# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=384

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## [House-building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/house-building/7881)

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**Author:** [@eatdembeanz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/eatdembeanz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/house-building/7881 "2014-11-14T23:41:13Z")

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I’ve been trying to build a nice cabin deep innawoods, but I’ve been running into one minor problem… I can’t keep the rain out. I’ve got all I need to build a roof, both regular and sodden, but I simply don’t get the opt…

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## [Awfully wet boats](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/awfully-wet-boats/7877)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/awfully-wet-boats/7877 "2014-11-14T23:14:07Z")

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So having completed my first stupidly oversized boat I was met with disappointment: All of my “boat’s” tiles are considered ‘wet’ which makes keeping anything that can ruston it a bit of a bitch. Among other wet related…

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## [Bug with plastic shopping bags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-plastic-shopping-bags/7875)

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**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-plastic-shopping-bags/7875 "2014-11-14T19:14:40Z")

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\[image\] I’d imagine you can still carry around a plastic bag with talons or tentacles and whatnot…

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## [Static NPCs vs Random NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-vs-random-npcs/7799)

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**Author:** [@Teeplaysgames](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Teeplaysgames)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-vs-random-npcs/7799 "2014-11-14T15:27:20Z")

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Which one do you prefer. Static, random, both or neither and why? Also, is it static or random that spawns survivor camps and bandit camps?

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## [Ethics of a persistent world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ethics-of-a-persistent-world/7860)

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**Author:** [@Loendal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loendal)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ethics-of-a-persistent-world/7860 "2014-11-14T06:33:44Z")

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Ok, question for the mass opinion polls. I have a very well situated base of operations, with a mostly-built car in a garage, enough books to teach a small community college and a food supply that (with a bit of cooking…

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## [Radiation under 16 rounding down to 0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radiation-under-16-rounding-down-to-0/7868)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radiation-under-16-rounding-down-to-0/7868 "2014-11-14T05:07:38Z")

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Radiation formula (per turn?) with no rad armor is rng(0, radiation/16). This rounds down to 0 for values lower than 16. As a result, lightly irradiated areas like (some?) craters are completely harmless and minor radio…

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## [Turrets Serving Actual Purpose (or just going away)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-serving-actual-purpose-or-just-going-away/7807)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 2:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-serving-actual-purpose-or-just-going-away/7807 "2014-11-14T02:01:16Z")

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Automated defenses? Yes. That makes sense. Automated defenses that are rigged out with anti-tank weaponry? Ok, uh, I guess that makes some sense, but god its annoying when I get sniped by fucking explosives across the m…

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## [Construction Menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-menu/7874)

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**Author:** [@Teddy\_Salad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Teddy_Salad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-menu/7874 "2014-11-13T23:40:05Z")

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Instead of having that long-ass construction list, why not make it shaped like the crafting menu? Divide it into categories like “furniture” or “walls and fences” and so on?

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## [The Machine Editor and Electrical Systems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-machine-editor-and-electrical-systems/7829)

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**Author:** [@Gatleos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatleos)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-machine-editor-and-electrical-systems/7829 "2014-11-13T22:32:11Z")

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So I’ve been combing through the vehicle code (it’s just as much of a mess as when I last saw it,) and I’m pretty impressed with how far things have come there. Months and months back, I made a suggestion; I think it’s t…

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## [NPC situation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-situation/7556)

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**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-situation/7556 "2014-11-13T19:49:39Z")

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So, I haven’t played in a few months and was wondering what the situation is with the NPC’s? Playable? Static or Random?

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## [Bongs don't work even at exactly 4:20 AM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bongs-dont-work-even-at-exactly-4-20-am/7867)

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**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 6:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bongs-dont-work-even-at-exactly-4-20-am/7867 "2014-11-13T06:24:08Z")

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I’ve had this weird problem where whenever I try to 420blazeit in a glass pipe/bong, it has absolutely no affect. Joints work totally fine. What’s going on?

