# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=405

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## [Corrupted save / segfault while sleeping](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrupted-save-segfault-while-sleeping/7095)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrupted-save-segfault-while-sleeping/7095 "2014-08-16T15:28:17Z")

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I was playing 0.A-1925, linux curses version and it experiences segmentation fault once in a while. It seemed random so I put up autosave every 300 turns… eventually it autosaved during sleep and then crashed before my c…

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## [Archery slow to upgrade?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/archery-slow-to-upgrade/7102)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/archery-slow-to-upgrade/7102 "2014-08-16T05:09:14Z")

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With focus above 75 and fast learner, I’m only getting like 1-2% per archery shot. Most other things go up 5-8% for the same quantity of acts.

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## [What's the deal with Depressants?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-depressants/6995)

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**Author:** [@CoSS99](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CoSS99)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-depressants/6995 "2014-08-16T02:22:37Z")

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So i started this new world with a brilliant named character (Will von Not Deleteian) and i stumbled across a liquor store. Took a few gallons of cheap wine and a bottle of strawberry surprise. When i Ate a portion of th…

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## [Game Not Loading Right](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-not-loading-right/7099)

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**Author:** [@supergameman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supergameman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-not-loading-right/7099 "2014-08-16T00:09:03Z")

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I tried downloading an experiemental version of Cataclysm, but after loading it up, it immediately closed. What happened?

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## [Some form of a "weird" crater series (ended) \*warning !SPOILERS!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-form-of-a-weird-crater-series-ended-warning-spoilers/7084)

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**Author:** [@Dparra](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dparra)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-form-of-a-weird-crater-series-ended-warning-spoilers/7084 "2014-08-15T23:59:09Z")

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Hello, I recently found some sort of crater “its not marked as one on the map,” it is perfectly egg shaped with nothing in it, the middle part of it is ash while the outsides of it are mounds of dirt (as if dirt was push…

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## [Crash in mansion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-in-mansion/7077)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-in-mansion/7077 "2014-08-15T21:16:13Z")

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Crashing while in a close bedroom (no windows). At first it was thought to be a crafting bug because crafting a pouch or bandana crashed it, but a wood item (probably less time) did not. However, an autosave kicked in a…

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## [Recent experimentals have Dynamic spawn issues? 192\*](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recent-experimentals-have-dynamic-spawn-issues-192/7093)

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**Author:** [@Dwaggy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dwaggy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recent-experimentals-have-dynamic-spawn-issues-192/7093 "2014-08-15T21:12:45Z")

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So…not sure if this is the right area…first time posting here~ so in that sense…hi everyone xP However…i’ve noticed that in the past 10 or so experimental builds…the dynamic spawn mode seems to be bugged in a few ways (…

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## [Weapon training weirdness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-training-weirdness/7092)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-training-weirdness/7092 "2014-08-15T20:57:28Z")

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Most recent experimental curses build for Linux. I was fighting with a bayonet as my main weapon in the beginning, and strangely enough, “bashing weapons” was the first weapon skill that leveled up. At that point “pierc…

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## [Bringing Survival Back: A C:DDA Challenge Game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bringing-survival-back-a-c-dda-challenge-game/6789)

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**Author:** [@IcedPee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/IcedPee)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bringing-survival-back-a-c-dda-challenge-game/6789 "2014-08-15T14:57:33Z")

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Hello all, and welcome to the thread for my challenge game. I love Cataclysm: DDA, and I like all of the additions added to the game in recent months, but I feel in some ways that the game has grown from “hardcore surviv…

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## [Giant Tarantula](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giant-tarantula/7091)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giant-tarantula/7091 "2014-08-15T03:40:08Z")

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Basically same scale up as the other spiders, except no poison, significantly beefier, and they occasionally shoot spines at you.

