# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=395

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## [Manual navigation in the bionics screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/manual-navigation-in-the-bionics-screen/7438)

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**Author:** [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2014, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/manual-navigation-in-the-bionics-screen/7438 "2014-09-27T23:10:40Z")

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I have a dilemma: my current character, Marloss Man Reborn, has installed all but one of the bionics. He has so many that I have run out of keys. But I want to be able to use Fusion Blaster. I can’t select it at all with…

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## [Choosing the material in cutting clothes/armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choosing-the-material-in-cutting-clothes-armor/7460)

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**Author:** [@stupidtat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stupidtat)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2014, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choosing-the-material-in-cutting-clothes-armor/7460 "2014-09-27T12:43:26Z")

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So I find a SWAT armor today,I cut it with a hunting knife in hope of getting 52 kevlar plate to help me build my survivor gear. Guess what I get instead,52 rag. I have enough of this already,when you cut a leather/clo…

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## [Lower Morale Penalty for Killing Innocents](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lower-morale-penalty-for-killing-innocents/7440)

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**Author:** [@sagethor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sagethor)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2014, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lower-morale-penalty-for-killing-innocents/7440 "2014-09-27T12:21:21Z")

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I find it perfectly fine having the default morale penalty for killing innocents at -100 morale. What I dislike about this, is that, unlike the morale penalty for killing zombie children, the morale penalty is consisten…

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## [Killer-Cows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killer-cows/7442)

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**Author:** [@Thors\_Hammer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thors_Hammer)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2014, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killer-cows/7442 "2014-09-27T07:12:38Z")

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Build 2144, Win 7 64 I opened a shed, stood in front of the cow and was dead. 2x head, 1 x torso, 1x legs and again 2x head. I had no chance to move or to react otherwise. I hope this is a bug because this cow had more…

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## [.json editing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-editing/5583)

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**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2014, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-editing/5583 "2014-09-27T03:26:05Z")

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Query! I’ve been poking around the .json files. Most of them seem…amazingly self-explanatory. Like Dwarf Fortress Raw files before the tissues all went in. However…I keep seeing squares pop up in notepad, and they are a…

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## [Vehicle movement update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-movement-update/7443)

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**Author:** [@Aenye](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aenye)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2014, 3:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-movement-update/7443 "2014-09-27T03:09:27Z")

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Wheeled vehicles move by applying torque (generated by the engine and effected through the transmission) to the wheels. Torque at the wheels (t\_wheels) means that a „torque force” (F\_t) is applied at the circumference of…

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## [AIM fix side effect](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aim-fix-side-effect/7431)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2014, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aim-fix-side-effect/7431 "2014-09-27T00:02:51Z")

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I recently merged a package of fixes for the advanced inventory manager. One of 'em claimed to fix the directionals; mine acted up during testing and I wrote that off to their being wacky and the fix being overridden by…

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## [Move all and Autosave Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-all-and-autosave-crash/7463)

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**Author:** [@Zarthull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zarthull)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2014, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-all-and-autosave-crash/7463 "2014-09-26T23:12:18Z")

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I was playing experimental version 2141 I tried to use adv inv to move a stack of items to my vehicle and then it started to autosave as I did that, it caused the game to crash and keep crashing every time I try to reloa…

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## [Cap/change bionics power storage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cap-change-bionics-power-storage/7458)

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**Author:** [@incide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/incide)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2014, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cap-change-bionics-power-storage/7458 "2014-09-26T22:31:53Z")

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Currently you may have absurd amounts of bionic power which are a bit unrealistic to say the least. Not that Cata needs more realism, but seriously, it becomes game-breaking; after raiding a couple of labs a character be…

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## [Pain management, adrenaline, fight or flight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-management-adrenaline-fight-or-flight/7452)

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**Author:** [@Xelanthol](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xelanthol)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2014, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-management-adrenaline-fight-or-flight/7452 "2014-09-26T17:44:18Z")

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Hello everyone, I’ve been playing cata for some time now, really enjoying the experimentals. One thing I want to talk about is pain and fight or flight response. I enjoy the difficulty of the early game in the most rece…

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## [Dissapearing towel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dissapearing-towel/7436)

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**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2014, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dissapearing-towel/7436 "2014-09-26T09:43:23Z")

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A rather funny bug in that when I’m using a towel to dry off, as soon as it dries the the towel dissapears forever. Version 2137

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## [Jaberwock quest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jaberwock-quest/7455)

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**Author:** [@Bonevomit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonevomit)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jaberwock-quest/7455 "2014-09-26T05:11:11Z")

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I had an issue while playing cf57820. Doing the Jaberwock quest and asking for no reward caused the quester to refuse all attempts to recruit. (0 percent chance on all 3 friendly options). I don’t know if this is for a …

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## [Use vehicle batteries as a tool to recharge stuff?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-vehicle-batteries-as-a-tool-to-recharge-stuff/7449)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2014, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-vehicle-batteries-as-a-tool-to-recharge-stuff/7449 "2014-09-25T18:46:27Z")

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how would you feel about that? i mean, something like using a cable and a vehicle battery’s charges to recharge your hotplate and other electric devices. parts of the gasoline code, gasoline being both a fuel type and …

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## [How do you repair metal weapons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-repair-metal-weapons/7447)

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**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2014, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-repair-metal-weapons/7447 "2014-09-25T09:32:05Z")

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What equipment does it take to repair a metal weapon? My trusty combat knife is dented now and I’m worried it will fall apart soon but repairing it has proven difficult. Does it need a forge?

