# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=389

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## [Mech suits/power lifters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mech-suits-power-lifters/7685)

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**Author:** [@jokermatt999](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokermatt999)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mech-suits-power-lifters/7685 "2014-10-28T01:42:07Z")

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One suggestion I’ve seen numerous times here is power lifter suits like in Aliens. They’d sit somewhere between power armor and vehicles. I’m not sure how they’d be balanced, or how to fit them into canon. We already hav…

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## [Trying to test, can't find the Wish menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-test-cant-find-the-wish-menu/7656)

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**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-test-cant-find-the-wish-menu/7656 "2014-10-27T20:29:08Z")

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I think I may have found a bug, but I can’t find the keybind.txt file to enable the debugging commands. Was this feature removed? I’m using build 2267 aka. 9edc0ef dated 10/20/2014

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## [Living with Saprophage/chloromorphosis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/living-with-saprophage-chloromorphosis/7680)

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**Author:** [@Ryke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ryke)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/living-with-saprophage-chloromorphosis/7680 "2014-10-27T14:29:16Z")

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I made myself a separate save where I allow myself to cheat, or simply to do stupidly deadly things that I don’t want any of my long-time survivors to risk doing. After imbibing entirely too much mutagen, I am now a plan…

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## [Same letter in MUTATIONS screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/same-letter-in-mutations-screen/7683)

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**Author:** [@Elidor\_VON](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Elidor_VON)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/same-letter-in-mutations-screen/7683 "2014-10-27T08:55:22Z")

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0.A acf30c6 Windows XP Everything in MUTATIONS screen has the same letter. That’s really irritating. Especially when i have an active mutations. \[spoiler\] This is my MUTATIONS screen. \[image\] I’ve tried to manuall…

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## [Cutting part-kevlar items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-part-kevlar-items/7650)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-part-kevlar-items/7650 "2014-10-27T02:44:14Z")

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Is there any way to get kevlar plates from items made from a combination of kevlar and leather, such as combat boots or tactical gloves? I only ever seem to get leather, despite having a high tailoring skill and trying w…

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## [MBR vests with quantum mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mbr-vests-with-quantum-mechanics/7676)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mbr-vests-with-quantum-mechanics/7676 "2014-10-27T00:11:20Z")

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So I dismantled a hard plating MBR vest. WHAM! Suddenly a whole hell of a lot of weight. Magic.

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## [Quick question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-question/7670)

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**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 9:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-question/7670 "2014-10-26T21:22:47Z")

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Been a while since I’ve played so my memory is pretty much poo. But how do you attach arrowheads to the shafts again?

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## [Getting chunks of meat from krecks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-chunks-of-meat-from-krecks/7675)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-chunks-of-meat-from-krecks/7675 "2014-10-26T18:53:00Z")

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They normally melt away when killed but if you hit them real hard or shoot them with a powerful gun, there will be gibs in the form of meat chunks, and those don’t melt.

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## [Crash on exiting a submap/tinymap (0.A stable)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-exiting-a-submap-tinymap-0-a-stable/7652)

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**Author:** [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-exiting-a-submap-tinymap-0-a-stable/7652 "2014-10-26T15:49:13Z")

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0.A stable (Kaufman) SDL Linux & Windows i’ve encountered (seemingly) random crashed before but usually just reloaded the latest save and was fine. this time it’s more annoying: my pers has been cut off of his base, b…

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## [Crash on navigating advanced inventory (0.A 8343 experimental)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-navigating-advanced-inventory-0-a-8343-experimental/7673)

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**Author:** [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-navigating-advanced-inventory-0-a-8343-experimental/7673 "2014-10-26T15:47:43Z")

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0.A 8343 g76279a7 Curses build Linux version game crashes on navigating advanced inventory. here’s the save (link to dropbox), opening advanced inventory and navigating to the north quadrant \[8\] crashes. i’ve had the …