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## [Cataclysm DDA: Shareable Maps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-shareable-maps/7090)

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**Author:** [@supergameman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supergameman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-shareable-maps/7090 "2014-08-14T23:27:43Z")

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Here’s a great idea for an addition to Cataclysm DDA: To be able to share our maps! First, the ability to use a building mode to make the maps. in this mode we can set down the player’s spawn point, change the city’s se…

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## [Small Suggestion: Town Signs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-suggestion-town-signs/7089)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-suggestion-town-signs/7089 "2014-08-14T22:11:07Z")

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Hello, just one small suggestion, that shouldn’t be too hard to implement. (Perhaps it already is, you never know.) Add “town signs” to the major roads on the outskirts of the cities. The name generation could just us…

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## [Advanced inventory crash on experimental fbe811d windows XP SDL version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-inventory-crash-on-experimental-fbe811d-windows-xp-sdl-version/7013)

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**Author:** [@Nathan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nathan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-inventory-crash-on-experimental-fbe811d-windows-xp-sdl-version/7013 "2014-08-14T16:02:51Z")

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I can’t consistently reproduce it, but just moving around items on the advanced inventory screen into my inventory from the ground causes the crash. I’ve noticed that stacks of items can trigger it, such as glass shards. …

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## [A small Nerf to wooden and bone needles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-nerf-to-wooden-and-bone-needles/7066)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-nerf-to-wooden-and-bone-needles/7066 "2014-08-14T15:41:44Z")

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I would simply just reduce their thread capacity to about 20 Just enough to be annoying and maybe decrease repair success chance or increase chance of damage on clothes but ithink it would be appropriate just to lower…

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## [Overmap mongroup rework](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-mongroup-rework/7072)

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**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-mongroup-rework/7072 "2014-08-14T07:52:51Z")

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Say me for what you change from Vector to multimap\<tripoint, mongroup\>? You want better performance? Where? In overmap::draw? Cache result for hordes and you get better performance. You run around vector ONCE - in spawn,…

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## [Finding new evac shelters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/finding-new-evac-shelters/7037)

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**Author:** [@RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RipRoarinBoogerPenis)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/finding-new-evac-shelters/7037 "2014-08-14T06:10:35Z")

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I re-use my worlds a lot and wanted to know how attaining new evac shelters to spawn in works. Are they added when I move past the generated map and a new one is made or do I have to uncover them on the map screen?

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## [Crash while crafting arrows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-while-crafting-arrows/7088)

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**Author:** [@idlethoughts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/idlethoughts)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-while-crafting-arrows/7088 "2014-08-14T05:11:07Z")

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My Setup: Operating System: Xubuntu 14.04.1 Linux Kernel Version: 3.13.0-33-generic Current Game Version: 0.A-5534-gc9ff498 The Problem: Whenever I try crafting heavy wooden arrow shaft, small game arrow, or field p…

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## [\[ 0.8-1664-gb5a4044 \] (Science lab) (anthill)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-1664-gb5a4044-science-lab-anthill/3575)

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**Author:** [@Oragepoilu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oragepoilu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 4:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-1664-gb5a4044-science-lab-anthill/3575 "2014-08-14T04:35:47Z")

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First, i’v cleared the queen of an anthill (map position 1’22, 0’3) Then i’v check an lab nearby (map position 1’14, 0’2) The first stair of the lab needed a rope to go down; and then i was in the anthill, in a larva c…

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## [1920 Build: Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/1920-build-crash/7083)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/1920-build-crash/7083 "2014-08-14T04:33:13Z")

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Hello, I recently had a crash while playing the most recent 1920 experimental build. Unfortunately I can’t recall everything, as I clicked through everything in a furious rage about probably losing my character… I wan…

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## [Invincible Spitters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invincible-spitters/7087)

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**Author:** [@Telkoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Telkoth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invincible-spitters/7087 "2014-08-14T04:29:09Z")

