# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=428

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## [Remotely detonated explosives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remotely-detonated-explosives/6032)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remotely-detonated-explosives/6032 "2014-05-04T20:11:21Z")

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Because yes.

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## [61292bf Slotless items taking up slots :(](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/61292bf-slotless-items-taking-up-slots/6026)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/61292bf-slotless-items-taking-up-slots/6026 "2014-05-04T19:40:30Z")

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Belts, fanny packs, tactical dump pouches, etc. now all add encumbrance :frowning:

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## [How to Make Canteens Wearable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-make-canteens-wearable/6028)

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**Author:** [@Tawarochir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tawarochir)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-make-canteens-wearable/6028 "2014-05-04T17:53:37Z")

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I couldn’t see anything about this anywhere else. I want to add a “strap” of sorts to canteens so you can wear them; how would I do this? Is it possible for it to still hold water?

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## [Mod tutorial?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-tutorial/6024)

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**Author:** [@yonsisac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yonsisac)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-tutorial/6024 "2014-05-04T16:53:32Z")

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i have bin planing to mod CDDA but the problem is i havent coded games in a very long time so i kinda forgot, is there any way you cand write a post how to mod or if you guys can post a tutorial link i really have some …

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## [Program bugs out when launching](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/program-bugs-out-when-launching/6009)

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**Author:** [@Deadman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Deadman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/program-bugs-out-when-launching/6009 "2014-05-04T13:38:59Z")

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Hi, y’all. Being gone for the last week or so, I came back and downloaded the newest version. Much to my chagrin it refuses to load, only displaying either a blank screen or a bugged out snow-screen, and otherwise bein…

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## [\[Discussion Thread\] Gameplay differences between PC genders?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/discussion-thread-gameplay-differences-between-pc-genders/6000)

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**Author:** [@Birdie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Birdie)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/discussion-thread-gameplay-differences-between-pc-genders/6000 "2014-05-04T08:05:14Z")

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Apologies if this is in the wrong subforum. What do you all think, should one gender be any different from the other? Right now, we have different starting undies depending on the survivor’s profession. But I’ve seen in…

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## [Crossbow Trap Disarm Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossbow-trap-disarm-bug/6005)

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**Author:** [@Yukille](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yukille)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossbow-trap-disarm-bug/6005 "2014-05-04T02:21:15Z")

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0.A Stable SDL Windows 7 When you place and then disarm a crossbow trap, you’ll always get long string, regardless of what you used to create the crossbow trap. So if you make a crossbow trap with two short strings, y…

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## [Cyber Implant Holster/Sheath/Gun Slide/Quick-knife system?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cyber-implant-holster-sheath-gun-slide-quick-knife-system/5994)

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**Author:** [@chintznibbles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chintznibbles)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cyber-implant-holster-sheath-gun-slide-quick-knife-system/5994 "2014-05-03T23:30:13Z")

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Just a random thought: Now that sheathes and holsters are implemented, it would be fun to have a Robocop-style implantable internal weapon storage. This could range from the semi-large thigh compartment that Robocop him…

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## [Vehicular Drill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicular-drill/5969)

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**Author:** [@GrizzlyAdamz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GrizzlyAdamz)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicular-drill/5969 "2014-05-03T21:43:51Z")

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As per http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=121194.msg5225967#msg5225967 Bumper-mounted drill bits! Yes!

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## [Uncoded Maps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uncoded-maps/6001)

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**Author:** [@Flame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flame)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uncoded-maps/6001 "2014-05-03T21:27:40Z")

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Hello. What if i draw ascii maps and someone… just make it work in the game? I know nothing about coding and honestly, i’ve no time to learn (and more honestly, i really dislike encoding…XD) But i usually do graphic an…

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## [Machetes are described as being iron, but has the 'steel' material. \[Closed\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/machetes-are-described-as-being-iron-but-has-the-steel-material-closed/6003)

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**Author:** [@Birdie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Birdie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/machetes-are-described-as-being-iron-but-has-the-steel-material-closed/6003 "2014-05-03T15:06:15Z")

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As the title says.

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## [Segmentation fault when launching a previous save](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/segmentation-fault-when-launching-a-previous-save/6019)

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**Author:** [@arthropode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arthropode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/segmentation-fault-when-launching-a-previous-save/6019 "2014-05-03T09:55:17Z")

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My computer crashed when I was playing cataclysm on Linux (version 0.A-1621-g453469d). And now, when I try to launch my save, the game quit with a segmentation fault (no other message in a terminal). The other saves a…

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## [A small goal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-goal/6010)

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**Author:** [@yonsisac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yonsisac)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-goal/6010 "2014-05-03T09:41:14Z")

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i like cataclysim because theres no goal of any meas (exept if you talk to a npc and help them) but somtimes i get a littel odd withowt having a main thing to do exept to make mi oun gols but it wuld be cool ading a smal…

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## [Recovering Sunken Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recovering-sunken-vehicles/6015)

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**Author:** [@Yukille](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yukille)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recovering-sunken-vehicles/6015 "2014-05-03T09:16:31Z")

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I accidentally sank my vehicle in a patch of deep water, and as far as I can tell, there’s no way of recovering it. What puzzles me though is that I can’t even SEE my vehicle, regardless of the fact that I sunk to the b…

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## [0f56484 game stops responding when trying to reload sewing kit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0f56484-game-stops-responding-when-trying-to-reload-sewing-kit/6014)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0f56484-game-stops-responding-when-trying-to-reload-sewing-kit/6014 "2014-05-03T01:43:40Z")

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Using a save from a previous version where I experience the same problem. Will attempt to duplicate bug with a fresh game.

