# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=343

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## [Picking a gun safe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/picking-a-gun-safe/9422)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/picking-a-gun-safe/9422 "2015-04-17T16:49:31Z")

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If you (a)ctivate picklocks in your inventory and choose direction with gun safe you get “This item can’t be picked”. If you (e)xamine it having picklocks in the inventory instead - you start picklocking it.

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## [Question about save location and experimental builds + others](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-save-location-and-experimental-builds-others/9408)

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**Author:** [@Toybasher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Toybasher)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-save-location-and-experimental-builds-others/9408 "2015-04-17T11:37:45Z")

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Hello. I’ve been using experimental builds from here and I have a few questions. http://dev.narc.ro/cataclysm/jenkins-latest/Windows/Curses/ From what the wiki says, these are updated everytime a pull is added to the g…

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## [Is downloading GitHub locally strictly necessary?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-downloading-github-locally-strictly-necessary/8910)

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**Author:** [@Nioca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nioca)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-downloading-github-locally-strictly-necessary/8910 "2015-04-17T09:26:01Z")

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Okay, probably a dumb newbie question here, but here goes. Is it strictly necessary to download GitHub to your computer to work on the code? I ask, for two reasons. First, I’m on dial-up, and not even particularly fast …

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## [Necromancy Mod Issues/Questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necromancy-mod-issues-questions/9370)

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**Author:** [@Pandromidal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pandromidal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necromancy-mod-issues-questions/9370 "2015-04-17T03:03:13Z")

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My character finally found marloss berries, so I made a minion. However I have no idea what to do with them. Is there a way to put a backpack on them. They can’t seam to ride on my vehicle. Can they be deactivated? Also…

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## [What do you think to make a poppy flower become a tranquilizer dart deal moose?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-think-to-make-a-poppy-flower-become-a-tranquilizer-dart-deal-moose/9373)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-think-to-make-a-poppy-flower-become-a-tranquilizer-dart-deal-moose/9373 "2015-04-17T00:36:04Z")

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I hear a lot people said that moose has been become extreme danger animal, and then I think I found a way to deal with it you guys know about that poppy flowers, right? that flower have a anesthesia effect, which it can…

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## [Could the horde system be used for dynamic mini bosses?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-the-horde-system-be-used-for-dynamic-mini-bosses/9405)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-the-horde-system-be-used-for-dynamic-mini-bosses/9405 "2015-04-16T22:57:53Z")

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Just thinking it would be pretty amazing if there were at any given time a handful of supermonsters active, traveling around the map, important enough to have their own icons, following their own motivations. Just the oc…

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## [Question about fonts and tiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-fonts-and-tiles/9420)

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**Author:** [@Those](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Those)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-fonts-and-tiles/9420 "2015-04-16T15:18:03Z")

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Can I use different font styles with non ASCII tiles ?

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## [Ladies and Gentlemen, I bring you... J-99](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ladies-and-gentlemen-i-bring-you-j-99/9411)

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**Author:** [@Azrad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azrad)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ladies-and-gentlemen-i-bring-you-j-99/9411 "2015-04-16T10:36:06Z")

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So, I was really, really, really bored. \[image\] and the aftermath, \[image\] It was kinda disappointing. Not in a “the fight was hardly a challenge at all” kind of way. Well, it kinda did, but in a different way. One, …

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## [(152deb5) Ranged weapon skill won't increase](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/152deb5-ranged-weapon-skill-wont-increase/9418)

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**Author:** [@cyberspyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/cyberspyder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/152deb5-ranged-weapon-skill-wont-increase/9418 "2015-04-15T22:50:53Z")

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The system to stop skill advancement when your character is more accurate than the gun seems as though it might be slightly bugged. My L2031 enforcer (dispersion 150 with mods, ammo dispersion 180) stopped giving me ski…

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## [Radio Static secret messages](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radio-static-secret-messages/9399)

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**Author:** [@lancearmada](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lancearmada)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radio-static-secret-messages/9399 "2015-04-15T14:00:36Z")

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So i turne don my radio for the first time and found the scan option. I encountered this repeating text: #g######## #e####w################### ##########f#########d#x##t ########################## ##################…

