code :p). So, relatively powerful char, RM13 PA on and activ…

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## [Crouch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crouch/10443)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crouch/10443 "2015-08-31T19:39:32Z")

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For me this is good idea. I hate situations when raid ends because one random zombie see me through window. It is sooo annoying… With crouch option we can just walk by. It can be also use for better accuracy in shooting

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## [How to add a trait that seeks flags in items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-a-trait-that-seeks-flags-in-items/10436)

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**Author:** [@FrankyPlaysGames](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FrankyPlaysGames)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-a-trait-that-seeks-flags-in-items/10436 "2015-08-31T08:49:43Z")

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Hopefully that title isn’t too herpderp, I’m trying my hand at a mod for the second time and want to actually do something. Basically, I’m looking to create a flag that I can add to weapons and clothing to give a morale…

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## [NPC strength](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-strength/10417)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2015, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-strength/10417 "2015-08-30T00:36:24Z")

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Hello. Why NPC have so high endurance? I shot one NPC 10 times with shotgun(70 damage) and he was still alive. This is normal?

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## [Preferred Windows Environment?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preferred-windows-environment/10424)

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**Author:** [@chainlinc3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chainlinc3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preferred-windows-environment/10424 "2015-08-29T20:12:22Z")

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Hey, so, it’s been a while since I touched the game last, and while the steps outlined by http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=3.0 were sorta weird back then and I ended up having to do some work to avoid compile …

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## [Small vehicle transportation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-vehicle-transportation/10421)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 10:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-vehicle-transportation/10421 "2015-08-29T10:23:55Z")

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I think it would be cool to have some kind of retractable ramps installed to rear part of the custom-made cube van. They could allow you to drive your motorbike or quad ATV inside and strap it with some ropes so it stays…

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## [Minifridge and cold drinks bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-and-cold-drinks-bug/10415)

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**Author:** [@dreamfantasy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dreamfantasy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-and-cold-drinks-bug/10415 "2015-08-29T08:48:06Z")

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Version 0.C-3453 Minifridge sometimes can’t make my drinks cold when I put them inside.(example: beer/kompot) When you drink one unit of the drinks and then put them back into fridge, sometimes it can become cold again…

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## [Vehicle physics rework](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-physics-rework/8465)

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**Author:** [@vidarsk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vidarsk)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-physics-rework/8465 "2015-08-29T05:13:12Z")

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PR: https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/10666 I’m making a new try at getting vehicle physics into the game. It started out as fixing the safe/top speed system and ended up being a kludgy physics simulatio…

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## [Grammatical cases](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grammatical-cases/10423)

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**Author:** [@Valiant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valiant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grammatical-cases/10423 "2015-08-29T05:06:03Z")

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Is there a chance that Cata will support grammatical cases? Some time? It would be a biiiig facilitation for translators.

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## [NPC exploit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-exploit/10422)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-exploit/10422 "2015-08-28T10:26:06Z")

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How to get all the NPC’s money: Sell them lots of junk stuff. When they drop something it means that they are out of inventory space (or possibly at their weight limit?). Sell them whatever they dropped, again and agai…

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## [Stealing focus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stealing-focus/10418)

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**Author:** [@ComingToGetYouBarbar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ComingToGetYouBarbar)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stealing-focus/10418 "2015-08-28T04:25:47Z")

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Cataclysm is rude (in the software sense). It steals focus, even from the task manager in win7. I got perma-paralyzed by the Amigara Horrors and ended up having to reboot since they couldn’t get through my armour to ki…

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## [\[YT link\] - Basically me when starting out](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yt-link-basically-me-when-starting-out/10407)

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**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yt-link-basically-me-when-starting-out/10407 "2015-08-27T13:40:16Z")

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1Ny6qi71pc - Starting out as a survivor in the cataclysm That is, if I don’t do Challenge Lab - Which requires a different method. What’s YOUR method of starting out?

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## [Turrets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets/10375)

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**Author:** [@Murdath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murdath)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 12:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets/10375 "2015-08-27T12:42:38Z")

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Pesky little things that seem to aim for my messenger bags. I’m wondering what’s the most ammo efficient way to deal with them. I’m looking for a reloaded type of ammo that’s not too hard to make.

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## [Linker Errors with Code Blocks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/linker-errors-with-code-blocks/10383)

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**Author:** [@Mattaclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mattaclysm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 2:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/linker-errors-with-code-blocks/10383 "2015-08-27T02:54:22Z")

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Hey all, I’m having some difficulty getting the game to compile in Code::Blocks for the Release (SDL) target. I renamed my existing WinDepend folder and copied the bundled libraries into the Cataclysm source directory, …

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## [Can't get past the first refugee center mission!HELP?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-past-the-first-refugee-center-mission-help/10398)

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**Author:** [@TeSparg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TeSparg)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-past-the-first-refugee-center-mission-help/10398 "2015-08-26T21:33:19Z")

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e969d28 Experimental I have killed all 5 zombies that were in the building and in the area and the mision wasn't compleated,and I can only lie \[0% (truth teller)\] to continue. Maybe i am missing something,5 zombies a…

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## [Resolved, I am a dunce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resolved-i-am-a-dunce/10413)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resolved-i-am-a-dunce/10413 "2015-08-26T21:28:31Z")

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Long image is long: \[spoiler\] \[image\] \[/spoiler\] In a nutshell, I was testing a mod that adds a new skill and uses for it. Adding an item that uses the place\_monster use action generates a debug message if you tell i…

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