# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=503

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## [I have moved on from meth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-moved-on-from-meth/3144)

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**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-moved-on-from-meth/3144 "2013-09-23T06:37:49Z")

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Now currently I have moved to selling acid bombs to NPCs. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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## [Stable Release 0.8 Bear Traps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stable-release-0-8-bear-traps/3159)

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**Author:** [@Grandpuh\_Ty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grandpuh_Ty)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stable-release-0-8-bear-traps/3159 "2013-09-23T01:00:43Z")

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So I’ve just noticed that upon killing anything a mass amount of bear traps spawn with the corpse. I have been scumming a bit (closing the game without saving, replacing save folders, etc) so I dunno if that may be a cau…

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## [Cannabis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannabis/3153)

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**Author:** [@Sharp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sharp)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannabis/3153 "2013-09-22T23:29:35Z")

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“You haven’t got anything to smoke out of” Hidden message is “You really enjoy smelling it” Bug isn’t the not being able to smoke message when you don’t have pipe or w/e but your morale goes up as if you have smoked i…

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## [Add a game help forum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-a-game-help-forum/3099)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-a-game-help-forum/3099 "2013-09-22T20:40:51Z")

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I think we need to separate general discussion from a help forum. getting started posts are getting lost on here. These forums are getting very active. new players really need help to get into the game. its not exactly n…

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## [Disappearing Item Piles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disappearing-item-piles/3171)

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**Author:** [@Derschlact](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Derschlact)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disappearing-item-piles/3171 "2013-09-22T20:23:45Z")

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I smashed a locker, and suddenly it left behind an item pile disguised as empty space(empty space being quite literally, this " "). The item pile appeared again once I dropped an item on top of it. Further testing sugges…

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## [No controls though there are any](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-controls-though-there-are-any/3168)

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**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-controls-though-there-are-any/3168 "2013-09-22T16:32:31Z")

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I found a semi and when I (e) inspected it it said there were controls but I could not control for the vehicle.

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## [Non-Mobile Applications of Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-mobile-applications-of-vehicles/2178)

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**Author:** [@BMacZero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BMacZero)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-mobile-applications-of-vehicles/2178 "2013-09-22T16:04:02Z")

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Also known as, “I made a solar kitchen!” The vehicle mechanics provide some interesting things you can’t get in normal building - for example, you can set up batteries to power stuff. So I decided to just build a stati…

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## [CBM: Finger Laser does no damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-finger-laser-does-no-damage/3134)

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**Author:** [@Blue\_J](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blue_J)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-finger-laser-does-no-damage/3134 "2013-09-22T13:38:13Z")

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In my current game, I recently installed a Finger Laser, but apparently it has either been nerfed to the point of harmlessness or isn’t working for some reason. My character has pretty decent handgun skill, but any time …

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## [Stable release 0.8 "Romero" Inventory bugged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stable-release-0-8-romero-inventory-bugged/3151)

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**Author:** [@Soviet\_Troopa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soviet_Troopa)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stable-release-0-8-romero-inventory-bugged/3151 "2013-09-22T08:53:57Z")

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The invenotry on the new stable release is buggged. ranging from two items to getting the same charachter, to the inventory not showing what charachter items are asigned too (I pressed “E” to consume food, “W” was asigne…

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## [Power Fists](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-fists/3154)

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**Author:** [@Lidku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lidku)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-fists/3154 "2013-09-22T02:34:55Z")

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The title is self explanatory. Adding in Power Fists for unarmed combat characters. These beauties can only be found in various labs and military bases. You can preform special attacks with them depending on your strengt…

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## [Two-In-One: Kill Count and melee flavor text](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-in-one-kill-count-and-melee-flavor-text/3115)

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**Author:** [@moist\_zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/moist_zombie)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 2:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-in-one-kill-count-and-melee-flavor-text/3115 "2013-09-22T02:29:13Z")

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First idea: Since we do a good bit of pulping/butchering/burning, could we get a counter along with Kills? Not necessarily an enemy-specific tally, though it wouldn’t hurt, but a general tally for each somewhere (memoria…

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## [Working as intended? And some other bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/working-as-intended-and-some-other-bugs/1796)

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**Author:** [@VonCede](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VonCede)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/working-as-intended-and-some-other-bugs/1796 "2013-09-22T01:39:29Z")

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1: Converting plastic to metal Currently it is possible to convert plastic bottles in the scrap metal. All you need is amplifier circuit, 10 cooper wire, plastic bottle and some electronics skill. Then you can make a fl…

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## [Hallucination possible bugs (aka Your Mind Makes It Real) (Stable .8)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hallucination-possible-bugs-aka-your-mind-makes-it-real-stable-8/3143)

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**Author:** [@ShinQuickMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ShinQuickMan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hallucination-possible-bugs-aka-your-mind-makes-it-real-stable-8/3143 "2013-09-22T00:38:37Z")

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While getting hallucinations in the latest build, I noticed that a certain hallucinatory snail creature (can’t remember its name, but it wasn’t a human snail nor a giant snail) left a trail of difficult terrain that last…

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## [Folding bicycle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/folding-bicycle/2613)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/folding-bicycle/2613 "2013-09-21T23:20:14Z")

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how do i pick up/reclaim/refold the folding bicycle after it’s been deployed?

