# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=350

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## [Are those changes intentional?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-those-changes-intentional/9152)

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**Author:** [@aierce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/aierce)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-those-changes-intentional/9152 "2015-03-17T23:58:51Z")

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Can not repair vehicle with bio tools anymore. Can not craft/read with atomic nightlight anymore. SDL 2867

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## [Is anyone plan to make more throwing weapons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-anyone-plan-to-make-more-throwing-weapons/9153)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-anyone-plan-to-make-more-throwing-weapons/9153 "2015-03-17T21:26:44Z")

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for now the throwing weapons is only a few thing can use on normal combat, such like throwing knife, throwing axe, javelins, I think we can make more for that, think about hidden weapons, like shuriken, boomerang, kunai,…

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## [Deploying machineguns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deploying-machineguns/9148)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 4:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deploying-machineguns/9148 "2015-03-17T04:07:39Z")

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As far as I can tell, the new option to manually control vehicle turrets is unwieldy as hell, but it’s about the only practical way to deploy that delicious M2 Browning. I would rather have some way of deploying a carri…

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## [Traits; Need Rebalanced?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/traits-need-rebalanced/8764)

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**Author:** [@botherations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/botherations)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/traits-need-rebalanced/8764 "2015-03-17T03:44:58Z")

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I noticed that the advanced character build guide on the wiki lists an alarming amount of traits as useless or near useless. Perhaps a re-balance/tweaking of already existing traits is in order? I won’t be addressing ‘c…

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## [How do I turn an evac shelter into a horde-proof safehouse?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-turn-an-evac-shelter-into-a-horde-proof-safehouse/9147)

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**Author:** [@King\_of\_Baboons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/King_of_Baboons)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-turn-an-evac-shelter-into-a-horde-proof-safehouse/9147 "2015-03-16T23:46:42Z")

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I spawned as a sorcerer(roguelike classes mod) and headed down to the basement to see if there was anything useful down there And this is what I found… \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] I dont even know what to do with all t…

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## [Mod Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-question/9145)

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**Author:** [@lagnas2000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lagnas2000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-question/9145 "2015-03-16T14:46:55Z")

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Hellow! I\`m modding beginner, so I have many question about modding syntax. At first, do you have list of ‘use\_action in json file’? "use\_action": { "type": "firestarter", "moves\_cost": 15 } "use\_actio…

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## [ASCII help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ascii-help/9144)

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**Author:** [@billybob721](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/billybob721)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 10:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ascii-help/9144 "2015-03-16T10:24:07Z")

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Hey Everyone, I have recently started playing Cataclysm DDA and am not a big fan of the included tile sets (just personal) taste and whilst watching a few videos of the game in action I quite liked the aesthetic of just…

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## [NPCs and Flamethrowers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-and-flamethrowers/9137)

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**Author:** [@Explosive\_Eggshells](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Explosive_Eggshells)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 6:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-and-flamethrowers/9137 "2015-03-16T06:28:07Z")

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I’d very much suggest, from first hand experience, that disallowing NPCs from using flamethrowers would be a very good idea. From what I can assume, they use them very similarly to guns, which means they’ll fire it at ev…

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## [I was wondering if we could get some Cata "Quick Starts" going](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-was-wondering-if-we-could-get-some-cata-quick-starts-going/9140)

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**Author:** [@Turtlicious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtlicious)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-was-wondering-if-we-could-get-some-cata-quick-starts-going/9140 "2015-03-16T01:36:53Z")

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Basically, just like 6 or 7 template characters that are good at specific things, or made with a general purpose to help new players ease into it. I always feel like Character Creation is the hardest part for a new playe…

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## [0.C (Stable windows) Deathcam working oddly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-stable-windows-deathcam-working-oddly/9131)

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**Author:** [@Kryxx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kryxx)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-stable-windows-deathcam-working-oddly/9131 "2015-03-15T23:51:02Z")

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I’m not sure how Deathcam should work. I died by running over a gas pump in a car going a good 20+ mph. “You’re caught in the explosion” was the last message. Asked to watch the deathcam. I said sure. What I see. M…

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## [(0.C Experimental) Explosives not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-experimental-explosives-not-working/9139)

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**Author:** [@TinHeadDays](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TinHeadDays)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-experimental-explosives-not-working/9139 "2015-03-15T23:32:05Z")

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After I played for two hours,I found fifteen sticks of dynamite, proceeded to a lab and after lighting them, waiting 20 turns, exactly none of them blew up.

