# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=474

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## [How I would implement multiplayer in CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-i-would-implement-multiplayer-in-cdda/4131)

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**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-i-would-implement-multiplayer-in-cdda/4131 "2013-11-23T04:27:12Z")

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lots of people request multiplier but few talk about how it could be done. One method using SDL\_net would involved having it bound to the action keys. In this manner no network traffic is sent until someone hits a ke…

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## [Deteriorating clothing- tailoring fix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deteriorating-clothing-tailoring-fix/4118)

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**Author:** [@GrizzlyAdamz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GrizzlyAdamz)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deteriorating-clothing-tailoring-fix/4118 "2013-11-22T22:31:27Z")

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Currently, clothing & rags are everywhere. It’s downright easy to train up tailoring, & clothing stores have questionable use after you’ve fought your way into the city to loot them. Proposal: Attach a ‘deteriorating’ …

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## [Junkie seems slightly overdressed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/junkie-seems-slightly-overdressed/4099)

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**Author:** [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/junkie-seems-slightly-overdressed/4099 "2013-11-22T21:50:18Z")

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Title pretty much says it, for the sake of flavor, maybe swap out the dress shoes and shirt?

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## [Give claws and talons the cutting quality?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-claws-and-talons-the-cutting-quality/3842)

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**Author:** [@Birdie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Birdie)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-claws-and-talons-the-cutting-quality/3842 "2013-11-22T21:46:33Z")

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Not as good as a proper knife for carving, I imagine. Butchering should be doable with claws as well. Dunno how possible this is at the moment, wishful thinking though!

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## [Do you need fertilizers or plant food to grow plants?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-you-need-fertilizers-or-plant-food-to-grow-plants/4154)

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**Author:** [@VampyreLord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VampyreLord)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-you-need-fertilizers-or-plant-food-to-grow-plants/4154 "2013-11-22T21:06:33Z")

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I was wondering because I planted some blueberry seeds and they grow without me using any kind of fertilizer.

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## [\[WIP\] Retooled Professions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-retooled-professions/4152)

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**Author:** [@Anonymous1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Anonymous1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-retooled-professions/4152 "2013-11-22T21:02:24Z")

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\[size=8pt\]Here is my version of professions, although it is still a work-in-progress. I plan to have two versions of certain types, one for each sex. There will also be unisex ones that could fill either a man or woman r…

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## [How do I put an o.8 save onto 0.9?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-put-an-o-8-save-onto-0-9/4156)

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**Author:** [@Weaverfish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weaverfish)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-put-an-o-8-save-onto-0-9/4156 "2013-11-22T20:54:42Z")

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I can’t see where this is written anywhere, i have like 0 tech skill so I have no idea how I would do this. I just want to put an old 0.8 world, and character, into the new version. also, when I load up the old save in…

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## [\[0.9 experimental win graphical\] deep water impassible to thrown weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-experimental-win-graphical-deep-water-impassible-to-thrown-weapons/4145)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-experimental-win-graphical-deep-water-impassible-to-thrown-weapons/4145 "2013-11-22T20:54:22Z")

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Circumstance: attempting to throw an object, path of thrown object goes over a square with Deep Water (~). Bug: path is resolved as if trying to throw through impassible terrain. (“From the East, you hear Thud,” thrown…

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## [Minimalistic tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minimalistic-tileset/3220)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minimalistic-tileset/3220 "2013-11-22T20:29:31Z")

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I had an idea to make a minimalistic tileset. What do you think this job is worth doing? \[image\]

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## [Makeshift knife](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/makeshift-knife/4117)

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**Author:** [@infectedmochi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/infectedmochi)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/makeshift-knife/4117 "2013-11-22T18:45:00Z")

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Something strange I noticed about the makeshift knife added in 0.9 Ma: It take 1 spike and 1 rag to make a makeshift knife, 1 spike is easy, just take a rock and smash 2 or 3 lockers and you should have enough scrap met…

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## [What did you learn from Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-did-you-learn-from-cataclysm/3983)

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**Author:** [@VampyreLord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VampyreLord)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-did-you-learn-from-cataclysm/3983 "2013-11-22T18:10:29Z")

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So did you learn something while playing Cataclysm and started applying it to your life? did you become interested in something just because you were doing it in-game? new hobbies, interests, or habits maybe? did you bou…

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## [CTD On startup 0.9-814-gde9bdf9](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ctd-on-startup-0-9-814-gde9bdf9/4147)

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**Author:** [@anon388770](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anon388770)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ctd-on-startup-0-9-814-gde9bdf9/4147 "2013-11-22T18:02:00Z")

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When I start Cataclysm, I get this error: data/json/colors.json: line 2:5: unrecognized JSON object, type: "colordef" I have windows 7. What do? EDIT: Deleted the CataDDA folder, re-downloaded it and it worked. Weird.…

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## [Doth thou even Raid?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doth-thou-even-raid/3993)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doth-thou-even-raid/3993 "2013-11-22T16:39:15Z")

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Claps hands together So, it has recently come to my attention that players with decent stats, can clear out an apartment tower without too much trouble on the first day. So, this got me thinking, The people this forum…

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## [\[0.8\] .50 bmg...!?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-50-bmg/4142)

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**Author:** [@BadSniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BadSniper)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-50-bmg/4142 "2013-11-22T16:35:13Z")

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I remember a little while back when I found a dead military squad, and one of them had .50 BMG SS (10) on them. I picked it up, curious as to what would use it in-game. Since I deliberately left the debug menu unbound, I…

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## [\[Suggestion\] Satellite Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-satellite-crash/4052)

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**Author:** [@duke455](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duke455)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-satellite-crash/4052 "2013-11-22T13:36:25Z")

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While playing Kerbal Space Program I thought that maybe we can have satellite crash in the game, some high-tech piece of metal containing high-value information that some military squad had to get back, bad luck for them…