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## [Fabricatin and blacksmithing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fabricatin-and-blacksmithing/3132)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fabricatin-and-blacksmithing/3132 "2013-09-21T22:07:53Z")

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I see blacksmithing listed in the release highlights. is this related to fabrication? how does fabrication affect crafting? I checked the wiki and the skill requirements to craft items appear to remain the same and don’…

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## [What is your favorite build?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-favorite-build/3136)

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**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-favorite-build/3136 "2013-09-21T19:55:22Z")

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Hi, first time here as a member but have been playing off and on sense before dda. I wanna know some of your favorite builds to start off with. I normaly start with 10str, 10dex. with quick and tough traits with truthte…

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## [Playing With the Elderly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-with-the-elderly/3128)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-with-the-elderly/3128 "2013-09-21T18:51:01Z")

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Are you up for a real challenge? Or at least an interesting RP? WELL HERE IS A CHARACTER BUILD FOR YOU! I call him… TOM The Old Man! 5 Strength 6 Dexterity 7 Intelligence 5 Perception Near Sighted Bad Back Fo…

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## ["You carve the Rope into Skewers"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-carve-the-rope-into-skewers/3145)

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**Author:** [@Klomvp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Klomvp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-carve-the-rope-into-skewers/3145 "2013-09-21T18:14:43Z")

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Whelp no string for me. Is this something I can fix in the Raws instead of waiting for it to be patched? Edit: Oh wait, “Disassemble” command provides strings as expected. But trying to cut Rope results in wooden skew…

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## [Unending Disease (Bug, or am I missing something?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unending-disease-bug-or-am-i-missing-something/3148)

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**Author:** [@Klomvp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Klomvp)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unending-disease-bug-or-am-i-missing-something/3148 "2013-09-21T17:30:02Z")

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I give up. I’m on my fourth “common” disease in a row. I’m over it for one turn, then immediately “You feel a cold/flu coming on”. I don’t get it. I eat vitamins, water, cooked meat. I keep myself dry, and at comforta…

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## [Labs: Jackpots or Deathtraps?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/labs-jackpots-or-deathtraps/3111)

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**Author:** [@SKiPPY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SKiPPY)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/labs-jackpots-or-deathtraps/3111 "2013-09-21T14:30:21Z")

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Ever since I started playing Cataclysm, my favorite thing to do is explore labs. I know the typical layout of almost any lab and know the areas players should avoid and what players need to look out for. So, I though it …

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## [How do you switch Tilesets? SOLVED](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-switch-tilesets-solved/3055)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-switch-tilesets-solved/3055 "2013-09-21T13:44:20Z")

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I have tried deleting the current set but then it just doesnt play, I tried replacing the files in the folder with the other tilesets files, but neither work. So how do you change the active set?

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## [Turrents at melee range](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrents-at-melee-range/3137)

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**Author:** [@phaethon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/phaethon)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrents-at-melee-range/3137 "2013-09-21T07:33:48Z")

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This is either a feature or a bug, but if you try to close to melee range with a turret it is an instadeath. I got attacked 9 times over 3 turns with no opportunity to do anything or to attack. Each hit does ~30 damage…

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## [You haven't slept in two days](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-havent-slept-in-two-days/3142)

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**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-havent-slept-in-two-days/3142 "2013-09-21T03:44:42Z")

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Cooking meth is fun.

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## [If only... The Elder Scrolls edition](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-only-the-elder-scrolls-edition/2992)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-only-the-elder-scrolls-edition/2992 "2013-09-21T03:20:44Z")

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if only a good Roguelike team had been in charge of creating The Elder Scrolls series, especially Oblivion. so i have been rocking Oblivion on my new laptop, a massive upgrade from my ancient '02 Dell, which means that …

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## [\[0.8 stable\]\[Windows SDL\] NPC didn't use moves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-stable-windows-sdl-npc-didnt-use-moves/3141)

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**Author:** [@Isidarth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Isidarth)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-stable-windows-sdl-npc-didnt-use-moves/3141 "2013-09-21T01:24:45Z")

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Brand new world/save file, I stepped outside the shelter and a wandering NPC spawned somewhere in message range. I then received a debug message loop. DEBUG: NPC didn’t use its moves. Action 5. Turning on debug mode. D…

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## [Highest morale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/highest-morale/3071)

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**Author:** [@Weyrling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weyrling)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/highest-morale/3071 "2013-09-20T22:34:54Z")

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I’m wondering how other people deal with their morale. Do you maintain it at a certain level, or go for bursts of high morale? Do you use things as you get them or save them for later? Whats the highest morale anybody …

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## [Missing Recipes from Weapon/Armor smithing books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-recipes-from-weapon-armor-smithing-books/3139)

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**Author:** [@Cenobite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cenobite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-recipes-from-weapon-armor-smithing-books/3139 "2013-09-20T22:21:30Z")

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I only had the Japanese Armor/Weapons books to test (The Art of Japenese Armormaking and The Swords of the Samurai), and it seems that none of them contain any recipes, despite my character having the required skills to …

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## [Can't open the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-open-the-game/3138)

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**Author:** [@Pabloxi0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pabloxi0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-open-the-game/3138 "2013-09-20T22:11:30Z")

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After downloading the game, I ussually drag the files on my archive predestined for them. But everytime I run the aplication, It says “Downloading maps” and stays forever, and if a click anywhere it stops responding. T…

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## [Creating a god?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-god/2987)

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**Author:** [@madoobler\_sauce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/madoobler_sauce)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-god/2987 "2013-09-20T16:33:17Z")

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A couple versions back, you could open the options document and put huge numbers in the starting points category and make a character with 20 in every stat and have really high skill levels . that doesn’t seem to work no…

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## [Staying fit, being fit, Having fit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/staying-fit-being-fit-having-fit/3025)

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**Author:** [@StoneCacti](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StoneCacti)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/staying-fit-being-fit-having-fit/3025 "2013-09-20T16:11:32Z")

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Having clothes that fit is awesome! Is it just based on profession? Can you tailor clothes to fit?

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