# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=403

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## [Instant battery drain (EXP 1971)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instant-battery-drain-exp-1971/7183)

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**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instant-battery-drain-exp-1971/7183 "2014-08-26T02:18:29Z")

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Maybe its not a bug and its something to do with the vehicle, but I got ahold of a mobile meth lab and at first thought the quick battery drain was down to the chemistry lab. I removed it but the drain was still there. I…

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## [Is it possible to Debug (fits) clothing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-debug-fits-clothing/7178)

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**Author:** [@CoSS99](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CoSS99)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-debug-fits-clothing/7178 "2014-08-25T23:18:04Z")

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\[move\]Help\[/move\] So, as mentioned in the title Can you add (fits) to a clothing on the ground? (mapgen, items) or spawn it with (fits) from wish for an item?

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## [How to practice driving?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-practice-driving/7177)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-practice-driving/7177 "2014-08-25T15:40:13Z")

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Why is driving skill so difficult to get up? Every character of mine never gets more than a few % even after driving about for years. The only way to get to 4 where you no longer fumble is to read an extremely rare book …

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## [Scenarios!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scenarios/7039)

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**Author:** [@BeigeSand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeigeSand)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 6:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scenarios/7039 "2014-08-25T06:43:32Z")

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A little whispering in my ear tells me it may not be far off! So I made this topic so you guys can discuss A) What you believe entails a scenario B) Possible Scenarios Have at it (^\_^/)

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## [Random Pills!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-pills/7148)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 4:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-pills/7148 "2014-08-25T04:07:56Z")

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Found this while lurking: Now, why we don´t have this? We have something kiiiinda like this with mutagens, but what about random pills, without label, that you have to take to know what they are, ala Binding Of Isaac? …

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## [Viewport fix pull?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/viewport-fix-pull/7175)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/viewport-fix-pull/7175 "2014-08-25T03:46:48Z")

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I know it’s not a “major” bug, but without “Fix SDL crash” being pulled I have to change my viewport size anytime I want to generate a world. Edit: As I think I can’t update a thread without bumping it to the top, thank…

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## [Clothing encumberance weirdness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-encumberance-weirdness/7168)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 3:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-encumberance-weirdness/7168 "2014-08-25T03:44:59Z")

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I just changed over to the experimental from previously using the “stable” version of the game. My quivers have gone from not having an encumberance number to having zero encumberance. My tactical drop pouches say zero e…

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## [Non-Combat CBM Suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-combat-cbm-suggestions/7139)

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**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-combat-cbm-suggestions/7139 "2014-08-25T03:27:28Z")

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Just figured they could use some wide market appeal, Automated Subvocalization Eliminator - A discreet pair of lenses that stow away when not in use this CBM assist the reader with an intuitive and feature rich overlay …

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## [Mounted Laser Cannon?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mounted-laser-cannon/7173)

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**Author:** [@acehawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acehawk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 3:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mounted-laser-cannon/7173 "2014-08-25T03:19:52Z")

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Just wondering if there is a reason why we can’t mount any laser weapons aside from noone having made them? I feel like the TX-5LR or a modded version would be a prime candidate for this.

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## [Need help (already posted in lab forum, just hoping someone knows)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-already-posted-in-lab-forum-just-hoping-someone-knows/7165)

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**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-already-posted-in-lab-forum-just-hoping-someone-knows/7165 "2014-08-25T01:36:56Z")

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This is in regards to Coleen’s tileset, I love it and I wanted to know if anyone got it to work with experimental versions, because I can’t. Thanks. I tried both versions on cata 1920 a experimental and I keep on gettin…

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## [Solar panels not working normally in experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-panels-not-working-normally-in-experimental/7170)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2014, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-panels-not-working-normally-in-experimental/7170 "2014-08-24T18:41:35Z")

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I put some solar panels on an RV before switching over to the experimental. They’re down the centre aisle. Upon loading my saved game in the experimental I found that all the (partially charged) batteries I’d installed i…

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## [Icecoon's Weapon Pack revisited](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/icecoons-weapon-pack-revisited/7171)

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**Author:** [@Mshock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mshock)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/icecoons-weapon-pack-revisited/7171 "2014-08-24T18:29:51Z")

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I went ahead and updated mod to work better with the rest of the game. Download it here and replace old foler with new one. Changes: "-" cw-24m\_hack "-" cw-24k "-" cw-24m "+" 6.54-\>5.45 conversion kit "+" 6.54-\>7.…

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## [Diamond Ring](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diamond-ring/7157)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2014, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diamond-ring/7157 "2014-08-24T08:31:41Z")

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i found this item. is it not the glasscutter on the finger - then i’m the Romen papa. with it we may be silently open closed windows. yes with class chards, but silently!!! zombies not hear us. what you say on it?

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## [Spitter acid is way too effective against full body suits like RM13 combat armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spitter-acid-is-way-too-effective-against-full-body-suits-like-rm13-combat-armor/7159)

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**Author:** [@acehawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acehawk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2014, 4:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spitter-acid-is-way-too-effective-against-full-body-suits-like-rm13-combat-armor/7159 "2014-08-24T04:30:43Z")

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Is unpowered RM13 Combat Armor supposed to be destroyed in a single hit from spitter acid? It went from reinforced to destroyed in a single turn. It’s insanely overzealous.

