# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=398

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## [Just some Artifact Tag suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-some-artifact-tag-suggestions/7357)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-some-artifact-tag-suggestions/7357 "2014-09-15T23:10:23Z")

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Tags and actions lethargic- area has the affects of rapidly making you tired , lose movement points to yawning, and possibly just passing out. Affect, when holding it slows you down and makes you get tired faster, kin…

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## [Preformance problems when playing without a tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preformance-problems-when-playing-without-a-tileset/7346)

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**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preformance-problems-when-playing-without-a-tileset/7346 "2014-09-15T17:32:13Z")

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I have encountered performance issues when playing without a tileset in experimental build 2085 (0caaf7d). It is like playing at a very low framerate, but I am certain my computer is not the problem here (i3 2100 3.1GHz,…

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## [You pick up # of items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-pick-up-of-items/7355)

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**Author:** [@ID404-NotFound](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ID404-NotFound)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-pick-up-of-items/7355 "2014-09-15T16:33:05Z")

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it is annoying when I am picking up thread, batteries etc and it says you pick up # thread/batteries etc but the # is the total I have, not how much I pick up.

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## [Labs are /dangerous/ now](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/labs-are-dangerous-now/7124)

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**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/labs-are-dangerous-now/7124 "2014-09-15T15:59:37Z")

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Barely made it out of there alive (Had ; torso health). Would’ve been cactus if I’d tried to go melee. It’s the skitterbots that are the main threat I think, because they ignore armour. Bio-operators can be shot down as…

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## [A ghost or something](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ghost-or-something/7352)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-ghost-or-something/7352 "2014-09-15T15:57:27Z")

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I’ve found a ghost

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## [Names that are unclear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/names-that-are-unclear/7340)

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**Author:** [@Zorbeltuss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zorbeltuss)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/names-that-are-unclear/7340 "2014-09-15T15:22:07Z")

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There are a number of names, mainly on monsters that are unclear, hard to remember or easy to mix up in cataclysm, I’d like to do something about that, but as I’m not a native english speaker it may be best if I come wit…

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## [Counterfeit money facility (please do not delete :P)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/counterfeit-money-facility-please-do-not-delete-p/7332)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/counterfeit-money-facility-please-do-not-delete-p/7332 "2014-09-15T06:25:06Z")

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The spam thread about countefeit money got deleted, and with it the idea it gave me: Fliers about buying counterfeit money with real money. (In gang members maybe) A printing facility (found very rarely in house baseme…

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## [\[Experimental\] Smashing windows with rocks makes an rubble-mess](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-smashing-windows-with-rocks-makes-an-rubble-mess/7344)

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**Author:** [@RogueEsp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RogueEsp)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-smashing-windows-with-rocks-makes-an-rubble-mess/7344 "2014-09-14T19:39:11Z")

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I started experimental today \[version “05cd290”\], I was in the shelter, then I grab a rock, hit a window and all the room filled with rubble. I don’t get hurt. Tested only with shelter, don’t yet with houses/other constr…

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## [Sheltered Survivor Scenario Points?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheltered-survivor-scenario-points/7351)

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**Author:** [@ID404-NotFound](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ID404-NotFound)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheltered-survivor-scenario-points/7351 "2014-09-14T19:37:22Z")

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I’m not usually one to complain about things benefiting myself, but I notice something odd about point usage in the sheltered survivor. the scenario Sheltered earns 3 points, limited to Survivor (+0) or Sheltered Surviv…

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## [Shocker brutes spawning outside of substations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shocker-brutes-spawning-outside-of-substations/7342)

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**Author:** [@SKiPPY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SKiPPY)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shocker-brutes-spawning-outside-of-substations/7342 "2014-09-14T19:22:49Z")

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Hey guys, just a minor flaw I saw in the way shocker brutes are spawned. I was playing around the outskirts of a town when one of them came up and killed me with a single melee hit. I know that it was not attracted by so…

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## [Question about compiling source code](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-compiling-source-code/7348)

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**Author:** [@marloneek777](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/marloneek777)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-compiling-source-code/7348 "2014-09-14T19:14:04Z")

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Hi, I downloaded most recent version of dda from github today and compiled it by codeblocks method and everything was going fine but when i luched the game it still says that this is 0.A witch is the stable realese. Is …

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## [Ability to trade with static starting NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-trade-with-static-starting-npcs/7304)

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**Author:** [@RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RipRoarinBoogerPenis)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-trade-with-static-starting-npcs/7304 "2014-09-14T18:54:33Z")

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Just what the subject says. I can trade with wandering NPCs I run into but not the one that spawns with me. It seems reasonable that if others are open to trading supplies they would as well. This COULD be a balance issu…

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## [Tsu's Tileset: continued \[WIP\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tsus-tileset-continued-wip/6639)

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**Author:** [@cavefish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/cavefish)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tsus-tileset-continued-wip/6639 "2014-09-14T02:11:38Z")

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Hi everyone. Tsu’s old 16x16 is my favourite, so I thought one day: why not update it a little? When I first opened the tilesheet in Chase’s editor it displayed some red items in the list, which were apparently being m…

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## [SD cards](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sd-cards/7308)

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**Author:** [@sasarrn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sasarrn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sd-cards/7308 "2014-09-14T00:09:28Z")

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so i read in the latest experimental features post that sd cards can hold useable information. i can’t for the life of me figure out how to use that information. what do i plug the sd cards in to?

