# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=34

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## [How to escape trans-coast logistics start at lab health clinic?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-escape-trans-coast-logistics-start-at-lab-health-clinic/27270)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-escape-trans-coast-logistics-start-at-lab-health-clinic/27270 "2021-11-05T04:28:19Z")

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The lab health clinic has so many mutants that can open doors. The clinic is full of lights. How to escape? My character is an obese security guard. After I run through the front door of the clinic, the mutants start fi…

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## [Relistic damage typing on player armor (Custom mod experience)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/relistic-damage-typing-on-player-armor-custom-mod-experience/27268)

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**Author:** [@TheMasterGear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMasterGear)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/relistic-damage-typing-on-player-armor-custom-mod-experience/27268 "2021-11-04T17:47:27Z")

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So from playing with my custom mod. I found that with realistic damage types for player armor. I found crushing was far more common than cutting damage. This made plastic and harden kevlar the best kind of armor minus su…

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## [Attach loose end to vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attach-loose-end-to-vehicle/27262)

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**Author:** [@Sanehatter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sanehatter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attach-loose-end-to-vehicle/27262 "2021-11-02T21:17:27Z")

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So, after installing a welding rig on a car, whenever I try to use it’s arc welder all I get is a prompt to “attach loose end (cable) to vehicle”. Bur I cant seem to be able to attach it anywhere, even after installing a…

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## [Any ideas why can't I build a metal door? (originally a rant titled "Why can't I build THIS time?")](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-ideas-why-cant-i-build-a-metal-door-originally-a-rant-titled-why-cant-i-build-this-time/27259)

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**Author:** [@bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bug)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-ideas-why-cant-i-build-a-metal-door-originally-a-rant-titled-why-cant-i-build-this-time/27259 "2021-11-02T17:47:27Z")

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I realized my first draft had become a rant when I mentioned my fermenting vat, so trying again. I managed to dig down from my basement to find the source of the constant screaming I heard. Now I have a nice neat ladde…

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## [No CBMs from dissecting?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-cbms-from-dissecting/27180)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-cbms-from-dissecting/27180 "2021-11-02T16:56:52Z")

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Did they remove the ability to retrieve CBMs from corpses in any recent updates? Today I dissected a few corpses and it doesn’t even give me any burnt out electronics. Neither technicians nor shockers/zappers. What happe…

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## [Is my survival bow supposed to take this long to unload?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-my-survival-bow-supposed-to-take-this-long-to-unload/27256)

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**Author:** [@scorp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/scorp)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-my-survival-bow-supposed-to-take-this-long-to-unload/27256 "2021-11-01T17:56:38Z")

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I am pretty new to this game just learned how to fire a bow. So I am using a survival bow and makeshift wooden arrows. When I aim (" f ") then fire or cancel the aim, it says “you unload your survival bow” and takes 23 s…

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## [Crash log -- What caused it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-log-what-caused-it/27252)

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**Author:** [@Cynicus26](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cynicus26)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-log-what-caused-it/27252 "2021-10-31T17:23:20Z")

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The program has crashed. See the log file for a stack trace. CRASH LOG FILE: ./config/crash.log VERSION: 0.F-2 TYPE: Signal MESSAGE: SIGSEGV: Segmentation fault STACK TRACE: #0 (dbghelp: @0x5d1502\[cataclysm-tiles…

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## [Vitamin C deficit on pine needle tea diet?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vitamin-c-deficit-on-pine-needle-tea-diet/27224)

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**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vitamin-c-deficit-on-pine-needle-tea-diet/27224 "2021-10-30T23:50:29Z")

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Long story short: latest experimental, drinking nothing but pine needle tea for hydration, still getting vitamin C deficit (at about -800 units a month, as seen via debug). First off, is that normal? Any good sustainab…

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## [Arc welder in vehicle welding rig magically becomes a cable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arc-welder-in-vehicle-welding-rig-magically-becomes-a-cable/27248)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 4:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arc-welder-in-vehicle-welding-rig-magically-becomes-a-cable/27248 "2021-10-30T04:04:03Z")

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I tried to use the arc welder of a vehicle welding rig to repair an item. Something very strange happened. Install a vehicle welding rig to car Examine vehicle welding rig Select ‘Use arc welder’ I get ‘Using cable: At…

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## [Why is crafting so slow?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-crafting-so-slow/26874)

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**Author:** [@o\_Ro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/o_Ro)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-crafting-so-slow/26874 "2021-10-29T15:39:05Z")

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I am permanently on 91% slow despite using a crafting bench and high morale and focus. Why? Is this another “fun feature”?

