# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=486

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## [More corpses, more dangers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-corpses-more-dangers/3596)

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**Author:** [@tikilla](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tikilla)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-corpses-more-dangers/3596 "2013-11-01T03:17:59Z")

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I have an idea: since it’s a post-apocalyptic world and we just survived in, the game needs more corpses. For example dead people in cars, houses, biuldings, etc. Just like in labs. It would be nice if some of this cor…

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## [SAFE Mode Change](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-mode-change/3614)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-mode-change/3614 "2013-11-01T03:03:26Z")

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Minor change to safe mode. How about a setting to make it so the same create cannot set off safemode again for x number of turns after having first set it off and having been ignored? This way walking through the woods…

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## [\[0.8-2260\] Strange infected wound](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2260-strange-infected-wound/3750)

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**Author:** [@burgerpro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/burgerpro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2260-strange-infected-wound/3750 "2013-11-01T02:58:58Z")

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So I fought against several zombies and skeletons and got a strange infected wound. In the personal stats menu it is shown as "Infected wound - ", none of the body parts are mentioned. First aid and disinfectant cannot c…

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## [0.8 g0c25465 Skills rust when set to off](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-g0c25465-skills-rust-when-set-to-off/3719)

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**Author:** [@timtek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/timtek)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-g0c25465-skills-rust-when-set-to-off/3719 "2013-11-01T01:18:27Z")

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0.8 g0c25465 SDL windows XP I copied my save file over from a previous 0.8 game, set skill rust to off but my skills are still rusting. \[EDIT\] I’ve just remembered(:D) I’ve got the forgetful trait. In my old game thi…

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## [Overkilled vermin spray geysers of blood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overkilled-vermin-spray-geysers-of-blood/3745)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overkilled-vermin-spray-geysers-of-blood/3745 "2013-10-31T23:07:00Z")

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If you’re playing the experimental, you may notice little dots flitting around at times, these are new “vermin” that were recently added. They’re mostly harmless, though in the future some of them might get nasty stings…

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## [Rifle Straps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rifle-straps/3735)

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**Author:** [@anon388770](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anon388770)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rifle-straps/3735 "2013-10-31T21:10:50Z")

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The Idea So, a rifle strap is a gun mod that can be applied to rifles, shotguns, machine guns and other similar weapons. When a rifle has a rifle strap on it, it’s volume is removed, as it isn’t in your inventory, but y…

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## [Differences between thunder storm and lightning storm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/differences-between-thunder-storm-and-lightning-storm/3723)

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**Author:** [@Roderic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Roderic)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/differences-between-thunder-storm-and-lightning-storm/3723 "2013-10-31T18:19:42Z")

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I assume if they’re different cases, there are some differences but I cannot figure out which ones. Wiki says about lightning storm Same as thunder storm. Currently there's no actual lightnings, only thunders. Too bad. …

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## [\[0.8-2260-g34142f5\] Mounted M249 doesn't have "CARGO" flag](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2260-g34142f5-mounted-m249-doesnt-have-cargo-flag/3731)

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**Author:** [@isrefn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/isrefn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2260-g34142f5-mounted-m249-doesnt-have-cargo-flag/3731 "2013-10-31T15:39:50Z")

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It probably should, so it can actually be loaded.

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## [MOVED: Go try out experimental LIKE NOW](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-go-try-out-experimental-like-now/3740)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-go-try-out-experimental-like-now/3740 "2013-10-31T14:50:49Z")

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This topic has been moved to Announcements. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=3961.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Pipe as an alternate component](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pipe-as-an-alternate-component/3599)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pipe-as-an-alternate-component/3599 "2013-10-31T14:48:15Z")

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I think a pipe would be a decent alternate component in some recipes like spears and what not. Just a minor thing. Or you could simply sharpen a pipe and make a sharpened pipe spear on it’s own. A deadly urban weapon.…

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## [Filter masks the same volume as packed laws](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filter-masks-the-same-volume-as-packed-laws/3729)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filter-masks-the-same-volume-as-packed-laws/3729 "2013-10-31T14:38:06Z")

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Does that make much sense?

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## [About the undead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-the-undead/3739)

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**Author:** [@HS1342](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HS1342)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-the-undead/3739 "2013-10-31T14:35:39Z")

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I’ve been wondering, how exactly are the cataclysm zombies? Just being curious. \[size=12pt\]Are they like the infected in Left 4 Dead?\[/size\] \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] Fast, and rather weak. \[size=12pt\]Or are they mo…

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## [Good backpacks should add (slight) carry weight capacity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-backpacks-should-add-slight-carry-weight-capacity/3730)

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**Author:** [@Sharklaser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sharklaser)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 2:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-backpacks-should-add-slight-carry-weight-capacity/3730 "2013-10-31T14:31:52Z")

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Hikers knows this - good backpack helps you to haul heavier stuff around due better load positioning. I suggest it would go like this: (Leather) Backpack : +10% weight capacity Hiker’s Backpack/Military Rugsack : +20%…

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## [Missing Recipe Issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-recipe-issue/3732)

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**Author:** [@YanniFirewind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/YanniFirewind)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-recipe-issue/3732 "2013-10-31T12:43:05Z")

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During my most recent playthrough, I failed to obtain the brazier recipe upon hitting level 1 mechanics. In a previous playthrough, something similar happened, with me not getting he suppressor recipe. (Stable .8)

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## [Please create step by step newb guides for modding please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-create-step-by-step-newb-guides-for-modding-please/3569)

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**Author:** [@JugurTim](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JugurTim)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 7:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-create-step-by-step-newb-guides-for-modding-please/3569 "2013-10-31T07:37:29Z")

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we need some guides on how to mod simple stuff: -Add new clothing -Add new guns -Add new items add item properties im lost at this stuff, dont know where to begin. etc.

