# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=511

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## [\[Experimental\] Encumbrance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-encumbrance/2808)

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**Author:** [@UberZacht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UberZacht)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-encumbrance/2808 "2013-08-26T15:24:19Z")

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So I made a fancy-dancy light survivor suit, which when fitting, says it gives 0 to encumberment, but there’s a +1 on the parts it covers. It also seems that the other articles of clothing that give a negative to encumbr…

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## [New update 0.8](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-update-0-8/2813)

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**Author:** [@Dalgul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalgul)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-update-0-8/2813 "2013-08-26T14:22:47Z")

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Any idea of when it will hit? What is the time frame Id like to start playing again

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## [Inventory Key Duplication with Stack Split](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-key-duplication-with-stack-split/2827)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 1:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-key-duplication-with-stack-split/2827 "2013-08-26T13:25:01Z")

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I made 5 x lockpicks and the were batched together. When using it, it took damage but the entire stack all stayed in the same stack still. It took another damage hit and then the stack split, but the inventory key alloca…

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## [Zombie Evolution](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-evolution/2825)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-evolution/2825 "2013-08-26T12:30:27Z")

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\[image\] I had no clue they could evolve and it’s the first time I’ve seen it. The only thing less than usual in the area is a Master Zombie… Can any give some more info on Zed evolution? How, when, what… that kinda thi…

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## [Bionic issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-issue/2820)

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**Author:** [@onleeben](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/onleeben)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-issue/2820 "2013-08-26T11:43:22Z")

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Hey, first post. When you get too many bionics (e.g. more than 30), any additional bionics added don’t have an activation keyboard character next to them. You can see how this is an issue, because you can’t use any more…

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## [NPC Status and Healing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-status-and-healing/2726)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-status-and-healing/2726 "2013-08-26T10:52:40Z")

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A plea to help save the brave retard - Jasmin Rogersloses She decided (as you do) to go mess with a wolf before breakfast on day 2 and got her head, arm and boobs ripped open. I managed to put the wolf down, but she is …

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## [French strings in the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/french-strings-in-the-game/2812)

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**Author:** [@Sheb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sheb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/french-strings-in-the-game/2812 "2013-08-26T04:32:20Z")

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So I was translating, and I found some french strings in the .po that I’ve never encountered in the game, including stuff like “Percer dans quelle direction?” or “Mon dieu! Nous allons en parler OK?”. They’re also in the…

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## [Crafting cooked meat with combat knife?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-cooked-meat-with-combat-knife/2800)

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**Author:** [@cloudyrads](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/cloudyrads)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-cooked-meat-with-combat-knife/2800 "2013-08-26T03:41:06Z")

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Can you guys make it possible to cook chunk of meat (has a volume of 1) with Combat Knife (has a volume of 2) or Broadsword (has a volume of 7) because i think the character can just stab the meat and cook it on bushfir…

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## [Question about using ammo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-using-ammo/2814)

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**Author:** [@Inquisitor\_Dust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inquisitor_Dust)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-using-ammo/2814 "2013-08-25T19:10:29Z")

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I have a quick question about making guns in the jsons. I want to delve into the world of making simple items and I was wondering, I want to make a blunderbuss that shoots random objects, but can I make my own ammo group…

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## [Stange building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stange-building/2811)

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**Author:** [@DerpyBilbo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpyBilbo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stange-building/2811 "2013-08-25T18:53:51Z")

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So I was walking around I i found this: \[image\] I’m not sure if it’s an abandoned house or a survivor’s shelter \[image\] and it doesn’t show up in the map. \[image\] Anyways, It’s mine now. \[image\]

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## [Weeping Angels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weeping-angels/2674)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weeping-angels/2674 "2013-08-25T16:28:35Z")

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Enemies that only do stuff when you’re not looking. Have to kill them with explosives or the other kinds of things that break rocks and walls. Maybe they throw things at you and/or melee you when you’re asleep. Maybe fa…

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## [More disassembleable things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-disassembleable-things/2806)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-disassembleable-things/2806 "2013-08-25T12:49:53Z")

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So, I’m messing around with disassemble, and it angers me that some are un disassembleable. Like the LCPD laser pistol, for example. I should be able to jury rig five of them things together to make some sort of death r…

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## [The Nerdiest Nerd to Ever TURRET! \[Challenge\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-nerdiest-nerd-to-ever-turret-challenge/2805)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-nerdiest-nerd-to-ever-turret-challenge/2805 "2013-08-25T12:21:55Z")

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I propose a challenge to you all! The challenge is simple, create a character that has 4 strength, 4 dexterity, 14 intelligence, and 4 perception. Give them 6 in firearms, 6 in computers, 8 in mechanics, and 6 in electr…

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## [One step closer to Cataclysm DDA as a fully immersive open environment game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-step-closer-to-cataclysm-dda-as-a-fully-immersive-open-environment-game/2795)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-step-closer-to-cataclysm-dda-as-a-fully-immersive-open-environment-game/2795 "2013-08-25T03:45:35Z")

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http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-08-first-person-open-world-survival-horror-game-the-forest-looks-brilliant Just found this. My god if only they’d make something like this and put in all the Cataclysm features…

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## [Coastline](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coastline/2798)

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**Author:** [@Pageman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pageman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 11:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coastline/2798 "2013-08-24T23:26:06Z")

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I know that isn’t the smart thing to do in a apocalypse but traveling east and finding the ocean would be awesome , also would give a reason for implementing boats, fishing, beaches, ports and a lot of new buildings.

