# Game Talk

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## [2a99218 - Recharging station no longer charging](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2a99218-recharging-station-no-longer-charging/8467)

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**Author:** [@vulkans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vulkans)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2a99218-recharging-station-no-longer-charging/8467 "2015-01-01T06:03:33Z")

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Tools with the rechargeable battery mod set on a properly powered and enabled recharging station stay at -1 energy.

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## [\[0x4360b7a\] Mage of Lightning, XP 9000/16000, Level 89/100](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-mage-of-lightning-xp-9000-16000-level-89-100/8473)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 2:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-mage-of-lightning-xp-9000-16000-level-89-100/8473 "2015-01-01T02:56:41Z")

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Chain lightning CBM uses “Rifles” skill to determine damage. That’s stupid. I can barely imagine that: someone trains all day and all night by shooting from their trusty A7 Laser rifle, and then, after they grinded the s…

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## [Post Threshold Mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/post-threshold-mutations/8431)

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**Author:** [@Taikei\_no\_Yuurei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taikei_no_Yuurei)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/post-threshold-mutations/8431 "2015-01-01T00:30:36Z")

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So, easy little question. Can you get post threshold mutations (after having gone past the threshold) via normal mutagen, or do you need to shoot up with your threshold specific mutagen/serum to have a chance of rolling…

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## [MOVED: Re: Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8484)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8484 "2014-12-31T07:23:02Z")

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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=9098.0\[/iurl\]

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## [What's in your "Bag of Tricks" i.e. insurance items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-in-your-bag-of-tricks-i-e-insurance-items/8415)

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**Author:** [@Logiwonk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logiwonk)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-in-your-bag-of-tricks-i-e-insurance-items/8415 "2014-12-31T04:20:30Z")

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Hi! Now that 0.B’s been released I’ve been playing a bit more (and dying more). All the new high-level enemies have made me think a lot about my character’s bag of tricks, i.e. the items you carry around just in case X h…

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## [The role of clothing - a discussion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-role-of-clothing-a-discussion/8470)

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**Author:** [@Shoes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shoes)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-role-of-clothing-a-discussion/8470 "2014-12-31T02:22:35Z")

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In https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/10679, I posted the following. Discuss! :smiley: So, I found these interesting articles: http://cradpdf.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/PDFS/zba6/p144967.pdf http://en.wikipedia.…

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## [\[0.B-2571\] Looking around is limited](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-2571-looking-around-is-limited/8472)

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**Author:** [@Heema](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heema)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-2571-looking-around-is-limited/8472 "2014-12-30T23:56:33Z")

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while looking around you cant move your cursor past the view border, but its not a problem if your aiming with a ranged weapon \[image\] \[image\]

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## [\[2a99218\] Sugar-from-soda recipe issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2a99218-sugar-from-soda-recipe-issues/8458)

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**Author:** [@AllisonW](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AllisonW)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2a99218-sugar-from-soda-recipe-issues/8458 "2014-12-30T23:53:08Z")

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Experimental version 2566, Windows Console, running on Windows Vista. Admittedly this was tested using a save brought in from a previous version; my apologies if this actually works properly in games that were started in…

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## [\[0x4360b7a\]: Power armor helmets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-power-armor-helmets/8443)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-power-armor-helmets/8443 "2014-12-30T11:44:22Z")

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What’s wrong with these things? I can’t find even ONE goddamn helmet. Nearly every third bank has lots of power armors in safes, of all kinds: light, basic, heavy. But NO HELMETS. I robbed literally ~23 banks, I’ve found…

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## [\[005f36\] Headlights direction struck at NW](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/005f36-headlights-direction-struck-at-nw/8426)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/005f36-headlights-direction-struck-at-nw/8426 "2014-12-30T09:56:23Z")

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As title says, when headlights are installed and turned on, this happens: \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] I chose up as direction. Then i tried removing and facing them left/right, and even installing them at the rear of th…

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## [Start New Male' Mod in 2015](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-new-male-mod-in-2015/8436)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Boettcher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Robert_Boettcher)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 5:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-new-male-mod-in-2015/8436 "2014-12-30T05:16:29Z")

