# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=321

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## [Dumb Mod Idea: Arcana \[WIP\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dumb-mod-idea-arcana-wip/10262)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2015, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dumb-mod-idea-arcana-wip/10262 "2015-08-09T15:13:19Z")

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So, this is a concept that came about when I discovered I could add skills via a mod. Basically add a skill for numerous anomalous ideas, and add a resource of some sort that is needed to make and/or power them. A rough…

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## [Working street sweepers Pick up your items!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/working-street-sweepers-pick-up-your-items/10272)

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**Author:** [@jaked122](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jaked122)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/working-street-sweepers-pick-up-your-items/10272 "2015-08-09T13:49:15Z")

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Hey guys, just wanted to know if you think that this is a decent idea or not. I’ve implemented a vehicle part that sweeps up items underneath the car and deposits them in the cargo areas. Does this sound balanced to you …

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## [Constructed charcoal kiln](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constructed-charcoal-kiln/9604)

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**Author:** [@CptBowmore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CptBowmore)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2015, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constructed-charcoal-kiln/9604 "2015-08-09T11:27:29Z")

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Hey I’m having some issues using the constructed charcoal kiln (the one using 40 rocks). I recently built one near my shelter hoping to make some charcoal but can’t figure out how to use it. When I examine the kiln it …

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## [Increases Stats when skills raise](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/increases-stats-when-skills-raise/9773)

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**Author:** [@DeNarr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeNarr)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/increases-stats-when-skills-raise/9773 "2015-08-09T08:27:38Z")

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So, I have modified the code so that whenever I hit levels 3, 6, and 9 of a skill, it will raise an appropriate stat (I like raising skills to mean something). I’ve got this to work, but I had to modify the src files in …

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## [New mutation threshold: modified z virus (aka zombie alpha/smart zombie)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mutation-threshold-modified-z-virus-aka-zombie-alpha-smart-zombie/10289)

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**Author:** [@p020901](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/p020901)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mutation-threshold-modified-z-virus-aka-zombie-alpha-smart-zombie/10289 "2015-08-09T06:03:21Z")

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There could be a new mutation category: smart zombie. It revolves around blending in with zombie, gives you all of the freedom you want in exploring infested area, but humans might see you as another z to kill. Serum wil…

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## [Shocker zombies don't electrocute the player when hit with metal weapons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shocker-zombies-dont-electrocute-the-player-when-hit-with-metal-weapons/10183)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2015, 4:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shocker-zombies-dont-electrocute-the-player-when-hit-with-metal-weapons/10183 "2015-08-09T04:23:40Z")

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I was fighting a shocker brute with my rapier, and every time I stabbed it, my player was never electrocuted. I thought this was weird, so I went and attacked a nearby regular shocker. The same thing happened, every time…

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## [0.C-3531 MinGW Runtime Assertion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3531-mingw-runtime-assertion/10273)

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**Author:** [@Sukeroku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sukeroku)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2015, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3531-mingw-runtime-assertion/10273 "2015-08-09T00:43:52Z")

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Using version : cataclysm-0.C-3531 \[c0aae08\] Using The Curses or SDL versions : Windows SDL/TILES Running OS : Windows 8.1 When I press “/” in order to collect the items, such messages came out. \[MinGW Runtime Assert…

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## [Plant mutation: fruiting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plant-mutation-fruiting/10276)

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**Author:** [@p020901](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/p020901)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plant-mutation-fruiting/10276 "2015-08-08T06:08:21Z")

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We already had the “flowering” mutation for the plant threshold, why cant we mutate/upgrade it further into “fruiting”, which takes a (small) amount of thirst/hunger and turns it into fruits, for eating or for trading, w…

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## [Crash, then waking up in a horde](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-then-waking-up-in-a-horde/10283)

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**Author:** [@Haerdalas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Haerdalas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-then-waking-up-in-a-horde/10283 "2015-08-08T04:34:53Z")

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I was trying out a new survivor build, sorting out initial equipment. Whilst going into the crafting menu, the game crashed. Upon restarting the game, and loading the most recent autosave, a appeared right on top of me, …

