# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=357

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## [Accidently closing Cdda \[X\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/accidently-closing-cdda-x/8855)

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**Author:** [@EnderCrypt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EnderCrypt)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/accidently-closing-cdda-x/8855 "2015-02-07T19:20:32Z")

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so… while teaching my friend to play Cataclysm:DDA, my friend accidently clicked \[image\] (not on purpose, tried to click an overlapping window) and, point being the game closes instantly when you click the \[X\] is it p…

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## [Bug with crafting (i think)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-crafting-i-think/8854)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-crafting-i-think/8854 "2015-02-07T12:21:03Z")

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Not sure how this can happen, as its the first time i see this. I have been crafting Power Storage CBMs and: \[image\] Trying to put this plutonium(0) down, results in a segfault unless i drop it on an existing stack of…

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## [Auto-travel option](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-travel-option/8821)

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**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-travel-option/8821 "2015-02-06T17:12:01Z")

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If any of you remember the “Run” command from Moria, Angband, &c., you know what I mean: I would like an option to travel a significant distance with one keyboard command. My initial thought is two options: \[ul\]\[li\]Cho…

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## [Zoos, Dinosaur Parks, and Fairgrounds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoos-dinosaur-parks-and-fairgrounds/8830)

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**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoos-dinosaur-parks-and-fairgrounds/8830 "2015-02-06T14:38:59Z")

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Massive structures like the ones in the title are, I’m sure, difficult to implement, but I think it would be a huge boon to gameplay. Each structure could be fenced in and locked up, and opening them could allow for new…

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## [Rebar Sword](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebar-sword/8848)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebar-sword/8848 "2015-02-06T12:23:48Z")

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An idea I had for a craft-able melee weapon. It’s a step up from the two-by-sword and a step down from crude sword. \[spoiler\] { “type”:“GENERIC”, “id”: “sword\_rebar”, “symbol” : “/”, “color”: “dark\_gray”, “name”:…

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## [Zombears, Antlered Horrors and the Design Outline](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombears-antlered-horrors-and-the-design-outline/8836)

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**Author:** [@Joe\_Carrot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Joe_Carrot)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombears-antlered-horrors-and-the-design-outline/8836 "2015-02-06T08:21:00Z")

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“It should be just as possible to lead a slow and careful life in harmony with nature outside the cities as it is to make crazy laser-slinging assaults on superscience labs.” – From the design outline (https://docs.goog…

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## [\[f690db6\] Burst firing friendly NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/f690db6-burst-firing-friendly-npcs/8851)

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**Author:** [@vulkans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vulkans)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 5:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/f690db6-burst-firing-friendly-npcs/8851 "2015-02-06T05:54:39Z")

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Friendly NPCs who are burst firing an automatic on a single zombie will switch to directly shooting you with the remaining rounds in the burst if the zombie dies before the burst is done and there are no other valid targ…

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## [Multiple issues with latest Windows SDL/TILES version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multiple-issues-with-latest-windows-sdl-tiles-version/8826)

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**Author:** [@g0dl3ss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/g0dl3ss)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multiple-issues-with-latest-windows-sdl-tiles-version/8826 "2015-02-06T02:57:59Z")

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Version 0.B SDL Windows 7 Ultimate x64 I’m a complete newb to this game and already love it. I have noticed the following bugs: If I choose the mall cop scenario I end up seeing this message durring world creation: …

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## [MOVED: Streaming Something Dark](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-streaming-something-dark/8849)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-streaming-something-dark/8849 "2015-02-06T01:56:17Z")

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This topic has been moved to Other Games. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9492.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Bionics and mutations that increase damage resistance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-and-mutations-that-increase-damage-resistance/8707)

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**Author:** [@Florin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Florin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-and-mutations-that-increase-damage-resistance/8707 "2015-02-06T01:51:21Z")

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Do these actually work? I just found a subdermal carbon filament CBM, installed it, seemed to do nothing. I multiplied the bionic’s values by a factor of 1000 in player.cpp and recompiled, still seemed to do nothing.

