# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=402

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## [Smoker for Beekeeping](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smoker-for-beekeeping/7133)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smoker-for-beekeeping/7133 "2014-08-30T20:28:40Z")

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Hello people, I am currently trying to implement a new profession, the beekeeper, including new items. One of the items beekeepers often use is called a “smoker” which emits smoke for doing beekeeping stuff. http://en.…

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## [Japanese weapon martial art?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/japanese-weapon-martial-art/7212)

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**Author:** [@acehawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acehawk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/japanese-weapon-martial-art/7212 "2014-08-30T11:02:18Z")

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Does anyone have an opinion on the possibility of adding a Japanese weapon martial art for use with katanas, wakizashis, and nodachis(among some other things). I’m thinking kenjutsu.

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## [Fixed slowdowns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-slowdowns/7195)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 9:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-slowdowns/7195 "2014-08-30T09:53:26Z")

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I have made some mentions (http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=7296.msg164592#msg164592) previously about experiencing slow game speeds. But after compiling with Release=1, the game is MUCH faster in my machine. …

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## [Wet towel and mop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wet-towel-and-mop/7208)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wet-towel-and-mop/7208 "2014-08-29T22:24:17Z")

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hello! really miss opportunities quickly dry towel and take someone spilled any liquid on the floor. but perhaps in real life a towel and mop can not be squeezed out after use? thus it is possible to collect, for exam…

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## [Telekinetic monkeys in labs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/telekinetic-monkeys-in-labs/7192)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/telekinetic-monkeys-in-labs/7192 "2014-08-29T22:19:42Z")

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Might be a silly addition, but telekinetic monkeys you can hear. Would provide at least one more traditional “animal” to labs, and would just generally be a nuisance. Maybe not very damaging, but if it uses a non-defenda…

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## [Infinite leveling in electronics from crafting. bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-leveling-in-electronics-from-crafting-bug/7211)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-leveling-in-electronics-from-crafting-bug/7211 "2014-08-29T22:04:35Z")

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When crafting Power Storage Mk. II CBM’s (skill in electronics required = 12), it seems that i can infinitely level mt electronics with it. I have now lvl 15 electronics, and still going up. seem like a bug, since all …

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## [Hoder's tileset in the latest experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hoders-tileset-in-the-latest-experimental/7209)

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**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hoders-tileset-in-the-latest-experimental/7209 "2014-08-29T21:49:03Z")

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It seems that when using hoder’s tileset in experimental builds the tile used for things lacking their own is a zombie. In 0.A it was a magenta circle. Was this change intentional? Is there a way to change it back to ho…

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## [Free skills bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/free-skills-bug/7206)

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**Author:** [@Theinsomniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theinsomniac)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/free-skills-bug/7206 "2014-08-29T21:38:32Z")

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I’ve noticed that if you load up a template, then switch it’s scenario it resets your traits, profession and stats, but not your skills. For some reason the skills stay at the same level they were at before the switch a…

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## [Metal detector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metal-detector/7187)

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**Author:** [@incide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/incide)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metal-detector/7187 "2014-08-29T19:20:58Z")

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An item that requires electronics 5 and fabrication 3 to craft. Recipe found only in Ham Radio Illustrated. Ingredients: copper wire (100) for coils and stuff, 5 electronic scrap, 1 circuit board, a two by four/heavy st…

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## [Eternal Tetanus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eternal-tetanus/7207)

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**Author:** [@Whitelight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whitelight)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eternal-tetanus/7207 "2014-08-29T17:23:29Z")

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So I think I got tetanus cause I keep getting muscle spasms but no amount of diazepam is making it go away permanently… I honestly don’t know how to cure this but I read somewhere that diazepam could and thats about all …

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## [Dead bodys in bushes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dead-bodys-in-bushes/7162)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dead-bodys-in-bushes/7162 "2014-08-29T15:48:26Z")

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I just think it would be kinda neat in finding dead people in bushes and such singularly and kinda rare, some survivor or such getting dragged off by a cougar or some such and partially eaten / skeletalized… also Triffi…

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## [What makes you angry!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-makes-you-angry/5034)

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**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\
**Replies:** 175\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-makes-you-angry/5034 "2014-08-28T22:21:43Z")

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My top thing at the moment is how my funnels never gather anything. not rain or acid regardless of whatever type of container i put under it. What makes you angry!

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## [Sliding out of vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sliding-out-of-vehicle/7182)

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**Author:** [@charcharmunro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/charcharmunro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sliding-out-of-vehicle/7182 "2014-08-28T21:23:32Z")

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I’ve encountered an… Odd glitch in experimental versions. I cannot for the life of me explain what caused it, but it seems to involve my character being moved by the vehicle, while also moving along with the vehicle. It …

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## [Terror in the deeps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/terror-in-the-deeps/7194)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/terror-in-the-deeps/7194 "2014-08-28T18:54:48Z")

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…or how i managed to beat an 8-lvl deep ice lab in the current (1-week) experimental version. basically my observations regarding labs (hopefully will help people to beat them and the devs to balance them): ##wall of t…

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## [Question: Diverse Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-diverse-zombies/7199)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-diverse-zombies/7199 "2014-08-28T16:06:55Z")

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Hello, I have this question and I am not sure where to post it. Sorry if making a seperate thread is too much. Well, I am just wondering if it is our goal to eventually reduce the “regular” zombies to a minimum. Right…

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## [Edible books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/edible-books/7200)

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**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/edible-books/7200 "2014-08-28T11:16:11Z")

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\[image\] This was on stable 0.A. I hadn’t been modifying game files or doing anything that would make this normal. EDIT: This isn’t actually a bug, I have the internal furnace bionic.