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## [Trying to separate out suits into their jacket/pants components. Need help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-separate-out-suits-into-their-jacket-pants-components-need-help/7667)

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**Author:** [@Mdnthrvst](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mdnthrvst)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-separate-out-suits-into-their-jacket-pants-components-need-help/7667 "2014-10-26T15:00:32Z")

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This has bugged me since the days of Whales - a “suit” is not an article of clothing, and from the description, I have no idea which articles of clothing comprise a “suit”. “Is a dress shirt and tie included?” “Is it a t…

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## [(6448338) Error-tastic game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6448338-error-tastic-game/7661)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6448338-error-tastic-game/7661 "2014-10-26T06:37:38Z")

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Starting a new game in CDDA results in a cluster of ‘not found’ style errors. Looks like someone forgot to update locations or something when they changed the drugs to generic names. 7:29:28.146 : src/catalua.cpp:93 lua…

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## [Is there a way to limit what types of enemies spawn?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-limit-what-types-of-enemies-spawn/7645)

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**Author:** [@Theflyingpen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theflyingpen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-limit-what-types-of-enemies-spawn/7645 "2014-10-26T03:02:40Z")

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I’ve finally started to get the hang on the game, I’m lasting more than a night or two but the one thing that always ends up killing me are manhacks. I did a bit of searching but I didn’t find anything about disabling e…

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## [Thoughts on Cephalopods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thoughts-on-cephalopods/7635)

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**Author:** [@baldamundo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/baldamundo)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thoughts-on-cephalopods/7635 "2014-10-26T01:49:29Z")

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First post here, so hello! And big thanks to all the devs, this game is fantastic. Anyway, been playing a fair bit lately, and especially been having a lot of fun as an octopus-mutant (now sadly deceased) so have some t…

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## [MOVED: Has anyone found a bug like this before?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-has-anyone-found-a-bug-like-this-before/7668)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 1:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-has-anyone-found-a-bug-like-this-before/7668 "2014-10-26T01:11:10Z")

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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=8105.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Recipes for item modifications/tagging](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipes-for-item-modifications-tagging/7657)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 12:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipes-for-item-modifications-tagging/7657 "2014-10-26T00:37:35Z")

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I was curious if there has been any work on recipes that instead of creating items (seems to be every single one) actually only modify items. Food already for example passes freshness from one foodstuff to another, and i…

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## [How do I become the Ultravore?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-become-the-ultravore/7665)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-become-the-ultravore/7665 "2014-10-26T00:27:38Z")

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So now that I have the aero-evaporator and water extraction bionics, I basically never need to worry about water ever again. I hoard clean water in my two vehicle tanks anyway, and two storage batteries, a truck alternat…

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## [Nuclear Reactor and controller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-reactor-and-controller/7666)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2014, 10:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-reactor-and-controller/7666 "2014-10-25T22:51:00Z")

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So, a small nuclear pile, with a control box that can be operated manually, and extremely rarely, a working automated control box. If stationary, you set it up, insert moderating rods, some nuclear material, and water, …

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## [Inconsistencies in prime attributes; build 0.A-2276](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inconsistencies-in-prime-attributes-build-0-a-2276/7662)

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**Author:** [@Alasnuyo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alasnuyo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inconsistencies-in-prime-attributes-build-0-a-2276/7662 "2014-10-25T19:49:24Z")

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I have just managed to cross the Alpha threshold and acquired all the prime attributes. It came out looking like this: STR - 18 DEX - 18 INT - 15 PER - 18 The thing is, my survivor started out with 8 in all attribu…

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## [Wearable liquid storage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wearable-liquid-storage/7647)

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**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wearable-liquid-storage/7647 "2014-10-25T17:47:08Z")

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I used to work outside, one thing the management used to tell us all the time was “get enough water.” It was always very hot outdoors and we didnt always have time to step inside to grab a drink of water. One day I got t…

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## [LUA Error. Template problem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-error-template-problem/7659)