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## [Debugging weird mapgen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debugging-weird-mapgen/27244)

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**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debugging-weird-mapgen/27244 "2021-10-29T05:44:16Z")

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How do you debug mapgen issues, such as bridges starting in the river, roads not connecting properly and more? I know there is a seed in master.gsav, so do you just open an issue, mention your seed, location and exact v…

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## [Fyi: design doc updates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fyi-design-doc-updates/27236)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fyi-design-doc-updates/27236 "2021-10-28T14:53:54Z")

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Hi folks, I am in the midst of some sweeping updates to the design doc and affiliated pages. This is stuff I think many contributors may enjoy flipping through, and that contributors and devs can use as a resource to hel…

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## [How do I turn on engine/generator as a Wayfarer?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-turn-on-engine-generator-as-a-wayfarer/27218)

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**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-turn-on-engine-generator-as-a-wayfarer/27218 "2021-10-28T14:28:00Z")

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Could use some help, cause I’m trying to power up my LMAO shelter I tried several alternative like telling npc to drive for me and using remote control (which turn out I can’t even use cause related trait).

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## [Multi-tasking - reading whilst cooking?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multi-tasking-reading-whilst-cooking/27212)

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**Author:** [@nigromancer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nigromancer)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multi-tasking-reading-whilst-cooking/27212 "2021-10-28T10:26:43Z")

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As the saying goes " a watched pot never boils"… Is there some way to implement reading whilst cooking? (BTW, I did a quick search but didn’t see anything on this so I’m enquiring…) Boiling water is hard to screw up -…

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## [Spawn Issues with new Questline Farm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-issues-with-new-questline-farm/27238)

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**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-issues-with-new-questline-farm/27238 "2021-10-28T05:43:38Z")

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So I found this prefab of a huge farm with a lot of bugs only related to it’s spawning. I would share the save but it’s kind of corrupted (still wouldn’t mind sharing the file if needed). It’s the farm with premade NPC a…

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## [Dynamite doesn't kill migo in blast radius](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamite-doesnt-kill-migo-in-blast-radius/27190)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamite-doesnt-kill-migo-in-blast-radius/27190 "2021-10-27T15:12:22Z")

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I was out in field without my bike when suddenly a migo came out of the corner of the map. However when I threw it and the thing exploded, the migo was barely scratched and only had taken two notches to its health bare a…

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## [I just found out about additional mood indicators](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-found-out-about-additional-mood-indicators/27229)

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**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-found-out-about-additional-mood-indicators/27229 "2021-10-26T12:54:08Z")

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If you have crossed e.g the feline mutation threshold, “:)” will be replaced by “:3”. There are also bird and bear specific ones. It is awesome. OWO, I guess? Cataclysm-DDA/panels.cpp at 7bcd158f982004c35870ec3bf3332c7e…

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## [Changing "Hates fruit" to "Fructose intolerance"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-hates-fruit-to-fructose-intolerance/27227)

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**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-hates-fruit-to-fructose-intolerance/27227 "2021-10-25T21:20:22Z")

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I think this would fit better. Fructose intolerance/malabsorption seems to be common in the real world and this would explain better why you are unable to digest fruit properly (you obtain less nutrition from eating frui…

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## [Made a new class and added it to 5 scenarios as a mod, now all classes are blacklisted and the class I made 'does not exist'?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/made-a-new-class-and-added-it-to-5-scenarios-as-a-mod-now-all-classes-are-blacklisted-and-the-class-i-made-does-not-exist/27205)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/made-a-new-class-and-added-it-to-5-scenarios-as-a-mod-now-all-classes-are-blacklisted-and-the-class-i-made-does-not-exist/27205 "2021-10-24T23:10:51Z")

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So I have been trying to fix this for 3 hours altering the Mod info, Scenario and Pro(fessions) JSONS I made for the mod. It’s in it’s own folder, I tried with and without a separate folder for the Profession File (Whic…

