# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=365

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## [Thriller!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thriller/8580)

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**Author:** [@Paranoid\_Alaskan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paranoid_Alaskan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thriller/8580 "2015-01-11T13:19:11Z")

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OK so when ever you see a zombie called Dancer zombie or thriller zombie run for your life because the dancers are invincible and when you kill the thriller zombie it turns the dancers into hulks. sorry for no pictures t…

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## [Reality Bubble](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reality-bubble/8574)

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**Author:** [@Sabre](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sabre)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reality-bubble/8574 "2015-01-11T11:15:44Z")

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Hey guys, I’ve been silently lurking for bout a month now; this is definitely a great game. So as far as I know everything is frozen in time unless you are within sight range, correct? I know nothing about coding and th…

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## [NPCs design: What's their endgame look like?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-design-whats-their-endgame-look-like/8290)

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**Author:** [@Meyar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Meyar)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-design-whats-their-endgame-look-like/8290 "2015-01-11T07:08:19Z")

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Basically, I’m wondering what NPC design endgame is going to look like. Will you be able to make your own towns, countries? Do battle with others? What’s the plan for them, long term?

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## [How to Enable Debug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-enable-debug/8537)

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**Author:** [@Moon\_Dew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moon_Dew)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-enable-debug/8537 "2015-01-11T06:56:29Z")

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Hey, it’s been awhile, so could someone remind me how to enable the debug features?

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## [Vehicle, meet wall](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-meet-wall/8558)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-meet-wall/8558 "2015-01-11T06:45:12Z")

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Hello. First time poster here. I’ve been playing CDDA for a few days now. Anyway, I just wanted to explore if the following is a valid strategy and an alternative to using serious explosives. What I hope to do is to bui…

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## [NPC Theft](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-theft/8573)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-theft/8573 "2015-01-11T06:10:26Z")

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This may be more of a drawing board post, but it seems that whenever I leave my npc’s outside of my base in the city, they always end up fighting eyebots and getting killed by Policebots while I am inside the base. This,…

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## [Engine that runs on CLEAN water?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-that-runs-on-clean-water/8561)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-that-runs-on-clean-water/8561 "2015-01-11T06:05:04Z")

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What about an engine that only runs on CLEAN water? I see this being most useful for someone traveling around on a Quad bike or scooter of some kind. something that would get some good MPG.

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## [Additional plant mutation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-plant-mutation/8567)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-plant-mutation/8567 "2015-01-11T01:15:17Z")

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What about this? Roots: For every turn that you spend in the rain or swimming/standing in fresh water, your thirst is sated by 1 point This has no effect while wearing shoes and cause permanent 2 points of encumbermen…

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## [Set up the templates for crafting weapon mods, now it's time for some feedback](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-up-the-templates-for-crafting-weapon-mods-now-its-time-for-some-feedback/8376)

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**Author:** [@SorensonPA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SorensonPA)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-up-the-templates-for-crafting-weapon-mods-now-its-time-for-some-feedback/8376 "2015-01-10T23:15:51Z")

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It seems kinda’ strange that we can craft things like bayonets and shortened/extended barrels, but not other bits similarly intricate or less so like blowbacks and auto-fire mechanisms or forward grips and pistol stocks,…

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## [MBR vests fix themselves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mbr-vests-fix-themselves/8568)

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**Author:** [@ramesesniblet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ramesesniblet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mbr-vests-fix-themselves/8568 "2015-01-10T22:50:34Z")

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When you unload the plates and re-assemble them. I imagine this is a known issue since it’s so obvious. Oh, and they also lose their (fits) tag if they have one. Quite exploitable in a couple of ways.

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## [Zombies taking down turrets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-taking-down-turrets/8564)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-taking-down-turrets/8564 "2015-01-10T22:07:17Z")

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not that i minded too much, but why ? why would zeds attack turrets and not otherwise ? besides the turrets were not riposting.

