# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=406

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## [Butchering with knife spear?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchering-with-knife-spear/7063)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 7:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchering-with-knife-spear/7063 "2014-08-12T07:20:36Z")

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is it WASD that the knife spear cannot butcher corpses or a bug? i mean it has a cutting quality of 1 and u need a knife to make it, but i can imagine that it 'd be awkward to butcher/skin with this…

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## [Digging pits for water](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/digging-pits-for-water/6950)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/digging-pits-for-water/6950 "2014-08-12T06:57:47Z")

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Hello, this idea came to my mind mostly because my current adventurer is stuck in his shelter with no drinkable fluids at all and all the houses to raid are heavily garded. I just got very thristy and it started raining…

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## [The Ultimate List Of Famous Character Builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-ultimate-list-of-famous-character-builds/7054)

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**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-ultimate-list-of-famous-character-builds/7054 "2014-08-12T01:36:17Z")

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Greetings forum dwellers, The aim of this thread is simple: list survivor builds of famous story/movie/comic book/history/etc characters The Rules: You must use the default 6 point and 12 point trait limit You may no…

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## [Blood rework](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blood-rework/7048)

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**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 1:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blood-rework/7048 "2014-08-12T01:27:22Z")

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instead of having bleeding damage the specific body part which is bleeding have bleeding slowly lower your total blood which would cause dizziness or fainting.

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## [Suicide/Game Quitting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suicide-game-quitting/7047)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suicide-game-quitting/7047 "2014-08-12T00:20:57Z")

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Hello Forum, I had another (quite) morbid idea to implement into this truly awesome game. Right now, if you’re tired of your character you can just Q/Y/Y, and you’re dead and everything is over. Even if you’re buttnak…

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## [CBM like Mutations and Mutations for CBMS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-like-mutations-and-mutations-for-cbms/7059)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-like-mutations-and-mutations-for-cbms/7059 "2014-08-11T22:47:27Z")

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Perhaphs some of the mutations could invade the cbms abilitys menu or a rework on the menu to conserve all the letters of the alphabet and such to where probably just make multiple tabs by showing perhaps the passive cbm…

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## [Basic repair kits repair army helmets?!?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-repair-kits-repair-army-helmets/7060)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-repair-kits-repair-army-helmets/7060 "2014-08-11T16:00:54Z")

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Just restating the title of this. I somehow reinforced an army helmet with a basic repair kit. if you want to know version 01771ba

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## [Do you guys prefer Bionics or Mutations?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-you-guys-prefer-bionics-or-mutations/7028)

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**Author:** [@123456789](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/123456789)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 6:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-you-guys-prefer-bionics-or-mutations/7028 "2014-08-11T06:21:16Z")

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I’m playing experimental at the moment. I usually use both, but to my understanding, they’ve balanced it out a bit more in the new version, and certain things aren’t compatible (tentacles and fusion blaster arm, for exam…

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## [Suggestion-Military Base and more](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-military-base-and-more/7053)

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**Author:** [@Dparra](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dparra)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-military-base-and-more/7053 "2014-08-11T06:02:00Z")

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I haven’t found anyone suggest such thing yet, nor have i found any if they are already a real thing in game, but i think it would be nice to see a semi-end game map tile: A military base. It would be interesting to see…

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## [Construction sights, logging camps, and toy stores](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-sights-logging-camps-and-toy-stores/7057)

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**Author:** [@Dparra](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dparra)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 5:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-sights-logging-camps-and-toy-stores/7057 "2014-08-11T05:46:20Z")

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As the title puts it, would it be possible to see these three areas added into the game? All three have some sort of special items in game. Construction site- Be small to large unfinished buildings or building frames, …

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## [Game crashing with custom fonts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashing-with-custom-fonts/7056)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashing-with-custom-fonts/7056 "2014-08-11T03:41:57Z")

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So yeah, download 1910, haven’t tried 1900, but when I go to make a custom character it plain old crashes, doesn’t get anywhere. I’m using VeraMono.ttf (and tried renaming to lowercase), and it is in the config fontlist…

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## [Ability to activate objects on the ground](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-activate-objects-on-the-ground/6929)

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**Author:** [@qurvax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/qurvax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-activate-objects-on-the-ground/6929 "2014-08-11T02:44:58Z")

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I think it would be useful and remove some really annoying hassle with oil/gas lanterns. What do ppl think?

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## [More Science Behind Zombies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-science-behind-zombies/7045)

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**Author:** [@OmegaKid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/OmegaKid)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-science-behind-zombies/7045 "2014-08-10T20:43:03Z")

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I believe that adding some more science to the zombies would add more depth to the game and the feel of the threat as well as diversify the player’s relationship with the undead. First, I’ll clarify what I mean. Adding …

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## [Suggestion: Trash & Trashcans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-trash-trashcans/7040)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-trash-trashcans/7040 "2014-08-10T15:01:20Z")

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Hello Forum, I propose one thing, that would probably make this game even more realistic: Trash and Trashcans! If you think about it, in our current world of cataclysm:dda the player is the biggest producer of trash l…

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## [\[ERROR\] map::board\_vehicle: vehicle not found](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-map-board-vehicle-vehicle-not-found/7046)

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**Author:** [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-map-board-vehicle-vehicle-not-found/7046 "2014-08-10T10:56:23Z")

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cataclysm-tiles.exe build “b4bb4a3” #1809 0.A Experimental Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit Only a vehicle bug, the game did\_not crash. 16:36:6.820 : Starting log. 16:36:8.225 INFO : mod\_ui initialized 16:36:9.282 SDL…

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## [I have the record (probably) for fastest death](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-the-record-probably-for-fastest-death/7036)

