# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=425

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## [Railroad tracks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/railroad-tracks/5387)

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**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/railroad-tracks/5387 "2014-05-16T15:06:05Z")

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Hi! I thought some railroad tracks would be nice in C:DDA. So this is just an idea about railroad tracks for C:DDA. I designed some rough map tiles in size 24×24, they (hopefully) connect to each other nicely. This is j…

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## [Character Visualizer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-visualizer/6127)

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**Author:** [@wd40mk17.4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wd40mk17.4)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-visualizer/6127 "2014-05-16T14:54:43Z")

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I wonder, how easy would this be… and sorry if its been suggested before. a static graphic / paper-doll-ish visualizer for how your character is equipped. Using pixel art or something similar, have a viewer that reads …

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## [Cannot use Charge Rifle with internal UPS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-use-charge-rifle-with-internal-ups/6149)

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**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-use-charge-rifle-with-internal-ups/6149 "2014-05-16T12:06:04Z")

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If I turn on my Internal Unified Power System and attempt to use a Charge Rifle, then it ‘spins up’ when I hit fire but then immediately ‘spins down’ again before gaining any charge. Possibly due to not detecting a conv…

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## [Bodies as ingredients(and some other questions)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bodies-as-ingredients-and-some-other-questions/6140)

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**Author:** [@dambuk1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dambuk1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bodies-as-ingredients-and-some-other-questions/6140 "2014-05-16T08:46:25Z")

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Right now, i am messing with recipes and items to create “dormant minion” item (something like an inactive manhack, except after activating it becomes a friendly zombie). So here is my question - can i use “human body” …

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## [My suggestions after playing Experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-suggestions-after-playing-experimental/6059)

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**Author:** [@Bumpkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bumpkin)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-suggestions-after-playing-experimental/6059 "2014-05-16T07:35:45Z")

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As a relatively new player playing the experimental version, here’s what I’ve noticed. Weapon/Meds loot seem too numerous in houses when compared to gunshops/pharmacies/bars. The risk/reward ratio, for Static Spawn es…

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## [Deadlier advanced zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deadlier-advanced-zombies/6125)

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**Author:** [@acehawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acehawk)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deadlier-advanced-zombies/6125 "2014-05-16T01:18:57Z")

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I feel like once regular zombies become easy to deal with, all zombies become easy. This could possibly be fixed by making the advanced zombies more effective. Spitter acid melts your equipment rapidly (if it isn’t acid …

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## [What kills you the most?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kills-you-the-most/6006)

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**Author:** [@mercylost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mercylost)\
**Replies:** 64\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kills-you-the-most/6006 "2014-05-15T22:44:22Z")

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Three things kill me the most. Since I’m trying to beat the Tweaker profession. Withdrawal kills me most. Technically, whatever eats me when I start seizing in my own vomit does. But, yeah, withdrawal. Quit: I do i…

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## [How can I play cdda on android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-play-cdda-on-android/6126)

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**Author:** [@stk2008](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stk2008)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-play-cdda-on-android/6126 "2014-05-15T21:46:12Z")

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I heard you can run it on a pc and play it from an android device if so how this sounds interesting :slight\_smile:

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## [Question: Lore/Starting day](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-lore-starting-day/6075)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-lore-starting-day/6075 "2014-05-15T21:15:11Z")

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Hey, when does CataDDA start chronologically? How much time after the cataclysm?

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## [A6d614f bindle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a6d614f-bindle/6070)

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**Author:** [@Oragepoilu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oragepoilu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a6d614f-bindle/6070 "2014-05-15T20:10:18Z")

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In this version, you can make bindle with 4rag, 1 stick and cut it for 8 or 12 rags. it doesn’t requir any thread so it’s an easy way to get a lot of rag by using this bug.

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## [Strange and sudden mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-and-sudden-mutations/6132)

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**Author:** [@Kordian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kordian)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-and-sudden-mutations/6132 "2014-05-15T13:43:19Z")

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Hi guys, today when I was playing my character had strange behaviour: it started teleporting, or got random blindness (it’s mi-goes fault? Ectoplasm stuff?) then he got a couple of mutations: “mouth flaps” from chimera …

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## [Stupid animals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-animals/6122)

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**Author:** [@blazing\_glory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/blazing_glory)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 10:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-animals/6122 "2014-05-15T10:27:09Z")

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I know I have the animal discord trait but do they really have to lay seige to my house? There’s like 20 of the things out there,I think half of them are following me. I’m pretty sure a dozen weasels have something bet…

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## [628808f stacked items don't glow blue. \[Fixed!\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/628808f-stacked-items-dont-glow-blue-fixed/6128)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 3:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/628808f-stacked-items-dont-glow-blue-fixed/6128 "2014-05-15T03:31:43Z")

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Two or more item stacked on top of each other don’t glow blue. This is a bug what I have encountered in past experimentals and in 0.9 Stable.