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## [Hand made guns not in use](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hand-made-guns-not-in-use/7782)

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**Author:** [@TaigaR](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TaigaR)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hand-made-guns-not-in-use/7782 "2014-11-13T00:11:32Z")

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When i can make a gun and an ammo, it is useless because i already found lots of guns. Maybe someone can make game mode where most of guns are kept in safes?

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## [Extended Cataclysm v1.0a](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extended-cataclysm-v1-0a/5330)

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**Author:** [@Chiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chiko)\
**Replies:** 80\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extended-cataclysm-v1-0a/5330 "2014-11-12T20:16:14Z")

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This mod adds new items, recipes, construction options, professions buildings and enemies. Most of the recipes allow players to use items that don’t get much uses so you will end up with less stuff lying around. On the…

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## [Gradual reduction of NPC spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gradual-reduction-of-npc-spawns/7817)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gradual-reduction-of-npc-spawns/7817 "2014-11-12T18:36:31Z")

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NPC spawns should decrease gradually over time, as your fellow survivors meet their doom over the course of weeks and months. On day 1 running into other survivors should be a common occurrence, but as time goes by they…

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## [More intelligent dogs, please?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-intelligent-dogs-please/7857)

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**Author:** [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-intelligent-dogs-please/7857 "2014-11-12T18:32:30Z")

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i loved the way a pack of dogs followed my char across the woods, one of them biting at him from tie to time. looked so natural. and i utterly hated the behavior of a “domesticated” dog: it got itself killed in no time …

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## [HWS Elevator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hws-elevator/7858)

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**Author:** [@Canalan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Canalan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hws-elevator/7858 "2014-11-12T15:48:18Z")

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So, I got the quest to descend into hell a hazardous waste sarcophagus and find out what happened to the military team. Got the code, drove my brand new deathmobile over to it, entered the code in the computer, went to …

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## [IcedPee's In-Progress Cataclysm DDA Guide! (Newly Updated and Extra-Chunky!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/icedpees-in-progress-cataclysm-dda-guide-newly-updated-and-extra-chunky/4919)

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**Author:** [@IcedPee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/IcedPee)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/icedpees-in-progress-cataclysm-dda-guide-newly-updated-and-extra-chunky/4919 "2014-11-12T13:59:16Z")

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Hey there, welcome to my thread! Formerly, this just contained a collection of essential (and/or extremely useful) items and supplies for every level of survivor, detailing what the most important gear is to acquire. BU…

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## [LMOE Shelters probably shouldn't appear on your map](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lmoe-shelters-probably-shouldnt-appear-on-your-map/7833)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lmoe-shelters-probably-shouldnt-appear-on-your-map/7833 "2014-11-12T09:27:50Z")

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Considering they’re supposed to be secret and all.

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## [Internal furnace is silly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/internal-furnace-is-silly/7781)

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**Author:** [@TaigaR](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TaigaR)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 9:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/internal-furnace-is-silly/7781 "2014-11-12T09:12:57Z")

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Hello! What do you think about replacing internal furnace with external? Maybe mountable item that will charge internal batteries when you burn something. Internal storage is ok, internal toolset is hardly ok, but FUR…

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## [Asthma attacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/asthma-attacks/586)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/asthma-attacks/586 "2014-11-12T05:38:11Z")

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Are they supposed to happen 2-5x every 8 hours of sleep or so? Literally can’t get more than 2 hours of sleep with Asthmatic, taking the inhaler right before sleeping has no effect.

