# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=508

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## [Cataclysm Succession Game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-succession-game/2544)

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**Author:** [@ScrodumGod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ScrodumGod)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-succession-game/2544 "2013-09-07T18:40:19Z")

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The game is a “Take, add something, pass it on” game. The first name of the character will be random “William”, and the last name will be “Ballsacks”. Rules: -Don’t cheat. -Do not abuse save functions. -Do not disab…

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## [Medicine Shrinking To Quantities of 1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medicine-shrinking-to-quantities-of-1/2955)

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**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medicine-shrinking-to-quantities-of-1/2955 "2013-09-07T17:27:24Z")

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So in the latest experimental build, my aspirin, vitamins, first aid, nyquil, dayquil etc you name it decided to go from quantities of 40-60 for the pills, from 4 of the first aids and so on to just 1 when I happened to …

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## [\[0.7.1-1494-gf2b83c4\] Items given by static NPC doesnot appear in inventory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-1-1494-gf2b83c4-items-given-by-static-npc-doesnot-appear-in-inventory/2941)

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**Author:** [@matew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/matew)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-1-1494-gf2b83c4-items-given-by-static-npc-doesnot-appear-in-inventory/2941 "2013-09-07T16:03:45Z")

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After starting a new game and talking with static NPC at shelter, getting a quest and asking for supplies. I got a message “(name of NPC) gives you a leather apron” and its nowhere to be found. Checked my inventory and s…

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## [Interface changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-changes/2934)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-changes/2934 "2013-09-06T23:29:36Z")

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Figured I would start a thread. the interface is pretty klunky. What interface changes do you think would help. I have a few… Inventory Interace: items are in alphabetical order by default in every list. easier to fin…

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## [Nether Mutations: Body Horror for Fun and Profit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nether-mutations-body-horror-for-fun-and-profit/2912)

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**Author:** [@Inquisitor\_Dust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inquisitor_Dust)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nether-mutations-body-horror-for-fun-and-profit/2912 "2013-09-06T21:54:24Z")

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TIME FOR ANOTHER AWKWARDLY WORDED SUGGESTION FROM ME! ahem So Nether creatures. They’re creepy, they’re spooky, they want to murder you horribly. What if you could gain some of their “2spooky4u” traits and get fun mutat…

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## [Map::unboad\_vehicle: vehicle not found](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-unboad-vehicle-vehicle-not-found/2943)

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**Author:** [@Telkoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Telkoth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-unboad-vehicle-vehicle-not-found/2943 "2013-09-06T17:37:41Z")

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So I saw a car in the water near a bridge, thought it would be cool to swim to it, to see if I could stand on it. Maybe make a weird base there… Then when I got off, I kept getting the error in the title. Every single tu…

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## [Date of the latest stable build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/date-of-the-latest-stable-build/2945)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/date-of-the-latest-stable-build/2945 "2013-09-06T17:06:33Z")

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How do you tell the date of the latest stable build? This can change, so I’d prefer an easy way to check myself. just want to see what was added between my last version and the latest stable one. I have a long time survi…

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## [Survivor towns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-towns/2923)

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**Author:** [@brroleg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/brroleg)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-towns/2923 "2013-09-06T15:49:42Z")

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We need survivor towns without zombies, with fenced perimeter and guard towers, with lots of friendly(or not if you start to kill them) npc, with shops, special missions, ability to buy house there. Maybe not from start…

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## [\<vehicle\> type element](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-type-element/2854)

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**Author:** [@Argasm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Argasm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 10:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-type-element/2854 "2013-09-06T10:05:56Z")

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What is the use of those in the game ? Since now I assumed they didn’t have to be translated like %s and %d but it is really tue ?

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## [Farming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming/2822)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming/2822 "2013-09-06T07:34:32Z")

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this may sound like a stupid question, but how/what do i need to farm?

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## [Advice on mutagens?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-on-mutagens/2901)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-on-mutagens/2901 "2013-09-06T05:41:04Z")

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Basically I’ve got a huge list of mutagens on my crafting list that I can make. I’m wondering what I should be attempting to use… What’s worthwhile? Which mutations are good to end up with? I don’t really want to have …

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## [Tool Classifications](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-classifications/2856)

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**Author:** [@RindFisch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RindFisch)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-classifications/2856 "2013-09-06T01:10:10Z")

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At the moment, every item usable as a tool is a special unique snowflake, meaning crafting recipes allowing different tools devolve into long lists of NEEDS pocket knife OR steak knife OR butcher knife OR integrated tool…

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## [Lua debug script support](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-debug-script-support/2919)

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**Author:** [@Gatleos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatleos)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-debug-script-support/2919 "2013-09-05T22:03:03Z")

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I’ve been watching this project since before Whales released the source code, so I thought it was about time I made a contribution. I’ve been thinking about how this would work for a while, and today I finally took a cra…

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## [Vehicle Modifications (roll bars, metal grating)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-modifications-roll-bars-metal-grating/2931)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-modifications-roll-bars-metal-grating/2931 "2013-09-05T21:14:50Z")

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Hey folks. I was just thinking: how about some kind of roll bars to help with impacts, since the seatbelt doesn’t seem to help much :stuck\_out\_tongue: In addition, how about some kind of metal grating to reinforce winds…

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## [Surrounded by ants - what do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surrounded-by-ants-what-do/2871)

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**Author:** [@CIB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CIB)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surrounded-by-ants-what-do/2871 "2013-09-05T14:57:27Z")

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I coughed all night and woke up to this: \[image\]

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## [Special Weapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/special-weapon/2913)

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**Author:** [@Alcatraz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alcatraz)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/special-weapon/2913 "2013-09-05T04:46:16Z")

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http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/SpecialEditions/1877BulldogGatlingGun.aspxThis is all I have to say.