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I would like to Simulate Male’, a tropical island with the size of 2,5 sq km and about 130.000 people on it in the Cataclysm DDA engine. It would support 7-10 z-level buildings and boats now, wouldnt it? Is is possible…

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## [Duct-Tape, Guns, and Die Hard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/duct-tape-guns-and-die-hard/8419)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/duct-tape-guns-and-die-hard/8419 "2014-12-30T02:55:05Z")

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So I was having a discussion with a friend when an idea popped into his head: Why can’t we tape small guns to our body? Use a bit of duct tape, apply it to the body, and when worn you get a single-use draw and some pain…

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## [Permenant Disabilities/Wounds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/permenant-disabilities-wounds/8299)

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**Author:** [@LoneTophat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LoneTophat)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/permenant-disabilities-wounds/8299 "2014-12-30T01:34:21Z")

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So. This game has a wonderful crafting system that I have fallen in love with. However, First Aid specifically is quite lacking. Bleeding/Infection isn’t as horrific as it could be! Let’s add a full, detailed, and descri…

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## [\[0x4360b7a\]: The Helmet Of Unpowereness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-the-helmet-of-unpowereness/8468)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-the-helmet-of-unpowereness/8468 "2014-12-30T00:06:25Z")

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I’ve just seen an interesting scene. Just imagine that. An RM13 combat armor (off) and a noise cancelling headgear. I tried to wear the noise cancelling headgear and all of a sudden game tells me “You can’t wear anoth…

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## [Obsolete energy conversion rate for CBM:UPS? (build 0.B-2558)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/obsolete-energy-conversion-rate-for-cbm-ups-build-0-b-2558/8463)

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**Author:** [@Alasnuyo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alasnuyo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/obsolete-energy-conversion-rate-for-cbm-ups-build-0-b-2558/8463 "2014-12-30T00:05:45Z")

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I’ve noticed this for a while now; since the last time the power units for bionics has been multiplied to match them to external battery charges, it seems that UPS dependent items that draws from the players’ bionic powe…

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## [Nail rifle does not train rifles skill?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nail-rifle-does-not-train-rifles-skill/7376)

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**Author:** [@Jaxry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jaxry)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nail-rifle-does-not-train-rifles-skill/7376 "2014-12-30T00:00:24Z")

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The nail rifle lists that it uses the rifle skill. I started using the gun on a fresh character with 0 rifle skill. Even after firing over a thousand rounds, my rifle skill has yet to increase by 1%. Furthermore, my mark…

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## [0.a 2084/2085 (Bug) Cannot hit anything](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-2084-2085-bug-cannot-hit-anything/7345)

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**Author:** [@anon388770](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anon388770)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-2084-2085-bug-cannot-hit-anything/7345 "2014-12-29T23:54:31Z")

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0.a 2085 (0caaf7d) and version 2084 too SDL Windows 7 So, I have Krav Maga, a wakizashi, a melee skill of 6, cutting weapons 4, and the only encumberance I have is 2 on my mouth and 2 on my head, and when I remove the…

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## [Conservation of Mass - Corpses and Batteries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/conservation-of-mass-corpses-and-batteries/8450)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/conservation-of-mass-corpses-and-batteries/8450 "2014-12-29T23:03:57Z")

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It dawned on me while I was musing to myself how to best rush through the lower levels of an Ice Lab with a climate control CBM that batteries, once consumed, just…vaporize. Realistically you’d have the spent battery, bu…

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## [Dynamic Spawn not working?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-spawn-not-working/8460)

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**Author:** [@LordOfganza](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordOfganza)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-spawn-not-working/8460 "2014-12-29T13:13:47Z")

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Hello everyone. I have noticed this since I began playing Cataclysm DDA on version 0.A and it continues to happen on 0.B (Mac version, both cases). I hope this is just something I missed when configuring the world. If …

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## [Need help with some technical stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-some-technical-stuff/8461)