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## [Wood gasifier](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wood-gasifier/8563)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wood-gasifier/8563 "2015-01-10T20:20:30Z")

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I mentioned this in another thread, but I thought it deserved its own conversation. What do you guys think of adding wood gasifier tech? you wouldn’t be able to power a deathmobile on it, but an RV just travelling around…

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## [How many aspirins do you actually need to chug to be worthwhile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-aspirins-do-you-actually-need-to-chug-to-be-worthwhile/8556)

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**Author:** [@LordBranmuffinman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordBranmuffinman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-aspirins-do-you-actually-need-to-chug-to-be-worthwhile/8556 "2015-01-10T16:47:48Z")

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I pick them up all the time and when im in pain sometimes I eat like 2 or 3 but I never notice my pain go down do I need to eat the entire bottle just to lower it?

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## [Should the requirements for pushing objects be lower than for pulling?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-the-requirements-for-pushing-objects-be-lower-than-for-pulling/8551)

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**Author:** [@Llamageddon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Llamageddon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 4:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-the-requirements-for-pushing-objects-be-lower-than-for-pulling/8551 "2015-01-10T04:57:05Z")

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Perhaps somewhat too minor of a thing to deserve a topic, but either way, here it is. In real life, it is usually significantly easier to push objects, than to pull them, and would be a relatively small change to make, t…

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## [Making a shared cataclysm world. Need information about saves and worlds!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-shared-cataclysm-world-need-information-about-saves-and-worlds/8533)

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**Author:** [@Euphe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Euphe)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-shared-cataclysm-world-need-information-about-saves-and-worlds/8533 "2015-01-09T22:18:18Z")

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Hello. Recently I remembered that in old times there was a shared world via some ssh magic, including shared characters. I thought:“Why can’t I do the same with GIT?”. And so I went on to try. Then I realised I can tra…

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## [What is your standard character?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-standard-character/8525)

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**Author:** [@Illogical\_Blox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Illogical_Blox)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-standard-character/8525 "2015-01-09T21:20:32Z")

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I currently always start out with an Historical Reenacter, as I feel that they offer good value for points. Fabrication (2) Survival (2) Strength: 9 Dexterity: 10 Intelligence: 8 Perception: 10 Traits: 12 points …

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## [Running Cata on Linux](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-cata-on-linux/8427)

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**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-cata-on-linux/8427 "2015-01-09T20:03:06Z")

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I have Linux Mint 17, I’m trying to run Cataclysm DDA Brin. I’m new to Linux though, so I’m not sure how to go about doing this. I downloaded the linux version, but upon trying to run the CDDA-tiles a grey window will c…

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## [Advanced item sort mislabel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-item-sort-mislabel/8552)

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**Author:** [@Pthalocy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pthalocy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-item-sort-mislabel/8552 "2015-01-09T04:09:24Z")

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Version: 0.B-2607 but present for at least a month to my notice. I thought it had been fixed a long time ago but recent sorting since the piles-of-items-don’t-lag-much edit by Kevin, I’m back to using this sort function…

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## [Adding items and professions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-items-and-professions/8557)

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**Author:** [@RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RipRoarinBoogerPenis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-items-and-professions/8557 "2015-01-09T03:18:39Z")

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I’m going to try my hand at adding some new items and professions into the game. All I have to do to accomplish this is edit the existing .json files correct? If I wanted to make it available to others how do I go about…

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## [Spaces after the ':' on translated text](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spaces-after-the-on-translated-text/8398)

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**Author:** [@Noctivagante](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctivagante)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spaces-after-the-on-translated-text/8398 "2015-01-08T23:32:08Z")

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I’m working on the spanish (argentinian) translation, and I’ve found a problem in the game. There are spaces after the colon " : " that doesn’t appear on spanish translation. The space is not on the original string. I d…

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## [\[fa65344\] Crash when moving around in lab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fa65344-crash-when-moving-around-in-lab/8554)

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**Author:** [@Cerbis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cerbis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fa65344-crash-when-moving-around-in-lab/8554 "2015-01-08T20:35:05Z")

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Hey, I’m back with another crash report! I went diving into a lab in version fa65344 and when descending to the second level down it crashes when moving around. It seems related to something that happens on the floor, as…

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## [Guys,i have forgot one mission i have to do.How to find what the mission is?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guys-i-have-forgot-one-mission-i-have-to-do-how-to-find-what-the-mission-is/8550)

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**Author:** [@maxthethrax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/maxthethrax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guys-i-have-forgot-one-mission-i-have-to-do-how-to-find-what-the-mission-is/8550 "2015-01-08T18:02:50Z")

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Its from the Old Guard!