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## [Houses in dire need of an update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/houses-in-dire-need-of-an-update/4124)

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**Author:** [@Redwallzyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Redwallzyl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/houses-in-dire-need-of-an-update/4124 "2013-11-22T13:14:07Z")

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i don’t think they have been updated sense the wales version there so bland there must be like 5 variants and are missing so many things that houses should have. they hardly look like houses really no couches, electronic…

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## [Easter Eggs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easter-eggs/3917)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easter-eggs/3917 "2013-11-22T12:33:19Z")

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So I’m noticing more and more subtle nods to things… I’ll leave out the ones I’ve already posted about for now but I’m also curious as to any “easter eggs” you may have seen? Anyone know about this one? \[spoiler=Katana…

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## [\[0.9 Ma Windows\] drizzle -\> raging fires](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-ma-windows-drizzle-raging-fires/4110)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-ma-windows-drizzle-raging-fires/4110 "2013-11-22T12:07:46Z")

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When the weather is “drizzle,” ordinary fires (4) become raging fires (4) after one turn, regardless of their fuel. This does not occur on other weather conditions. I have not checked in Acid Drizzle or Acid Rain.

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## [Having problems with key bindings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-problems-with-key-bindings/4134)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-problems-with-key-bindings/4134 "2013-11-22T04:37:18Z")

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so a while ago i switched to a laptop which doesn’t have a numberpad, so i pretty much gave up playing Catadda. just today i decided to try to take up Catadda again, and in order to have the same approximate movement ke…

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## [\[0.9 Ma\] Wrist Watch Alarm Timing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-ma-wrist-watch-alarm-timing/4139)

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**Author:** [@Xraygoggles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xraygoggles)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-ma-wrist-watch-alarm-timing/4139 "2013-11-22T03:46:46Z")

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I set my watch to 8 hours and it goes off in 6. Weird.

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## [What character build to use as mutant "stock?"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-character-build-to-use-as-mutant-stock/4123)

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**Author:** [@Angry\_Bob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Angry_Bob)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-character-build-to-use-as-mutant-stock/4123 "2013-11-21T20:26:41Z")

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I’ve brewed up a pretty good amount of mutagen with a character without Robust Genetics. Since I want a new character to find it anyway, what are the best traits to give a character whose purpose in life is to find this …

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## [\[0.9 Experimental Windows Graphical\] "Morale too low to construct"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-experimental-windows-graphical-morale-too-low-to-construct/4128)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-experimental-windows-graphical-morale-too-low-to-construct/4128 "2013-11-21T19:41:54Z")

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Build 144. “Your morale is too low to construct…” message when trying to repair a vehicle at 46 positive morale.

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## [\[0.9-433-gb553107 Console\] Strange crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-433-gb553107-console-strange-crash/4043)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-433-gb553107-console-strange-crash/4043 "2013-11-21T17:59:09Z")

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After retrieving an artifact from a mineshaft and getting to the surface the game crashed, the following was dumped to the debug.log overmap.cpp\[3876\]: not found: s\_hardware overmap.cpp\[3876\]: not found: s\_gun overmap.c…

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## [\[0.9 Ma\] Disappearing firecrackers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-ma-disappearing-firecrackers/4129)

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**Author:** [@infectedmochi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/infectedmochi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-ma-disappearing-firecrackers/4129 "2013-11-21T11:35:36Z")

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If you light an entire pack of firecracker (25 firecrackers by default) at once the item will disappear without a trace, the game will display the usual “Sssss…” message but no explosion will actually happen. It worth me…

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## [Way to Reduce Save File Size?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/way-to-reduce-save-file-size/4047)

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**Author:** [@TweedleGun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TweedleGun)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 8:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/way-to-reduce-save-file-size/4047 "2013-11-21T08:47:53Z")

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Hi all, just wondering: is there was a way to delete certain parts of your map that you aren’t using thus reducing your save file size? Could you do this without corrupting the rest of your world? I’m using a pretty crum…

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## [Rebalanced Professions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebalanced-professions/4078)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebalanced-professions/4078 "2013-11-21T06:30:27Z")

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A major re-balancing of professions, with the intent of making it so that every profession in the game is desirable. Won’t be terribly useful until the new profession code changes drop on the experimental, but hopefully…

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## [MOVED: Kitten scam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-kitten-scam/4127)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-kitten-scam/4127 "2013-11-21T05:05:20Z")

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This topic has been moved to General Discussion. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=4340.0\[/iurl\]

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## [\[0.9-433-gb553107 Console\] Bullet-Proof Cougers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-433-gb553107-console-bullet-proof-cougers/4114)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-433-gb553107-console-bullet-proof-cougers/4114 "2013-11-21T04:04:31Z")

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…yeah. As if they weren’t bad enough. I know .22 isn’t exactly the most powerful amunition, but it should at the very least be able to do light damage. At point-blanc. Fucking hell cougers scare me.

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## [\[0.9Ma Windows\] Disarming traps does not boost Trapping?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9ma-windows-disarming-traps-does-not-boost-trapping/4126)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9ma-windows-disarming-traps-does-not-boost-trapping/4126 "2013-11-21T03:24:40Z")

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Just cleared out a trap cluster and was surprised to note that my Trapping skill did not increase or turn from peach to blue. Bug, or working as intended?

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## [Poll: Most/Least Used Profession](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poll-most-least-used-profession/3980)

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**Author:** [@Anonymous1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Anonymous1)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poll-most-least-used-profession/3980 "2013-11-20T22:02:40Z")

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\[size=8pt\]This poll lists every single profession that is currently featured in the game as of v0.9RC. That is a total of fifty choices to pick from when creating your character. Many arguments could be had about the cur…

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