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**Author:** [@rjtrains](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rjtrains)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-some-technical-stuff/8461 "2014-12-29T08:14:31Z")

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Hi all! Me and a friend of mine are planning to start a new mod after Christmas break, once he’s back in town, and we need some help. One of the basic premises of the mod is to make new layouts for current buildings, as…

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## [0.B cant change binds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-cant-change-binds/8462)

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**Author:** [@LordBranmuffinman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordBranmuffinman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 5:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-cant-change-binds/8462 "2014-12-29T05:21:03Z")

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when ever I try to bind my keys I get the same message claiming that the action already has a bind and to unbind it even though nothing is there. I tried to unbind the key then bind it but still does not work. man I sai…

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## [\[5d24962\] Crashes when exploring map, savegame provided](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/5d24962-crashes-when-exploring-map-savegame-provided/8434)

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**Author:** [@Cerbis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cerbis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/5d24962-crashes-when-exploring-map-savegame-provided/8434 "2014-12-29T04:06:02Z")

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First, some background: I’ve been having crashes in the game when using a save from eb049ca in later versions. It crashes at least from 9a30e07 and forward, not sure about interim builds. No matter the build I tried and…

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## [Dark wyrm question re: Latest experimental features](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-wyrm-question-re-latest-experimental-features/8457)

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**Author:** [@Commie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Commie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-wyrm-question-re-latest-experimental-features/8457 "2014-12-29T02:26:41Z")

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Was, uh, something supposed to happen with all those Worms? I did ‘the thing’ and killed a bunch amidst the rumbling, and they made a mighty fine acid and rubble mess, then nothing? Am I missing something?

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## [MOVED: Dark wyrm question re: Latest experimental features](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-dark-wyrm-question-re-latest-experimental-features/8459)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-dark-wyrm-question-re-latest-experimental-features/8459 "2014-12-29T00:15:19Z")

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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=9068.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead version 0.7 Lindqvist released](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dark-days-ahead-version-0-7-lindqvist-released/2247)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 105\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dark-days-ahead-version-0-7-lindqvist-released/2247 "2014-12-28T23:53:20Z")

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The Lindqvist release is dominated by substantial support for i18n. Large swaths of the text strings are gettext annotated and ready for translation. Also this release brings unicode support for text messages, though uni…

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## [Praise sub-forum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/praise-sub-forum/8453)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/praise-sub-forum/8453 "2014-12-28T21:46:42Z")

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My katana-wielding female lawyer bad-ass (no points for guessing her name) just Musashied her way through a sewer tunnel filled with irradiated wanderers, then emerged at a shopping mall and left wall to wall carnage. T…

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## [Modded guns show mod's ammo instead of own](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modded-guns-show-mods-ammo-instead-of-own/8455)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modded-guns-show-mods-ammo-instead-of-own/8455 "2014-12-28T21:42:54Z")

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I modded a long ranger with underslung shotgun and fully loaded it. In sidebar it shows as (7+2), but in other displays (inventory) it only shows as (2). This happens regardless of weapon’s current mode.

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## [\[Forum\]: What?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forum-what/8452)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forum-what/8452 "2014-12-28T20:19:31Z")

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\[image\] Maybe you mean “While you were WRITING”, not READING?

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## [Default starting equipment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/default-starting-equipment/8445)

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**Author:** [@Florin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Florin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/default-starting-equipment/8445 "2014-12-28T20:18:22Z")

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After a long break I downloaded the latest experimental the other week and started a new game with the default scenario, as an evacuee. Smashed a locker for a pipe to wield, went out, started hitting zombies and got comp…

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## [Will butcher items work even when put in a sheath?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-butcher-items-work-even-when-put-in-a-sheath/8449)

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**Author:** [@LordBranmuffinman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordBranmuffinman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-butcher-items-work-even-when-put-in-a-sheath/8449 "2014-12-28T17:33:54Z")

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I currently have a hunting knife stashed in my boot with 30 butchering quality can I keep it in my boot and still use it to butcher or will I have to pull it out?

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