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## [Is this possible: Lua and User Input](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-possible-lua-and-user-input/9130)

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**Author:** [@deadmoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deadmoose)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-possible-lua-and-user-input/9130 "2015-03-15T07:28:57Z")

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I was wondering if it’s possible to use Lua to control my character in the same I would as a player. I want to be able to do a simple script where my character would train in mechanics by prying open a door, then closin…

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## [Exposed, unsealed or rotten food causes rats to spawn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exposed-unsealed-or-rotten-food-causes-rats-to-spawn/9125)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exposed-unsealed-or-rotten-food-causes-rats-to-spawn/9125 "2015-03-15T06:11:27Z")

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Exposed, unsealed or rotten food causes rats to spawn within a certain number of tiles. the more food, the more rats. they will attack you, steal your food and create morale penelties. that said, you could also use this…

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## [Mutation Ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-ideas/9136)

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**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-ideas/9136 "2015-03-15T04:15:53Z")

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I am contemplating adding a few new mutations to the game and would like to get feedback before committing to a pull request. Here are a few rough ideas. Chimera mutation category: When I was testing the Mutation Ca…

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## [\[ATTENTION: PLEASE READ\] Bug Submission Guidelines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attention-please-read-bug-submission-guidelines/3566)

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**Author:** [@i2amroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/i2amroy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attention-please-read-bug-submission-guidelines/3566 "2015-03-15T04:08:42Z")

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Since we have a larger number of players who are generous enough to act as free bug testers, here are some basic guidelines to follow when posting bug reports. Please include these things at the top of your post: The v…

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## [Setting a new world speed record! 2500kph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/setting-a-new-world-speed-record-2500kph/9055)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/setting-a-new-world-speed-record-2500kph/9055 "2015-03-14T19:38:12Z")

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First and foremost: Kudos to ballfairy. What he did here is where i draw my inspiration from. As it happens and to my knowledge he has the speed record for catadda. At over 1000mph! But he did so with just V8’s and ste…

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## [Is there an easy way to modify the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-modify-the-game/9122)

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**Author:** [@saklaus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saklaus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-modify-the-game/9122 "2015-03-14T18:11:17Z")

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Hello there, fellow survivors! I have been enjoying and loving this game for years now, but I have had several - to me - rather severe issues with the game that I would like to fix for myself. I am mostly interested in…

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## [Some way to track/reveal anomolies on the map?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-way-to-track-reveal-anomolies-on-the-map/9072)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-way-to-track-reveal-anomolies-on-the-map/9072 "2015-03-14T11:59:17Z")

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I think there is some merit in the idea of either some kind of item that can track the nearest undiscovered anomalies, or terminals in a lab that reveal any anomalies within a certain distance(say, 25 tiles). this would …

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## [Idea for multiplayer (saves transfer)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-multiplayer-saves-transfer/9110)

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**Author:** [@Eliijahh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eliijahh)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 11:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-multiplayer-saves-transfer/9110 "2015-03-14T11:48:03Z")

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Hey. Watching a Avak video I had an idea. We all know multiplayer it’s impossible, and that is not a problem at all since the game just really has nothing to do with multiplayer. Usually with old games you would play-by-…

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## [Cannot put knives in boots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-put-knives-in-boots/9133)

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**Author:** [@Valiant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valiant)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 5:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-put-knives-in-boots/9133 "2015-03-14T05:54:55Z")