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## [Crash game in the city](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-game-in-the-city/2802)

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**Author:** [@Troll\_Miki](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Troll_Miki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-game-in-the-city/2802 "2013-08-24T23:05:44Z")

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When I go to the city The game crashes DEBUG: Whoooooa density of 6 Press spacebar…Segmentation fault (core dumped) Win 7 x64 Version: 0.7.1-1028-gb5bec8e Sorry for bad english.

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## [How should I go about making a gun character?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-should-i-go-about-making-a-gun-character/2788)

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**Author:** [@kastor246](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kastor246)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-should-i-go-about-making-a-gun-character/2788 "2013-08-24T16:01:11Z")

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So i’ve been wanting to specalize my guy in guns. A problem is that though gun stores seem to be loaded with zombies and with out any skills to get through the zombies you’re kinda screwed. Now I was thinking of maybe do…

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## [Trait for mapping discovered tiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-for-mapping-discovered-tiles/2792)

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**Author:** [@pingeee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingeee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-for-mapping-discovered-tiles/2792 "2013-08-24T14:48:33Z")

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Hello, I’m fairly sure it was suggested before, but wasn’t able to find any mentions of it. Anyway, I think it would be cool to have a “cartographer” perk/skill/item that allows you to memorize walls/doors/windows layo…

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## [Can someone link me to the latest GRAPHICAL version of Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-someone-link-me-to-the-latest-graphical-version-of-cataclysm/2547)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 114\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-someone-link-me-to-the-latest-graphical-version-of-cataclysm/2547 "2013-08-24T14:30:32Z")

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I can’t seem to find downloads for the old versions of Cataclysm with tilesets included. (And I’m not sure what to search for to find a good tileset to add myself.) Can someone help? DDA practically makes my eyes bleed…

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## [Crafting scrap metal out of cans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-scrap-metal-out-of-cans/2801)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-scrap-metal-out-of-cans/2801 "2013-08-24T14:08:32Z")

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So I tend to accumulate tons of cans. Why can’t they be made into scrap metal? That sound like a good idea to anyone else?

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## [Unpowered vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unpowered-vehicles/2628)

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**Author:** [@keldoclock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/keldoclock)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unpowered-vehicles/2628 "2013-08-24T04:03:54Z")

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In Cataclysm we have an excellent vehicle system for all kinds of vehicles that the player rides inside, but what about stuff like shopping carts, sleds, travois, or skateboards? Things that are powered by pushing or pul…

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## [\[Experimental\] Can't enter basements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-cant-enter-basements/2793)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-cant-enter-basements/2793 "2013-08-23T21:09:55Z")

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Hey folks. Using the nightly build from yesterday (7.1-9xx) it looks like you can’t enter basements. “you can’t drag stuff downstairs!” tried dumping all items to no avail. Think it might be trying to drag NPCs down th…

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## [Some errors found while checking with static code checker (CppCheck)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-errors-found-while-checking-with-static-code-checker-cppcheck/2796)

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**Author:** [@AVE](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AVE)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-errors-found-while-checking-with-static-code-checker-cppcheck/2796 "2013-08-23T21:06:13Z")

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I just downloaded latest git source and ran check in CodeLite. Missing bounds check for extra iterator increment in loop in crafting.cpp (line 520). Should test for end-of-array there? Duplicate if expressions in d…

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## [More realistic generation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-realistic-generation/2398)

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**Author:** [@Samscale1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Samscale1)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-realistic-generation/2398 "2013-08-23T20:35:49Z")

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Houses and shops: Broken windows and rags in the smashed glass to suggest looting and people escaping their houses in the first days. Or zombies smashing their ways out after turning. Boarded up windows and smashed win…

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## [Stalker Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stalker-zombies/2778)

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**Author:** [@vache](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vache)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stalker-zombies/2778 "2013-08-23T18:40:48Z")

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Invisible relatively weak (about the strength of a regular Z) zombies that move in groups of 5ish. They can be spotted with any sort of infrared or heat vision, and if you get next to them, they will be revealed. They …

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## [Clayton's Firearm Project (Dead)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claytons-firearm-project-dead/2394)

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**Author:** [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claytons-firearm-project-dead/2394 "2013-08-23T15:32:03Z")

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Sorry for anyone who was interested, but I am discontinuing work on this. A lot of people were complaining about “too many weapons” being in the game, and I didn’t want to make this a mod for a multitude of design reason…

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## [Add some "throwing" items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-some-throwing-items/2723)

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**Author:** [@NecroBanana](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NecroBanana)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-some-throwing-items/2723 "2013-08-23T11:44:10Z")

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Recently, I’ve taken a liking to throwing stuff. Knife spears, wooden javs, combat knifes and all of that. Yet I still feel something is missing. I’d rather like to see throwing items like throwing knifes, shurikens, axe…

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## [SDL bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sdl-bug/2790)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sdl-bug/2790 "2013-08-23T08:05:24Z")

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I’ve been using the curses version for some time now even tho I’m on Win7 because the “@” symbol doesn’t seem to get recognized in the SDL version. Tought it was time to report it. Any possible known reasons?

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## [Lets Play - Cataclysm DDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-play-cataclysm-dda/2782)

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**Author:** [@arctan2x](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arctan2x)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-play-cataclysm-dda/2782 "2013-08-23T01:07:28Z")

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A friend of mine has recently done a lets play for cataclysm. Figured the community might be interested in a laugh, so I would link it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRKRrgGh-dY Give him a watch!

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## [Wetsuit defence](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wetsuit-defence/2787)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2013, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wetsuit-defence/2787 "2013-08-22T19:45:17Z")

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Neoprene wetsuits, 60 bash 60 cut. Please tell me it’s a bug. Wetsuits are made of foamed neoprene (there’s gas bubbles in) and are usually 5~7mm thick. A few milimeters of Foamed neoprene can’t withstand the same puni…

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