# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=388

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## [Z-levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels/7695)

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**Author:** [@baldamundo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/baldamundo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels/7695 "2014-11-01T03:29:13Z")

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Uhh…not sure if this is even the right forum section for this thread, but… Perusing these forums and the Github, I’ve been hearing a lot about z-levels - there’s an “experimental z-levels buildings” mod, and people alwa…

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## [W-What...what is it? O.o](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/w-what-what-is-it-o-o/7716)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_Star](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_Star)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/w-what-what-is-it-o-o/7716 "2014-11-01T02:43:01Z")

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Ehhhmm,yesterday,out of my base,i found this slaughtering scene and a NPC (the man near the racoon) O.O (i’m italian,that’s why the game is in italian and in english xD) \[SPOILER\]\[image\]\[/SPOILER\] but,if you watch this…

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## [Sheltered Survivor (Can't Find Shelter)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheltered-survivor-cant-find-shelter/7717)

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**Author:** [@Fox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fox)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheltered-survivor-cant-find-shelter/7717 "2014-11-01T02:31:13Z")

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I started as a sheltered survivor, but when it generated the map it gave me a message that it couldn’t find a shelter and it dumped me out in a field. There is an LMOE within view on the map, so why am I not there?

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## [Temperatures going crazy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/temperatures-going-crazy/7720)

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**Author:** [@XxDrinkBleachxX](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/XxDrinkBleachxX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/temperatures-going-crazy/7720 "2014-10-31T20:14:00Z")

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I was starting up a game and got trapped in the evac shelter due to a horde the spawned outside, this was okay because I got the evac shelter that has loads of food. Two days later I am in full leather gear and have all …

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## [Has anyone found a bug like this before?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-anyone-found-a-bug-like-this-before/7658)

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**Author:** [@Theflyingpen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theflyingpen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-anyone-found-a-bug-like-this-before/7658 "2014-10-31T14:56:22Z")

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I ended up picking up the “none” and everything I picked up afterwords all had the same letter. It seems I’ve been able to fix it by just dropping everything one at a time and picking them back up. \[image\]

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## [Allow saving in Defense mode!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-saving-in-defense-mode/7714)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 11:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-saving-in-defense-mode/7714 "2014-10-31T11:21:13Z")

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I would really appreciate being able to import a bored 1000-day survivor from the mainline game and subject him to ever-increasing swarms of enemies in a mansion, hospital or mall. Seriously, add a mall into the list of…

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## [CBM Bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-bug/7715)

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**Author:** [@Grandpuh\_Ty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grandpuh_Ty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-bug/7715 "2014-10-31T08:25:45Z")

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0.A-92708e0 SDL WinDoge 8.1 Failed to install a CMB and it caused a genetic mutation which turned my Light Step into Clumsy. Drank a purifier and got the message “Your Clumsy Mutation turned into Light Step x2.” It di…

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## [Number sign instead of plus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/number-sign-instead-of-plus/7710)

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**Author:** [@Elidor\_VON](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Elidor_VON)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/number-sign-instead-of-plus/7710 "2014-10-31T08:18:41Z")

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0.A 50cef5d Console Windows XP Sometimes number sign just appears when I picking up the stuff. Also I don’t really know why it happens. \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\]

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## [Colds seem too common, don't they?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/colds-seem-too-common-dont-they/7689)

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**Author:** [@ryvn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ryvn)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/colds-seem-too-common-dont-they/7689 "2014-10-31T06:19:14Z")

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My character kept getting colds, so I tracked through the source to find out how to prevent them. It looks like u.get\_sick() is called every half hour of in-game time. You have a one in (900 + health + bonus from diseas…

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## [NPC Conversation Mapping](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-conversation-mapping/7508)

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**Author:** [@muse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/muse)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-conversation-mapping/7508 "2014-10-30T23:31:21Z")

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Hey guys, fellow developer here. So, I know NPCs haven’t gotten a lot of attention in the past due to the complications of working with NPCs. (To be fair, it’s a pain). Was wondering if it’d be possible perhaps to actua…

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## [Humble Idea Bundle 0.0.9](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/humble-idea-bundle-0-0-9/7544)

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**Author:** [@Apex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Apex)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/humble-idea-bundle-0-0-9/7544 "2014-10-30T23:29:06Z")

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Martial Arts Kenjutsu (Art of the blade) Kenjutsu is a general Japanese sword style (like Kendo) in which you hold the hilt/grip with both hands, increasing general force applied Downward Strike - Taking a step forwar…

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## [Random smoke, what is it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-smoke-what-is-it/7671)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-smoke-what-is-it/7671 "2014-10-30T23:22:54Z")

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There are patches of smoke here and there and I can’t figure them out. What are they from? I’m not sure but I think they only appeared during summer.

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## [Strange stacking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-stacking/7711)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-stacking/7711 "2014-10-30T23:18:43Z")

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No biggie, but still. \[image\] Pretty sure some other stuff does this too.