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## [Crash shooting bow with crossbow bolts in a quiver. 0.A-fa75487 Linux curses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-shooting-bow-with-crossbow-bolts-in-a-quiver-0-a-fa75487-linux-curses/7164)

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**Author:** [@dieman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dieman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2014, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-shooting-bow-with-crossbow-bolts-in-a-quiver-0-a-fa75487-linux-curses/7164 "2014-08-23T21:34:44Z")

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Segmentation fault when shooting a bow while having the quiver loaded with bolts or having several quivers and choosing one with bolts. The game outputs: “You pull a wooden crossbow bolt from your quiver and nock it.” …

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## [Handcuffs count as weapon 442748c](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handcuffs-count-as-weapon-442748c/7161)

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**Author:** [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handcuffs-count-as-weapon-442748c/7161 "2014-08-23T18:06:02Z")

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i was arested by copbot and he stoped atacking me but other cop bot what saw this ordered me to drop weapon (handcuffs) and started to attack me

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## [Roadblock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/roadblock/7106)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2014, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/roadblock/7106 "2014-08-23T15:50:32Z")

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I’ve taken the liberty of moving in on the disused Stash map\_extra to create a Roadblock. It’s a nifty little PitA, what with a vehicle and some wood clogging up the road, but there are corpses for you. Just try not to…

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## [I died dropping items, never again](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-died-dropping-items-never-again/7149)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2014, 9:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-died-dropping-items-never-again/7149 "2014-08-23T09:04:22Z")

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I was dropping probably a hundred items, maybe close to two hundred, on the tile in front of me. During that action-point span, a large powerful creature took my chest from full health to 0. My experience was the game fr…

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## [Are arrowheads used for anything?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-arrowheads-used-for-anything/7119)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2014, 2:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-arrowheads-used-for-anything/7119 "2014-08-23T02:05:40Z")

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Fab 4 Archery 3, can’t use arrowheads for anything.

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## [1961: 100 power storage form cbm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/1961-100-power-storage-form-cbm/7151)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/1961-100-power-storage-form-cbm/7151 "2014-08-23T01:09:33Z")

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I just installed a power storage cbm and got a hundred power storage.

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## [NPC Killing Zombie Child makes you feel guilty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-killing-zombie-child-makes-you-feel-guilty/7150)

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**Author:** [@Nioca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nioca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2014, 12:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-killing-zombie-child-makes-you-feel-guilty/7150 "2014-08-23T00:18:31Z")

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Got a minor bug to report (at least, I think it’s a bug). Started a new game, was happy to notice a gun store right at the outskirts near my evac shelter. Even happier to notice my starting NPC buddy had a Remington 870.…

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## [Mi go's acting odd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mi-gos-acting-odd/7097)

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**Author:** [@Callidus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Callidus)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2014, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mi-gos-acting-odd/7097 "2014-08-22T20:09:11Z")

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I didn’t want to post this in the bug forum because this could be intended. But has anyone else noticed mi-go’s spawning in odd places? I keep dying or nearly dying to them in odd places. Like how I just met one in an ap…

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## [Hordes(again!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hordes-again/7147)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2014, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hordes-again/7147 "2014-08-22T06:40:32Z")

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So I’ve noticed hordes have changed, so could someone explain how they work now?

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## [Massive Debug.log file](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/massive-debug-log-file/7146)

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**Author:** [@Whitelight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whitelight)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2014, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/massive-debug-log-file/7146 "2014-08-22T06:09:39Z")

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So I usually go up in experimental versions once a day and as a safety measure I always create a back up of my original folder before overwriting with the newest experimental cause i figure things will go wrong once and …

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## [0.A Stable: jacqueshammer?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-jacqueshammer/6963)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-jacqueshammer/6963 "2014-08-21T17:53:53Z")

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jacqueshammer’s description appears in french in 0.A.

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## [Like I needed any more reasons to play C:DDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/like-i-needed-any-more-reasons-to-play-c-dda/7136)

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**Author:** [@Stelknecht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stelknecht)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/like-i-needed-any-more-reasons-to-play-c-dda/7136 "2014-08-21T15:58:26Z")

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Whichever of you monster (awesome) guys made the E-Ink PC Slate and camera have just tickled my OCD with a cattle prod. Gotta catch em all, Gotta catch em all! Also enjoying the increased challenge in yesterday’s exper…

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## [French entry in english tools.json](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/french-entry-in-english-tools-json/7142)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/french-entry-in-english-tools-json/7142 "2014-08-21T14:14:54Z")

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Hello, the tools.json seems to have a french entry for the jackhammer or “jacqueshammer”. I suppose this isn’t right. Experimental build 1952, Linux Curses.

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## [Too many animals/corpses around](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-animals-corpses-around/7125)

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**Author:** [@MrDando](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrDando)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-animals-corpses-around/7125 "2014-08-21T12:29:27Z")

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Hi all! New guy here with kinda long rant and a shorter question. Also my english is far from perfect so my apologies in advance (grammar nazis consider yourselves warned). Last time I played Cataclysm DDA was a while a…

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## [They're coming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033)

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**Author:** [@Dions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dions)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033 "2014-08-21T10:58:12Z")

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## [Working NPC scenarios into the equation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/working-npc-scenarios-into-the-equation/7086)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/working-npc-scenarios-into-the-equation/7086 "2014-08-21T08:02:00Z")

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This idea came to be while I was watching a film called The Reader. Auschwitz, of all things, made me think of Cataclysm. Imagine that. I’ll admit that this seems more like a thing for Cataclysm 2 but I’ll leave it here…

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