# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=353

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## [Wood-stove/Fireplace mounted water boiler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wood-stove-fireplace-mounted-water-boiler/9044)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 3:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wood-stove-fireplace-mounted-water-boiler/9044 "2015-03-04T03:11:55Z")

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Essentially, this would be a small tank(about 2 gallons) that would be setup on the same tile as a fireplace or wood stove, and when filled, and a fire is going, will boil/purify any water placed into it. this would prev…

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## [Starting with terrain 'scenarios'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-with-terrain-scenarios/9034)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-with-terrain-scenarios/9034 "2015-03-04T00:15:15Z")

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My most recent game saw me starting on what appeared at first to be a rather large island between 2 rivers with 2 cabins and a decent mixture of swamp and forest. Its about 30x15 tiles and the only access is by bridges g…

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## [Wetness mechanics?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wetness-mechanics/9038)

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**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wetness-mechanics/9038 "2015-03-03T23:59:12Z")

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This has been confusing me, so I wanted to start a thread to ask: how, exactly, does wetness and waterproofing work in CDDA? My character would often get -25 Wet morale penalties while wearing a raincoat and tricorne hat…

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## [Make Camera Follow Remote Controlled Vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-camera-follow-remote-controlled-vehicle/9028)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-camera-follow-remote-controlled-vehicle/9028 "2015-03-03T23:28:30Z")

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Sure the range isn’t that great, but it would sure work better in towns. Maybe require a camera installed?

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## [Someone explain nomad gear and cowl to me?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/someone-explain-nomad-gear-and-cowl-to-me/8872)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/someone-explain-nomad-gear-and-cowl-to-me/8872 "2015-03-03T21:43:13Z")

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I like the concept a lot but honestly can’t find any reason to wear this. At first glance it looked like a poor man’s survivor suit. Same encumbrance, similar protection, but requires only basic materials while offering…

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## [IUSE Help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iuse-help/8962)

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**Author:** [@nomzynomnom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nomzynomnom)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iuse-help/8962 "2015-03-03T19:48:58Z")

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I’ve been trying to add what is essentially a nodachi that works like one of the medieval flaming weapons (flammenschwert, Rising Sun, etc.). I’ve actually have the item’s on and off states in the game as chaos murakumo…

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## [Whats your prefered spawn rate?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-prefered-spawn-rate/8775)

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**Author:** [@sarusian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sarusian)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-prefered-spawn-rate/8775 "2015-03-03T12:00:26Z")

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So i just played on spawn rate of 0.1 and i learned a lot and absorbed a lot of information, found my style, etc.with an item spawn of 20 and a zombie spawn of 0.1 I committed suicide and deleted that world after realizi…

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## [Automatic vehicle water collection/purifier system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/automatic-vehicle-water-collection-purifier-system/8968)

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**Author:** [@no\_zed\_is\_safe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/no_zed_is_safe)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/automatic-vehicle-water-collection-purifier-system/8968 "2015-03-03T09:32:18Z")

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Basically something made out of a funnel, water purifier and some sheet metal you ould slap on to your vehicle. During rain, you could activate it to have it auto-purify rainwater and send it to the vehicle’s water tank …

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## [Cataclysm crash after selecting a menu option on main screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-crash-after-selecting-a-menu-option-on-main-screen/9029)

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**Author:** [@majesty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/majesty)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-crash-after-selecting-a-menu-option-on-main-screen/9029 "2015-03-03T04:40:35Z")

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hello, i was watching a youtube video of this game, and it seemed really exciting to i followed the instructions, which were to download the latest build and extract it and run it. i did this, and it did not work. after …

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## [Gasoline, Diesel & Coal Production Done Better](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gasoline-diesel-coal-production-done-better/9027)

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**Author:** [@JohnieRWilkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnieRWilkins)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gasoline-diesel-coal-production-done-better/9027 "2015-03-02T23:48:36Z")

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As far as I understand somebody added a means of hand-crafting gasoline from plant matter. While the process itself is scienmagically possible, it’s pretty involved and should be simulated more properly to flesh out the …

