# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=327

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## [Lab items destroyed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-items-destroyed/10068)

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**Author:** [@Azrad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azrad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-items-destroyed/10068 "2015-07-15T17:12:54Z")

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The security bots at the bottom level of labs explode, which destroys any items in the blast radius. Half the time the glass walls that keeps the items blocked off is not there even without using the computer terminal. …

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## [About weapons - summary table in Excel format](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-weapons-summary-table-in-excel-format/10069)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-weapons-summary-table-in-excel-format/10069 "2015-07-15T15:07:06Z")

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Hi! i need I need to somehow get a list of weapons the game with all the characteristics in Excel spreadsheet. I want to try to calculate DPS, or damage per second. - That is, I want to find weapons of the fastest and…

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## [Ways and items/constructions to train skills/stamina](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ways-and-items-constructions-to-train-skills-stamina/10042)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ways-and-items-constructions-to-train-skills-stamina/10042 "2015-07-15T06:54:43Z")

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WHat if you were able to scavenge a treadmill from a house or Gym and take it back to your base/solar powered deathmobile? You could Use it to train your stamina. Or bring back a punching bag to train your melee and una…

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## [You cannot wield a combat knife with one arm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-cannot-wield-a-combat-knife-with-one-arm/10066)

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**Author:** [@karlnp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/karlnp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-cannot-wield-a-combat-knife-with-one-arm/10066 "2015-07-15T06:52:01Z")

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\[image\] Like, okay, you could make a case for that, but I was actually trying to find a way to kill myself explicitly here, so in my roleplaying mind it didn’t make sense.

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## [Diagonal vehicle fix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diagonal-vehicle-fix/9984)

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**Author:** [@voskhod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/voskhod)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diagonal-vehicle-fix/9984 "2015-07-15T06:25:55Z")

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As you all well know one of the problems with a game where everything is in a square-like grid comes when you try to rotate something. This is especially apparent in vehicles, where if you drive in a diagonal fashion, ma…

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## [Zombie mutation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-mutation/9912)

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**Author:** [@zach123b](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zach123b)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-mutation/9912 "2015-07-15T04:58:46Z")

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dunno if someone has suggested this before but could we get a zombie mutation branch? maybe to the tune of a zombie brute that can eat dead/tainted flesh with high metabolism and above average regeneration. you still fi…

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## [Atomic lamp and nightlight mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-lamp-and-nightlight-mod/10054)

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**Author:** [@deoxy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deoxy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-lamp-and-nightlight-mod/10054 "2015-07-15T02:53:12Z")

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Quoting from a thread in the Bunker: \[quote=“jcd, post:9079, topic:42”\]\[quote=“deoxy, post:9078, topic:42”\]\[quote=“deoxy, post:9069, topic:42”\]So, I downloaded the latest experimental last night, and I found an atomic n…

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## [Is any way to remove the "fusion blaster arm" CBM?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-any-way-to-remove-the-fusion-blaster-arm-cbm/10033)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-any-way-to-remove-the-fusion-blaster-arm-cbm/10033 "2015-07-15T00:43:48Z")

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My friend just install blaster arm, and now seem can’t get rid of this CBM carp, he try to remove this CBM only get a message said "Removing your Fusion Blaster Arm would leave you with a useless stump but useless or n…

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## [Rotten food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rotten-food/10063)

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**Author:** [@Dlightfull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlightfull)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rotten-food/10063 "2015-07-14T23:02:01Z")

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Ick, this meat pie (rotten) (hot) doesn’t taste so good… You eat your meat pie (rotten) (hot). 'v’ Enjoyed a hot meal 10 Enjoyed meat pie 12

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## [Tailoring](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailoring/10057)

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**Author:** [@karlnp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/karlnp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailoring/10057 "2015-07-14T21:55:56Z")