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## [Shower victim profession](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shower-victim-profession/7439)

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**Author:** [@Bonevomit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonevomit)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2014, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shower-victim-profession/7439 "2014-09-25T07:49:24Z")

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It bugs me that “shower victim” is a profession. Because a profession is something that describes your characters job or life or something. Now that there are scenarios that describe your characters current situation aft…

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## [MOVED: Manual navigation in the bionics screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-manual-navigation-in-the-bionics-screen/7451)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2014, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-manual-navigation-in-the-bionics-screen/7451 "2014-09-25T01:49:43Z")

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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=7872.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Certain boots having some actual storage,](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/certain-boots-having-some-actual-storage/7450)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/certain-boots-having-some-actual-storage/7450 "2014-09-24T23:14:16Z")

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im not realling saying much but, boots that bootleggers used to use i could imagine since it can store enough for a bottle or so of alchohol, i could imagine a pair of boots that have total of 4-6 storage

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## [Tazer a bit too powerful?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tazer-a-bit-too-powerful/7435)

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**Author:** [@sradac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sradac)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tazer-a-bit-too-powerful/7435 "2014-09-24T16:25:22Z")

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So, I love the mall security profession. 0 points, telescoping baton, and it starts with a damn tazer. Tazers are sooo good. Its kind of nuts. In my most recent game I had a whole bunch of giant ants in my evac shelt…

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## [Child mod or proffesion or trait added by dev's Please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/child-mod-or-proffesion-or-trait-added-by-devs-please/6707)

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**Author:** [@thedemondude1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/thedemondude1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/child-mod-or-proffesion-or-trait-added-by-devs-please/6707 "2014-09-24T15:16:33Z")

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You could be a child as a trait or something. Reduced weight and stuff I dont know sounds cool came up with it today.

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## [RFID chip and RFID programmer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rfid-chip-and-rfid-programmer/7441)

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**Author:** [@desrik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/desrik)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 3:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rfid-chip-and-rfid-programmer/7441 "2014-09-24T03:33:05Z")

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First I would like to say this idea came from reading the lockable furniture thread, and also posted a generalized form of the idea. This thread is going to be my thinkpad. Input is always appreciated, good or bad. The …

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## [Slave Cables/Jumper Cables](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slave-cables-jumper-cables/7392)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 3:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slave-cables-jumper-cables/7392 "2014-09-24T03:31:25Z")

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Act much like a rubber hose as far as gas and other liquids are concerned.

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## [Chromebook Ubuntu Installation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chromebook-ubuntu-installation/7407)

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**Author:** [@kailrik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kailrik)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 9:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chromebook-ubuntu-installation/7407 "2014-09-23T21:00:36Z")

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I’ve both never used any form of Linux and spent a good couple of hours trying to solve this on my own; I’m hoping this hasn’t been solved elsewhere on this forum. Given my inexperience, I’d rather not accidentally leave…

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## [Having issues compiling with Cmake on Windows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-issues-compiling-with-cmake-on-windows/7427)

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**Author:** [@Zakkor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zakkor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-issues-compiling-with-cmake-on-windows/7427 "2014-09-23T15:19:28Z")

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Using the source from the main branch on Windows 7, after having downloaded the additional dependencies from the wiki and placed them into my MinGW root folder as instructed, cmake says it can’t find lua. Here’s a screen…

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## [Lockable furniture](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lockable-furniture/7141)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lockable-furniture/7141 "2014-09-23T14:07:19Z")

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Hello, this is probably a rather old and basic idea (searched the forum, couldn’t really find a thread, though) which simultaneously could be a great benefit to the game: Enable some pieces of furniture (lockers, cupb…

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## [So...how often does this happen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-often-does-this-happen/7395)

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**Author:** [@sradac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sradac)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-often-does-this-happen/7395 "2014-09-23T12:53:07Z")

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I just created a fresh world and character in the latest experimental (0.A-2122) and went downstairs into my evac shelter. I was greeted by a decayed zombie and…this: \[image\] Bug? Stupidly lucky? Or does it happen oft…

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## ["ghostly" explosive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ghostly-explosive/7425)

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**Author:** [@MarcoVGnG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarcoVGnG)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 8:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ghostly-explosive/7425 "2014-09-23T08:35:29Z")

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hi, all explosive disapear whithout blow out at the term of the armed cooldown, i notice that for grenade , C-4, dynamite, minibomb … throw them or just drop them have the same problem …

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## [Oh thank god!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-thank-god/7411)

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**Author:** [@RogueEsp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RogueEsp)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 5:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-thank-god/7411 "2014-09-23T05:16:27Z")

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Devs finally fixed the “dodge” bug! Game is finally playable \<3

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## [Zombie spiders](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-spiders/7430)

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**Author:** [@Phantomxd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Phantomxd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-spiders/7430 "2014-09-23T02:26:18Z")

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Idea just hit me like a truck. Thoughts?

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## [Shortkeys](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shortkeys/7311)

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**Author:** [@Thors\_Hammer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thors_Hammer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 2:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shortkeys/7311 "2014-09-23T02:17:27Z")

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I just thought about the keys F1 - F12. In other rpgs you can put special items on this keys and you need no longer enter the inventory to choice the letter. F.e. F1 = Bashing weapon F2 = Handgun F3 = Shotgun etc. …

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## [It's just me, or the experimental version it's way TOO hard?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-just-me-or-the-experimental-version-its-way-too-hard/7398)

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**Author:** [@RogueEsp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RogueEsp)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-just-me-or-the-experimental-version-its-way-too-hard/7398 "2014-09-23T01:14:18Z")

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Title. I don’t know if “mah skillz” are shit or something, but for some reason the lastest stable (0.A Kauffman) it’s way more easy than experimental… Like wow, flurries, -24 degress, zombie dogs/skeletal dogs/spitters/s…

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