# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=404

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## [Illegal instruction on debian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/illegal-instruction-on-debian/7007)

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**Author:** [@psyduck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyduck)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 7:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/illegal-instruction-on-debian/7007 "2014-08-21T07:36:01Z")

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i get “Illegal instruction” on launching cataclysm i cant compile it because i have only 128mb ram on my old laptop, what to do?

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## [Diesel engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diesel-engines/7140)

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**Author:** [@Grendel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grendel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diesel-engines/7140 "2014-08-21T06:50:58Z")

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Why don’t you add diesel engines. Plus you could make bio-diesel out of cooking oil (in real life you can make bio-diesel by properly filtering cooking oil. My neighbor does so with the oil from a local Allsups.)

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## [Critical hit killing strike/shot taunts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/critical-hit-killing-strike-shot-taunts/7137)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 5:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/critical-hit-killing-strike-shot-taunts/7137 "2014-08-21T05:15:18Z")

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So I had an idea: how about when the player kills an enemy with a critical hit the PC says something like “Eat this!” or “hippy kai yay motherfucker!” and various other taunts, which taunt used would of course depend on …

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## [Prevent Zombie Revivification: Skeletons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prevent-zombie-revivification-skeletons/7131)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prevent-zombie-revivification-skeletons/7131 "2014-08-21T01:55:27Z")

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Hello, Perhaps this is intended, but I feel like reporting it, nevertheless. With the mod active, that prevents zombies from reviving, corpses are no longer displayed in a different colour, to show the change that they…

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## [Additional Speech](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-speech/7076)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 1:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-speech/7076 "2014-08-21T01:05:27Z")

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Hello, I am very tempted to add new speech lines for zombies and perhaps also animals. Before I do that I would like to know a few things: Is it sufficient to change only the speech.json? will it be totally game b…

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## [Reproduceable crash in science labs Win XP SDL version: bcf223e](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reproduceable-crash-in-science-labs-win-xp-sdl-version-bcf223e/7138)

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**Author:** [@Nathan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nathan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reproduceable-crash-in-science-labs-win-xp-sdl-version-bcf223e/7138 "2014-08-20T22:49:04Z")

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Just go downstairs to the lab area, or try to teleport either down there or down to the lab finale, and the game locks up for a while and then crashes for me. This is an enemy filled lab so that may have something to do …

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## [Buff to learning?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buff-to-learning/7117)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 1:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buff-to-learning/7117 "2014-08-20T13:20:42Z")

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Now that there’s ‘deprecated’ learning from recipes and the like, it seems unless I use stuff like dynamic spawning there’s no point in trying to raise most of the skills by hand. I first noticed it with archery only giv…

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## [Gooey Beds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gooey-beds/7129)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gooey-beds/7129 "2014-08-20T12:02:33Z")

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Basically The goo stuff that inhabits the worlds zombie population could have probably get onto occasional beds and such to where if you sleep on it and you don’t notice it would eat you in your sleep all quietlike :stuc…

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## [What IDE do you use to code Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-ide-do-you-use-to-code-cataclysm/6985)

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**Author:** [@Turtlicious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtlicious)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-ide-do-you-use-to-code-cataclysm/6985 "2014-08-20T11:54:09Z")

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I’m looking for one to stick with, I hear VS is pretty great, but I’m running Windows 7 still. Not to mention I think netbeans and eclipse have git support. I’m curious about your opinions.

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## [Bunch of random suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-random-suggestions/7130)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-random-suggestions/7130 "2014-08-20T08:23:14Z")

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Just some random stuff I can think of. Have wooden frames require nails and hammer or a nailgun with charges instead of a welding tool Make footcrank use tire and take some thirst/hunger from the player when used f…

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## [I'm looking for PE050 Preliminary Report Book](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-looking-for-pe050-preliminary-report-book/7014)

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**Author:** [@artisauce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/artisauce)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-looking-for-pe050-preliminary-report-book/7014 "2014-08-20T02:18:30Z")

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I’ve looked almost EVERYWHERE. Labs only spawn my Chimera and Medical mutation books. I found raptor while travelling, but the rest are completely unknown.