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## [Saving during Amingara horror event makes your char stay with the "disease"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saving-during-amingara-horror-event-makes-your-char-stay-with-the-disease/6016)

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**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 1:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saving-during-amingara-horror-event-makes-your-char-stay-with-the-disease/6016 "2014-05-03T01:28:27Z")

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As of version 18fe790.

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## [Short term NPC fix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/short-term-npc-fix/6007)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/short-term-npc-fix/6007 "2014-05-02T20:29:11Z")

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One of the most annoying things in the game is that once you ask an NPC to join you he follows you around until he dies. Until NPCs are fully integrated a “stay here/follow me” command should be added. Nothing fancy, t…

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## [Earnable Traits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/earnable-traits/5985)

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**Author:** [@mercylost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mercylost)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/earnable-traits/5985 "2014-05-02T15:27:16Z")

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Some games use achievements to emulate character growth beyond what’s allowed by skills. So, instead of “Drink 'Til Ya Drop” for consuming 500 alcohols you’d develop “Alcohol Tolerance” and eventually “Korsakoff’s Syndro…

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## [Can you have both bionics and mutations?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-have-both-bionics-and-mutations/5972)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-have-both-bionics-and-mutations/5972 "2014-05-02T13:29:13Z")

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Can you mix bionics and mutations on the same character?

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## [Launching Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launching-crash/5989)

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**Author:** [@Tsab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tsab)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launching-crash/5989 "2014-05-02T12:50:07Z")

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Hi all. I need help, I’m running Windows 7 and every time I launch the game, a (transparent) windows appear and then crash… I don’t know what to say more I don’t have any error message. I have try about all version stab…

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## [Powering Weapons via Bionic Power](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/powering-weapons-via-bionic-power/5893)

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**Author:** [@BeigeSand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeigeSand)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/powering-weapons-via-bionic-power/5893 "2014-05-02T07:16:16Z")

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Basically, I think it would be really cool if you could make something that attaches on to battery-using devices, and when they are equipped, they are powered through your internal power systems rather than batteries.

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## [More wepon idea list](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-wepon-idea-list/5958)

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**Author:** [@yonsisac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yonsisac)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-wepon-idea-list/5958 "2014-05-01T23:48:32Z")

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ok firts im bad a inglish so i try mi best So i had ideas for weponry I LOVE inventing things so i desided to make stats,name,and uses for some weponry i came up with. i will place the name on some ideas because there w…

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## [Food, starvation, and WTF I just ate a whole moose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-starvation-and-wtf-i-just-ate-a-whole-moose/5883)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-starvation-and-wtf-i-just-ate-a-whole-moose/5883 "2014-05-01T07:47:23Z")

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I do regular fasts, usually for two weeks at a time. My record is 37 days. Most people can go 30 days without lasting effect, and can survive for up to 60 days without consuming a bite. In DDA, the amount of food you …

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## [Victory condition: Yes or no?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/victory-condition-yes-or-no/5992)

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**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/victory-condition-yes-or-no/5992 "2014-05-01T00:44:28Z")

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Okay, this is one topic of which I have thought multiple times and I still have no idea. It is about a very basic direction of C:DDA and I would be glad if some core developers would join in here, too. Will or should C…

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## [Fur Mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fur-mutations/6002)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 12:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fur-mutations/6002 "2014-05-01T00:42:27Z")

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After the painstaking process of perfecting a character’s mutations into the right combination I wanted, I was surprised to find out that neither the ursine or the lupine fur mutations provide any protection from the col…

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## [Artifacts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts/6004)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts/6004 "2014-05-01T00:41:51Z")

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Artifacts are cool. They’re fun to search for, fun to obtain, and… well… okay, not always fun to use, but at least the idea of them is always fun. While they’re a great addition to the existing game and a great goal fo…

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## [Impressions of the latest build (0.A)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/impressions-of-the-latest-build-0-a/5914)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/impressions-of-the-latest-build-0-a/5914 "2014-04-30T16:27:21Z")

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I’ve just installed the latest after taking a long break, I love the new updates! In particular: The crafting menu is vastly improved. Breaking up the items into different categories is fantastic I love the addition of…

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## [Where are the bikes?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-the-bikes/5977)

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**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-the-bikes/5977 "2014-04-30T16:10:24Z")

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I can find plenty of motorbikes, and plenty of scooters, but I have yet to find a single pedal-powered bicycle. Ever. As in, I’ve played for a couple months now, on several worlds, and I’ve been looking, but no bicycles…

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## [Transfer save without USB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transfer-save-without-usb/5995)

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**Author:** [@mercylost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mercylost)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transfer-save-without-usb/5995 "2014-04-30T04:19:16Z")

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So, after homework I sat down to try a tweaker at my school’s library. I lived! WTF. Not supposed to happen! Anyway, I need to go home, want to keep this character, and don’t have a thumb drive. Any suggestions?

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## [Artifacts overwritten by copies of other artifacts?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts-overwritten-by-copies-of-other-artifacts/5993)

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**Author:** [@chintznibbles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chintznibbles)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts-overwritten-by-copies-of-other-artifacts/5993 "2014-04-30T03:34:15Z")

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Hi guys, I’ve had a game going for a while now and have gotten to the point where I’m capable of searching around for artifacts and other mysteries. I’ve only found two so far, both from mine finales. However, once I g…

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