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## [Scenario Oversights](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scenario-oversights/7176)

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**Author:** [@Telkoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Telkoth)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scenario-oversights/7176 "2014-09-13T23:19:32Z")

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Ok. Lab Starts. After naming your character, you can choose your spawn place. +8 free points. Also, if you save a template, loading the template always reverts start location to shelter. Also labs starting with Turrets …

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## [I'm Having Trouble Surviving (long term)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-having-trouble-surviving-long-term/7156)

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**Author:** [@Sneak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneak)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-having-trouble-surviving-long-term/7156 "2014-09-13T19:26:44Z")

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Hello everyone, this is my first post. My problem is that I have trouble staying alive. It might have something to do with my insanely low amount of patience, because almost always my game ends while being chased by a m…

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## [Software renderer true](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/software-renderer-true/7341)

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**Author:** [@terroroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/terroroid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/software-renderer-true/7341 "2014-09-13T17:33:19Z")

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Its been a long time since I am using software renderer setting true when using tiles. But I patiently played at this setting even though there are appearance glitches. like that i cannot see smoke, acid, blood etc.Also …

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## [Fullscreen issue - latest exp builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fullscreen-issue-latest-exp-builds/7339)

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**Author:** [@RonniDeWorm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RonniDeWorm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fullscreen-issue-latest-exp-builds/7339 "2014-09-13T11:44:47Z")

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\-I’ve tested this for the latest 4 experimental builds (and some random further exp builds) -exp. SDL version (list accesible through main page) -windows os (i’ll check later if it occurs with the linux build) EDIT: it…

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## [Hungry worms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hungry-worms/7310)

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**Author:** [@terroroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/terroroid)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hungry-worms/7310 "2014-09-13T11:02:21Z")

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Worms now drops human corpse with them. This makes my skin shiver a little. But the items is labelled as “human corpse of corpse”.

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## [Town Details](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/town-details/7314)

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**Author:** [@12doze12](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/12doze12)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 9:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/town-details/7314 "2014-09-13T09:04:32Z")

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One think that I think would be a great adiction to the current map gen is adding more details to towns. Here are a few prop ideas: -Lightposts; -Road Side Trees; -Bus Stops (with information regarding other towns fo…

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## [Dogs and cars](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogs-and-cars/7260)

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**Author:** [@mineforce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mineforce)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogs-and-cars/7260 "2014-09-13T04:16:14Z")

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Anything I can do to stop them from dying when they’re riding with me in the car? Also why am I randomly teleporting.

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## [Do a Feature Freeze Already!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-a-feature-freeze-already/7330)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 4:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-a-feature-freeze-already/7330 "2014-09-13T04:03:55Z")

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You’ll never get the next release stabilized if you keep shoveling electric hulks and dildos into the build. This is what the milestone page for 0.B looks like \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\]

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## [Activateable Abilities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/activateable-abilities/7320)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/activateable-abilities/7320 "2014-09-13T01:15:22Z")

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Hello, this is partly idea/question. I can see that with the new active mutations framework, some things will change, as basic abilities every human is usually capable of, like schouting and running are also proposed. S…

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## [2068, floors are smashable and vehicles can't pass over them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2068-floors-are-smashable-and-vehicles-cant-pass-over-them/7334)

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**Author:** [@charcharmunro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/charcharmunro)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2068-floors-are-smashable-and-vehicles-cant-pass-over-them/7334 "2014-09-12T21:08:29Z")

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Yeah, as the title says. I can’t drive my vehicle into a garage, and sometimes when I smash a window in to get into a house, the floor breaks into rubble for no… Apparent reason.

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## [Reloading Overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloading-overhaul/7319)

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**Author:** [@thebombsauce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/thebombsauce)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloading-overhaul/7319 "2014-09-12T19:50:48Z")

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I realized that while I love this game one primary thing frustrates me, the weird system of messages you get when reloading or picking something up if there is a monster nearby or if you become hurt in the interim. I fee…

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## [Morale through cooking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-through-cooking/7328)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-through-cooking/7328 "2014-09-12T19:46:03Z")

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Hello, this is what came to my mind: Right now, you can theoretically live only on cooked meat, water, and vitamins(for health). There is no real reason to cook fancy meals, because realistically speaking they have to…

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## [Build 2064](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-2064/7331)

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**Author:** [@Thors\_Hammer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thors_Hammer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-2064/7331 "2014-09-12T17:16:55Z")

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I don’t know if it’s a bug… The last build I played was 2054. I used Coleens32 Tileset and everything was fine. But in 2064 some tiles (displayed o.k. in 2054) are “No-Tile”-squares now. On the other hand : MrShocks32 …

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## [Turrets may attack without line-of-sight?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-may-attack-without-line-of-sight/7307)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-may-attack-without-line-of-sight/7307 "2014-09-12T14:18:26Z")

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Hello, perhaps it has been like this always, but now I am somehow enraged, as that just cost me a very promising character, who had a really rough start but slowly took off. Turrets are able to shoot you without having…

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## [\[Fixed\]Crash when entering character creation with changed Terminal Width/Height](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-crash-when-entering-character-creation-with-changed-terminal-width-height/7321)

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**Author:** [@Taika](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taika)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-crash-when-entering-character-creation-with-changed-terminal-width-height/7321 "2014-09-12T07:55:23Z")

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Version 5ea9a28 SDL (with Tilesets) crashes every time I enter character creation in windowed mode with 192 and 72 for terminal width and height. As this is my usual setting, I can say that this didn’t happen with versi…

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## [Robot/drone scenario. SMARTbots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robot-drone-scenario-smartbots/7288)

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**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robot-drone-scenario-smartbots/7288 "2014-09-12T01:21:13Z")

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As a preface: I tend to describe things in a long winded and oblique way, so if I don’t make any sense or you think you can think of a better way to do a suggestion, then you’re probably onto something. This is mostly a…

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