# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=48

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## [Remove brutes/hulk from prison scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-brutes-hulk-from-prison-scenario/26144)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-brutes-hulk-from-prison-scenario/26144 "2021-03-31T00:43:01Z")

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I’ve been trying to do the prison escape scenario but it seems like everytime I see a brute I may as well just reset the world. With how close quarters the prisons are if it lands a hit on you you’ll end up flying into a…

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## [Crafting ingredient range/reach](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-ingredient-range-reach/26169)

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**Author:** [@MrSamsa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrSamsa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-ingredient-range-reach/26169 "2021-03-30T23:25:57Z")

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Hello, I am trying to find out how the crafting works with specific regard to the reach/distance allowed. I seem to remember that 7 tiles away from the character was the limit of how far the crafting menu would see items…

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## [Did I mess something up, or is this a bug? I can't reopen the tour bus aisle curtains](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-i-mess-something-up-or-is-this-a-bug-i-cant-reopen-the-tour-bus-aisle-curtains/26153)

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**Author:** [@bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bug)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-i-mess-something-up-or-is-this-a-bug-i-cant-reopen-the-tour-bus-aisle-curtains/26153 "2021-03-30T19:32:44Z")

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I’ve been playing a few weeks, without spoilers, and been enjoying the experience a lot. It’s hard to believe Rogue turned into this!! Unfortunately avoiding spoilers has meant avoiding the how-tos most of all. I did …

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## [Ally Rushing into fight when combat engagement rules tell them not to](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ally-rushing-into-fight-when-combat-engagement-rules-tell-them-not-to/26161)

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**Author:** [@Mallowdust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mallowdust)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ally-rushing-into-fight-when-combat-engagement-rules-tell-them-not-to/26161 "2021-03-30T15:59:39Z")

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On my most recent playthrough, after the third time of saving one of my foolish companions that went too far ahead I finally died. (I had never though about the danger of a grabbing zombie pulling me into flames) I have…

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## [Failure to generate prison](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/failure-to-generate-prison/26155)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/failure-to-generate-prison/26155 "2021-03-30T05:01:17Z")

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lately i’ve been getting a weird error with the prison island scenario where it always fails to generate, which is weird since it worked many times before, and wipes my map after each charecter dies

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## [\[NEWBIE\] Experience trying to retrieve dropped quarterstaff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-experience-trying-to-retrieve-dropped-quarterstaff/26157)

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**Author:** [@gryllsthepeedrinker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gryllsthepeedrinker)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-experience-trying-to-retrieve-dropped-quarterstaff/26157 "2021-03-29T16:04:02Z")

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My first game, my first character, bionic prepper. Survived the first day, huddling in the emergency shelter, good so far, not counting the occasional zombie bashing his way in, particularly the one that went inside alon…

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## [Add fire/temperature to warning list during activities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-fire-temperature-to-warning-list-during-activities/26142)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-fire-temperature-to-warning-list-during-activities/26142 "2021-03-28T12:02:45Z")

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I’ve had some frustrating moments where characters seem to happily continue crafting/reading/waiting until they catch fire and their legs burn off, or keep reading until they froze. I took the L and decided to continue p…

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## [Bit of a noob to cars/mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bit-of-a-noob-to-cars-mechanics/26152)

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**Author:** [@Moskau](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moskau)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bit-of-a-noob-to-cars-mechanics/26152 "2021-03-28T01:30:04Z")

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I understand driving them but what is the best way to fill them up without a jerrycan i’ve been using gallon jugs so far is there a better early game alt to them and how do I lvl up mechanics without reading at 0 also wh…

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## [Maximum skill level?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maximum-skill-level/26150)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maximum-skill-level/26150 "2021-03-27T03:22:31Z")

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I have just recently noticed that there is a MAX\_SKILL field in the game (here). The nearby comment seems to imply that skills \> 10 will perform identically to skills = 10. Does this constant actually do anything? Shoul…

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## [Repairing storage batteries?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repairing-storage-batteries/23424)

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**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repairing-storage-batteries/23424 "2021-03-26T12:59:47Z")

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I’ve found a thread claiming they’re repaired by welders or soldering irons in hand, it doesn’t give me the option to repair them on a vehicle. If in hand when I want to repair with a soldering iron they show up, but it …