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I love it. I love it so much, in fact, that it might need to be nerfed a little. Try it: start with the Tailor profession in the Missed scenario. You can easily stitch together things, reinforce clothing, and repair any…

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## [Does anyone test the crossbow? aiming system isn't right](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-test-the-crossbow-aiming-system-isnt-right/10059)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-test-the-crossbow-aiming-system-isnt-right/10059 "2015-07-14T19:15:17Z")

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I still played stable version 0.C, I was make a repeating crossbow, and its aiming system just isn’t right, I have 8 Archery and Guns skill, also add a lot plugins on this weapon but no matter how I try to aiming, its c…

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## [Bionic suggestions (additions, tweaks, etc)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-suggestions-additions-tweaks-etc/10044)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-suggestions-additions-tweaks-etc/10044 "2015-07-14T15:04:27Z")

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There’s a few ideas I wanted to suggest concerning bionic additions, and changes to existing one. Of course, this would also be a good place for others to post their own ideas they might’ve have, in addition to feedback …

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## [Weapon Ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-ideas/10036)

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**Author:** [@Artyom177](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Artyom177)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-ideas/10036 "2015-07-14T06:35:40Z")

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What modern (or semi-futuristic) weapons do you want to see in Cataclysm… The reason why I am asking is that I just made a mod with like… 55 guns in it and have ran out of ideas for what else to put in it. Shotguns, Ri…

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## [Starting off](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-off/10039)

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**Author:** [@Shrde](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shrde)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-off/10039 "2015-07-14T06:34:16Z")

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What do you people recommend for a newer player Ill say I’ve survived about a game year at most and I would like to know what a recommended start would be. I set Trait points to 1000 so I can pick as many bad and good tr…

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## [What are the options you usually use in world-gen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-the-options-you-usually-use-in-world-gen/10046)

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**Author:** [@voskhod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/voskhod)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-the-options-you-usually-use-in-world-gen/10046 "2015-07-14T03:16:29Z")

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For me, its usually fast-zombies, static spawn, no wander spawn, 5.0 enemy spawn rate, and 2.5 item spawn rate. Season length is usually 21 or 30, city size 6, and I never play with NPCs enabled, ever. I like to think my…

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## [Hallucinations bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hallucinations-bug/10021)

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**Author:** [@Dlightfull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlightfull)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hallucinations-bug/10021 "2015-07-14T00:59:32Z")

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When hitting a hallucination acidic zombie (spiter, corrosive etc.) the acid (which should only be a hallucination too) actually spills and damages items on the ground.

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## [Optimum Settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/optimum-settings/10049)

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**Author:** [@matty491](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/matty491)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2015, 11:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/optimum-settings/10049 "2015-07-13T23:16:16Z")

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I’m looking to alter the options to make a more realistic game setting, by that I mean what would it take to set the game up so that I have something to do in the long run because atm all I find myself doing is scavengin…

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## [Items need their id set, so the wiki links to the itembrowser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-need-their-id-set-so-the-wiki-links-to-the-itembrowser/9826)

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**Author:** [@Soyweiser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soyweiser)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-need-their-id-set-so-the-wiki-links-to-the-itembrowser/9826 "2015-07-13T20:45:59Z")

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Hi guys, girls, and cephalopods, As everybody knows the wiki is kinda outdated, and not a super resource for up to date information. (As the game changes so quickly, and nobody really maintains the wiki). One of the pr…

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## [HOWTO hordes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/howto-hordes/8282)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 129\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/howto-hordes/8282 "2015-07-13T20:45:35Z")

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Was checking in with JayJayForce (who is seriously improving the wiki) and it turns out there’s a pretty big hole in our guide lineup. How should one escape/evade a horde, combat 'em, etc?