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## [CBM drive by wire and/or RC and/or hacking-managing hacked bot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-drive-by-wire-and-or-rc-and-or-hacking-managing-hacked-bot/8523)

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**Author:** [@MarcoVGnG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarcoVGnG)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-drive-by-wire-and-or-rc-and-or-hacking-managing-hacked-bot/8523 "2015-01-08T15:31:35Z")

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Hi everyone, All si in the title… (Probable the shortest suggestion in the forum :slight\_smile: ) Apocalyptic yours.

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## [Two suggestions for gun mechanics: Subsonics and Mag +1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-suggestions-for-gun-mechanics-subsonics-and-mag-1/8503)

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**Author:** [@Nerezza](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nerezza)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-suggestions-for-gun-mechanics-subsonics-and-mag-1/8503 "2015-01-08T11:49:32Z")

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Hello, I’m an on/off player of the experimental who’s also poked at the source and compiled by own builds at times ever since before the Dark Days Ahead versions of Cataclysm! Being somewhat familiar with how the mechani…

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## [Error when choosing cabin or LMOE as starting location](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-when-choosing-cabin-or-lmoe-as-starting-location/8532)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-when-choosing-cabin-or-lmoe-as-starting-location/8532 "2015-01-08T11:07:19Z")

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There’s a random chance that upon choosing a new game with said locations (and after having confirmed your character creation), the screen goes black with the following message: DEBUG: Could not find starting overmap te…

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## [Diving into water and still get spotted?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diving-into-water-and-still-get-spotted/8539)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diving-into-water-and-still-get-spotted/8539 "2015-01-07T23:51:27Z")

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I been watching this problem since 0.6 till now, and it seem dosn’t fix for long time, how could monster saw you on the ground while you diving? I mean they are 20 tile away while you are diving into water in a very deep…

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## [Guide to Sustainable Machine Gunning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-to-sustainable-machine-gunning/8504)

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**Author:** [@SpeedDaemon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpeedDaemon)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-to-sustainable-machine-gunning/8504 "2015-01-07T22:36:28Z")

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…for those who hate to hold back! As a fairly new player (first post here, actually!), I was poking around the reloaded ammo recipes, and getting a massive headache from the labyrinth of bleach, ammonia, lye, etc. I fin…

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## [Ridable creatures and NPC killing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ridable-creatures-and-npc-killing/8538)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ridable-creatures-and-npc-killing/8538 "2015-01-07T21:14:27Z")

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I’m back again, and this time I’m here talking about ridable creatures, I know this game has some animals that can actually tame and riding it, like cow, horse, cougar(mabye) or even a dinosaur(if you enjoy that mod) ab…

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## [64e98cb - Accelerated Needs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/64e98cb-accelerated-needs/8536)

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**Author:** [@Vogun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vogun)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/64e98cb-accelerated-needs/8536 "2015-01-07T20:56:14Z")

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Just updated to cataclysmdda-0.B-2601 Vehicle singularity seems to persist. Hunger and Thirst increment seems vastly inflated? Sleep not restoring fatigue? Dying from hunger or thirst or exhaustion seems inevitable a…

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## [Weapon restriction not working: What's Happening in YOUR Randomly-generated Apocalypse?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-restriction-not-working-whats-happening-in-your-randomly-generated-apocalypse/8543)

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**Author:** [@chevil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chevil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-restriction-not-working-whats-happening-in-your-randomly-generated-apocalypse/8543 "2015-01-07T11:27:54Z")

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Looks like a master swordsman can use anything as a cutting weapon. \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\]

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