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## [Fruit Juice: Spend Drink To Get Less Drink Back](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fruit-juice-spend-drink-to-get-less-drink-back/10281)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 2:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fruit-juice-spend-drink-to-get-less-drink-back/10281 "2015-08-08T02:39:01Z")

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I’m wandering around in the woods. I can find fruit easily, because it started in summer, but traveling is risky and monsters are everywhere. I need water, but gathering it puts myself in danger. Fortunately, I have sev…

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## [The current state of ammunition](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-current-state-of-ammunition/9969)

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**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\
**Replies:** 90\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-current-state-of-ammunition/9969 "2015-08-07T20:34:08Z")

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Some ammunition in cata has nonsensical stats, strange descriptions and even stranger applications. An example is the damage difference between 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO. There is only 4 difference (40 vs 44), yet the 7.62…

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## [Support the game button broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/support-the-game-button-broken/10246)

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**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/support-the-game-button-broken/10246 "2015-08-07T20:29:53Z")

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the “support cataclysm” button is broken on the main page, is there a way i can help support the game, patron?

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## [Crash with refugee center; minor advanced inventory issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-with-refugee-center-minor-advanced-inventory-issues/7049)

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**Author:** [@bum1903](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bum1903)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-with-refugee-center-minor-advanced-inventory-issues/7049 "2015-08-07T18:50:53Z")

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Experimental 1894 / 3a2d493 SDL Windows 7 Generated World with static spawn, wandering hordes and static NPCs and then copied a character (by the .sav file) into the new world. On the big map I see a huge refugee cen…

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## [Rotting Meat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rotting-meat/10263)

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**Author:** [@Sundaysmile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sundaysmile)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rotting-meat/10263 "2015-08-07T18:45:34Z")

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Hi guys, I just wanted to know if I could use any meat or fish that is “Old” or “Rotten” and turn it into Aspic or Pemmican without any negative effects to my health?

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## [Baby's First Weapon Addition](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/babys-first-weapon-addition/9678)

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**Author:** [@Shopkeeper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shopkeeper)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/babys-first-weapon-addition/9678 "2015-08-07T18:19:31Z")

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I decided to try and get my feet wet with Cataclysm and GitHub by creating a custom weapon. So, I took a look at the CDDA Raw JSON, then clobbered together a weapon and associated recipe using the .50 caliber rifle as a …

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## [A note to tileset authors concerning recent experimentals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-note-to-tileset-authors-concerning-recent-experimentals/10280)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-note-to-tileset-authors-concerning-recent-experimentals/10280 "2015-08-07T17:47:05Z")

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A PR has been merged that changes the way some of the tileset and tile\_config properties work ( https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/13151 ). The ones already part of the game have been tweaked accordingly,…

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## [Corrosive zombie's bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrosive-zombies-bug/10279)

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**Author:** [@Agoelia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Agoelia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrosive-zombies-bug/10279 "2015-08-07T16:19:57Z")

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In experimental 3520 corrosive zombies can shoot their bile through reinforced windows. Is this a bug or the way it should be? Because glass IRL usually is not affected by acid. I have not checked with normal windows. E…

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## [About the mycus bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-the-mycus-bugs/10277)

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**Author:** [@p020901](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/p020901)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-the-mycus-bugs/10277 "2015-08-07T09:43:04Z")

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Found these bugs Giant bees when used mycus sporeogenisis on turns into giant fungal ants They are also hostile to you even when you ARE them

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## [Getting water with only a plastic bag and some string. + a new way to purify!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-water-with-only-a-plastic-bag-and-some-string-a-new-way-to-purify/10274)

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**Author:** [@Rookrune](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rookrune)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-water-with-only-a-plastic-bag-and-some-string-a-new-way-to-purify/10274 "2015-08-07T08:33:12Z")

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Hello survivalists! I have a new idea for procuring water in-game its simple, and requires only a plastic bag, and string. Plants give off moisture, and you can capture that moisture with sunlight, and oh… 4-6 hours a…

