# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=438

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## [Needful Things: The Discussion Topic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/needful-things-the-discussion-topic/5613)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/needful-things-the-discussion-topic/5613 "2014-03-28T08:06:28Z")

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If you’ve got an opinion on something in Kevin’s idea-posting thread, why not kick it around here? That way we can sort out issues with the ideas, get them into implementable shape, and all whilst people stay focused on…

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## [NPCs harvest player planted seeds-\> breaks save](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-harvest-player-planted-seeds-breaks-save/5630)

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**Author:** [@Rog](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-harvest-player-planted-seeds-breaks-save/5630 "2014-03-28T04:39:40Z")

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Windows SDL 312ace5 NPCs will harvest the seeds that players put in the ground, however, this does not actually harvest them. The player can still harvest them for their goods, and that won’t break the save. Spoiler i…

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## [A few bug reports](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-bug-reports/5627)

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**Author:** [@cheeseyb0b](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/cheeseyb0b)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-bug-reports/5627 "2014-03-28T03:03:07Z")

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Windows SDL Version 0.A stable. Found a few bugs while playing. I checked GitHub and these are the one’s I couldn’t find: Fat zombie corpses do not leave a blood splatter when smashed (skeletons don’t either, but that m…

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## [How to power refrigerators?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-power-refrigerators/5619)

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**Author:** [@kuliksco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuliksco)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-power-refrigerators/5619 "2014-03-28T02:07:35Z")

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How do you end up powering a refrigerator? Is it also possible to power other appliances like ovens?

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## [Icecoon's semi-futuristic weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/icecoons-semi-futuristic-weapons/4898)

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**Author:** [@Icecoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Icecoon)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 12:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/icecoons-semi-futuristic-weapons/4898 "2014-03-28T00:37:57Z")

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I will post here my semi-futuristic weapon mods. SVS-24: The army of the Russian Federation adopted this rifle in the year 2024 to replace its aging AK-s. The rifle was produced by the same Izhevsk Machinebuilding Plant…

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## [Our own Forum mod! \[COLLAB\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/our-own-forum-mod-collab/5621)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/our-own-forum-mod-collab/5621 "2014-03-28T00:36:10Z")

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Well, it would not be awesome to make a collab with one proffession for every one of you guys? It would be awesome, like having lots of playstyles. So, what about every one of you posting a proffession of what you would…

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## [Shopping cart or wheel barrel in a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shopping-cart-or-wheel-barrel-in-a-vehicle/5617)

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**Author:** [@kuliksco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuliksco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shopping-cart-or-wheel-barrel-in-a-vehicle/5617 "2014-03-27T23:15:37Z")

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Would be nice to load up a shopping cart or wheel barrel in a vehicle. They are so much more convenient sometimes then making frequent trips back to the car. Is it possible to do something like this?

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## [Car Crafting minor suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-crafting-minor-suggestion/5615)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-crafting-minor-suggestion/5615 "2014-03-27T21:48:12Z")

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Simply the ability to look at everything in the list of things you can build in the car, just it would have a box that tells you what is wrong with why you can’t build it… and have a quick filter button to get rid of the…

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## [Random Starting Location](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-starting-location/5596)

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**Author:** [@Binky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Binky)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-starting-location/5596 "2014-03-27T18:03:34Z")

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Hey everyone. I know this has been discussed before, but I wanted to offer a suggestion and see if it’d be something that might gain some more traction at this stage. Issue: Currently the player always starts off in the…

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## [How are Mods Made "Default"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-are-mods-made-default/5358)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-are-mods-made-default/5358 "2014-03-27T05:44:57Z")

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I notice in the default settings two are in default and two are not (dinosaurs and gun nuts I think). Is there polling in regard to this or is it just the devs best judgement in regards to what is compatible? Just wonder…

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## [Whats being worked on?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-being-worked-on/5567)

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**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 3:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-being-worked-on/5567 "2014-03-27T03:54:46Z")

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just wondering if there is any patch notes or something because im wondering what the next stable build will have added to it, or what the next stable build will look like.

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## [Water-Friendly Equipment and Diving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-friendly-equipment-and-diving/5595)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-friendly-equipment-and-diving/5595 "2014-03-27T00:41:10Z")

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Even when wearing a full set of equipment that is WATER\_FRIENDLY, going underwater results in morale penalties. If the morale from the Wet status becomes negative, it will remain negative until you fully dry out. Afterw…

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## [Entities deleting, and examine\_action's adding (by mod)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/entities-deleting-and-examine-actions-adding-by-mod/5609)

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**Author:** [@WeendVidente](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WeendVidente)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 12:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/entities-deleting-and-examine-actions-adding-by-mod/5609 "2014-03-27T00:32:37Z")

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Is there any way to delete or disable items, recipes, monsters, etc. from game via mods? Is there any way to add or edit "examine\_action"s using mods?