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## [Improvement to cooking system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improvement-to-cooking-system/7158)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improvement-to-cooking-system/7158 "2014-08-28T07:29:43Z")

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Hello, currently common ingredients like salt, pepper, spices or honey are only used in the actual recipe of the food you’re crafting. I propose to change that, by adding a category for combestible that can be (a)pplie…

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## [A tile pack for use in sets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-tile-pack-for-use-in-sets/7193)

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**Author:** [@Lap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lap)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-tile-pack-for-use-in-sets/7193 "2014-08-28T01:12:39Z")

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I have a pack of unused tiles from a now defunct roguelike called Crimelike. Crimelike had a modern setting and should have a lot of relevant tiles. It’s time to give these a home. Most were made by Nenjin, kusgnos, rod…

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## [Just... died](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-died/7160)

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**Author:** [@Daidalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Daidalon)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-died/7160 "2014-08-28T00:57:08Z")

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Pretty much the title. In the latest experimental, I got hit by a few zombies (no infections) and disassembled a flashlight. When I was done, I was at over 160 pain, nothing was near me at all, and I was apparently nause…

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## [Profession Ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-ideas/7152)

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**Author:** [@Cenobite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cenobite)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 11:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-ideas/7152 "2014-08-27T23:21:49Z")

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I have not found any recent threads (seen one made in 2013 though, I wasn’t sure if I should necro it) featuring ideas from the community on new professions. Since we had a bunch of new items implemented since then, I de…

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## [Equiped Enemies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/equiped-enemies/6067)

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**Author:** [@Vherid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vherid)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/equiped-enemies/6067 "2014-08-27T22:47:03Z")

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I wonder if some general questions thread should be made I just feel like I’m thread spamming with silly simple questions so I am sorry about that. So looking through the documentation and the code a bit, it is my under…

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## [Better vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-vehicles/7196)

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**Author:** [@MrJay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrJay)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-vehicles/7196 "2014-08-27T20:57:12Z")

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First: I would like to apologize for mistakes in text, because English is not my native language. Second: this is very simple idea so I am sorry if someone suggested this before. Every time I play Cataclysm DDA I play i…

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## [Sewing techniques for designers display bug and crash WinXP SDL v:bcf223e](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-techniques-for-designers-display-bug-and-crash-winxp-sdl-v-bcf223e/7153)

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**Author:** [@Nathan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nathan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-techniques-for-designers-display-bug-and-crash-winxp-sdl-v-bcf223e/7153 "2014-08-27T17:33:14Z")

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the display changes around, and occasionally causes a crash. other books may do this as well, this is the first I’ve caught. \[spoiler\] \[image\] \[/spoiler\] \[edit\]Also seems to be present for chemistry textbook and adva…

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## [Audiobooks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/audiobooks/7143)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/audiobooks/7143 "2014-08-27T17:26:24Z")

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We should have audiobooks recorded in cd’s. Put the cd on the stereo, do something else and learn something new. For it to be realistic, only low level skills will be learned in this way, and it should be slower than r…

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## [Small power substaion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-power-substaion/7185)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-power-substaion/7185 "2014-08-27T12:37:14Z")

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Does this new building mean that we are getting electricity?

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## [Martial Arts and Defending against guns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-and-defending-against-guns/7191)

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**Author:** [@Whitelight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whitelight)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 6:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-and-defending-against-guns/7191 "2014-08-27T06:43:55Z")

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So I have come back to the experimental after a long break from the game and I have noticed a lot of changes with respect to martial arts but I don’t really know what they mean. I did notice the addition of blocking to …

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## [Faint and Shock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faint-and-shock/7172)

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**Author:** [@jame156](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jame156)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faint-and-shock/7172 "2014-08-27T01:39:54Z")

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sorry from my bad english i’m form thailand an idea is it would be good if this game have faint system such as 1.see too much blood (kinda Phobia = bad traits) 2.Trauma or shock (too much negative moral i guess) …

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## [Building Utility for combining multi-cell maps with json templates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-utility-for-combining-multi-cell-maps-with-json-templates/7190)

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**Author:** [@wormingdead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wormingdead)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-utility-for-combining-multi-cell-maps-with-json-templates/7190 "2014-08-26T23:14:34Z")

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Hello, I’m hoping to get some feedback on the utility I’ve been working on: Building Utility (Github Issue) As the title says, the utility is for combining a multi-cell map file with one or more json templates. The util…

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## [Question: Disposal of bodies and junk items. What do](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-disposal-of-bodies-and-junk-items-what-do/7108)

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**Author:** [@Meyar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Meyar)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-disposal-of-bodies-and-junk-items-what-do/7108 "2014-08-26T14:53:55Z")

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So, I need help. What’s the best way to dispose of bodies, and what’s the best way to dispose of garbage (extra items like tools, random junk)?

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## [Infected Scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infected-scenario/7181)

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**Author:** [@keegus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/keegus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 2:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infected-scenario/7181 "2014-08-26T02:33:39Z")

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So I just started a new character with the new scenarios, went with the infected bite, and oh boy, I died down in the basement of the starting shelter looking hoping for anything to help fight the infection :P. Dunno if…

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