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**Author:** [@Telkoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Telkoth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2014, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-error-template-problem/7659 "2014-10-25T10:43:19Z")

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After making my first survivor on 2276 I started getting LUA errors on world creation. After deleting the templates folder the errors went away, until after making a new template, after which my game started having the L…

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## [Mobile play?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-play/7648)

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**Author:** [@JAYPCM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JAYPCM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2014, 7:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-play/7648 "2014-10-25T07:54:46Z")

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I know an android app would be difficult, and there is no time. I’ve seen the other thread related to this also, how ever, I was wondering if there was any other way to get DDA to play on my Samsung without having a pc a…

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## [Problem launching latest experimental (0.A 2276) under Linux](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-launching-latest-experimental-0-a-2276-under-linux/7655)

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**Author:** [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-launching-latest-experimental-0-a-2276-under-linux/7655 "2014-10-24T18:41:10Z")

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0.A 2276 Curses Linux santa doesn’t love me, he says this naughty boy is not getting the latest build of cdda: ./cataclysm: /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libstdc++.so.6: version \`GLIBCXX\_3.4.18' not found (required by ./ca…

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## [Portal Lab,](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-lab/7569)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-lab/7569 "2014-10-24T15:44:34Z")

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A lab that would have signifigantly more dead scientist bodys and such with the addition of lots of nether creatans roaming around the place. Also perhaphs a portal control room wherin there is a large teleporterish/dim…

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## [Curses / terminal builds and font settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curses-terminal-builds-and-font-settings/7653)

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**Author:** [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curses-terminal-builds-and-font-settings/7653 "2014-10-24T14:41:25Z")

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please help me understand how font settings work with curses / terminal builds of cdda; i’m thinking of the fresh experimental builds, namely 0.A 2276 (v. 76279a7) in my case. base logic tells me it’s config/fonts.json …

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## [Bullets dinking off of things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bullets-dinking-off-of-things/7646)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bullets-dinking-off-of-things/7646 "2014-10-24T12:14:12Z")

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mostly for armor with high hardness values where when a bullet hits that said armor if it is a platemail or army helmet, and the armor penetration is not high enough, the bullet should just ricochet off, leaving you un…

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## [Is dynamic spawn different or no longer working in recent builds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-dynamic-spawn-different-or-no-longer-working-in-recent-builds/7644)

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**Author:** [@ryvn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ryvn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-dynamic-spawn-different-or-no-longer-working-in-recent-builds/7644 "2014-10-24T03:56:58Z")

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Playing experimental 2271, setting Static Spawns to “False” doesn’t seem to have any effect on what kinds of enemies I see on the first day, as evidenced by the shocker brute that just mauled me while I was scouting the …

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## [Efficient way to light a base?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/efficient-way-to-light-a-base/7633)

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**Author:** [@Ryke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ryke)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/efficient-way-to-light-a-base/7633 "2014-10-23T22:02:57Z")

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After a lot of dying, (I had better luck in Classic Zombie mode, but that seemed like easy mode, and cut out a bunch of cool stuff) I finally managed to get a character going who survived for a few days, gathered some go…

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## [Cyrillic fonts for the tileset version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cyrillic-fonts-for-the-tileset-version/6560)

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**Author:** [@GEZawaTT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GEZawaTT)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cyrillic-fonts-for-the-tileset-version/6560 "2014-10-23T13:16:36Z")

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I was trying to install various fonts to this game for whole day long, only 2-3 of them worked (and they were not cyrillic). I just need good, cyrillic font for the tileset version! Which fonts are supported by tileset…

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## [Crash on going down mystery stairway](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-going-down-mystery-stairway/7643)

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**Author:** [@coldnar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/coldnar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-going-down-mystery-stairway/7643 "2014-10-23T02:20:57Z")

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Entered a house with a unfinished basement, but then found another stairway downwards in the next room. Crashed when I pushed \> to go down in. Latest explemental 2271 be01d56

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