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## [How to process corn faster?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-process-corn-faster/27215)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-process-corn-faster/27215 "2021-10-23T20:40:12Z")

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Dehydrating corn takes far more time than harvesting corn I decide to harvest the corn in a farm field. Harvesting is fast. But I have to dehydrate the corn kernel with the FOODCO kitchen buddy immediately after I collec…

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## [Lighting issues when in a place with a roof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lighting-issues-when-in-a-place-with-a-roof/27211)

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**Author:** [@AcidAntOnAMinefield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AcidAntOnAMinefield)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2021, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lighting-issues-when-in-a-place-with-a-roof/27211 "2021-10-23T11:27:09Z")

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This seems to be an issue no one’s reported so far (that or something that no one’s noticed due to the inconsistency that the lighting system seems to have had over the past few months.) I’ve had this myself a few times…

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## [Repair wheel with loaded misc repair kit?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repair-wheel-with-loaded-misc-repair-kit/27206)

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**Author:** [@bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bug)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repair-wheel-with-loaded-misc-repair-kit/27206 "2021-10-22T15:53:54Z")

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I was expecting to be able to use the duct tape loaded in my misc repair kit if duct tape was needed for a vehicle repair, and noticed that wheel repairs are not recognizing the duct tape is in the kit. Do you folks thi…

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## [Trans logistics needs more work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trans-logistics-needs-more-work/27204)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trans-logistics-needs-more-work/27204 "2021-10-21T06:27:24Z")

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I’m trying to do the translogistics course challange for an hour now but I think this scenario needs alot of work before it can be considered “possible” or “complete”. For starters everytime I spawn in the game I spawn …

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## [Can't play game after update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-play-game-after-update/27202)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-play-game-after-update/27202 "2021-10-20T19:04:33Z")

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git pull and recompile game. load game segmentation fault I hope this pull request will fix the problem: Fix crash on load by Ramza13 · Pull Request #52371 · CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA · GitHub

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## [Getting NPCs to make planks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-npcs-to-make-planks/27191)

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**Author:** [@Zeebie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zeebie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-npcs-to-make-planks/27191 "2021-10-20T12:48:49Z")

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Hi folks - I am looking for help getting NPCs to make planks from logs. I’ve made a faction camp for the first time and I can’t figure out how to make this work - the option doesn’t even appear in the base mission menu.…

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## [Smarter (Characters) NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smarter-characters-npcs/10326)

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**Author:** [@Luminem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Luminem)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smarter-characters-npcs/10326 "2021-10-20T12:17:25Z")

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I’m pretty sure that smartening NPCs has been a difficult matter since Cataclysm’s beginnings, but I still want to see this happen someday; Mostly because I like to start with an NPC, but they don’t know how to survive. …

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## [What happened to triffid and migo blacklists?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happened-to-triffid-and-migo-blacklists/27199)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happened-to-triffid-and-migo-blacklists/27199 "2021-10-20T04:19:00Z")

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I thought there was a mod that allowed us to blacklist triffids and migo a while back but I can’t seem to find it. I’m getting kind of tired of how destructive triffids can turn out to actually be (perhaps even worse tha…

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## [NPC’S, what do you want changed and improved?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-s-what-do-you-want-changed-and-improved/27102)

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**Author:** [@Officer\_C4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Officer_C4)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-s-what-do-you-want-changed-and-improved/27102 "2021-10-19T15:38:36Z")

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It is common knowledge that NPC’S in this game (survivors) are in an unfinished state. They are useable but not at their full potential. While I have my own ideas regarding how they they should develop and contort I am e…

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## [Character turned permanently deaf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-turned-permanently-deaf/27189)

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**Author:** [@dragon57](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dragon57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-turned-permanently-deaf/27189 "2021-10-19T00:28:50Z")

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For some reason when I was meleeing something my character turned permanently deaf. I am playing experimental version 2021-10-17-2247

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## [Sees player icon mod for MshockXotto+](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sees-player-icon-mod-for-mshockxotto/27186)

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**Author:** [@lagylarius](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lagylarius)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sees-player-icon-mod-for-mshockxotto/27186 "2021-10-18T21:39:04Z")

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Im wondering when can I get a mod the likes of sees player icon for retrodays and hitbutton but for MshockXotto+. Ive heard you can just accommodate the json file to work with any tileset but that didnt work for me (mayb…

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