# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=509

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## [Silo vs. triffid heart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/silo-vs-triffid-heart/2836)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/silo-vs-triffid-heart/2836 "2013-09-03T00:11:21Z")

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i’m wondering if the missile from a silo will destroy a triffid heart, or only things above ground?

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## [Food expiration dates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-expiration-dates/2916)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-expiration-dates/2916 "2013-09-03T00:10:20Z")

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how about putting food expiration dates on packaged foods? you’ve already got fresh, normal, and rotten with fruits, veggies, and meats, so why not other foods that go bad. in fact that would work out perfectly; fruits…

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## [New tileset question marks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-tileset-question-marks/2896)

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**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-tileset-question-marks/2896 "2013-09-02T15:51:18Z")

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I know it's experimental and everything but just making sure that the new tile set issues with rabbits/squirrels + sidewalks, doors and most items being ?'s marks is not an issue on my end? Also I do know there adding th…

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## [Disappointing farming bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disappointing-farming-bug/2905)

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**Author:** [@pulsefrequency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pulsefrequency)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disappointing-farming-bug/2905 "2013-09-02T13:43:55Z")

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v0.7.1-1034-gb69c72d Curses. i am located at a farm, where i have planted a marijuana seed in the shed earlier in the day, around sunrise i think, since i thought that was a pretty awesome new feature. farming definitel…

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## [Could we make cars more interesting?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-we-make-cars-more-interesting/2886)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-we-make-cars-more-interesting/2886 "2013-09-01T22:11:11Z")

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First off: dead people. Why is it we only find dead people away from vehicles? Shouldn’t we see some inside cars that have crashed into the sides of buildings and on the sides of the road? But also wouldn’t it make sens…

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## [Trouble compiling on cygwin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-compiling-on-cygwin/2906)

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**Author:** [@Silvercore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Silvercore)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-compiling-on-cygwin/2906 "2013-09-01T20:35:25Z")

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I know cygwin isn’t most peoples favorite, but I like it for being able to change font, font size, and window size on the fly, anyways, I can’t seem to compile, here’s the code from when I give the make command. $ make …

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## [Items fall to ground when put on seat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-fall-to-ground-when-put-on-seat/2898)

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**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-fall-to-ground-when-put-on-seat/2898 "2013-09-01T19:55:30Z")

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Trunk is full so items fall to the ground. (Something like that is what it says when I try to put items on the seat) This was on the SDL build Version 0.7.1-1398-g92d912a This is what I get when I try to put items in t…

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## [Zombified Survivors/Preppers?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombified-survivors-preppers/2857)

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**Author:** [@Ronin1791](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ronin1791)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombified-survivors-preppers/2857 "2013-09-01T19:15:33Z")

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Hey all, I had the idea for a rare zombie type of a survivor who had the equipment to stand a chance against the various abominations of the post apocalyptic world, but not the luck, or brains. They could be slightly to…

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## [Water Springs Eternal... from abandoned cars](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-springs-eternal-from-abandoned-cars/2859)

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**Author:** [@Rog](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rog)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-springs-eternal-from-abandoned-cars/2859 "2013-09-01T16:35:50Z")

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0.7.1-1187-g941f114 Windows - SDL All vehicles seem to allow for the ‘drain water’ action. If I have a rubber hose, then it highlights the option, but I can ‘drain’ it regardless. However, unless the vehicle actually …

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## [Can't cauterize with pocket knife](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-cauterize-with-pocket-knife/2902)

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**Author:** [@Tarkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tarkin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-cauterize-with-pocket-knife/2902 "2013-09-01T16:08:34Z")

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With 0.7.1-1398-g92d912a: All option when activating the pocket knife bring the chop up what? query.

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## [Switching from tiles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/switching-from-tiles/2892)

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**Author:** [@TheTinCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheTinCat)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/switching-from-tiles/2892 "2013-09-01T14:53:15Z")

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So as you all may or not have seen, there’s tileset support for Cata. and while the current tileset is a great start, I really liked my ASCII a lot more. I’ve looked through all options & commands, but can’t find a way…

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## [Android Perk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-perk/2875)

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**Author:** [@arctan2x](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arctan2x)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-perk/2875 "2013-09-01T14:33:41Z")

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Just kind of a thought, but it’s no secret that people scum. Especially when there’s a random aspect at character generation. And especially when this random aspect can significantly alter a characters early success rat…

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## [\[Experimental} Tile-Specific Monsters still spawn at 0.0 Monster Spawn rate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-tile-specific-monsters-still-spawn-at-0-0-monster-spawn-rate/2897)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-tile-specific-monsters-still-spawn-at-0-0-monster-spawn-rate/2897 "2013-09-01T03:35:58Z")

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This is true with, at the very least swimmer and child zombies. Kinda breaks the mood of a lone survivor raiding the husks of old dead cities for booze to make it day to day. Or at least thats what i was doing with it. …

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## [Compile CDDA Encounter bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compile-cdda-encounter-bug/2887)

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**Author:** [@wszgrcy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wszgrcy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compile-cdda-encounter-bug/2887 "2013-09-01T00:41:20Z")

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i compile cdda by code blocks 12.11. But I get a BUG. Please look the red box. \[image\] You hits Zombie 9 damage BECOME $s hits $s 9 damage How to sovle this problem?

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## ["STREAM" effect for ammo does nothing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stream-effect-for-ammo-does-nothing/2894)

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**Author:** [@hallo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hallo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stream-effect-for-ammo-does-nothing/2894 "2013-08-31T20:33:58Z")

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So I’ve noticed that gasoline has the “STREAM” effect, but that effect isn’t checked for at any point in the code. Is STREAM supposed to have an effect (and, if so, what effect?) when used with ammunition?