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## [(24fe0e0) Strength boosts do not affect melee damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/24fe0e0-strength-boosts-do-not-affect-melee-damage/9412)

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**Author:** [@ChiliFriez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChiliFriez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/24fe0e0-strength-boosts-do-not-affect-melee-damage/9412 "2015-04-15T13:33:59Z")

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Tested with the Muscle Augmentation CBM and the Hydraulic Muscles CBM. Melee damage on stat screen remained at 5 after installing both and activating Hydraulic Muscles. Carry weight went up. Base HP stayed the same, but …

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## [0.C 2992 - My new Character can't wear a helmet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-2992-my-new-character-cant-wear-a-helmet/9414)

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**Author:** [@detroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detroy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-2992-my-new-character-cant-wear-a-helmet/9414 "2015-04-15T13:20:36Z")

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Downloaded 0.C 2992, fresh start, survivor, evacuee, with “more survival tools” mod. 0.C b95bcaa curses debian linux x64 First I made a wooden needle (with fabrication level 2), and then I collected some rags to make…

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## [Give more clothes options, like the way you can loosen a scarf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-more-clothes-options-like-the-way-you-can-loosen-a-scarf/9409)

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**Author:** [@Croooow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Croooow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-more-clothes-options-like-the-way-you-can-loosen-a-scarf/9409 "2015-04-15T00:52:25Z")

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Like, for a trenchcoat or duster, you could have the option to button it or leave it open. Buttoning it would increase coverage and warmth. For hoods, give the ability to push them back. It would, of course, lower warmth…

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## [Gimp it up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gimp-it-up/9407)

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**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gimp-it-up/9407 "2015-04-14T23:29:00Z")

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SO I was kinda disappointed to find out that even though the bondage mask’s description says it has zippers for the eyes and mouth, I can’t actually close them. There I was. thinking I had found the solution to waking u…

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## [0.C-2990 - zombies are not affected by the fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-2990-zombies-are-not-affected-by-the-fire/9410)

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**Author:** [@soundster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/soundster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-2990-zombies-are-not-affected-by-the-fire/9410 "2015-04-14T22:47:49Z")

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it seems like zombies does not suffer from fire anymore… I burned up a car and a house and zombies going thru the raging fire are not even damaged please fix. Thanks ! D.

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## [(a5688e2) Rubble burns forever](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a5688e2-rubble-burns-forever/9355)

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**Author:** [@Bumpkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bumpkin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a5688e2-rubble-burns-forever/9355 "2015-04-14T14:30:05Z")

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Pretty sure this has been happening for at least a few months worth of releases back, but burning buildings never stop burning unless you manually edge up to the fire and clear the rubble out from underneath it. Flammabl…

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## [Remote Controlled Vehicle conflict crash v0.C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remote-controlled-vehicle-conflict-crash-v0-c/9406)

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**Author:** [@Lainge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lainge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 12:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remote-controlled-vehicle-conflict-crash-v0-c/9406 "2015-04-14T12:55:20Z")

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Version 0.C SDL Windows 7 Trying to make a remote controlled mecha and tinkering with turrets using the vehicle pack mod, anyway I was finally driving my mecha around with the controller and attempting to follow it aro…

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## [Aquatic Mutations/Frostbite/Ease of Use](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aquatic-mutations-frostbite-ease-of-use/9401)

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**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aquatic-mutations-frostbite-ease-of-use/9401 "2015-04-14T02:55:39Z")

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Alright. My attempt to get a fully mutated cephalapod living in the river died - so I cheated (oh noes) just to see what I didn’t manage to accomplish, to see how well it would have worked. After playing around for a lit…

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## [Beginner's Guide to Brewing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/beginners-guide-to-brewing/9402)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/beginners-guide-to-brewing/9402 "2015-04-13T20:38:51Z")

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I recently found some yeast in my latest game, so I’ve been trying to make alcohol, but I’m not sure what the steps are for it. To start out, I made a still and crafted some pine wine must. I tried activating the still…

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## [Guns - Lets talk about them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-lets-talk-about-them/9290)

