# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=337

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## [So we have aim system for now, should we make throwing aim system too?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-we-have-aim-system-for-now-should-we-make-throwing-aim-system-too/9657)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 1:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-we-have-aim-system-for-now-should-we-make-throwing-aim-system-too/9657 "2015-05-24T13:02:30Z")

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I think the throwing weapon for now is much more accurate than gun and bow right now I almost headshot the enemy by throwing knife all the time, and I think it definitely break the game balance so are there will be thr…

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## [I guess that "gun "skill can just change to "aim" skil now](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-guess-that-gun-skill-can-just-change-to-aim-skil-now/9656)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 12:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-guess-that-gun-skill-can-just-change-to-aim-skil-now/9656 "2015-05-24T12:55:47Z")

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Because the bow and crossbow isn’t a gun, that’s something you can’t argue, so why don’t we just change it to the “aim” skill already, and for god’s sake, remove that damn “need a more accurate gun” message, it really ma…

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## [Anyone work on monster's limbs health system?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-work-on-monsters-limbs-health-system/9416)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-work-on-monsters-limbs-health-system/9416 "2015-05-24T07:11:11Z")

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I hope someone is plan to make a monster’s limbs health, so when the player match some tougher enemy, they can try to cripple those enemy on some body part, make them fracture, or get cut out some part, so that will make…

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## [Your Shoggoth and You (mild spoilers)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-shoggoth-and-you-mild-spoilers/8677)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-shoggoth-and-you-mild-spoilers/8677 "2015-05-23T18:58:07Z")

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Having trouble killing one. My first time down in a lab. I’m probably currently not equipped to deal with a Shoggoth but I was wondering if there’s any exotic or special ways to deal with them. Here’s what I’ve tried so …

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## [Crafting Bug (charcoal oven)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-bug-charcoal-oven/9633)

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**Author:** [@Celepito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Celepito)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-bug-charcoal-oven/9633 "2015-05-23T18:19:00Z")

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Hello I´m new to the game but I think I found a bug: I´m trying to make a charcoal oven and it´s saying that I need a small metaltank to craft it while I have one in my inventory and one is lying right beside me. In the …

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## [How do I craft Hexamine?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-craft-hexamine/9631)

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**Author:** [@Exqupalaquateql](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Exqupalaquateql)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-craft-hexamine/9631 "2015-05-23T17:02:22Z")

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I am dying to know what kind of crater a keg of rdx can make. Problem is, I cannot find the hexamine in my crafting list. I can craft any other component and I believe that I have every book on the topic. Or have I? Did …

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## [Wall lighting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wall-lighting/9648)

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**Author:** [@Cat09](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cat09)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wall-lighting/9648 "2015-05-23T15:30:21Z")

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I know Kevin is working on a smooth shiny system for lighting/visibility, so I don’t know if it addresses this but: you can see a wall that is lit from the other side, presumably because the tile has one light value, an…

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## [Modding tools and guides](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-tools-and-guides/9635)

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**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-tools-and-guides/9635 "2015-05-23T15:09:57Z")

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It isnt about the game, but the website itself. I think the “modding tools and guides” tab could use a bit of love. the getting started guide only points to a 404 page on github and catamodder is badly out of date, makin…

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## [Monster difficulty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-difficulty/9615)

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**Author:** [@lootpack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lootpack)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-difficulty/9615 "2015-05-23T14:22:04Z")

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The Monster difficulty setting in world options, what does it do exactly? I’ve set it to 10x for a new game and I’m not having too many difficulties, doesn’t seem different.

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## [Wander zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wander-zombies/9629)

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**Author:** [@jokaro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokaro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wander-zombies/9629 "2015-05-22T21:25:06Z")

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Do you play with wander zombies on? If so… Whats the recommended approach for vehicle design? Is it enough if you use a muffler or should I go electric? Does the different engines emit different levels of sound?

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## [TV/High resolution fix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tv-high-resolution-fix/9287)

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**Author:** [@Codeslamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Codeslamer)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tv-high-resolution-fix/9287 "2015-05-22T16:33:27Z")

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Not so much as a problem with the game, but a problem with using computers on TV’s. I recently got a new computer and am using my TV as a display (1920x1080P resolution). I noticed some of the words on the screen are sli…

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## [Sustainable static food source](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sustainable-static-food-source/9638)

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**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 6:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sustainable-static-food-source/9638 "2015-05-22T06:43:34Z")

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What do you do for food with a static base? Normally I play nomads and loot all the cities but recently I’ve been trying to stay in one place and the main problem I have is food. Setting up near a forest gives some food …

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## [Chesthole texture pack (missing?) Windshield texture](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chesthole-texture-pack-missing-windshield-texture/9577)

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**Author:** [@Sirbab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sirbab)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chesthole-texture-pack-missing-windshield-texture/9577 "2015-05-21T21:49:52Z")

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Version: 91f3c34 (Aka, build 3136) SDL Windows 7 The texture for unbroken regular windows on vehicles appears as a black square, while the broken ones show up as normal. \[image\]

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## [Trouble compiling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-compiling/9639)

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**Author:** [@hurnhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hurnhu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-compiling/9639 "2015-05-21T17:55:47Z")

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so first i had visual studios 2013, and i was getting a few errors. so i did some digging and found out i need to use visual studios 2015 mscv v140. so i downloaded and tried opening the solution. a lot of the errors wen…

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## [Visual studios 2013 build errors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/visual-studios-2013-build-errors/9637)

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**Author:** [@hurnhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hurnhu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/visual-studios-2013-build-errors/9637 "2015-05-21T14:27:35Z")

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I just forked the git project, cloned it, and opened in and i get 14 errors. the errors are: 14 IntelliSense: cannot open source file “cuchar” e:\\git\\Cataclysm-DDA\\msvc140\\pch.hpp 28 1 Cataclysm Error 1 error C2665: ‘s…

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## [Extra weapons and ammo casings?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extra-weapons-and-ammo-casings/9608)

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**Author:** [@zorlock7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zorlock7)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extra-weapons-and-ammo-casings/9608 "2015-05-21T12:14:16Z")

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I have two dozen extra rifles/handguns and thousands of empty casings I do not plan on reloading… is it possible to melt them down? Or, any suggestions or ideas for what to do with them? Thanks in advance!

