# Game Talk

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## [Stop whatever you're doing, go out in the woods and eat a mushroom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-whatever-youre-doing-go-out-in-the-woods-and-eat-a-mushroom/5441)

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**Author:** [@nonymous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nonymous)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-whatever-youre-doing-go-out-in-the-woods-and-eat-a-mushroom/5441 "2014-03-15T07:26:20Z")

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If you haven’t had the joy of a mushroom trip in C-DDA give it a try! I can’t believe how great the way that trip was handled. I stabbed a hallucinatory Shia LeBoufe. I had to separate fact from fiction deciding that …

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## [Calculated storage?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/calculated-storage/5440)

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**Author:** [@drdaramg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/drdaramg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/calculated-storage/5440 "2014-03-15T03:46:47Z")

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I’m trying to make a bag but when I input large number on storage token on json like 500 or some, when it comes to game runing, it goes down to 144 or even 62, is there an relation between weight, volume and storage? …

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## [Pushing items (out of a door tile)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pushing-items-out-of-a-door-tile/5427)

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**Author:** [@EnderCrypt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EnderCrypt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pushing-items-out-of-a-door-tile/5427 "2014-03-14T21:56:36Z")

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i always had problems with item stacks blocking the door, (atleast i think i had…) it would be nice if you could… like… push or drag or… to move item stacks one tile, slowly, or maybe even swipe or something, to quickly …

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## [Thank You](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thank-you/5420)

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**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thank-you/5420 "2014-03-14T21:54:14Z")

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Only dwarf fortress have amazed me as much as your work and the progress towards your goals. Alas it still falls short to Cataclysm:DDA with it’s Adventure Mode. There’s a long road ahead of you, and much potential of th…

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## [How do YOU “use” vending machines?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-use-vending-machines/5394)

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**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-use-vending-machines/5394 "2014-03-14T20:09:10Z")

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Hey, 0.A comes with those vending machines now. You find them at some gas stations. So how do YOU “use” them? I always “use” them my punching them in its big ugly face to break them open. Yay for candy! I have no time …

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## [Play Now option, Names](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/play-now-option-names/5401)

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**Author:** [@pulsefrequency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pulsefrequency)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/play-now-option-names/5401 "2014-03-14T17:39:51Z")

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when you start from scratch and hit Play Now, if you get a female, it sometimes gives you a male name. come to think of it, i dont think ive ever seen the converse happen, but i will keep an eye out. it also starts you …

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## [0.A $s Popping up everywhere/broken vehicle menu \[fixed\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-s-popping-up-everywhere-broken-vehicle-menu-fixed/5400)

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**Author:** [@SpaceJanitor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpaceJanitor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-s-popping-up-everywhere-broken-vehicle-menu-fixed/5400 "2014-03-14T17:32:22Z")

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Using 0.A-645-gee959f3 (Happens to all of the most recent Jenkins builds) Tested on SDL and Curses Windows 7 Ultimate The problem starts at the character creation screen where professions show their point costs as “$s…

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## [How does the category selection work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-the-category-selection-work/5405)

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**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-the-category-selection-work/5405 "2014-03-14T15:44:04Z")

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0.A has a new category selection … thing. In the inventory, there is this strange category selection mode which can be turned on by pressing the \[tab\] key. However, it seems to me that this mode works entirely the same a…

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## [OxA: Just noticed that on craft screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oxa-just-noticed-that-on-craft-screen/5430)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oxa-just-noticed-that-on-craft-screen/5430 "2014-03-14T14:50:06Z")

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\[image\] I just noticed that on craft screen. But why that’s on CRAFT SCREEN?

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## [Grammar error when refueling broken engine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grammar-error-when-refueling-broken-engine/5303)

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**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grammar-error-when-refueling-broken-engine/5303 "2014-03-14T13:17:03Z")

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http://puu.sh/7jM4G.png It says “May be all of them is broken or you don’t have the proper fuel.” It would be most correct to just say “The gasoline tank is broken.”

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## [Option for changing input delay removed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-for-changing-input-delay-removed/5322)

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**Author:** [@gcaliber](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gcaliber)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-for-changing-input-delay-removed/5322 "2014-03-14T13:11:46Z")

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Running 0.A-329-g40d42d9 input delay is no longer in the options menu.

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## [Inconsistencies when disassembling vending machines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inconsistencies-when-disassembling-vending-machines/5332)

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**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inconsistencies-when-disassembling-vending-machines/5332 "2014-03-14T13:07:00Z")

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http://puu.sh/7nkk2.png I have grabbed and moved the vending machine, but I still can’t successfully disassemble it. Also, the messages shown are inconsistent with eachother. Additionally, the message does not contain c…

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## [Wheat has too much volume](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheat-has-too-much-volume/5345)

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**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheat-has-too-much-volume/5345 "2014-03-14T13:03:04Z")

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Wheat seems to have a volume of 70 for a quantity of 4 in version 0.A. In reality, however, I can easily pick up a bundle of wheat and stick it into even a small backpack, possibly after bending it, and probably even int…

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## [0.A: Unable to butcher with monomolecular blade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-unable-to-butcher-with-monomolecular-blade/5360)

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**Author:** [@Gravastar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gravastar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-unable-to-butcher-with-monomolecular-blade/5360 "2014-03-14T12:51:42Z")

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I’m pretty sure it’s not intended: monomolecular blade is not considered a suitable butchering tool. Trying to butcher with it extended yields a message “You don’t have a sharp item to butcher with”.