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## [Psychopath exceptions for 'bad idea' prompts/feedback](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psychopath-exceptions-for-bad-idea-prompts-feedback/8828)

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**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psychopath-exceptions-for-bad-idea-prompts-feedback/8828 "2015-02-06T01:31:34Z")

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As in the title, if you get the psychopath trait, I’d figure it would be !fun! if it carried over to more mundane things as well. For example: Why can’t a psychopath read while driving? Sleep in the driver’s seat, or flo…

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## [Diesel Tank (Little) takes Gasoline](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diesel-tank-little-takes-gasoline/8847)

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**Author:** [@RADIALTHRONE1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RADIALTHRONE1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 1:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diesel-tank-little-takes-gasoline/8847 "2015-02-06T01:27:15Z")

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0.B/0.C d84cef8 Curses Windows 7 I’m looking (and basking) in the new vehicle creation menu, and it says the “diesel tank (little)” takes gasoline, not diesel. Now, it just says it takes gasoline, I haven’t actually …

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## [Stabing weapons training cut?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stabing-weapons-training-cut/8819)

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**Author:** [@aierce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/aierce)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stabing-weapons-training-cut/8819 "2015-02-06T01:26:12Z")

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like the combat knife, it has the ‘stab’ flag but still trains cutting, even more confusion, the weapon kris trains both cutting and piercing

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## [Wrong coloring of construction prerequisites? (0.B 2681)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wrong-coloring-of-construction-prerequisites-0-b-2681/8803)

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**Author:** [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wrong-coloring-of-construction-prerequisites-0-b-2681/8803 "2015-02-05T21:56:38Z")

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cdda 0.B 2681 (40d0d68) windows console build a minor bug/feature bugs me… take a look at the screenshot below: i want to build a wall but i can’t (of course) because the personage hasn’t yet reached level 2 of constru…

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## [An idea on how to get pets into cars](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-on-how-to-get-pets-into-cars/8772)

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**Author:** [@ramesesniblet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ramesesniblet)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-on-how-to-get-pets-into-cars/8772 "2015-02-05T21:47:46Z")

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Because I’ve seen it come up a few times - friendly dogs won’t get into the car with you, or at least they will but they’ll get slammed through the frames when you drive. How about a pet harness vehicle part, installed …

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## [Ammo bandoliers, trap vests and side-saddle mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-bandoliers-trap-vests-and-side-saddle-mod/8843)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-bandoliers-trap-vests-and-side-saddle-mod/8843 "2015-02-05T20:29:52Z")

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Ammo bandoliers, trap vests and a sidesaddle mod for shotguns and rifles. All of these would increase reloading speed for firearms. you would need to ‘reload’ the bandolier/vest/sidesaddle, but it can cut your reload tim…

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## [Fuck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuck/8095)

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**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuck/8095 "2015-02-05T20:24:49Z")

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HELP WHAT THE FUCK DO I DO OH JESUS \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\]

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## [Butch, Femme, and Androgyne traits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butch-femme-and-androgyne-traits/8837)

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**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butch-femme-and-androgyne-traits/8837 "2015-02-05T14:59:38Z")

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\[ul\]A lot of clothing and decorative items in-game are gender-neutral (pants, jackets, etc.), but several aren’t - I think it would be nifty to have traits akin to the Stylish trait to reflect these. \[list\] \[li\]Butch -…

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## [Arthritis: Bug or feature?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arthritis-bug-or-feature/7980)

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**Author:** [@Manatee\_Baron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Manatee_Baron)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arthritis-bug-or-feature/7980 "2015-02-05T14:04:30Z")

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I just found this amazing game last week and I’ve hardly stopped playing. It’s incredible how detailed it is. Scratches the same itch as the Unreal World but has a much bigger fun element. I had finally got over the h…

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## [Sewer Rats: The Worst Enemy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewer-rats-the-worst-enemy/8834)

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**Author:** [@razor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/razor)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewer-rats-the-worst-enemy/8834 "2015-02-05T13:39:41Z")

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After starting a new character I have had the annoyance of encountering rats that spawn from the stairs of basements. Even though they do not do any damage they are almost impossible to hit and destroy clothing. After ho…

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## [Win gfx 2665: NX-17 shoots through walls](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/win-gfx-2665-nx-17-shoots-through-walls/8792)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/win-gfx-2665-nx-17-shoots-through-walls/8792 "2015-02-05T08:45:40Z")

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NX-17 charge rifle will always hit its target square, not intervening terrain. Windows are broken, but walls and doors are simply passed like they aren’t there.