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## [Plutionium Cells](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plutionium-cells/2884)

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**Author:** [@arctan2x](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arctan2x)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plutionium-cells/2884 "2013-08-31T16:05:48Z")

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These are radioactive, aren’t they? Started a character, found an airdrop right outside my shelter with several of them, opened the crates and found a good schwack of plutonium cells. That night when I was trying to sle…

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## [Stuff that floats in my head](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stuff-that-floats-in-my-head/2860)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stuff-that-floats-in-my-head/2860 "2013-08-31T15:44:07Z")

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I have been having certain ideas of stuff to put in the game whether or not it’s relevant to the game. First of all Excalibur… after all it’s in an England area if i am not mistaken. and it would be a nice change to hav…

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## [\[Experimental build\] Map gen bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-map-gen-bug/2864)

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**Author:** [@Zireael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zireael)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-map-gen-bug/2864 "2013-08-31T14:32:01Z")

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This is the experimental from the 25th. I nearly jumped out of my pants. I don’t mean mines themselves (thanks me for the high Per) but there’s walls missing and a door in a middle of nowhere. \[image\]

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## [The Netherium Compendium and Bestiary - Of creature factions and organisms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-netherium-compendium-and-bestiary-of-creature-factions-and-organisms/2039)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-netherium-compendium-and-bestiary-of-creature-factions-and-organisms/2039 "2013-08-31T08:15:59Z")

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This will be an outline of the various creatures, their families and associations, enemies and allegiences, forms and behaviours, that I desire to appear in the game, or that currently appear in the game and how I desire…

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## [Funnel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/funnel/2837)

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**Author:** [@SummitSummit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SummitSummit)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/funnel/2837 "2013-08-31T04:29:06Z")

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Maybe I’m stupid but I can’t seem to get any water out of my funnels. I (a)ctivated them onto the ground. I have empty bottles in my inventory. It is raining out. I (e)xamine the funnel and when it asks me if I want …

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## [\[Master\] Naming errors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/master-naming-errors/2885)

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**Author:** [@cloudyrads](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/cloudyrads)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/master-naming-errors/2885 "2013-08-31T04:03:07Z")

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I downloaded the master from cata github 2 hours ago. It was really good what with the Debug’s better wish for an item window, more than one bedroom per house, and random first aid on T&B’s on random houses then this ha…

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## [Latest experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental/2876)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental/2876 "2013-08-31T00:03:51Z")

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The widows Sdl latest experimental is broken, as in you start the game and only a black screen will pop out. The debug shows this: Parse error in gfx/tile\_config.json Error: syntax error at line 1 near: The curse ver…

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## [Items changing keys](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-changing-keys/2818)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-changing-keys/2818 "2013-08-30T15:51:50Z")

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from time to time, the items in inventory change the former assigned key. I couldn’t yet figure what makes this happen, but it’s very annoying (as you can well imagine) having to eat a vitamin instead of reloading a gun …

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## [What should I wear for the Kickstarter video?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-i-wear-for-the-kickstarter-video/2456)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-i-wear-for-the-kickstarter-video/2456 "2013-08-30T13:41:19Z")

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An important question, and the answers can be found… HERE! Note: This thread is intended to accumulate ideas for things to put in the poll. It won’t actually be the decision made. We’ll need suggestions for: Headgear …

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## [Empty Bottles (Plastic) Disappears](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/empty-bottles-plastic-disappears/2851)

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**Author:** [@deadmerits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deadmerits)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/empty-bottles-plastic-disappears/2851 "2013-08-30T11:29:03Z")

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Hey guys. When I reload my chainsaw from a plastic bottle with gasoline, the bottle is nowhere to be found. I am using the windows SDL experimental version from about 8 hours ago or less. Thank you, and keep up the goo…

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## [Acid spit mutation/bionic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-spit-mutation-bionic/2867)

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**Author:** [@Danv](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Danv)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-spit-mutation-bionic/2867 "2013-08-30T06:47:46Z")

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well, thats pretty much it - mutation/bionic which would allows you to “spit” acid, like Z do, maybe comes in too versions: Mk1 - short range, one tile hit; Mk2 - longer range, multiple tiles (again, like Z do) sure it …

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## [Phantom Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/phantom-zombies/2873)

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**Author:** [@Weyrling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weyrling)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/phantom-zombies/2873 "2013-08-30T04:03:03Z")

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In the very latest experimental (Windows SDL) I’ve run into an odd graphical bug where occasionally the game will show a zombie on an open square when it is actually standing on a nearby square, e’x’amining the square re…

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## [How do i build a roof?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-build-a-roof/2872)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-build-a-roof/2872 "2013-08-30T01:33:59Z")

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so i just found out the hard way that turrets melt in acid rain, and now my base in my LMOE shelter is undefended. how do i build a roof? i have all the equipment and materials i need, but the game insists that i can’t…

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## [Fun with Spraycan Flamethrowers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fun-with-spraycan-flamethrowers/2863)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fun-with-spraycan-flamethrowers/2863 "2013-08-29T22:32:12Z")

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Recently, i’ve been fortunate to find the component for such a device, and aside from wrecking ALL the shit, what should i do with it? How should i best use it? And how have you guys used your’s in the past

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## [Force Quit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/force-quit/2869)

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**Author:** [@Alcatraz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alcatraz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/force-quit/2869 "2013-08-29T22:05:20Z")

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After the game crashed once, whenever I tried to open Cataclysm DDA it would say Windows Runtime was told to close this program. Any help?

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