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## [A Tiny Typo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-tiny-typo/7702)

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**Author:** [@JazzGuru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JazzGuru)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-tiny-typo/7702 "2014-10-30T23:07:32Z")

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Hi guys, I found a tiny typo and, seeing as you’re preparing for the next stable release, thought I would mention it in case someone wants to fix it. It’s with the glass plate item and the error is, well, it doesn’t ha…

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## [Rain in the sewage treatment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rain-in-the-sewage-treatment/7708)

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**Author:** [@Elidor\_VON](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Elidor_VON)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rain-in-the-sewage-treatment/7708 "2014-10-30T19:04:52Z")

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0.A 50cef5d Console Windows XP I don’t really sure it’s an issue or just holes in the roof under sewage reservoirs. But here what I have. \[spoiler\]\[image\] \[image\]\[/spoiler\]

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## [Strange temperature changes while driving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-temperature-changes-while-driving/7705)

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**Author:** [@dreamfantasy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dreamfantasy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-temperature-changes-while-driving/7705 "2014-10-30T16:26:41Z")

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\[image\] Temperature goes down while moving forward in higher speed Temperautre goes up while moving backward in higher speed And the temperature can go down even below -273 degree Celcius=\[ Version 0.A-2217

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## [Plantable trees](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plantable-trees/7697)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 12:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plantable-trees/7697 "2014-10-30T00:26:33Z")

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For a while i have been thinking that the game lacks this feature and so i’d like to add it. This, though can be pretty complicated as there are many ways to “plant” or make a tree. So, after some research i’d like to …

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## [Planning to code out a camel bag/hydration pack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/planning-to-code-out-a-camel-bag-hydration-pack/7701)

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**Author:** [@jokermatt999](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokermatt999)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2014, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/planning-to-code-out-a-camel-bag-hydration-pack/7701 "2014-10-29T21:03:52Z")

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So I was planning to add a hydration bag too the game (commonly known as CamelBak), and I’ve got it mostly planned out. It’ll be a CONTAINER, able to sheath in a runner or survivor pack, which can be drank from once shea…

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## [Crash trying to cut up stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-trying-to-cut-up-stuff/7700)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-trying-to-cut-up-stuff/7700 "2014-10-29T16:58:44Z")

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I tried to cut up a pair of shredded cargo pants and got a segmentation fault. This is a save from an old version, on latest experimental (2293). Linux.

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## [Diesel Uses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diesel-uses/7698)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diesel-uses/7698 "2014-10-29T16:06:33Z")

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AFAIK, no recipes use diesel at all, its only use is for diesel engines. Now, I’m not exactly sure what all the differences are between diesel and regular unleaded gasoline, other than diesel is a byproduct, is thicker,…

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## [Amigara Freeze; Experimental Build 0.A-2267](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/amigara-freeze-experimental-build-0-a-2267/7638)

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**Author:** [@Alasnuyo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alasnuyo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2014, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/amigara-freeze-experimental-build-0-a-2267/7638 "2014-10-29T14:06:42Z")

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When the Amigara horrors appeared after triggering the tremors, the game froze within a turn or two of their appearance. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

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## [Folding Vehicle Formula Bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/folding-vehicle-formula-bug/7682)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2014, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/folding-vehicle-formula-bug/7682 "2014-10-29T11:23:35Z")

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The weight and volume calculations on folding vehicles appears to be reversed. My current vehicle has 210 volume and 21 weight when it should be the other way around. Adding any weighty item makes its volume shoot up ma…

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## [Claim system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claim-system/7579)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claim-system/7579 "2014-10-29T03:59:53Z")

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Refer to this thread. A claim system like in The Walking Dead, where if you pick something up it is automatically “claimed” and is tagged as your property, so that when you drop it honest NPCs and NPCs who are friendly …

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## [Additional Butcher Products](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-butcher-products/7672)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-butcher-products/7672 "2014-10-28T23:39:10Z")

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So, I’ve always wanted to add additional butcher products from butchering alll those creatures the world offers us. I had in mind: Heart Brain Lung Liver seperate small and large bones guts that’s all for now I (thin…

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## [Sewing Kits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-kits/7688)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 11:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-kits/7688 "2014-10-28T23:04:03Z")

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So there’s what, three sewing kits? As it stands there’s no reason to use the manufactured sewing kits. So, a little suggestion, implement the tool quality system on the sewing kits. I’m not a very good tailor but someth…

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## [Abysmal framerate in LMOE basement?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/abysmal-framerate-in-lmoe-basement/7690)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/abysmal-framerate-in-lmoe-basement/7690 "2014-10-28T22:46:40Z")

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I have a save that’s been going for several ingame months, and the framerate I get while doing anything taking a significant amount of time inside my LMOE shelter is getting pretty appalling. I do have around 300 items i…

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## [Code for butchering](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-for-butchering/7692)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-for-butchering/7692 "2014-10-28T22:27:09Z")

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Hi, so, I am trying to figure out the butchering code in order to eventually add more butchering products. if (fats \> 0) { if (corpse-\>has\_flag(MF\_FAT)) { m.spawn\_item(u.posx, u.posy, "fat", fats, 0…

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## [Vehicle collisions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-collisions/7677)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-collisions/7677 "2014-10-28T07:33:46Z")

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So a forever running “bug” with CDDA that’s been there since as long as I can remember is wonky vehicle collisions. It was ‘patched’ at one point but it’s still pretty bad. If you have no idea what I’m talking about take…

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## [Missing files](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-files/7354)

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**Author:** [@madoobler\_sauce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/madoobler_sauce)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-files/7354 "2014-10-28T06:31:43Z")

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Allrighty so I just downloaded cataclysm for my mac and for whatever reason when I try to open cataclysm the debug says this stuff: DEBUG: Can’t open data/keymap.txt. This may be a permissions issue. DEBUG: Could not …

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## [Frequent Crashes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frequent-crashes/7686)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 3:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frequent-crashes/7686 "2014-10-28T03:01:30Z")

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So, I just downloaded the most recent experimental, and I always get a crash within the first few minutes of playing. Unfortunately, I have no clue as to what could be causing that crash. I always started with surroun…

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