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## [This was too funny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-was-too-funny/5578)

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**Author:** [@Dzlan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dzlan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-was-too-funny/5578 "2014-03-27T00:27:07Z")

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Don’t even ask why I am posting this. I just found this so funny. Just imagine a Die Y/N message popping up when you die. Yeah, this is kinda a pointless discussion, but hey, why not…

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## [JsonIn() Error on Character Creation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jsonin-error-on-character-creation/5568)

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**Author:** [@Mattaclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mattaclysm)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jsonin-error-on-character-creation/5568 "2014-03-26T22:52:05Z")

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I dusted off my Cata GitHub fork to do some debugging (Code:Blocks). \[spoiler=Git Commands\]git fetch upstream git checkout master git reset --hard upstream/master git push origin master --force \[/spoiler\] I haven’t …

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## [Broken eyebot/police bot bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-eyebot-police-bot-bug/5591)

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**Author:** [@terroroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/terroroid)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-eyebot-police-bot-bug/5591 "2014-03-26T21:06:41Z")

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when i kill an eyebot or police bot, they drop random drops plus the broken counterpart this particular broken counterpart cannot be disassembled or butchered (the item on foot can be disassembled as of expermental buil…

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## [Add one additional level of zooming in and resolution questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-one-additional-level-of-zooming-in-and-resolution-questions/5602)

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**Author:** [@kuliksco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuliksco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-one-additional-level-of-zooming-in-and-resolution-questions/5602 "2014-03-26T18:40:35Z")

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My primary monitor runs at 2560x1600 and sometimes even with 32x32 tilesets, stuff can be hard to see. I do enjoy some of the 16x16 tilesets, but they are just too small. I could play in full screen but it’s nice to ha…

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## [Mass inventory dropping, item locking and a couple other things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mass-inventory-dropping-item-locking-and-a-couple-other-things/5601)

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**Author:** [@kuliksco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuliksco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mass-inventory-dropping-item-locking-and-a-couple-other-things/5601 "2014-03-26T09:18:04Z")

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Some suggestions: It would be nice if we could lock certain items in our inventory or adv inventory screen and press something like ‘,’ to select all on the drop screen to dump everything that is not locked. Too many …

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## [Map-symbol clarification](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-symbol-clarification/5597)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-symbol-clarification/5597 "2014-03-26T09:17:38Z")

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From the Announcements: Can’t say as I blame Wuzzy there. Tough part is working out a reasonable system so we know what colors/backgrounds go with what type of building AND making sure that everyone can actually get…

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## [Weight bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-bug/5603)

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**Author:** [@Karols146](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Karols146)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-bug/5603 "2014-03-26T09:05:12Z")

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Funny bug in version 0.A-1275-g03e0f8b \[image\]

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## [Trains and more vehicle damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trains-and-more-vehicle-damage/5230)

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**Author:** [@StarsonLovett](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StarsonLovett)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trains-and-more-vehicle-damage/5230 "2014-03-26T07:26:41Z")

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I always thought it would be cool if there were trains in the game and that there were railways that the train would ride on. this would be a hard thing to implement because you would have to make a whole new vehicle wit…

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## [Can We Add Oyster Mallets to This Game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-add-oyster-mallets-to-this-game/5598)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-add-oyster-mallets-to-this-game/5598 "2014-03-26T07:00:02Z")

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Also, oysters? Mmmm, radioactive oysters… Edit: Actually, having done a quick google search I think the thing I am referring to is technically a “meat mallet.” http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/Meat\_ma…

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## [This guy won't fire his laser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-guy-wont-fire-his-laser/5599)

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**Author:** [@Zomboner](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zomboner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-guy-wont-fire-his-laser/5599 "2014-03-26T05:14:06Z")

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Okay, this looks to be the correct forum. Anyway, I tried my hand at adding a new creature into the game. It works, spawns as expected and seems to be all around functional but will not fire the laser. I just get the mes…

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## [How to put items in shoping cart?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-put-items-in-shoping-cart/5593)

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**Author:** [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-put-items-in-shoping-cart/5593 "2014-03-26T02:19:40Z")

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Hi, i play cataclysm for 3 hours and i still do not know how to put items into vehicles (cars, shoping carts). Anyone can tell me how to do this?

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## [Choose your Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choose-your-cataclysm/5586)

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**Author:** [@Chiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chiko)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choose-your-cataclysm/5586 "2014-03-26T01:55:01Z")

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I mentioned this in another idea but I think it would be interesting if the kind of enemies, events, and other gameplay features could be activated/deactivated via Mod List or in another tab for official modules in the W…

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## [Save sharing resulting in evil metal world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-sharing-resulting-in-evil-metal-world/5497)

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**Author:** [@HoundofDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HoundofDarkness)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-sharing-resulting-in-evil-metal-world/5497 "2014-03-25T22:41:08Z")

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So a friend and I got the idea into our heads that we should share a world file, playing for an in game week and then sending the file back. However we’ve encountered some problems. I usually gen the world and setup ou…

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## [Going absolutely insane trying to compile with SDL on Windows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/going-absolutely-insane-trying-to-compile-with-sdl-on-windows/5297)

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**Author:** [@halberdsturgeon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/halberdsturgeon)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/going-absolutely-insane-trying-to-compile-with-sdl-on-windows/5297 "2014-03-25T22:20:25Z")

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Just to clarify: I’m not a programmer. I can’t parse the sort of shorthand people used to compiling and programming take entirely for granted. If I read something that tells me to link x to y, but doesn’t tell me where o…

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## [Zombie Drops](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-drops/5589)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-drops/5589 "2014-03-25T21:55:01Z")

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So I got tired of constantly sifting through clothing I don’t need after a zombie attack as well as the excessive amount of loot drops, so I reduced the drop chances of the regular zombies to 1 and adding the chance to d…

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## [Vehicle turning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-turning/5588)

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**Author:** [@Robik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Robik)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-turning/5588 "2014-03-25T19:30:53Z")

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Vehicle turning behaves strangely. While turning, vehicle should move in turning direction, in game it seems it is other way around. For example, if I am parking with wall on my left side, turning right should be safe, …

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## [Challenge thread!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-thread/5594)

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**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-thread/5594 "2014-03-25T18:04:47Z")

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I want to start a challenge thread, If something like this is already out there let me know. Here are some rules: 1. Anyone can take the challenge that someone posts, If you complete it prove it with a screenshot with…

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