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## [Animal Testing Facility/Genetics Laboratory/Genetics Research Facility](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-testing-facility-genetics-laboratory-genetics-research-facility/8839)

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**Author:** [@FrankyPlaysGames](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FrankyPlaysGames)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-testing-facility-genetics-laboratory-genetics-research-facility/8839 "2015-02-05T05:35:44Z")

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I was in a thread and the idea came to me about Animal Testing Facilities, they could be an area that contains a lot of (mostly) normal animals, some uncaged. This could include some extra animals you wouldn’t really see…

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## [Handheld crank charger for vehicle batteries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handheld-crank-charger-for-vehicle-batteries/8833)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handheld-crank-charger-for-vehicle-batteries/8833 "2015-02-05T04:39:36Z")

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The idea is the 'U’se the handheld charger which will restore up to a max charge of 500. you could then 'U’se the handheld charger to refill charge to electronic items that have the recharger mod OR to jumpstart vehicles…

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## [Dragging Corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dragging-corpses/8808)

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**Author:** [@evtheking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/evtheking)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dragging-corpses/8808 "2015-02-05T04:27:52Z")

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Is there any way to drag corpses? I haven’t seen any in any of the menus or help screens, and it is really annoying when an NPC corpse is stuck in a dissector and you can’t butcher it :(.

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## [Police reorders/Military reorders and tactics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/police-reorders-military-reorders-and-tactics/8838)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/police-reorders-military-reorders-and-tactics/8838 "2015-02-05T03:23:03Z")

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Basically Police robotics centers, the ability for police “being more trusted by the robots and such” you can go there to Reprogram the surrounding areas non-military robots to follow your orders and be friendly… also to…

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## [Ncurses and Codepage 437](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ncurses-and-codepage-437/8774)

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**Author:** [@eccentric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/eccentric)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ncurses-and-codepage-437/8774 "2015-02-05T01:59:57Z")

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Are all 256 characters from Codepage 437 available in the game? Looking at the included fonts and tilesets is seems like people are accounting for Codepage 437. The .json files have about 170 unique chars between them. …

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## [XE037: Blob Goals and Future Plans Discussion(Spoilers ahead)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xe037-blob-goals-and-future-plans-discussion-spoilers-ahead/8815)

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**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xe037-blob-goals-and-future-plans-discussion-spoilers-ahead/8815 "2015-02-05T01:15:29Z")

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I’ve read the design doc, the cannon and the lab notes, but I have a few questions to flesh out the blob, or goo. \[ul\]\[li\]How intelligent is the goo, and can it get smarter with time?\[/li\] \[li\]Can one communicate with …

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## [NX-17 Turrets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nx-17-turrets/8638)

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**Author:** [@Bumpkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bumpkin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nx-17-turrets/8638 "2015-02-05T01:05:40Z")

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I was playing around with the NX-17 charge rifle mounted on my car, and at first I thought it was a pretty weak little plingy thing that rarely did damage, but with 8 storage batteries I might as well keep it on. Then I …

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## [Night Vision Trait Not Working with Tileset Version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-trait-not-working-with-tileset-version/8829)

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**Author:** [@Lanceo90](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lanceo90)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 1:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-trait-not-working-with-tileset-version/8829 "2015-02-05T01:01:09Z")

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I only just started using the tileset versions, and I’m using experimental builds, not the stable one. But I noticed the Night Vision trait doesn’t seem to work on it, I can only see the typical one tiles around me and …

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## [Some questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions/4972)

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**Author:** [@Perigrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Perigrin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2015, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions/4972 "2015-02-04T23:54:04Z")

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I am fairly new, and just wanted to ask exactly how much I lucked out to get this many good mutations with this few Bad ones (Im meh at the game, so I took a few disadvantages at start.) It took about 20ish bottles of ho…

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