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## [How do you raise stats like trust?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-raise-stats-like-trust/26132)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-raise-stats-like-trust/26132 "2021-03-25T10:12:01Z")

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so how do you raise stats like trust or non-fear stats? I don’t see anything on the wiki besides fear

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## [Arise! My Minions!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arise-my-minions/26047)

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**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arise-my-minions/26047 "2021-03-24T18:05:42Z")

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Greetings all!! I’ll start by saying that I have a very novice understanding on how coding works and even less experience and figured fiddling with CDDA will help me learn a bit more.,with that said… I am a big fan of …

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## [Enjoyment variation (probably not feasible)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enjoyment-variation-probably-not-feasible/15867)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enjoyment-variation-probably-not-feasible/15867 "2021-03-24T17:13:56Z")

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This would probably be a large amount of work for a fairly low payoff, but as I was staring at my Craft Food menu, it struck me that some of these foods were just inherently more enjoyable than others, and that didn’t st…

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## [Hostiles ocassionally not registering even with safe mode, seemingly coming out of nowhere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostiles-ocassionally-not-registering-even-with-safe-mode-seemingly-coming-out-of-nowhere/26116)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostiles-ocassionally-not-registering-even-with-safe-mode-seemingly-coming-out-of-nowhere/26116 "2021-03-24T14:45:35Z")

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Occasionally i’m having enemies suddenly pop up on me without safe mode triggering, even though i’m in the middle of a road. The first time it was a webbed zombie and I just brushed it off as maybe I ignored them earlier…

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## [Vehicle controls are effectively redundant in the current meta. How do we address that?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-controls-are-effectively-redundant-in-the-current-meta-how-do-we-address-that/26131)

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**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-controls-are-effectively-redundant-in-the-current-meta-how-do-we-address-that/26131 "2021-03-24T13:49:55Z")

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The issue, in a nutshell, is this: Anything in this list Flags - Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead de facto effectively performs the same functions as “proper” vehicle controls (Vehicle controls - Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead). …

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## [Pro Camera v. Regular Camera](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pro-camera-v-regular-camera/23571)

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**Author:** [@Mega\_Glub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mega_Glub)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pro-camera-v-regular-camera/23571 "2021-03-24T13:10:51Z")

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What’s the difference? Just the average quality of the image (and yes I know it doesn’t do anything, but I want exceptional looking monsters)? Also, why does the “your camera has the wrong focus” message appear more ofte…

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## [Version 11539 crashing no mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-11539-crashing-no-mods/26130)

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**Author:** [@gaxxel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gaxxel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-11539-crashing-no-mods/26130 "2021-03-24T11:11:38Z")

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hey the build E 11359 is not working? because after create a new game i walk two steps and the game crash with or without mods .\_., i had to switch back to 11537.

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## [Weird fungal zombie hostility](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-fungal-zombie-hostility/26128)

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**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-fungal-zombie-hostility/26128 "2021-03-22T17:45:18Z")

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I ate a marloss berry as a marloss carrier and it spawned friendly fungal monsters. However, fungal zombies are still hostile to me, and also the fungal monsters. Is this intended?

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## [What is the recommended skills for uninstalling bionics without a profession?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-recommended-skills-for-uninstalling-bionics-without-a-profession/26112)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-recommended-skills-for-uninstalling-bionics-without-a-profession/26112 "2021-03-22T00:10:34Z")

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Without having a medical or autodoc profession what would be the amount of skill required to give at least a 50% to remove a bionic? Is it harder to remove a bionic than uninstall it? I know different bionics require hi…

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## [Trouble reloading ranged weapons with alternate ammo than default assumptions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-reloading-ranged-weapons-with-alternate-ammo-than-default-assumptions/26115)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-reloading-ranged-weapons-with-alternate-ammo-than-default-assumptions/26115 "2021-03-21T23:39:06Z")

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I started up a game as a bow hunter but I can’t seem to reload the modern bow with the carbon arrows. I’ve tried unloading, reloading from menu, and part reloading but have met with only minimal success. The only thing t…

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## [Clean Broken Window drops glass shards at begin of Haul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clean-broken-window-drops-glass-shards-at-begin-of-haul/26120)