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## [0.B 2815 Dodge Bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-2815-dodge-bug/9026)

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**Author:** [@Fengferth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fengferth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-2815-dodge-bug/9026 "2015-03-02T22:30:45Z")

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So I recently made a charater on a fresh world with Pentjak Silat and recently came across something odd. I was able to dodge a child zombie a silly amount of times without getting hit once. http://gyazo.com/98bd0f260f8…

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## [Coverage, Encumbrance and Warmth split for body parts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coverage-encumbrance-and-warmth-split-for-body-parts/9009)

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**Author:** [@AisaK](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AisaK)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coverage-encumbrance-and-warmth-split-for-body-parts/9009 "2015-03-02T19:20:02Z")

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I’m not a coder so its only a suggestion. The point is that a duster covers yours whole torso(~90%) and arms(~95%) but not so about the legs(~50%), it should reflect into warmth, encumbrance and protection.

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## [What is your favorite Drug in Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-favorite-drug-in-cataclysm/8776)

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**Author:** [@Flashlight\_Hoarder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flashlight_Hoarder)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-favorite-drug-in-cataclysm/8776 "2015-03-02T13:54:42Z")

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I prefer Cannibis but what does everyone else think?

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## [Scenarios where you start with a vehicle of some kind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scenarios-where-you-start-with-a-vehicle-of-some-kind/9010)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scenarios-where-you-start-with-a-vehicle-of-some-kind/9010 "2015-03-02T12:54:49Z")

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Hoping to get some opinions on this: There are tons of people already living in a van, or work-camping around the US in pickup/campers or RV’s. I feel like there should be a starting scenario option where you start with…

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## [Unfletched arrow critizisms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unfletched-arrow-critizisms/8951)

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**Author:** [@Pandromidal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pandromidal)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unfletched-arrow-critizisms/8951 "2015-03-02T07:41:07Z")

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I have a couple criticisms of the new arrow changes in the experimental builds. Sorry if it’s a bit harsh, but I’m trying to keep it constructive. Why are wooden arrow shafts/unfletched arrows not fireable now? Some qui…

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## [Ignoring personal hygiene has negative effect?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ignoring-personal-hygiene-has-negative-effect/9025)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ignoring-personal-hygiene-has-negative-effect/9025 "2015-03-02T04:17:57Z")

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I would expect not 'U’sing a bar of soap semi-regularly or not 'U’sing scissors to trim a beard or head of hair, might incur some kind of negative feelings? to quote one of my favorite childhood movies, " it’s remarkabl…

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## [New profession ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-profession-ideas/9016)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-profession-ideas/9016 "2015-03-02T02:19:12Z")

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These are some various ideas for new professions that I thought of while bored. Post-Apocalyptic Cop (2 points) " “NURSE!!!” After being put into a coma from an injury you received in the line of duty, you wake up an …

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## [Choosing a new scenario on character creation will reset stats, skills, etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choosing-a-new-scenario-on-character-creation-will-reset-stats-skills-etc/9017)

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**Author:** [@Unstorpable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Unstorpable)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choosing-a-new-scenario-on-character-creation-will-reset-stats-skills-etc/9017 "2015-03-01T23:22:02Z")

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Title says it all, but I’m not sure if this is more of a bug or more of a design flaw. Either way, it is incredible annoying to deal with while playing around with character creations. Having to re-pick your skills and w…

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## [C:DDA Issue Voting Machine - test drive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-issue-voting-machine-test-drive/8899)

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**Author:** [@dRbiG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dRbiG)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-issue-voting-machine-test-drive/8899 "2015-03-01T22:08:42Z")

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Official URL: http://iv.cataclysmdda.com:8111 http://178.217.184.42:8111/all Awaiting domain… All it needs now is a nicer redirect… \[hr\] VERSION 0.9 http://kaer.eu.org:8111/all Code: https://github.com/drbig/cddaiv …