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## [Trauma Assessment CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trauma-assessment-cbm/9599)

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**Author:** [@Ronin1791](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ronin1791)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trauma-assessment-cbm/9599 "2015-05-21T01:19:19Z")

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Simply put, how about a medical utility CBM that recreates the effects of the Self-Aware mutation? Found on zombie scientists/shockers, maybe occasionally augmented military/first responders.

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## [Some farm variants](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-farm-variants/9630)

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**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-farm-variants/9630 "2015-05-20T19:31:44Z")

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We have farms of the most basic kind. potatos, cabbage, tomato, cucumber, etc etc. these farms are all over the place and yet there is some things none of them seem to be doing. Orchards. We’ve got wild fruit trees all o…

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## [\[05aac56\] Shock attacks can go through shock immunity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/05aac56-shock-attacks-can-go-through-shock-immunity/9634)

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**Author:** [@vulkans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vulkans)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/05aac56-shock-attacks-can-go-through-shock-immunity/9634 "2015-05-20T17:06:11Z")

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Shocking attacks such as from skitterbots can still hurt you even if you have immunity to shocking attacks, the message “The %s unsuccessfully attempts to shock you.” appears, then right after “The %s shocks you!” appear…

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## [Damn it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damn-it/9594)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damn-it/9594 "2015-05-19T17:35:45Z")

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So I had last played this game about a year ago and I thought I would try to get back into it. So I spawned and there was something outside. It was a fungiloid and spore cloud. So i said "Screw this!" and killed myself.…

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## [Is there any way to light up my base?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-light-up-my-base/9605)

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**Author:** [@PillowTalk420](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PillowTalk420)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-light-up-my-base/9605 "2015-05-19T17:35:22Z")

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I have fortified a garage to use as a home base, but the one thing I can’t seem to find to make it perfect are some lights so I can read safely without using up all my batteries. Are there generators and static lights I…

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## [Static spawn?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn/9613)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn/9613 "2015-05-19T17:26:02Z")

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I’m curious to see how many people have it on or off.

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## [Some complicated negative trait ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-complicated-negative-trait-ideas/9618)

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**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-complicated-negative-trait-ideas/9618 "2015-05-19T16:26:43Z")

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Negative traits, might be fun for challenge runs, but probably would require special coding, Extreme motorphobia - You have a fear of vehicles some might consider irrational, both driving and being inside of them, and …

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## [Varying Levels of Heat from a Fireplace](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/varying-levels-of-heat-from-a-fireplace/9626)

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**Author:** [@TonicEngine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TonicEngine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/varying-levels-of-heat-from-a-fireplace/9626 "2015-05-19T13:38:47Z")

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My apologies if you already knew this, but I’ve been playing for months and just figured it out: Pile some wood in your fireplace (I used a stone fireplace but that probably doesn’t matter) and apply a lighter (or mini-…

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## [My random mod ideas i need help with](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-random-mod-ideas-i-need-help-with/9580)

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**Author:** [@sammyjudo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sammyjudo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-random-mod-ideas-i-need-help-with/9580 "2015-05-19T12:56:06Z")

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I need help with figuring out the code for a few mod ideas i had mainly revolving around the idea of a base that dosent need outside input aka the ultimate survival shelter. Heres a list of them with breif explanations r…

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## [Character information at the top of the character page appearing as $s | $s | $s](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-information-at-the-top-of-the-character-page-appearing-as-s-s-s/9585)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-information-at-the-top-of-the-character-page-appearing-as-s-s-s/9585 "2015-05-19T02:44:19Z")

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On the latest experimental. Anyone else experiencing this?

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## [360cb70 turret frame error and missing vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/360cb70-turret-frame-error-and-missing-vehicles/9622)

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**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/360cb70-turret-frame-error-and-missing-vehicles/9622 "2015-05-19T02:42:40Z")

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Im getting a string of errors in regards to turret frames on vehicles with turret frames on them. DEBUG: init\_vehicles: ‘Armored car’ part ‘turretframe’(0) can’t be installed to 2,1 press spacebar… DEBUG: init\_vehicle…

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## [Advanced zone using](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-zone-using/9609)

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**Author:** [@RandomGuy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RandomGuy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-zone-using/9609 "2015-05-19T02:25:40Z")

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Let’s pretend i have this little boxhouse of mine http://clip2net.com/s/3hLPwlH Blue pixel is where my char is staying and ready to craft stuff, orange and red pixels are important shit i want to craft from. So, orange …

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## [Hiding the explored area](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hiding-the-explored-area/9621)

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**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hiding-the-explored-area/9621 "2015-05-19T02:12:12Z")

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yes, I was using debugs and cheating. playing around with monster infighting and teleportation. I usually spawn a couple monsters and then teleport away or teleport into them or use the world editor to build obstacles an…

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## [Bundle up!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bundle-up/9619)

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**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bundle-up/9619 "2015-05-18T13:53:30Z")

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You can already sleep on piles of clothes and gain various warmth benefits to stabilize your temperature, so why not add a “bundle up!” command? Similar temperature stabilization benefits to sleeping on a bed with cloth…

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