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Playing the latest build, 1025. Spitters tend to be invincible. Spawned an RM120c Shotgun with slugs. Scored a point blank critical, yet the shot bounced off its thick hide. Also various crashes while just walking aroun…

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## [Raspberry pi compiling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/raspberry-pi-compiling/7064)

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**Author:** [@Jack\_Slinger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jack_Slinger)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/raspberry-pi-compiling/7064 "2014-08-13T14:21:01Z")

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Im trying to compile on my raspberry pi, ive allready updated g++ so i can start compiling. I type make and after a few hours it ends with signal 9 and error 1. From going over the output it looks like It’s compiled all …

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## [Dispresion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dispresion/7078)

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**Author:** [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dispresion/7078 "2014-08-13T11:00:46Z")

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high dispresion = high accuracy or high dispresion = low accuracy?

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## [What are your most brutal deaths?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-most-brutal-deaths/7008)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-most-brutal-deaths/7008 "2014-08-13T10:20:18Z")

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I just got torn apart from the inside out by spores and fungus, due to a breathing snake artifact. That isn’t what actually killed me though, I think I would of recovered too if I would have waited another day. But inste…

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## [Crash crafting fishing hooks \[version: c9ff498\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-crafting-fishing-hooks-version-c9ff498/7081)

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**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-crafting-fishing-hooks-version-c9ff498/7081 "2014-08-13T01:21:08Z")

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when crafting fishing hooks it causes the game to crash, i had 14 int and fast learner if that helps. No save available.

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## [Is there a way to build a bridge/floor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-build-a-bridge-floor/7065)

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**Author:** [@digitCruncher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/digitCruncher)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 12:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-build-a-bridge-floor/7065 "2014-08-13T00:40:16Z")

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Currently, my raiding possibilities are slightly impeded by the fact that the world generated two bridges that meet in the middle, but haven’t connected. I would like to connect those two bridges (which are about 4 tiles…

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## [Help with national food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-national-food/7075)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-national-food/7075 "2014-08-12T20:42:05Z")

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Hello, I am planning on creating different national foods. Still, I am a total beginner, so I would like to know if I did everything right with my first recipe/food, the traditional, eastern european “borschtsch”! Plea…

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## [Some item power bugs with experimental dba341F(1906) SDL windows XP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-item-power-bugs-with-experimental-dba341f-1906-sdl-windows-xp/7073)

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**Author:** [@Nathan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nathan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-item-power-bugs-with-experimental-dba341f-1906-sdl-windows-xp/7073 "2014-08-12T18:14:55Z")

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Advanced UPS’s do not turn off when they run out of plutonium, they won’t continue to charge anything or be useable, but remain yellow with (on). Worn items with UPS power conv mods do not charge when worn, I noticed th…

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## [You can make low-grade meth, but not high grade. What's the deal with that?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-can-make-low-grade-meth-but-not-high-grade-whats-the-deal-with-that/6956)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-can-make-low-grade-meth-but-not-high-grade-whats-the-deal-with-that/6956 "2014-08-12T16:48:25Z")

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I believe I actually coded low grade meth, the psychosis messages like “they’re watching you”… I always meant to get around to coding some high grade Heisenberg type stuff. But I never got around to it. I might, but I …

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## [Make Dropping Things interruptable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-dropping-things-interruptable/7071)

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**Author:** [@bum1903](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bum1903)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 1:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-dropping-things-interruptable/7071 "2014-08-12T13:04:12Z")

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If you drop a lot of things, it can take quite some turns. Besides that I didn’t found any documentation how the time is computed (by volume/item count/weight?), I had multiple characters (almost) die because I dropped a…

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## [Attaching ropes to things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attaching-ropes-to-things/7067)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attaching-ropes-to-things/7067 "2014-08-12T12:54:02Z")

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Perhaphs the ability to tie a rope to a stone pillar or a fence post or structures with tags on them that let you tie things to them, and then you can make a grab action on the pillar with rope attached to drag rope with…

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