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**Author:** [@alef](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/alef)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clean-broken-window-drops-glass-shards-at-begin-of-haul/26120 "2021-03-21T23:02:57Z")

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Before boarding up the broken window, I did start hauling the four planks. As I cleaned up, I did notice the glass shards weren’t near me. Later, I found them teleported at the exact place where I started hauling the pla…

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## [Crashing when trying to load game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashing-when-trying-to-load-game/26110)

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**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashing-when-trying-to-load-game/26110 "2021-03-21T19:07:52Z")

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I guess this is expected because I used alt-f4, but now whenever I try to start my game, the whole game crashes. I feel this might be because I talked with the marloss npc in the fungal blossoms before alt-f4. The progr…

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## [Should I use fire or axes to clear a forest?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-i-use-fire-or-axes-to-clear-a-forest/26108)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-i-use-fire-or-axes-to-clear-a-forest/26108 "2021-03-21T14:55:47Z")

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I’m trying to get rid of a patch of trees blocking the road and I’m wondering what would be the best way to get rid of them without resorting to have to make a battering ram vehicle. Does burning a tree get rid of (some…

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## [Question: Amigara Horrors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-amigara-horrors/26111)

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**Author:** [@AcidAntOnAMinefield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AcidAntOnAMinefield)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-amigara-horrors/26111 "2021-03-21T09:14:32Z")

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I needed to test this with a second cave which took me a while to find but after finally doing so I have to ask: (and I will spoiler this just in case there’s an actual reason for this)

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## [Grenades don't respect z levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grenades-dont-respect-z-levels/26109)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 2:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grenades-dont-respect-z-levels/26109 "2021-03-21T02:05:12Z")

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I got stuck 3 stories up and was surrounded by a zombie horde down below, however thankfully I had a stash of grenades on me. However upon using it the explosion went all around the house and killed me, even though I was…

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## [Miscellaneous Magiclysm Expansions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/miscellaneous-magiclysm-expansions/22286)

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**Author:** [@Minecrafter\_Next\_Gen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Minecrafter_Next_Gen)\
**Replies:** 83\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/miscellaneous-magiclysm-expansions/22286 "2021-03-21T00:29:54Z")

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This is a discussion page for the “Miscellaneous Magiclysm Expansions” modification. Here is the download link: https://github.com/MNG-cataclysm/Cataclysmic-Modifications/commit/6fe18306db4e1e400f34053032afcb821b66cc04#…

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## [Muh questions for anyone that will answer/listen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/muh-questions-for-anyone-that-will-answer-listen/26094)

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**Author:** [@jeremy\_may](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jeremy_may)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/muh-questions-for-anyone-that-will-answer-listen/26094 "2021-03-20T12:25:16Z")

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so the questions becues im bad with github and can find away to ask a question there, which game ver to install and what should i plan to perinstall mod wise almost every single mod in goatgods mod pack is broken and won…

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## [DangerNoodle's mining mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dangernoodles-mining-mod/12576)

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**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dangernoodles-mining-mod/12576 "2021-03-19T19:55:29Z")

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I have taken the liberty of posting this thread to spread around a mod made by one “DangerNoodle.” This mod was PR’d for inclusion in the base game but after another contributor (mugling) made a great deal of goal post m…

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## [Anyone figured out how to harvest resin pods from mi-go towers? (2nd floor) \[10845\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-figured-out-how-to-harvest-resin-pods-from-mi-go-towers-2nd-floor-10845/24174)

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**Author:** [@Fload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fload)\
**Replies:** 53\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-figured-out-how-to-harvest-resin-pods-from-mi-go-towers-2nd-floor-10845/24174 "2021-03-19T16:53:42Z")

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So, I really want those wonderful construction materials, but I can’t figure out how to harvest them effectively. I have the deadened & regeneration mutations, just fyi. While each resin pod only takes 10 minutes to deco…

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## [More alternatives for combat with weak/broken arms (pistols, kicking)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alternatives-for-combat-with-weak-broken-arms-pistols-kicking/26077)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alternatives-for-combat-with-weak-broken-arms-pistols-kicking/26077 "2021-03-19T06:02:55Z")

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I’ve been thinking it seems kind of silly how so many deaths of characters usually result just because in a fight because your character just shrugs and says “guess i’ll die” after a arm falls into the red zone which me…

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