# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=408

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## [Experimental: Artifacts Save Errors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-artifacts-save-errors/6973)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-artifacts-save-errors/6973 "2014-08-02T02:57:16Z")

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For some reason, every time you save the game your artifacts.gsav file gets corrupted. A closer look shows that it’s due to the “covers” entry: “covers”:“000000000000”," Those extra added quotation marks before and af…

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## [0.A Stable SDL, windows XP wierd vehicle bug permenant skid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-sdl-windows-xp-wierd-vehicle-bug-permenant-skid/6971)

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**Author:** [@Nathan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nathan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-sdl-windows-xp-wierd-vehicle-bug-permenant-skid/6971 "2014-08-02T01:23:29Z")

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somehow I managed to get my vehicle into a permenant skid, so I essentially took it apart and rebuilt it, but once I got it down to 1 part this is what I saw: V { "type":"electric\_car", "posx":7, "posy":5, "levx":145, …

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## [Lab Finale?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-finale/6967)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-finale/6967 "2014-08-01T23:24:27Z")

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Hey, I’m trying to see all the end-game content, and I can’t tell if I’ve seen everything there is to see with the labs. \[spoiler\] I’ve gotten to the bottom floor of a couple of them, and found the rooms with security …

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## [0.A Stable: Dielectric Capacitance does not protect you from computer shocks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-dielectric-capacitance-does-not-protect-you-from-computer-shocks/6962)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-dielectric-capacitance-does-not-protect-you-from-computer-shocks/6962 "2014-08-01T23:05:47Z")

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Dielectric Capacitance does not protect you from computer shocks, that occur when your hack fails, in 0.A stable.

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## [0.A Stable Infrared vision doesn't work during the day](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-infrared-vision-doesnt-work-during-the-day/6965)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-infrared-vision-doesnt-work-during-the-day/6965 "2014-08-01T22:28:38Z")

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In 0.A stable, Infrared vision doesn’t work during the day. Shouldn’t I be able to see enemies through walls when I’m inside buildings?

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## [Drug enjoyment traits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drug-enjoyment-traits/6969)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drug-enjoyment-traits/6969 "2014-08-01T20:13:27Z")

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Some people react poorly to drugs. (Others, the exact opposite.) Sure, all of the effects are there but the mind may or may not like what’s going on. So… Stimulant Oversensitivity Drugs have always caused you discomfo…

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## [0.A Stable There's no way to empty or unload a vacutainer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-theres-no-way-to-empty-or-unload-a-vacutainer/6966)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-theres-no-way-to-empty-or-unload-a-vacutainer/6966 "2014-08-01T19:50:44Z")

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In 0.A stable, there’s no way to empty or unload a vacutainer, regardless of whether or not you have an empty container available. Being full makes it ineligible for crafting recipes.

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## [The Graveyard Keeper - Profession](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-graveyard-keeper-profession/6874)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-graveyard-keeper-profession/6874 "2014-08-01T18:56:20Z")

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“I just wanna keep my job.” Dude clad in gray overalls, carrying a shovel. What’s he got in common with the walking dead? Well, he’s probably helped with a few coverup jobs regarding dead folk coming back to life. The g…

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## [Single things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-things/6959)

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**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-things/6959 "2014-08-01T18:13:45Z")

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Since we have separate sides for body parts now (I love whoever did that, by the way), can we get/make/convert existing armor to only on one leg/hand/arm? Finding and wearing one elbow pad sounds really cool for me for s…

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## [Ability to Irradiate food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-irradiate-food/6875)

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**Author:** [@Sirbab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sirbab)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-irradiate-food/6875 "2014-08-01T17:58:40Z")

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Given that this is the future and that Irradiated food is fairly commonplace in the game, i find it strange that there is no way currently to replicate this. Most foods (sans dairy products due to messing with texture) c…

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## [Reduce importance or rarity of Lab Journal - Dionne?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reduce-importance-or-rarity-of-lab-journal-dionne/6934)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reduce-importance-or-rarity-of-lab-journal-dionne/6934 "2014-08-01T17:30:57Z")

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So i’ve played around four major (non-instadeath) cataclysm games in the past month or so, and i’m a big fan of the mutation system. I find it adds some of the biggest long-term goals my characters have. Alpha, Elf-A and…

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## [New mod what do you all think](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mod-what-do-you-all-think/6943)

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**Author:** [@mwswimmer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mwswimmer)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mod-what-do-you-all-think/6943 "2014-08-01T10:37:48Z")

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Hey guys and gals, Im going to start making a new mod and i kind of want your opinions, beware my bad humor. In real life most building of important’s have built in generators depending on the building in sub basements …

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## [New Player Here!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player-here/6952)

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**Author:** [@Nikht\_Revan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nikht_Revan)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player-here/6952 "2014-08-01T05:11:30Z")

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Hello there everybody! I’ve recently got into computer gaming and happend to stubble upon this game and another roguelike (cough\[size=5pt\]Dwarf Fortress\[/size\]cough) from TheZemalf’s and Avaak’s YouTube channels. I thi…

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## [All hail the eternal flair... and standing on wheelbarrows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/all-hail-the-eternal-flair-and-standing-on-wheelbarrows/6954)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/all-hail-the-eternal-flair-and-standing-on-wheelbarrows/6954 "2014-07-31T23:52:33Z")

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just two glitches that i had a run in with on one of my more successful characters… one that an activated flair thats text is white and the “Battery” counter does not go down ever… so infinite light weiw… as long as its …

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## [Zombie Master Buff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-master-buff/6932)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-master-buff/6932 "2014-07-31T23:43:54Z")

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I was reading Apocalypse no Toride and I quite like their zombie masters. I think the Zombie Masters should get a strong area buff to all the zombies around it, making them much faster, stronger, and just generally a mor…