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## [Interacting with large liquid containers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interacting-with-large-liquid-containers/10177)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interacting-with-large-liquid-containers/10177 "2015-08-07T08:17:41Z")

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When I tried using a 55 gallon drum and a funnel to have a laaaarge supply of water on hand at all times, I found that I later could not directly pour or interact with that container of water in any way except to use it …

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## [Survivor Utility Belt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-utility-belt/6993)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-utility-belt/6993 "2015-08-07T04:13:13Z")

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Git! Introducing a brand new survivor-built utility belt! It fills in for most non-powered hand tools and also houses a knife sheath. Have fun making one for yourself in the latest experimental build, but a word of wa…

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## [Of Cars and Men (i.e. variation for driving)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/of-cars-and-men-i-e-variation-for-driving/10221)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/of-cars-and-men-i-e-variation-for-driving/10221 "2015-08-06T22:15:45Z")

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Manual vs. automatic gear/transmission Basically I’d just like to see gearboxes as a vehicle component. There would be only two kinds - automatic and manual. Manual would result in more difficult handling, i.e. increase…

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## [(Short)-Story Mode?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/short-story-mode/10269)

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**Author:** [@p020901](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/p020901)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/short-story-mode/10269 "2015-08-06T15:00:09Z")

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Should there be a story mode? Like having preset circumstances, preset Npcs actions and notes for story telling, and there can be community made stories, or stories (canon) that tells the origin of the Cataclysm… In exam…

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## [Nanite Armor Canister](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nanite-armor-canister/10224)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 3:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nanite-armor-canister/10224 "2015-08-06T03:28:17Z")

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Basically its armor that requires power to be active, what it does is it covers existing armor when activated, repairing your armor and body. defensive values i think it would bee ok as 40 bash res 40 cut res 20 peirce…

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## [Adding and using additional skills (yet more questions)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-and-using-additional-skills-yet-more-questions/10265)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-and-using-additional-skills-yet-more-questions/10265 "2015-08-06T03:16:34Z")

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Is there any way to implement the addition of a new skill via a mod? It seems that while I’ve been able to add a new skill and make it available for investing points, recipes fail to acknowledge that the skill exists. E…

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## [Rat Cave](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rat-cave/10268)

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**Author:** [@Haerdalas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Haerdalas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 3:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rat-cave/10268 "2015-08-06T03:10:57Z")

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So, having not played in a while, I have just recently come back to cataclysm. My most recent character has spent the game so far fleeing from several hordes, going from brief haven to brief haven. Most recently, I was f…

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## [Guilt by Association](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guilt-by-association/10241)

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**Author:** [@AseaHeru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AseaHeru)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guilt-by-association/10241 "2015-08-06T03:03:25Z")

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Experimental version 661d11f, windows graphical. So, sitting in the evac shelter with a neutral NPC, and child zombies attack. Shortly thereafter I get the messages "Antonia Richter hits something. and You feel guilty f…

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## [How to hack things?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-hack-things/10254)

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**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-hack-things/10254 "2015-08-05T19:53:57Z")

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So I am curious how I might be able to hack things? I notice a few things have direct options in the (e)xamine menu but are things like vending machines/gas pumps hackable? also I noticed a new option of hack a robot, b…

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## [Wool Crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wool-crafting/10264)

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**Author:** [@Sundaysmile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sundaysmile)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wool-crafting/10264 "2015-08-05T17:24:22Z")

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Evenin all. Winter’s around the corner for my survivor and i’ve been training up my Tailoring and gathering woolen garments wherever I find them. However I wanted to know how to Disassemble Wool Garments to get Felt Pa…

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## [Better first aid healing system?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-first-aid-healing-system/10252)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-first-aid-healing-system/10252 "2015-08-05T16:17:48Z")

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I was thinking if we can make those medical supplies like medkit or something healing the health on a little time instead of immediately? if you wounded, you use one medkit, and you will gain a “recovering” buff, in thi…

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