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**Author:** [@digitCruncher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/digitCruncher)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-the-record-probably-for-fastest-death/7036 "2014-08-10T09:01:46Z")

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Creates a character based on me (unsurprisingly, horrifically unsuited to post-apocalyptic life). Spawns in a house. Initially see lots of paper walls on the doors, and think “Cool. This must be some form of new barricad…

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## [Make mininukes actually powerful enough to blow a small house like they promise](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-mininukes-actually-powerful-enough-to-blow-a-small-house-like-they-promise/6420)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-mininukes-actually-powerful-enough-to-blow-a-small-house-like-they-promise/6420 "2014-08-10T03:08:41Z")

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I was soooo disappointed when I found out the explosion was only 15x15. Since tiles are 24x24, it’s kinda a stretch… I expected the blast radius to be at least twice of what it is. Don’t wanna sound like Tim Taylor, bu…

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## [Cataclysmic musings on life outside the city](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysmic-musings-on-life-outside-the-city/7041)

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**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysmic-musings-on-life-outside-the-city/7041 "2014-08-10T02:57:08Z")

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Im only now realizing that the acid rain actually did me a great service by killing off wildlife, thereby saving me ammo and lessening the impact of zombie animals caught in it. I find that giant flies tend to be both v…

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## [Sleeveless Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sleeveless-armor/7042)

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**Author:** [@Telkoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Telkoth)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sleeveless-armor/7042 "2014-08-10T02:16:04Z")

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So, as it stands, sleeveless armor cost a lot less resources to make than they return. Sleeveless Trenchcoat takes 9, and gives 13. Also the skill levels for making the the sleeveless items from scratch should be on the…

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## [What are some "End Game" things you want in YOUR Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-some-end-game-things-you-want-in-your-cataclysm/6986)

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**Author:** [@Turtlicious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtlicious)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-some-end-game-things-you-want-in-your-cataclysm/6986 "2014-08-09T17:23:08Z")

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So you have your roaming Death Vehicle, and your Power Armor with attached Gauss Rifle. Now what? What exactly do you want to do, what challenges do you want to face? What would be the thing that would make you scream …

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## [Slowdowns during the day](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slowdowns-during-the-day/7038)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slowdowns-during-the-day/7038 "2014-08-09T15:13:28Z")

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I don’t remember this happening when I had my previous Cataclysm bout. I could turn on safe mode, hold down a direction key and cover 20-30 tiles in a second. Now this no longer works, my outdoor walks slow to a crawl w…

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## [The way vehicles move visually](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-way-vehicles-move-visually/6833)

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**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-way-vehicles-move-visually/6833 "2014-08-09T08:52:18Z")

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Currently, in the stable build, you get your car moving and each time you hit the wait button, a button to alter the vehicles heading, or do some action that is not related to driving, you can see every frame of the vehi…

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## [0.A Stable: Extended magazine with no description](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-extended-magazine-with-no-description/6964)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-extended-magazine-with-no-description/6964 "2014-08-08T06:49:44Z")

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In 0.A stable I found an Extended magazine with no description. When I attached it to my handgun, all the descriptions of my gun’s mods also disappeared.

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## [Police bots, the smallest of things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/police-bots-the-smallest-of-things/6948)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/police-bots-the-smallest-of-things/6948 "2014-08-07T22:03:07Z")

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Broken police bot. 1 volume, 0.7 lbs. Whaaaat?

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## [Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead drawed monsters! \*^\*](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dark-days-ahead-drawed-monsters/6815)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_Star](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_Star)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dark-days-ahead-drawed-monsters/6815 "2014-08-07T21:27:15Z")

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Hi survivors! ^ without anything to do in summer,i start to draw some of Cataclysm DDA monsters xD here i’ll post all the drawing that i’ll draw by now on ^^ (all the monsters are based about the “Waldo Tileset” xD) Enjo…

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## [Deb package description](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deb-package-description/7022)

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**Author:** [@LazyCat-rus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat-rus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deb-package-description/7022 "2014-08-07T18:41:47Z")

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I am working on Debian packaging and this is almost done. I am not good writer, please help me with package long description. I need descriptions for these packages: cataclysm-dda(console version) cataclysm-dda-tiles…

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## [Swimming- The Billion Point Action](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/swimming-the-billion-point-action/7020)

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**Author:** [@BFEL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BFEL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/swimming-the-billion-point-action/7020 "2014-08-07T08:14:08Z")

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Ok, I had to screencap this, because its so ridiculous. \[URL=http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/jonasfree/media/ONETRILLIONPOINTS\_zpsd5c6a4c4.png.html\]\[image\]\[/URL\] According to my status right now, having 2 leg encumbr…

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## [A couple of minor bugs (and one suggestion)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-couple-of-minor-bugs-and-one-suggestion/7017)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-couple-of-minor-bugs-and-one-suggestion/7017 "2014-08-06T23:46:25Z")

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So, i’ve encountered some things which I think are most likely unintentional. I’m using 0.A-1853, all default world settings aside from a city size setting of 6. Firstly, the loot table of the anthill seems kinda screwy…

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## [Close combat system like DF](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/close-combat-system-like-df/6988)

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**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/close-combat-system-like-df/6988 "2014-08-06T21:38:47Z")

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I hear about it many times. How do you imagine in CDDA?

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## [Sooo Wander Spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sooo-wander-spawns/5462)

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**Author:** [@pulsefrequency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pulsefrequency)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sooo-wander-spawns/5462 "2014-08-06T16:54:38Z")

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seems a little OP, i was very quickly outnumbered when almost solid walls of zombies began spawning just inside sight range and i could not get away from multiple spitters and dogs… they were not static spawns so a few …

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