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## [Worldgen Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/worldgen-question/3715)

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**Author:** [@YanniFirewind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/YanniFirewind)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 7:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/worldgen-question/3715 "2013-10-31T07:20:32Z")

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I’ve noticed something after some of my many deaths. More than once, I’ve told the game to not delete a world, only to spawn in a completely different one. And more than once, I’ve told a world to delete only to spawn …

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## [\[0.8-2054-g0eaaafd\] Radiation badges disapearing after being activated](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2054-g0eaaafd-radiation-badges-disapearing-after-being-activated/3663)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 4:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2054-g0eaaafd-radiation-badges-disapearing-after-being-activated/3663 "2013-10-31T04:17:00Z")

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What the title says. Latest experimental version.

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## [Vehicle spawn ratio/quality](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-spawn-ratio-quality/3722)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-spawn-ratio-quality/3722 "2013-10-31T01:51:51Z")

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All dem cars, man! I’d like to be able to clear things up some. Sometimes. Very sparse, quality vehicles. Tons of junkers all over the place. Good ol’ vanilla. Super rare DIY rust buckets, cuz time’s been cruel. Ah,…

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## [\[0.8-2137-g827b56c\] Invincible zombie master](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2137-g827b56c-invincible-zombie-master/3727)

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**Author:** [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2137-g827b56c-invincible-zombie-master/3727 "2013-10-31T01:08:58Z")

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SDL, Windows 7. So basically its a very recent experimental. I found my first zombie master, and it seems I can damage it, but the damage doesnt register. So I hit if for xx damage but when I check its still uninjure…

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## [Let's discuss two by fours](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-discuss-two-by-fours/3721)

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**Author:** [@timtek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/timtek)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-discuss-two-by-fours/3721 "2013-10-30T23:03:08Z")

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Why do two by fours require a two by four in the recipe? Seems kinda weird, I mean, if I already have one why would I waste it to craft another one? Shouldn’t it be some splintered wood or logs or sticks or something bes…

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## [Vehicle Cargo Volumes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-cargo-volumes/3720)

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**Author:** [@LokiChaos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LokiChaos)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-cargo-volumes/3720 "2013-10-30T21:40:38Z")

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I made a pull request (https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/3935) for boards that support storage (think like a ambulance, firetruck, or utility truck with compartments built into the side of the vehicle). A…

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## [Turkey Hulk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turkey-hulk/3613)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turkey-hulk/3613 "2013-10-30T20:46:09Z")

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The bane of the woods \[image\] (Guys entire blog actually seems pretty sweet)

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## [UI functionality suggestion/request - multidrop, multiequip](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-functionality-suggestion-request-multidrop-multiequip/3724)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-functionality-suggestion-request-multidrop-multiequip/3724 "2013-10-30T17:18:09Z")

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It would be really nice to have hotkey or menu functionality for the following actions: Drop All Unequipped Items Drop All Equipped Items (Attempt to) Equip All Items In Loot Pile For instance, suppose I want to figh…

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## [\[0.8-2054-g0eaaafd\] Small game do not yield corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2054-g0eaaafd-small-game-do-not-yield-corpses/3678)

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**Author:** [@Turtlicious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtlicious)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2054-g0eaaafd-small-game-do-not-yield-corpses/3678 "2013-10-30T16:46:13Z")

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I’ve just compiled the latest git, and no matter what I do I instantly gib the animal. I throw a rock at a squirrel? Nothin there. I hit it with my pocket knife? Nothing there, I kill it by throwing my lighter at it? Not…

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## [\[0.8-2091-g5b6b804\] Mounted Vehicle Electric Forge can be used to mount more](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2091-g5b6b804-mounted-vehicle-electric-forge-can-be-used-to-mount-more/3691)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-2091-g5b6b804-mounted-vehicle-electric-forge-can-be-used-to-mount-more/3691 "2013-10-30T16:44:03Z")

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What it says on the tin. If you install an Electric Forge in a vehicle you can use the same electric forge to instal an infinite amount of electric forges.

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## [Staying Sane](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/staying-sane/3696)

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**Author:** [@Fox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fox)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/staying-sane/3696 "2013-10-30T15:22:01Z")

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I remember when I first heard about cataclysm, the mood system was spun to sound more like “you need to find ways to keep yourself from breaking and going insane” than “take drugs to gain XP”. I think the game could be …

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## [Achievements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/achievements/3705)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/achievements/3705 "2013-10-30T14:54:36Z")

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I know this is planned. if some of us want to try to work on this, where would you suggest we start to plug this into the code? I dont know C well, but i downloaded the code and have looked at it. it would probably be b…

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## [Small coding projects to help out with cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-coding-projects-to-help-out-with-cataclysm/3706)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-coding-projects-to-help-out-with-cataclysm/3706 "2013-10-30T14:37:22Z")

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To the developers: what are some smaller projects that you guys could use help with ? I am not very good with C. I am sure there are others out there that would like to help out. We don’t want to dump alot of junk into g…

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## [Rename Hardcore trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rename-hardcore-trait/3701)

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**Author:** [@infectedmochi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/infectedmochi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rename-hardcore-trait/3701 "2013-10-30T14:28:01Z")

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I think we should change the Hardcore trait’s name to something else, “hardcore” here refer to the fact that the human player is playing in hardcore mode (aka super-hard mode) and while in the game world the character wi…

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## [Your house in the Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-house-in-the-cataclysm/3616)

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**Author:** [@bubbadoo14](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bubbadoo14)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-house-in-the-cataclysm/3616 "2013-10-30T12:26:40Z")

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So yeah, just try to recreate your home in Cataclysm. (Cheats and the tile editor is allowed, and probably even mandatory!)vI am getting internet on my main computer today, so I will post a pic soon.

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