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## [New weapon mod problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-weapon-mod-problems/10030)

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**Author:** [@Artyom177](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Artyom177)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2015, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-weapon-mod-problems/10030 "2015-07-13T04:00:17Z")

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Its not such a code problem, but it happens to do with Icecoon’s weapon pack. You see, I’m making a small weapon pack with some AK variants. And one of those variants is the Ak-74 which shoots 5.45x39… The same ammo that…

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## [I think my artifact is broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-think-my-artifact-is-broken/10043)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-think-my-artifact-is-broken/10043 "2015-07-12T19:46:29Z")

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The electric disc artifact that I have says ‘The electric disc glows brightly’, and recharges by damaging me by one point, but It doesnt seem to have a bad effect, nor does it ACTUALLY provide light. I cant craft anythin…

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## [Who created npc?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/who-created-npc/10040)

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**Author:** [@Rafe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rafe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/who-created-npc/10040 "2015-07-12T16:55:50Z")

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Who started programming them at first, and it he still working on them? What are his plans for them?

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## [Deleting Items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deleting-items/9964)

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**Author:** [@FatherTed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FatherTed)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deleting-items/9964 "2015-07-12T16:19:32Z")

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Is there any way to delete items or do I have to find a way in-game? I am relatively new to Cataclysm DDA and had an NPC “follower” steal valuable items from my base (ammo and weapons) when I led them in, intending to h…

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## [Current Equipment Challenge!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-equipment-challenge/10007)

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**Author:** [@granzteel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/granzteel)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-equipment-challenge/10007 "2015-07-12T15:10:37Z")

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So I’m new and I would like to try a challenge: BE IN THE GAME! So first off you gen a world with NO MODS. Then you play ‘missed’ in custom character menu (default settings), edit your character however you want, but y…

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## [Inventory screen volume bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-screen-volume-bug/10034)

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**Author:** [@someguy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/someguy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-screen-volume-bug/10034 "2015-07-12T07:40:35Z")

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As of latest experimental 6847e86. In the inventory screen, a character’s total volume is shown at -2 from what it should be. So a naked character will be shown to have 0/-2 available volume. Example: \[image\] I suspe…

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## [Can't use hydrogen peroxide to disinfect](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-use-hydrogen-peroxide-to-disinfect/10032)

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**Author:** [@greyjoy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/greyjoy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-use-hydrogen-peroxide-to-disinfect/10032 "2015-07-12T05:27:58Z")

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I’ve got a bite wound that I’m having a hell of a time trying to sanitize. I have a lighter, so my first idea was to cauterize it with a butter knife, but I can’t "a"ctivate it so I guess that’s not an option. I was pret…

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## [Some way to group items in containers to preserve immersion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-way-to-group-items-in-containers-to-preserve-immersion/10037)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-way-to-group-items-in-containers-to-preserve-immersion/10037 "2015-07-12T02:35:06Z")

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I recently came across a bowler hat, a Kimono and a holy symbol in a dresser in a cabin. my first thought was ‘wtf? a crossdressing churchgoer… eh?’

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## [Adding and removing car parts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-and-removing-car-parts/10025)

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**Author:** [@Rasip](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rasip)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 2:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-and-removing-car-parts/10025 "2015-07-12T02:28:02Z")

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Is there any way to see how long it will take to add or remove a part before you actually do it? Also, is there a way to see how long an item disassembly will take?

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## [Derail: random conversations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/derail-random-conversations/10169)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/derail-random-conversations/10169 "2015-07-12T02:22:06Z")

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\[quote=“Kevin Granade, post:899, topic:5582”\]There’s now a mod that replaces the multitude of real guns with a more “game-like” selection of generic gun types. Small fix, the effect where light wakes you up is now based…

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## [Trying to read starts lightining storms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-read-starts-lightining-storms/10008)

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**Author:** [@Rafe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rafe)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-read-starts-lightining-storms/10008 "2015-07-12T00:48:54Z")

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I’m using 0.C stable, SDL version, windows 7. Every time I try to read skill books, a storm starts and I’m unable to read without the flashlight. This is a game breaker bug, since it prevents us from advancing in the ga…

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