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## [\[0.7.1-1428-ga462164\]: Parrying while sleeping](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-1-1428-ga462164-parrying-while-sleeping/2921)

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**Author:** [@Sheb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sheb)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-1-1428-ga462164-parrying-while-sleeping/2921 "2013-09-04T19:38:52Z")

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So I got jumped by a spider in my sleep. Thankfully, I had my trusty katana in my hands, and I was able tor protect myself while I was waking up. :slight\_smile: \[image\] It seems only a hit will wake you up, but you’ll …

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## [Tileset - Vehicle Issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-vehicle-issues/2904)

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**Author:** [@SirHoder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirHoder)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-vehicle-issues/2904 "2013-09-04T15:12:23Z")

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I’m roughing in a tileset to make the new version playable, and am running into some issues with vehicles (which is about as far as I’ve made it). All that is displaying is frames, boards, doors and wheels. None of the…

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## [Rope and string conversion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rope-and-string-conversion/2929)

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**Author:** [@Gatleos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatleos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rope-and-string-conversion/2929 "2013-09-04T15:03:27Z")

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I’ve been bothered by this for a while: is there any reason that ropes and string have to be measured in lengths of 6" 3’ 6’ and 30’? It seems extremely clumsy, and creates a bunch of unnecessary crafting and disassembly…

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## [Utility Items Sorely Needed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utility-items-sorely-needed/2784)

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**Author:** [@arctan2x](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arctan2x)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utility-items-sorely-needed/2784 "2013-09-04T14:53:14Z")

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Magnifying Glass / Lense: Used on a clear day, has a small chance to light a fire. Used on a sunny day has a large chance to light a fire. Can only ignite kindling or tinder reliably. Kindling: Use survival to break dow…

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## [\[0.7.1-1227-g985dac3\] Unable to Melee Attack Enemies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-1-1227-g985dac3-unable-to-melee-attack-enemies/2926)

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**Author:** [@joeman137](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/joeman137)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-1-1227-g985dac3-unable-to-melee-attack-enemies/2926 "2013-09-04T14:15:57Z")

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I had created a melee character with the tiger fighting stance. After loading up a saved game, I was unable to attack any enemy. I would walk “through” them, while they still damaged me (next to zombie, press directional…

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## [How to make a Custom Character Template](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-make-a-custom-character-template/2817)

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**Author:** [@Moon\_Dew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moon_Dew)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-make-a-custom-character-template/2817 "2013-09-04T13:12:02Z")

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I’m trying to create a “Just-for-fun” character with perfect twenty stats and no negative traits, but when I tried editing a character template I get nothing but a bunch of gibberish. Does anyone know how to make a new …

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## [Dreams In Catclysm --- overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dreams-in-catclysm-overhaul/2815)

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**Author:** [@kilozombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kilozombie)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dreams-in-catclysm-overhaul/2815 "2013-09-04T05:58:36Z")

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Let me begin by saying \[size=20pt\]I am a writer, not a coder.\[/size\] I’m starting to work on learning C but for right now a lot of the things I say might be completely unfeasible in any short time span. I love dreams. I …

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## [Crash when save file edited](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-when-save-file-edited/2920)

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**Author:** [@Globu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Globu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-when-save-file-edited/2920 "2013-09-04T05:07:42Z")

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No, not being filthy cheater. Been using it as a workaround. Been playing since a couple weeks ago, and for the past few experimental builds I’ve been using save file editing to get around the bug that makes it so you …

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## [Tileset project](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-project/2019)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 300\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-project/2019 "2013-09-04T00:29:01Z")

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Now! Welcome to the Tileset Project! Here we (a bunch of normal Cataclysm players) are making a tileset as a group. So far, we are going really good, with some awesome contributors -they know PERFECLTY who they are) Thi…

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## [How do I change the font?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-change-the-font/2924)

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**Author:** [@DerpyBilbo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpyBilbo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-change-the-font/2924 "2013-09-03T20:25:46Z")

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How do I change the font? I tried but It stayed the same as before.

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## [Road signs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/road-signs/2917)

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**Author:** [@brroleg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/brroleg)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/road-signs/2917 "2013-09-03T19:35:56Z")

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We need simply signs on the crossroads which road is to the city and which to the toxins dump. They will greatly help navigation in game

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## [Weapons Proposal: Rope Dart, Kusari-gama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapons-proposal-rope-dart-kusari-gama/2910)

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**Author:** [@sodapop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sodapop)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapons-proposal-rope-dart-kusari-gama/2910 "2013-09-03T02:20:28Z")

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I’d like to see these weapons added to the game. They should be easy to craft, and be a little different from the normal wooden spear/nail board/javelin early-game weaponry. The rope dart, or Sheng Biao is simply a meta…

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## [Can we drag a vehicle with another Vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-drag-a-vehicle-with-another-vehicle/2828)

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**Author:** [@newisle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/newisle)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-we-drag-a-vehicle-with-another-vehicle/2828 "2013-09-03T01:42:30Z")

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eg. Can we drag a moto with a RV ?

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## [How long is 1 tile in the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-is-1-tile-in-the-game/2899)

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**Author:** [@AerialK7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AerialK7)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 12:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-is-1-tile-in-the-game/2899 "2013-09-03T00:56:08Z")

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I posted it here cause of technical help. But yeah. How long is 1 tile in the game? Id imagine itd be something like 2-3ft. So, can anyone help?

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