# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=506

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## ["Elemental Damage"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/elemental-damage/3016)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/elemental-damage/3016 "2013-09-15T04:54:15Z")

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I was wondering how the different damage types work: Lightning Fire Acid Is there something like acid damge/shock damage or are all of those just different sources of regular damage? Like standing in a pool of acid i…

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## [Seed planting issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seed-planting-issues/3014)

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**Author:** [@jcreyes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcreyes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seed-planting-issues/3014 "2013-09-15T02:11:39Z")

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Whenever you plant hemp it will consume all your hemp seeds in doing so also having the seeds wielded when planting will crash the game.

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## [I \_think\_ i spot a zombie over there](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-think-i-spot-a-zombie-over-there/2991)

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**Author:** [@1942rob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/1942rob)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 12:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-think-i-spot-a-zombie-over-there/2991 "2013-09-15T00:07:31Z")

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## [The Music Proposal Discussion Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-music-proposal-discussion-thread/1436)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 95\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-music-proposal-discussion-thread/1436 "2013-09-14T22:50:32Z")

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This thread is for displaying, discussing, and deciding between the music submissions that have come in for the game. Note that this is only for original pieces built specifically for the game. The Current Proposals are…

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## [Interface Glitch when picking up items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-glitch-when-picking-up-items/3032)

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**Author:** [@Gamerlord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gamerlord)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-glitch-when-picking-up-items/3032 "2013-09-14T22:21:05Z")

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if you have 100 capacity and exceed that by picking something up with 'e' i mean, toggle it to be picked up then toggle it off it reads as you having 1000 capacity Straight from the chat. FYI, I mean that the volume thin…

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## [String Freeze for 0.8](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/string-freeze-for-0-8/3015)

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**Author:** [@yobbo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yobbo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/string-freeze-for-0-8/3015 "2013-09-14T19:11:06Z")

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Hi all! After the latest updates to the .pot file are pushed, we’ll be entering string freeze. That means the only updates to the translation files before 0.8 will be to add strings that we missed. None of the english s…

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## [Urine Recycling Device](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/urine-recycling-device/2890)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/urine-recycling-device/2890 "2013-09-14T18:03:07Z")

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our survivalists are HARDCORE. Probably want to add a trait on this so you only get limited value unless you have the trait ‘Pee Lover’. lets inject a wee bit of humor into the apocalypse.

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## [LAW glich](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/law-glich/3013)

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**Author:** [@ashestodust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ashestodust)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/law-glich/3013 "2013-09-14T16:35:35Z")

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When trying to drop a packed m72 law, the game crashes

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## [Drop item bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drop-item-bug/2989)

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**Author:** [@mrfunky754](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mrfunky754)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 3:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drop-item-bug/2989 "2013-09-14T03:05:30Z")

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When ever i try to drop an item it just crashes the game. why?

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## [CHALLENGE: Power Hobo!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-power-hobo/3007)

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**Author:** [@moist\_zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/moist_zombie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-power-hobo/3007 "2013-09-14T02:59:17Z")

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An idea born on IRC, the Power Hobo means business… What makes a Power Hobo? First you have to cheat to achieve true power! By going into the Options and changing Maximum Trait Points setting to 25 (max) and changing In…

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## [Poll on Revival Options/Toggles/Flags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poll-on-revival-options-toggles-flags/3008)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poll-on-revival-options-toggles-flags/3008 "2013-09-14T00:24:25Z")

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Since there seem to be some people who really want a straightforward, less biased poll (meaningless as the results are likely to be), let’s try this again. The devs are currently in the process of removing the “zombie r…

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## [The Big Cupboard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-big-cupboard/3020)

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**Author:** [@StoneCacti](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StoneCacti)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-big-cupboard/3020 "2013-09-14T00:17:47Z")

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Think this is the walk-in-cupboard model. \[image\]

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## [So this was my last Ditch Effort](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-this-was-my-last-ditch-effort/3021)

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**Author:** [@StoneCacti](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StoneCacti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-this-was-my-last-ditch-effort/3021 "2013-09-13T21:58:58Z")

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Was about to delete my persistent world and get the new git version. When i spawned the character Ditch, and did a gauntlet run into town. After some dipping and diving, some rolling, and smokin\`. I happen to score a …

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## [Butchering and other things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchering-and-other-things/3019)

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**Author:** [@RadaRadaRada](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RadaRadaRada)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchering-and-other-things/3019 "2013-09-13T21:07:31Z")

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Currently, while using a butchers knife, it takes about an ingame minute to butcher/remove meat from bones/remove skin/extract sinew from a zombie sized thing, and four for a hulk sized one, which I find quite strange, a…

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## [Armor vs. Dodge vs. reduction in throwing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-vs-dodge-vs-reduction-in-throwing/2986)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-vs-dodge-vs-reduction-in-throwing/2986 "2013-09-13T18:52:01Z")

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From basic tests a helmet and kevlar are a bonus even though the kevlar lowers dodge. Not sure if this is 100% at really high dodge, but I have tested it in games atleast early on. Hard Arm Guards: Arm encumbrance reall…

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## [An option to change walking speed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-option-to-change-walking-speed/2998)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-option-to-change-walking-speed/2998 "2013-09-13T18:36:12Z")

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Like match NPC’s, and stuff.