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## [Martial Arts Questions and Modding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-questions-and-modding/6940)

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**Author:** [@AB0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AB0)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-questions-and-modding/6940 "2014-07-31T21:44:43Z")

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Hello! I’m AB0. I’ve been playing DDA since… wow for a few years on and off now. I realize its mostly a faux pas to be asking for stuff with post 1, but I’m at my ropes end with my little modification project. I’m tryi…

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## [Experimental build: probably known issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-probably-known-issues/6925)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-probably-known-issues/6925 "2014-07-31T20:03:53Z")

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Yeah, just what I noticed, probably known, still wanted to post them, just in case: Light is visible even from the other side of the wall. E.g. the top right corner of my shelter wall (the one with the console inside) …

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## [Boiled eggs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boiled-eggs/6894)

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**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boiled-eggs/6894 "2014-07-31T15:35:20Z")

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Recipe, that request tin can, egg, water, fire and no request cooking skill. (Why you haven’t it?) I can write json entities but can’t do good English description for boiled egg.

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## [Monster and item descriptions cut off](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-and-item-descriptions-cut-off/6938)

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**Author:** [@JazzGuru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JazzGuru)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-and-item-descriptions-cut-off/6938 "2014-07-31T14:11:27Z")

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Probably not the best place to ask, but when I was playing last night, I thought of something. It seems quite a few of the monster/animal descriptions cut off halfway through the text. I can’t be 100% positive, but the…

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## [CataModder - Tool for editing Cataclysm files (r30 - Recipes Bugfix)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/catamodder-tool-for-editing-cataclysm-files-r30-recipes-bugfix/2540)

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**Author:** [@BMacZero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BMacZero)\
**Replies:** 93\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 4:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/catamodder-tool-for-editing-cataclysm-files-r30-recipes-bugfix/2540 "2014-07-31T04:25:49Z")

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Hello fearless modders, Over the last week or so I’ve been developing a tool that can hopefully make editing the game JSON files in bulk a more streamlined and easy process. It’s pretty simplistic right now, but I’ve g…

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## [General question about .json](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/general-question-about-json/6924)

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**Author:** [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/general-question-about-json/6924 "2014-07-31T02:12:47Z")

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Hello Forum, I have just one question about jsons: If I, say, add new skills, mutations, professions, Buildings, or fighting styles are there any upstream-dependencies I have to take into account? Also, what are the m…

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## [How do you repair weapons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-repair-weapons/6937)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_T](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_T)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 1:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-repair-weapons/6937 "2014-07-31T01:24:47Z")

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I recently found a katana or some other powerful sword early on, and managed to damage it a bit. Its now marked. How do I repair?

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## [Yeast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yeast/6942)

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**Author:** [@mwswimmer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mwswimmer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 1:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yeast/6942 "2014-07-31T01:05:49Z")

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Hey peeps, Ima hipster now. Anyway to my point In the experimental the one i play there are still’s and vats and moonshine is the easiest to make, So i started to grow wheat after that i realized you need yeast and the …

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## [CIB's devlog](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cibs-devlog/6879)

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**Author:** [@CIB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CIB)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 12:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cibs-devlog/6879 "2014-07-31T00:12:28Z")

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Yay, semester finally over! I’ll be spending the next week fulltime trying to get the basic bounty for z-levels done. You can follow my progress on my blog: http://tooreasonable.org/wordpress/?p=275 github WIP PR: htt…

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## [Strange vertical letters to the left of the sidebar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-vertical-letters-to-the-left-of-the-sidebar/6939)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_T](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_T)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 12:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-vertical-letters-to-the-left-of-the-sidebar/6939 "2014-07-31T00:03:50Z")

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What are those strange vertical letters that change to the left of the sidebar? Don’t know how to insert an image, so i linked it. http://imgur.com/texYQBT

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## [Cataclysm Music | What reminds you of the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-music-what-reminds-you-of-the-game/6888)

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**Author:** [@poklj](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/poklj)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 11:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-music-what-reminds-you-of-the-game/6888 "2014-07-30T23:23:46Z")

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Just wondering what y’all listen too, Or what music Reminds you of Cataclysm What reminds me of Cataclysm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0bdU0Jqd0M What I listen to while playing Cataclysm: https://www.youtube.com/w…

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## [Experimental 1788 Vehicle Tracking Devices don't work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-1788-vehicle-tracking-devices-dont-work/6801)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-1788-vehicle-tracking-devices-dont-work/6801 "2014-07-30T19:44:45Z")

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Tried de/reactivating, installing/uninstalling, tried activating the PDA in my inventory, tried activating a control laptop in case the required tool had changed, and pretty much anything I could think of, and the c stil…

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## [Why isn't the tiles square?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-isnt-the-tiles-square/6935)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-isnt-the-tiles-square/6935 "2014-07-30T05:53:49Z")

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I figure that this was suggested a thousand and one times already, so I won’t bother suggesting it, but I am still wondering why everything is a rectangle.

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## [Several bugs i found 0.A](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/several-bugs-i-found-0-a/6906)

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**Author:** [@DarkShadowsX5](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DarkShadowsX5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/several-bugs-i-found-0-a/6906 "2014-07-30T05:32:01Z")

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these are a few bugs i found that im not sure you are aware of or not. sorry if i added any you were aware of. just trying to help a bit. this game is awesome btw even with a few minor bugs. 1: you can drive any vehicl…

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## [Removing backer names?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-backer-names/6936)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-backer-names/6936 "2014-07-30T05:29:41Z")

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As someone who understands why the backer names exist, but finds them extremely annoying and immersion breaking, I tried to remove them myself by simply removing all the names with the Backer tag from en.json in the name…

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