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## [What compiler is used to create the windows executable?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-compiler-is-used-to-create-the-windows-executable/7126)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-compiler-is-used-to-create-the-windows-executable/7126 "2014-08-19T23:46:11Z")

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What compiler is used to create the windows executable that people are meant to use to play the game?

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## [Vehicle part suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-part-suggestions/7128)

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**Author:** [@Khrysanth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Khrysanth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-part-suggestions/7128 "2014-08-19T21:35:45Z")

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So I was building a quick and dirty wagon to haul some goods around, and it quickly became obvious that you cannot make any form of storage for a vehicle out of wood. This seems odd to me, and a wooden box might not be a…

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## [It is very cold in this 83degree weather apparently](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-is-very-cold-in-this-83degree-weather-apparently/7127)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-is-very-cold-in-this-83degree-weather-apparently/7127 "2014-08-19T20:01:02Z")

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\[image\] This status of very cold will not go away whatsoever, it does not affect gameplay much but it just says its very cold Build: 1940 Ver: eb5e31b i use snipping tool and i can post a picture its just don’t know …

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## [Bionics (General balance and other issues)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-general-balance-and-other-issues/3657)

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**Author:** [@Klomvp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Klomvp)\
**Replies:** 60\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-general-balance-and-other-issues/3657 "2014-08-19T12:40:08Z")

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I see there was a “Great ‘Install Bionics’ Rebalance” thread already, but that was back in august and I’d like to bring up the issue again. Unless there is a major overhaul already planned? All I’ve seen so far is the …

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## [Additional colour for books beyond current skill level](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-colour-for-books-beyond-current-skill-level/7114)

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**Author:** [@Taika](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taika)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 7:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-colour-for-books-beyond-current-skill-level/7114 "2014-08-19T07:24:48Z")

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Hi, the new red for unread books is already a great improvement, but if books that have been skimmed/read and contain something the character doesn’t have the skill yet had another colour the system would be perfect. (In…

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## [Location of fire code](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/location-of-fire-code/7118)

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**Author:** [@HavingPhun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HavingPhun)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/location-of-fire-code/7118 "2014-08-19T02:45:11Z")

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Hi, I am new to these forums, but have been playing Cataclysm DDA since around version 0.5. I have searched the code and the doxygen documentation for it, but cannot find the location for the code for fires. I want to ma…

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## [Is it possible to raise mechanics from 3-\>4 without a book?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-raise-mechanics-from-3-4-without-a-book/7120)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-raise-mechanics-from-3-4-without-a-book/7120 "2014-08-19T02:35:43Z")

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Before I have to edit, AND without a hacksaw? It seems only like shotgun revolver, pipe rifle, and 9mm can bring you from 3 to 4, the minimum required to put tires on a car (though it takes only 2 to remove them)

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## [Books skipping timing, or is it just me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/books-skipping-timing-or-is-it-just-me/7105)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/books-skipping-timing-or-is-it-just-me/7105 "2014-08-19T02:07:38Z")

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This is Version 6fbd929 When reading books i have noticed that after reading the book three times it reads the book again but it does not give you any stat gain percentage. this char has fast reader if that helps any

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## [Permanently improve stats](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/permanently-improve-stats/7070)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/permanently-improve-stats/7070 "2014-08-18T23:49:24Z")

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Hello Forum, I had this idea while at the gym yesterday, tell me what you think: Currently, the starting stats are somehow important, as you can’t really permanently change them, except through mutations and CBMs (if I…

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## [Settings for Windows + Tileset users](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/settings-for-windows-tileset-users/7094)

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**Author:** [@Nimaniel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nimaniel)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/settings-for-windows-tileset-users/7094 "2014-08-18T23:27:51Z")

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Just discovered this roguelike. Spent a few hours messing with font, the “\\data\\FONTDATA file”, looking for the viewport settings (the closest thing I found was TERMINAL\_X and TERMINAL\_Y in the options.txt file), and rea…

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## [Monsters that appear only at night/in the dark](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-that-appear-only-at-night-in-the-dark/4760)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-that-appear-only-at-night-in-the-dark/4760 "2014-08-18T23:05:52Z")

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DILDOBATS :slight\_smile: Now srsly. Each morning there’s a carpet of dead animals outside. What killed them? Let’s have night hunters. If possible.