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**Author:** [@Turtlicious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtlicious)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-lets-talk-about-them/9290 "2015-04-13T15:14:00Z")

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So a lot of people I know think melee it OP, and I can definitely see where the are coming from guns are loud, draw attention, tend to do less damage and are highly outclassed by trained melee people, or even bows. When …

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## [List of little bugs #2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/list-of-little-bugs-2/9095)

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**Author:** [@Valiant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valiant)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/list-of-little-bugs-2/9095 "2015-04-12T21:09:45Z")

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When trying to toggle blinking on map by pressing “B” and the blinking symbols aren’t shown, the explored (gray) places are reverted to their original color. Damaged ammo shift columns in “Choose ammo type:” menu. …

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## [The laser can get bounce off by creature's thick skin just isn't right,](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-laser-can-get-bounce-off-by-creatures-thick-skin-just-isnt-right/9395)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-laser-can-get-bounce-off-by-creatures-thick-skin-just-isnt-right/9395 "2015-04-12T18:55:12Z")

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I have a laser pistol, and when I shoot those zombies (normal), some time it say that my laser beam just get bounce off by the thick skin… I don’t get it, wasn’t the laser are design to cut the objects? I mean, in the r…

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## [Remove "need a more accurate gun" message please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-need-a-more-accurate-gun-message-please/9396)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-need-a-more-accurate-gun-message-please/9396 "2015-04-12T18:51:59Z")

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I tired of this message, I have 10 rifle skill and 10 gun skill, yet this shutid message is keep pissed me off my M2010 ESR rifle, are greater sniper rifle on the combat, on 15 tiles feet, almost never miss the target a…

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## [How to further improve handguns skill?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-further-improve-handguns-skill/9397)

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**Author:** [@Malakhaj](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakhaj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-further-improve-handguns-skill/9397 "2015-04-12T17:44:50Z")

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As in the topic, system emssage tells me that I need more acurate handgun to further improve the skill. I have quite a few handguns in collection but with evry single one the same story. How can i determine which handgun…

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## [Can we get the option to turn off the blinking Zs for hordes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-get-the-option-to-turn-off-the-blinking-zs-for-hordes/9388)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-get-the-option-to-turn-off-the-blinking-zs-for-hordes/9388 "2015-04-12T09:55:31Z")

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Without turning off all the other overlays? I don’t know how I’m supposed to be able to know where those hordes are anyway unless I have sattelite recon, and the Zs are super annoying.

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## [Creating Professions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-professions/9324)

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**Author:** [@SCP-049](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SCP-049)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-professions/9324 "2015-04-12T03:47:18Z")

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Hello, I were curious if there are any way to make profession with Mutation added to it. I’m beginning modder so I don’t know if there are any way making this and I tried searching it, but every tutorial I found was abou…

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## [Question about paint](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-paint/9372)

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**Author:** [@Trinsic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trinsic)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 3:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-paint/9372 "2015-04-12T03:33:45Z")

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I’ve been working on a couple of variations for hardware stores and I’ve noticed there are paint can items in the sources. I don’t recall ever seeing any in the game though. Is there a reason they aren’t in the current h…

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## [Robocop-esque Integrated Holster CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robocop-esque-integrated-holster-cbm/9389)

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**Author:** [@Croooow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Croooow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 2:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robocop-esque-integrated-holster-cbm/9389 "2015-04-12T02:10:35Z")

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Just what it sounds like. A bionic that adds a holster to your bionics menu, which can store a pistol or knife. Thoughts?

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## [Buckling NPC's in](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buckling-npcs-in/9337)

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**Author:** [@Turtlicious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtlicious)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buckling-npcs-in/9337 "2015-04-11T23:28:55Z")

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Is there a way to give NPC’s an order to get into a seat then buckle them in? That way we’re not banging them to hell in our cars, or having them fall out when we take turns.

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## [How do I get use Zombie Slaves and Pets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-use-zombie-slaves-and-pets/9393)

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**Author:** [@Shrde](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shrde)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2015, 11:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-use-zombie-slaves-and-pets/9393 "2015-04-11T23:19:09Z")

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How do I get use Zombie Slaves and Pets

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