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## [How to change lang](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-lang/5370)

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**Author:** [@Karols146](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Karols146)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-lang/5370 "2014-03-14T12:28:45Z")

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I have problem with that. I don’t know why… I compile po files to mo. Compile with Code Blocks and nothing. I just try to make Polish version, but i can’t even see progress on my work, and I haven’t idea what is wrong. …

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## [Is your refrigerator running?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-your-refrigerator-running/5429)

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**Author:** [@Lord\_Sunder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lord_Sunder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-your-refrigerator-running/5429 "2014-03-14T12:26:46Z")

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So… with the advent of working fridges, how do you tell if one is working? Or is it only vehicle mounted mini-fridges? Just curious whether I should stockpile perishables in a stationary refrigerator, or whether I should…

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## [Lua in cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-in-cataclysm/5428)

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**Author:** [@LazyCat-rus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat-rus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-in-cataclysm/5428 "2014-03-14T12:01:57Z")

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I have couple questions about lua files in cataclysm\_code. First lua/autoexec.lua class\_definition.lua generate\_bindings.lua Is these file are shared or used related? This is important cause i am working on this htt…

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## [Tea pot from tin can and others marginal stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tea-pot-from-tin-can-and-others-marginal-stuff/5424)

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**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tea-pot-from-tin-can-and-others-marginal-stuff/5424 "2014-03-14T12:01:32Z")

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Like this: \[image\] Also egg boiling recipe like on pic. Do you know what russian criminals in prisons may boil water in plastic bottle?

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## [0.A - Launcher mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-launcher-mods/5407)

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**Author:** [@Girlinhat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Girlinhat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-launcher-mods/5407 "2014-03-14T09:49:26Z")

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So I started poking. It turns out that several launchers have mod slots, for things like grips and underbarrel and whatnot. However, none of the vanilla mods actually work with launchers. Adding “launcher” to the mod’…

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## [\[0.A-645-gee959f3\] User Interface Issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-645-gee959f3-user-interface-issues/5399)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 9:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-645-gee959f3-user-interface-issues/5399 "2014-03-14T09:34:08Z")

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In the Professions screen in character creation and any time you ‘see’ a stack of items both are displayed as “$d $ss” I’m willing to bet this is in other areas as well.

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## [Other Survivors Stealing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/other-survivors-stealing/5418)

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**Author:** [@Kruniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kruniac)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 9:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/other-survivors-stealing/5418 "2014-03-14T09:15:39Z")

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I made a shelter out of my… shelter. Built a fireplace, have crap laying around all over, etc. I play with NPCs on (because otherwise you have literally useless skills in the game). Two guys walk in. One wants to rob me…

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## [Problem with power armor / high armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-power-armor-high-armor/5423)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-power-armor-high-armor/5423 "2014-03-14T08:25:05Z")

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O-o what i have been cosistantly noticing is that zombies are inflicting bleeding through my power armor even though that really should not be possible for they cant get through the armor

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## [Background box](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/background-box/5419)

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**Author:** [@Pumbletron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pumbletron)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 7:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/background-box/5419 "2014-03-14T07:36:07Z")

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I think it would be cool if, at the same time as writing a name, there was a smaller box where we could write a more detailed background for our character. A little RPG element. Like, for instance, explaining a bit furth…

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## [New here, great game!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-here-great-game/5362)

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**Author:** [@Xelanthol](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xelanthol)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-here-great-game/5362 "2014-03-14T05:23:42Z")

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Hey, just downloaded the game a few days ago after perusing the dwarf fortress forums and hearing mention of the game. How the hell have I not heard of this game before now? It is seriously one of the most exciting rogue…

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## [Power to underground?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-to-underground/5353)

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**Author:** [@Chiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chiko)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-to-underground/5353 "2014-03-14T02:09:33Z")

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So I turned an Evac Shelter into my home. 1-I barricaded all windows and some of the doors. 2-My mechanical and electrician skills were high enough to start building solar powered spotlights around it. 3-I managed to …

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## [Do places you've cleared out stay cleared?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-places-youve-cleared-out-stay-cleared/5382)

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**Author:** [@Pwnzerfaust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pwnzerfaust)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-places-youve-cleared-out-stay-cleared/5382 "2014-03-13T22:13:49Z")

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I genned a world with Static Spawn enabled and I was wondering if on static spawn, do new zombies spawn? So for instance say I manage to clear a whole town of zombies. Will more come, or will it be safe forever?

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## [Wool rags?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wool-rags/5412)

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**Author:** [@Chiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chiko)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wool-rags/5412 "2014-03-13T20:44:36Z")

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I find it kinda weird wool has no “building blocks” like cotton, leather, fur, etc. You can’t even burn items made of it completely to get rid of it easily.Or course, it could be used to make wool related items and stuff…

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## [Reference for JSON files wanted](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reference-for-json-files-wanted/5393)

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**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reference-for-json-files-wanted/5393 "2014-03-13T20:15:49Z")

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I know a lot of content has been moved to JSON. I want to know where I find some kind of reference so I know how to structure these files. I don’t mean the JSON format itself, I mean how the game interprets the content…

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## [0.A: Some things that don't make sense](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-some-things-that-dont-make-sense/5396)

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**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-some-things-that-dont-make-sense/5396 "2014-03-13T19:15:58Z")

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Just a list of things that may or may not be bugs, but perhaps should have a better explanation in the story. Machines have enough power to scan credit cards and id cards, but not enough power to give your id cards back…

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## [Structure editing mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/structure-editing-mode/5414)

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**Author:** [@Adrian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adrian)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/structure-editing-mode/5414 "2014-03-13T18:48:37Z")

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How possible would it be to add something like a “structure editor”, in the same vein like how vehicles are constructed? One big pro of course would be that we wouldn’t have to micromanage logs and 2×4s and laboriously …

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