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## [Destroy\_vehicle can't find it! sm=0 Press Spacebar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/destroy-vehicle-cant-find-it-sm-0-press-spacebar/2983)

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**Author:** [@Telkoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Telkoth)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/destroy-vehicle-cant-find-it-sm-0-press-spacebar/2983 "2013-09-13T17:23:16Z")

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First of all, no amount of pressing spacebar will get rid of that message :stuck\_out\_tongue: Been playing the latest SDL Build, and I keep getting it in Cities, that said I’ve never made it out of a city… It may occur e…

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## [Cataclysm Thread on DF Forums](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-thread-on-df-forums/3001)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-thread-on-df-forums/3001 "2013-09-13T15:09:41Z")

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http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=121194.0 There are alot of good discussions and suggestions here. Anyway the core developers can help nudge people to post here. More people will see them. Lots of good ide…

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## [Regarding the removal of the reviving zombies option](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/regarding-the-removal-of-the-reviving-zombies-option/2974)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 73\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/regarding-the-removal-of-the-reviving-zombies-option/2974 "2013-09-13T11:43:52Z")

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First off, im posting this in the bunker because it is impossible to post polls in the drawing board for some strange reason. In the most recent build, the option for reviving zombies was removed, something that apparen…

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## [0.7.1-1678-gdb08277 Water manipulation causes disappearance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-1-1678-gdb08277-water-manipulation-causes-disappearance/3012)

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**Author:** [@Conanthecanadian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Conanthecanadian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-1-1678-gdb08277-water-manipulation-causes-disappearance/3012 "2013-09-13T04:46:00Z")

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I’ve only tested this with plastic bottles so far as my character can’t really get into the rest of the city yet, but whenever I fill bottles with water or try unloading water from a bottle, the stack will randomly chang…

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## [Challenge game: lets generate more zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-game-lets-generate-more-zombies/2976)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-game-lets-generate-more-zombies/2976 "2013-09-13T04:16:03Z")

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New Features in the experimental build that make the game harder and more fun: increase the number of zombies (up to 50x) increase the size of cities (this was buggy as of last weeks version above a certain break point…

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## [Debug Heroes! (SPOILERS AND CHEATING, OH MYYYYYY!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-heroes-spoilers-and-cheating-oh-myyyyyy/2961)

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**Author:** [@moist\_zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/moist_zombie)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-heroes-spoilers-and-cheating-oh-myyyyyy/2961 "2013-09-13T02:22:21Z")

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A lot of the time I like to abuse the debug menu to create a deeper RP type character. Like supplying a ninja immediately with a katana and 40mm smoke rounds and a launcher, along with any ninja-ish CBMs and mutations. S…

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## [\[experimental\] leg drop pouches incorrect encumberance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-leg-drop-pouches-incorrect-encumberance/2936)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 11:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-leg-drop-pouches-incorrect-encumberance/2936 "2013-09-12T23:26:07Z")

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drop pouches + jeans (fits) = 2 encumberance, when it should be either 0 or 1. I’ve noticed quite a lot of seemingly incorrect encumberance with other clothing too, (e.g, wearing 2 fitted torso items with arms leaves 1 …

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## [Removal of zombie dogs for classic zombie mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removal-of-zombie-dogs-for-classic-zombie-mode/2975)

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**Author:** [@kemor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kemor)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removal-of-zombie-dogs-for-classic-zombie-mode/2975 "2013-09-12T23:19:54Z")

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Hey, I’m a huge fan of the hardcore/classic/static experience to get a really old fashioned zombie style game (Romero style, as opposed to the resident evil style). Classic is really great for me as I can’t get into the…

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## [Can we get download links, that aren't blocked by nod32?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-get-download-links-that-arent-blocked-by-nod32/2996)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-get-download-links-that-arent-blocked-by-nod32/2996 "2013-09-12T21:34:09Z")

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It blocks the download at home, it blocks it here, where I can’t turn it off, it’s kinda annoying.

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## [Options menu cleanup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/options-menu-cleanup/2490)

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**Author:** [@Thorbinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thorbinator)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/options-menu-cleanup/2490 "2013-09-12T19:20:35Z")

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So. The options menu. It’s rather large and unwieldy, with many options that are best off not being an option at all. It can also fragment the game into many smaller harder to balance games if the options are gameplay r…

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## [World Factory & Mod Manager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-factory-mod-manager/2984)

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**Author:** [@hardcore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hardcore)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-factory-mod-manager/2984 "2013-09-12T18:46:39Z")

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So I’m reading Developer Diary and don’t quite see the point of World Factory & Mod Manager features. World Factory is basically just an option to have multiple “save” folders, something people can do manually right now…

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## [German "Let's Play" Video on CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/german-lets-play-video-on-cdda/3004)

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**Author:** [@elimik31](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/elimik31)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/german-lets-play-video-on-cdda/3004 "2013-09-12T18:37:29Z")

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Hi! This is my first post here in the forums. I just wanted to inform the German folk here that I created a German “Let’s Play” video about CDDA. The first part is only 13 minutes long and half of it is character creatio…

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## [Ammonia/Bleach=Drinks (Yum Yum!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammonia-bleach-drinks-yum-yum/1350)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammonia-bleach-drinks-yum-yum/1350 "2013-09-12T17:21:11Z")

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The fact that ammonia and bleach are considered drinks of all things slightly scares me, but it’s still quite funny. \[URL=http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/Edryad/media/Untitled\_zps70ac56b3.png.html\]\[image\]\[/URL\] I’d r…

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## [Captain cabinet's Clothes list](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/captain-cabinets-clothes-list/656)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Cabinet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Captain_Cabinet)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/captain-cabinets-clothes-list/656 "2013-09-12T12:39:32Z")

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Hello and welcome, please bear in mind that most of these suggestions are mainly to add depth and flavour to this awesome game. Personally I think the current list of clothes is far too small and uncreative. That being s…

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