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## [Apocalypse as a collector's dream](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalypse-as-a-collectors-dream/8982)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalypse-as-a-collectors-dream/8982 "2015-03-01T19:41:26Z")

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I always take the savant and pacifist traits so even after prolonged play my weapon skills are maybe 7-8. And yet it is no longer really possible to experience significant risk unless I handicap myself. So, after my surv…

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## [Github: how to sync repositories?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-how-to-sync-repositories/9019)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 12:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-how-to-sync-repositories/9019 "2015-03-01T12:44:45Z")

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I forked the repository a while ago and I can’t figure out how to properly sync it with the baseline. I created a pull request from the baseline to my fork and merged it but it now says that my fork “is 1 commit ahead o…

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## [How do you fish?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-fish/9015)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-fish/9015 "2015-03-01T08:32:26Z")

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I have a pro fishing rod and made some fish bait from bread, but wherever I go and try to use the rod, it tells me there’s no fish. Not in swamps, nor in the rivers. What am I doing wrong?

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## [0.B 2810 Crash on Exit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-2810-crash-on-exit/9018)

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**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-2810-crash-on-exit/9018 "2015-03-01T06:31:41Z")

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When I quit from the main menu, the game crashes with one of those extraordinarily unhelpful windows crash boxes. Is there an error log somewhere I can upload? Windows had this to say: \[spoiler\]Problem signature: Probl…

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## [Getting Broad Paws mutation crashes the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-broad-paws-mutation-crashes-the-game/9014)

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**Author:** [@TinHeadDays](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TinHeadDays)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-broad-paws-mutation-crashes-the-game/9014 "2015-03-01T03:29:18Z")

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After updating to today’s version, I managed to secure myself a bottle of Mutagen and received the trait Broad Paws, which proceeded to crash my game. Is there any reason why this happened or how? I’m assuming it has to…

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## [Graphical bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graphical-bug/9006)

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**Author:** [@Gorac11](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gorac11)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 1:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graphical-bug/9006 "2015-03-01T01:01:23Z")

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So I was playing in 0.B and I went into a boarded up building. It was full with traps. The most interesting room I found was this. Wherever I went(while walking inside the room) the tiles would change. I could still pic…

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## [Light/bionic exploit/bug while crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/light-bionic-exploit-bug-while-crafting/9008)

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**Author:** [@Gorac11](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gorac11)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/light-bionic-exploit-bug-while-crafting/9008 "2015-03-01T00:29:59Z")

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There’s no way people haven’t noticed this before, but just in case. You know, there’s an exploit where if you have just a minute of daylight left in which you could see, if you start crafting(even better in a batch) you…

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## [New building --- Car dealerships](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-building-car-dealerships/9011)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-building-car-dealerships/9011 "2015-02-28T22:02:41Z")

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Not sure what more can be said about it… car dealerships… lol

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## [MOVED: Seed rot breaks saves? Re: Wilderness Overhaul Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-seed-rot-breaks-saves-re-wilderness-overhaul-mod/9005)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-seed-rot-breaks-saves-re-wilderness-overhaul-mod/9005 "2015-02-28T19:41:24Z")

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This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9660.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Jumper cables stopped working or battery charge display bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jumper-cables-stopped-working-or-battery-charge-display-bug/9002)

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**Author:** [@Vorchar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vorchar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jumper-cables-stopped-working-or-battery-charge-display-bug/9002 "2015-02-28T19:36:48Z")

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So I have food vandor cart hooked up to my advanced solar car with jumper cable and after sleeping the night the cart said that it’s battery charge was 0%. Cart did still have cold cola in it so not sure if the jumper st…

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## [Tripwire Troubles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tripwire-troubles/8996)

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**Author:** [@Explosive\_Eggshells](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Explosive_Eggshells)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tripwire-troubles/8996 "2015-02-28T19:32:20Z")

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So, while this isn’t specifically a bug, I find it to be a somewhat hilarious over-looking of the developers. I’m referring to the tripwire trap, which is supposed to make you trip over it in a random direction and hurt …

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