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## [Solar Panels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-panels/5099)

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**Author:** [@whiran](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/whiran)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-panels/5099 "2014-11-12T04:59:27Z")

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I’ve been reading a fair number of comments and thoughts about solar panels in different sub-forums so I figured I would find that subject here. I didn’t see it at first glance so here it is: solar power. From the dis…

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## [96dcd9c: Can see enemies through fog at night](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/96dcd9c-can-see-enemies-through-fog-at-night/7841)

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**Author:** [@TheCondor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheCondor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 4:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/96dcd9c-can-see-enemies-through-fog-at-night/7841 "2014-11-12T04:48:59Z")

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96dcd9c SDL Windows 7 http://puu.sh/cLbQ6/9086bdf3bc.png http://puu.sh/cLbVC/4113a7c9c7.png http://puu.sh/cLciU/2400d09700.png http://puu.sh/cLcjx/0bd2819083.png As seen in the screenshots above, even though it is…

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## [Crash: using chain lightning on reinforced glass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-using-chain-lightning-on-reinforced-glass/7849)

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**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 4:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-using-chain-lightning-on-reinforced-glass/7849 "2014-11-12T04:47:14Z")

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I was in a fema camp and fired a chain lightning at some soldiers behind reinforced glass, the lightning “hits” the square right before the glass as expected, but the game immediately becomes non responsive and a few min…

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## [How do mutagenic serums work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-mutagenic-serums-work/7855)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-mutagenic-serums-work/7855 "2014-11-12T04:46:41Z")

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I remember awhile back it was dependant on health, but in my last few games I’ve rarely been getting more than one mutation per serum use-- which means it’s cheaper to just use regular mutagen. Did something change?

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## [Various questions on mutations and Lua](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-questions-on-mutations-and-lua/7838)

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**Author:** [@ThinkInvisible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkInvisible)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-questions-on-mutations-and-lua/7838 "2014-11-12T04:02:21Z")

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So I’ve been wanting to add a few mutations for a while now, but I’ve run across a few interlinked problems: Some of these mutations don’t really fit C:DDA’s style, although they could be explained realistically - shoul…

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## [Miscellaneous Suggestions - Food containers, 3D printers, vehicle heating](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/miscellaneous-suggestions-food-containers-3d-printers-vehicle-heating/7856)

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**Author:** [@ThinkInvisible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkInvisible)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/miscellaneous-suggestions-food-containers-3d-printers-vehicle-heating/7856 "2014-11-12T01:45:17Z")

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\[tt\]You got idea!\[/tt\] Food containers So I was crafting some food earlier and I noticed in my inventory: 'S mac & cheese (fresh) (hot) (6)' ...huh. So I'm just carrying hot mac and cheese around in my pockets? …

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## [Vehicle Temperature Weirdness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-temperature-weirdness/7850)

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**Author:** [@Clol7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Clol7)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-temperature-weirdness/7850 "2014-11-11T21:09:16Z")

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Version 479c41 SDL Windows 8 When going forwards, in a vehicle, my temperature seems to lower, but when going backwards, my temperature raises, by about 40-50 degrees Celsius depending on how fast you’re going either …

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## [Robots of all flavours](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robots-of-all-flavours/7839)

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**Author:** [@spectre50](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spectre50)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robots-of-all-flavours/7839 "2014-11-11T20:22:38Z")

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Long story short, been playing a reasonable while and had a few cases of success (3 month character with all the CBM gubbins got killed by boredom) but I’m looking for advice with a long term problem I’ve had. Robots. …

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## [Errors loading a save and a blank screen (0.A g76279a7 Linux)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/errors-loading-a-save-and-a-blank-screen-0-a-g76279a7-linux/7820)

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**Author:** [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/errors-loading-a-save-and-a-blank-screen-0-a-g76279a7-linux/7820 "2014-11-11T18:03:47Z")

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0.A g76279a7 Linux (ncurses) haven’t had any problems with experimentals pulled from git since i switched from the stable 0.A to save my char/world from a strange bug. now looks like i’m punished for relying on experim…

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## [Bicycle wheel recipe / fold with small wheels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bicycle-wheel-recipe-fold-with-small-wheels/7843)

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**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bicycle-wheel-recipe-fold-with-small-wheels/7843 "2014-11-11T11:29:44Z")

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Can we make it so that small wheels are foldable? it seems that small wheel less than 12" in diameter should work in a folding vehicle if casters or a bicycle wheel do. Also I never understood why you can make a multis…

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