# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=359

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## [What is your favorite Character Build?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-favorite-character-build/8742)

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**Author:** [@Flashlight\_Hoarder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flashlight_Hoarder)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-favorite-character-build/8742 "2015-01-29T18:11:28Z")

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What it says on the Tin.

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## [Mutation Tree Concept: Metalloid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-tree-concept-metalloid/8785)

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**Author:** [@Jakers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jakers)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-tree-concept-metalloid/8785 "2015-01-29T14:57:30Z")

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So I’ve been thinking about new mutation trees that haven’t been done yet. I’m already aware that equine (and something else?) is already in progress as a mutation tree, so I thought of something new: the Metalloid Mutat…

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## [Help needed, can't drive straight!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-needed-cant-drive-straight/8791)

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**Author:** [@troll\_from\_behind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/troll_from_behind)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-needed-cant-drive-straight/8791 "2015-01-29T08:18:34Z")

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Well the topic says it all and no, not a irl problem! Basically the issue is, that I can’t drive straight. I know in my hearth, that the answer is embarrasingly simple and makes me feel like a complete moran. So it goe…

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## [Experimental 2681 - Debug message while driving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-2681-debug-message-while-driving/8790)

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**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-2681-debug-message-while-driving/8790 "2015-01-29T07:33:35Z")

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Using Experimental 2681, spawn in a rubber hose, some kind of fluid container and a hatchback. siphon some fuel into the container. Get in the car and accelerate (i tested at 9 and 29). Examine your vehicle, move down an…

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## [Starting Scenario Concept: School](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-scenario-concept-school/8645)

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**Author:** [@Jakers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jakers)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 5:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-scenario-concept-school/8645 "2015-01-29T05:40:05Z")

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School of the Dead -\[Choosing this option gains 4 points\]- You’ve been working in this school for quite a while now, and the kids always got on your nerves. Now, they’re trying to eat your brains - so much for half ter…

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## [Unrecognized iuse function](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unrecognized-iuse-function/8788)

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**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unrecognized-iuse-function/8788 "2015-01-29T01:44:31Z")

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I was digging around in the lab and found this: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=7270.0. Its an Air Drops mod, by Duros. I immediately tossed it in my mods folder and…missing items, lameness and allaround bleh…

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## [Lava flooded Military-Bunker?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lava-flooded-military-bunker/8743)

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**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lava-flooded-military-bunker/8743 "2015-01-28T23:14:12Z")

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Some time ago, when I was pretty new to this game, I found this bunker, to the far northeast in my map which I had just updated by hacking the console in that lab. I’ve 2 military id cards too so I thought to loot this o…

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## [How do u go up and down stairs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-u-go-up-and-down-stairs/8787)

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**Author:** [@joihnsonlee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/joihnsonlee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-u-go-up-and-down-stairs/8787 "2015-01-28T20:49:03Z")

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i am playing the 6395fb5(tiled version) of cataclysm and i can’t find out how to go up or down stairs. please help?

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## [Unable to access Cat DDR main website](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-access-cat-ddr-main-website/8648)

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**Author:** [@greenpanda](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/greenpanda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-access-cat-ddr-main-website/8648 "2015-01-28T19:10:31Z")

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I’m unable to access the main website. http://en.cataclysmdda.com I get this: “This webpage is not available” Using an ip address hider I am able to access the website and download the game. Do you ban certain ip fr…

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## [Excess small-game meat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/excess-small-game-meat/8782)

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**Author:** [@Rhodri](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rhodri)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/excess-small-game-meat/8782 "2015-01-28T17:45:06Z")

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I butchered a pulped squirrel corpse and got 14 chunks of meat. (15, if you count the 1 that flew off of him when I hit it.)

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## [Recipe Books: recipe organization system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipe-books-recipe-organization-system/8766)

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**Author:** [@Barhandar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Barhandar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipe-books-recipe-organization-system/8766 "2015-01-28T13:35:48Z")

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In essence, the suggestion is the following points: \[ul\]\[li\]Crafting menu gets a remembered-between-closing option “memorize recipe”, which allows one to craft from books without memorizing (and cluttering the crafting …

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## [Prosthetic enhancement, because the flesh is weak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prosthetic-enhancement-because-the-flesh-is-weak/8715)

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**Author:** [@Synthetic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Synthetic)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 9:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prosthetic-enhancement-because-the-flesh-is-weak/8715 "2015-01-28T09:04:13Z")

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This is a concept that I have been planning on creating for awhile now, and I’d like to get some feedback from the community. This change is designed to add new features to the game, enhance the bionics system, update bi…

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## [MOVED: Re: What's Happening in YOUR Randomly-generated Apocalypse?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-whats-happening-in-your-randomly-generated-apocalypse/8783)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 6:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-whats-happening-in-your-randomly-generated-apocalypse/8783 "2015-01-28T06:12:09Z")

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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=9427.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Android port (on hold)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-port-on-hold/1726)

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**Author:** [@utunnels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/utunnels)\
**Replies:** 161\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-port-on-hold/1726 "2015-01-28T00:10:02Z")

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Github repo: https://github.com/utunnels/Cataclysm-DDA/tree/android Compiled binary: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fqy4wf33zppasyd/DDA4droid.7z Currently I edit all paths to let DDA load from sdcard. So the code isn’t comp…

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## [Lab Challenge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-challenge/7189)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 12:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-challenge/7189 "2015-01-28T00:03:16Z")

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I decided to take up the challenge and see how I fair. Wish me luck. I will update as it goes along. Character Layout: \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\]