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## [Blue item stack backgrounds gone?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blue-item-stack-backgrounds-gone/6064)

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**Author:** [@acehawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acehawk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blue-item-stack-backgrounds-gone/6064 "2014-05-15T03:08:08Z")

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I was playing around with the controls trying to find the key for viewing bionics(I found it) when I noticed that all of a sudden I couldn’t see the blue backgrounds that signify item stacks any more! I think I’ve presse…

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## [Overpowered / Bored, What to do now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overpowered-bored-what-to-do-now/6114)

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**Author:** [@Creamy\_Goodness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creamy_Goodness)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overpowered-bored-what-to-do-now/6114 "2014-05-14T23:30:22Z")

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Hello this is my 4th run through, or well, attempt at the game, and my guy has lasted more than a year. I have plenty of food, gas, mutagens, medication, you name it. Ive been guzzling down mutagens like an alcoholic and…

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## [Make some way to make animals not despawn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-some-way-to-make-animals-not-despawn/6130)

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**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-some-way-to-make-animals-not-despawn/6130 "2014-05-14T20:28:13Z")

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i recently tried to make a farm but quickly ran into the problem of animals despawning on me, with no way to keep them from despawning when you leave your base to hit town it makes keeping non-dog pets impossible (my poo…

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## [Critique my Lore! (Work on Newspapers, Some Spoilers)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/critique-my-lore-work-on-newspapers-some-spoilers/6066)

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**Author:** [@Ice-o-metric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ice-o-metric)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/critique-my-lore-work-on-newspapers-some-spoilers/6066 "2014-05-14T12:33:04Z")

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NO TIME? READ THE BOLD BITS! With a recent pull that has been merged, C:DDA has gained the ability to add newspapers in some format. Currently they will exist as individual sheets, but this functionality can hopefully e…

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## [You know you've been playing too much Cataclysm:DDA when](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-know-youve-been-playing-too-much-cataclysm-dda-when/5113)

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**Author:** [@ClockworkZombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClockworkZombie)\
**Replies:** 60\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 12:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-know-youve-been-playing-too-much-cataclysm-dda-when/5113 "2014-05-14T12:10:44Z")

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I just tossed out an empty can and thought “Oh crap, I need that to make batteries…” /facepalm

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## [Moving the starting location of stuff in Evac shelters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-the-starting-location-of-stuff-in-evac-shelters/6039)

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**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 2:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-the-starting-location-of-stuff-in-evac-shelters/6039 "2014-05-14T02:28:55Z")

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just a quick thought how about moving the characters starting position, the benches, and the computer downstairs, move some of the more useful starting supplies upstairs in the lockers and on the counters, removing the w…

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## [More different military vehicles!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-different-military-vehicles/6119)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-different-military-vehicles/6119 "2014-05-13T22:47:00Z")

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DPV(Desert Patrol Vehicle) BFV(Bradley Fighting Vehicle) Self Propelled Artillery

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## [Does static spawn affect wildlife?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-static-spawn-affect-wildlife/5951)

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**Author:** [@Gaelstrom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaelstrom)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-static-spawn-affect-wildlife/5951 "2014-05-13T18:58:52Z")

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If it does, I may have to resort to a nomadic life. As, usually, when I play, after spending a good time in my base, I guess my scent attracts animals, and I’ll often find dead animal bodies just outside, with even more…

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## [Getting good volume](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-good-volume/6096)

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**Author:** [@blazing\_glory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/blazing_glory)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-good-volume/6096 "2014-05-13T15:08:52Z")

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Is it possible to be a sort of survival based character without having to raid towns to try and find a back pack or something?

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## [What is nether?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-nether/6105)

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**Author:** [@yonsisac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yonsisac)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-nether/6105 "2014-05-13T14:22:34Z")

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well wen i found thes "nether"enemys in C.D.D.A i was confusde what were dey and wen i serch nether on the internet only thing is the game calld “Nether” and the nether in minecraft in short=what is really the nether in…

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## [Will blades/spikes on a stationary vehicle hurt zombies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-blades-spikes-on-a-stationary-vehicle-hurt-zombies/6120)

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**Author:** [@Ant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ant)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-blades-spikes-on-a-stationary-vehicle-hurt-zombies/6120 "2014-05-13T07:44:16Z")

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I’m curious if blades and spikes mounted to stationary vehicles will hurt zombies that walk into them. I tested it on myself and it didn’t do anything, but I figure zombies might be a bit less aware of their environment. …

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## [How long do they last?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-do-they-last/6116)

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**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 6:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-do-they-last/6116 "2014-05-13T06:12:23Z")

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how long do animals stay until they despawn? i’ve been making a animal storage pin for a few days now out of stone walls and i caught a possum by accident and stored him in my stove, and now he’s gone! was all my work in…

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## [MOVED: Month of playing - Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-month-of-playing-crash/6118)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-month-of-playing-crash/6118 "2014-05-13T00:50:04Z")

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This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=6430.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Infinite procrastination: you can't get there from here](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-procrastination-you-cant-get-there-from-here/6087)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-procrastination-you-cant-get-there-from-here/6087 "2014-05-12T20:10:23Z")

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So, I want to raid a military base which is literally right beside the shelter where I spawned, but so far this game I haven’t run across an electrohack or a military ID card. I’ve got my fire station fortress all set u…

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## [Storing fluids in terrain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storing-fluids-in-terrain/6078)

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**Author:** [@Shadowdarke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shadowdarke)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storing-fluids-in-terrain/6078 "2014-05-12T19:24:43Z")

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I think there should be a WATERTIGHT flag for terrain that allows fluids stored in that terrain to be extracted the same why water is claimed from toilets. Examples include bathtubs, sinks, and possibly even specially pr…

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## [Month of playing - Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/month-of-playing-crash/6110)

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**Author:** [@xeasnio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xeasnio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/month-of-playing-crash/6110 "2014-05-12T12:59:34Z")

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Good morning, everyone. I have a problem with the game: Any month ago i played cataclysm and activated sleep mode from my laptop during cataclysm was on. Later i noticed that if i started cataclysm again that i cant l…

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## [Bosses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bosses/5895)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bosses/5895 "2014-05-12T05:53:08Z")

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Yeah. Bosses. Really gamey. Bosses could describe a lot of things, like the dude you hate at work. But we are going to see the Game Boss. Now you think that this is: -Very gamey. -Impossible with current settings. -…

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