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## [Make less weapons toss back and more knock down](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-less-weapons-toss-back-and-more-knock-down/7116)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 8:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-less-weapons-toss-back-and-more-knock-down/7116 "2014-08-18T20:05:33Z")

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Basically in the game one of the things that usually gets me killed or hurt alot is when a weapon suddenly knocks them stumbling backwards several spaces and i accidently move forward into a window or such to get mauled …

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## [Newly discovered Evac shelters should added as new spawn points](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newly-discovered-evac-shelters-should-added-as-new-spawn-points/7107)

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**Author:** [@RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RipRoarinBoogerPenis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newly-discovered-evac-shelters-should-added-as-new-spawn-points/7107 "2014-08-17T18:23:31Z")

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As it stands the only evac shelters you can spawn in are taken from the initial overmap only and not new overmap generated from exploring. This has been discussed in this http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=7432…

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## [Candlebury's guide to building in multiple Z levels!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/candleburys-guide-to-building-in-multiple-z-levels/2708)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/candleburys-guide-to-building-in-multiple-z-levels/2708 "2014-08-17T18:20:39Z")

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Are you tired of being limited to a single Z level base? Really need to build that underground complex? Too impatient to wait for the devs to implement Z levels? Wait no more! I proudly present my method for tunneling …

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## [Nailguns seem to have lost their ability to hammer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nailguns-seem-to-have-lost-their-ability-to-hammer/7104)

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**Author:** [@Nathan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nathan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2014, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nailguns-seem-to-have-lost-their-ability-to-hammer/7104 "2014-08-17T17:46:33Z")

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no hammering quality is assigned to them as of 1906.

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## [SIMD principle in crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simd-principle-in-crafting/7096)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2014, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simd-principle-in-crafting/7096 "2014-08-17T06:05:16Z")

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for an important case I need a long rope. and just so long rope “in nature” is not found. rather usual but it just right to bring in endangered species items, so to say it’s time to make it in “the Red Book” and what do …

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## [UI bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-bugs/7100)

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**Author:** [@Daidalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Daidalon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-bugs/7100 "2014-08-16T20:34:53Z")

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In the latest experimental, when you scroll upwards in the negative traits, you sometimes glitch out the UI or cannot reach addictive personality. No error vomit. Also, in the character screen, someone went and disabled…

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## [How to achieve three-dimensional wall](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-achieve-three-dimensional-wall/7098)

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**Author:** [@djyhcw110](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/djyhcw110)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-achieve-three-dimensional-wall/7098 "2014-08-16T20:21:03Z")

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This is the Chinese 本来想简单的把各种墙处理成立体的，可是发现没法做； 图形设置里的选项不够， 比如上转角和下转角需要两个不一样的图形， T型墙和倒T型墙也是需要两个不一样的图形， 还有需要左T型墙和右T型墙等等； 并不能在设置里简单的勾选旋转就能搞定的，哎，有没有解决办法？ Translation from google. Originally intended simply to deal wit…

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## ['V'iew Nearby Items/Creatures borked, 0.A 1933](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/view-nearby-items-creatures-borked-0-a-1933/7101)

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**Author:** [@dochogan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dochogan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/view-nearby-items-creatures-borked-0-a-1933/7101 "2014-08-16T19:30:51Z")

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With the TAB key disabled in menus in newest experimentals, “View Items Near Player (‘V’)” interface is broken. Without TAB, unable to switch from nearby items to nearby creatures display. v0.A 1933 (f37b6e7) Win7, SD…

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