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## [Air Vehicles :D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/air-vehicles-d/8759)

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**Author:** [@matty491](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/matty491)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/air-vehicles-d/8759 "2015-01-27T23:52:49Z")

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Just had like a sudden brain wave and like imagine with the implementation on Z level buildings wouldn’t it be possible to then code in helicopters or even planes, i mean you could find the parts at airports etc but imag…

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## [Vehicle (Non)Collision Tiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-non-collision-tiles/8778)

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**Author:** [@RADIALTHRONE1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RADIALTHRONE1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-non-collision-tiles/8778 "2015-01-27T23:49:02Z")

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If you have decided to make a gargantuan base out of vehicle parts instead on inhabiting a building like others, then you have most likely run into this problem: How do i get all of the things in my shopping cart into m…

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## [Special-Defense Broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/special-defense-broken/8767)

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**Author:** [@RADIALTHRONE1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RADIALTHRONE1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 11:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/special-defense-broken/8767 "2015-01-27T23:19:16Z")

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0.B/0.C - 4ac510e Curses Windows 7 I tired to start a game of defense (under the special tab on the title screen) and when it tried to generate the world, Windows popped up with a message that cataclysm.exe had stoppe…

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## [Static Spawn, Where to loot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn-where-to-loot/8763)

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**Author:** [@sarusian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sarusian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 10:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn-where-to-loot/8763 "2015-01-27T22:10:57Z")

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So I was just chilling driving my flatbed(soon to be field fortress/hybrid house) in the field when serveral letters popped up on my compass… To the north-east I see a Zombear and an Antlered Horror on a date and to the …

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## [What the heck is this "Zombie Dancer"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-the-heck-is-this-zombie-dancer/8745)

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**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-the-heck-is-this-zombie-dancer/8745 "2015-01-27T21:05:47Z")

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Its not included in the list of zombies on the wiki (I guess it was never updated), read about it on the item browser, though I’ve never encountered it or seen it. It looks like a super-overpowered enemy with 10000 HP, …

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## [Yet another stupid question: modinfo dependencies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-stupid-question-modinfo-dependencies/8667)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-stupid-question-modinfo-dependencies/8667 "2015-01-27T15:53:37Z")

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So, I’m having trouble getting the dependencies function to work. I’ve tried to get it to recognize it needs another mod to work, but it continues to display “\[NONE\]” in the world generation’s mod-selection screen. { …

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## [\[e539b39\] Butchering broke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/e539b39-butchering-broke/8773)

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**Author:** [@vulkans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vulkans)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/e539b39-butchering-broke/8773 "2015-01-27T08:00:22Z")

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Attempting to Shift-B on top of a corpse/pile of corpses and selecting one from the list results in “There’s no corpse to butcher!”

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## [So i just started playing again](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-just-started-playing-again/8752)

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**Author:** [@Perigrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Perigrin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-just-started-playing-again/8752 "2015-01-27T06:23:19Z")

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any tips for someone who hasnt touched the game in a few months? im already set with my rat girl charecter, i just want to know if there is anything specific i should watch out for. i noticed that the winter survivor sui…

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## [Default world and character names?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/default-world-and-character-names/8770)

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**Author:** [@aierce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/aierce)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/default-world-and-character-names/8770 "2015-01-27T05:29:28Z")

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We can save preset characters and default mod list and those are very nice features. It would be even nicer to have default world and character names. I know it doesn’t save too much time when creating a new game, but at…

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## [Monsters occupying multiple squares](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-occupying-multiple-squares/8756)

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**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 5:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-occupying-multiple-squares/8756 "2015-01-27T05:12:58Z")

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I feel as if the vehicle system could be repurposed to make multiple-square monsters. Has this been suggested? Is it planned? How hard would it be?

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## [Fish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fish/8741)

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**Author:** [@dreamfantasy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dreamfantasy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fish/8741 "2015-01-27T05:06:25Z")

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Is there any way to get some more fish? I think I have eaten all the fish in the river near my home=\[ Maybe it’s time for me to move to a new place now=\[

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## [Underground fires become invisible--Re: Wat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underground-fires-become-invisible-re-wat/8753)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underground-fires-become-invisible-re-wat/8753 "2015-01-27T01:55:54Z")

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I present you my wat. Everything was fine, then one step later it’s all that. Either I stepped into a fire (without warning) or I got crushed by a giant pulsating wooden heart. I, uhh, I played with fire there earlier. \[…

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## [Perceptual Control Theory AI for NPCs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/perceptual-control-theory-ai-for-npcs/8744)

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**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/perceptual-control-theory-ai-for-npcs/8744 "2015-01-27T00:53:42Z")

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So, ages ago, when I was a regular Less Wrong reader, I was introduced to the concept of Perceptual Control Theory. Now, I have no idea to what extent this is a fitting description of reality, but I feel like it could wo…

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## [Succession Game? Succession game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/succession-game-succession-game/8635)

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**Author:** [@Major\_Monocle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Major_Monocle)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/succession-game-succession-game/8635 "2015-01-26T23:50:10Z")

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Hey guys! I’m new here, long time lurker and I’ve clocked about 70 hours of cataclysm in about a week, so I’m feeling like I have the hang of things. I also play Dwarf Fortress and the like. Logrin, your drawings are so …

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## [Atomic Nightlight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-nightlight/8679)

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**Author:** [@DNAY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DNAY)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-nightlight/8679 "2015-01-26T21:48:54Z")

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I found one in a pawn shop. What does it do? Do I need to turn it on or equip it? And how?

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