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62d4383. I cannot put knives in boots either because I cannot select knife when menu appears (swiss army knife) or because game tells me “That isn’t a knife!” (stone knife, hunting knife, multitool). BTW, I think we ne…

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## [Adding Hay Loft to Farm Barns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-hay-loft-to-farm-barns/9124)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-hay-loft-to-farm-barns/9124 "2015-03-14T02:43:51Z")

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I was pulling down Hay earlier and realized that If I pulled the ladder up with me and blocked the entrance with a couple bales, that this would be a pretty decent place to spend the night if SHTF. Now in my case, the ha…

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## [A keg of RDX](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-keg-of-rdx/9068)

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**Author:** [@coldnar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/coldnar)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-keg-of-rdx/9068 "2015-03-13T22:12:04Z")

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I recently came across a pile of dead military and scientists who had among them a KEG of RDX. Not a bottle, or a box. An aluminum keg worth of high explosive. What shall I vaporize with this bounty?

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## [On my role on development](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-my-role-on-development/9132)

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**Author:** [@Eliijahh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eliijahh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-my-role-on-development/9132 "2015-03-13T22:06:19Z")

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I’ve never contributed to an open source project, so I was wondering what is and what can be my place in such a project? For example, I do fencing, I love historical fencing bla bla, so, can I write a master fencer and …

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## [Got a idea about those profession traits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/got-a-idea-about-those-profession-traits/9123)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/got-a-idea-about-those-profession-traits/9123 "2015-03-13T21:50:39Z")

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So, Since on 0.B version, I noticed there is some profession traits like police office, MD or something like that, It dosn’t do anything for now, but I got some idea, I was thinking mabye we can make those profession tr…

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## [I will draw your current survivor!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-will-draw-your-current-survivor/5454)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 212\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-will-draw-your-current-survivor/5454 "2015-03-13T20:02:29Z")

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Just what the topic says! I will draw your current survivor in my cartoony style! I may even paint them! So what do you need to post in order to get your survivor drawn? Well its simple: -A screen cap of your inventor…

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## [Duplicating Items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/duplicating-items/9119)

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**Author:** [@RADIALTHRONE1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RADIALTHRONE1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/duplicating-items/9119 "2015-03-13T19:14:01Z")

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0.C 99b4f83 Curses Windows 7 When using items that you activate then place in the world (Caltrops, Shiny Cable, Funnels, etc) it gets put into the world, but a duplicate of the item will be placed in your inventory.

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## [Is it possible to make an armor nerf mod as easily as slow zombies mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-make-an-armor-nerf-mod-as-easily-as-slow-zombies-mod/9128)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-make-an-armor-nerf-mod-as-easily-as-slow-zombies-mod/9128 "2015-03-13T17:14:24Z")

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I figure armor values could really use another /3 nerf.

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## [\[C.2858\] Can't mass scrap piles of clothes anymore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-2858-cant-mass-scrap-piles-of-clothes-anymore/9126)

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**Author:** [@kentable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kentable)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-2858-cant-mass-scrap-piles-of-clothes-anymore/9126 "2015-03-13T16:41:31Z")

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I can no longer stand over a pile of junk and (B)utcher to mass scrap everything. The game says no corpse to butcher or it will attempt to disassemble the top item only. Further key presses result in the no corpse messag…

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## [\[0.C\] Dying engine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-dying-engine/9115)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-dying-engine/9115 "2015-03-13T13:53:17Z")

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Even though you are deaf you can still hear your engine dying sounds. \[image\]

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## [Hostiles going up and down stairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostiles-going-up-and-down-stairs/9052)

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**Author:** [@Haerdalas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Haerdalas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostiles-going-up-and-down-stairs/9052 "2015-03-12T21:43:44Z")

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Whatever code lets hostiles follow you up and down stairs seems a bit strange right now. version 0.B-2815 fighting a horde round a LMOE shelter, zombies immediately outside the door can follow me down the stairs, even …

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