# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=513

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## [Ethanol engine conversions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ethanol-engine-conversions/2762)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ethanol-engine-conversions/2762 "2013-08-20T01:26:29Z")

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I can’t for the life of me find many gas stations. But there’s a lot of liquor stores. I guess in this future, liquor is cheap and gas is not. Well, why can’t we get a car that has an ethanol burner? That would be cool.…

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## [Improved Iron Sights - How Do They Work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-iron-sights-how-do-they-work/2752)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 12:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-iron-sights-how-do-they-work/2752 "2013-08-20T00:06:45Z")

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Or more to the point, what do they do? The description implies that they improve accuracy, but they don’t seem to have any actual effect.

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## [Presenting... THE MECHANIC!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/presenting-the-mechanic/2760)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/presenting-the-mechanic/2760 "2013-08-19T23:07:51Z")

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The hero Cataclysm doesn’t deserve! Or need! Or particularly want! Ok, so basically I went ahead and made my own profession. You start off with basic power storage, solar panels, joint torsion wrenches, and an integ…

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## [Man hack help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/man-hack-help/2733)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/man-hack-help/2733 "2013-08-19T21:56:44Z")

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How do i change what a friendly man hack does so i can stop it from attacking everything?

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## [\[experimental\] artifacts.gsav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-artifacts-gsav/2756)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-artifacts-gsav/2756 "2013-08-19T20:55:36Z")

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Using the experimental curses version. \[code\]Debug: Parse error in save/artifacts.gsav Error: syntax error at line 1 near: \[/code\] Well, bollocks. Anyone know how to fix?

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## [Can't disassemble bean bag shells, .40 shells, among others](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-bean-bag-shells-40-shells-among-others/2745)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-bean-bag-shells-40-shells-among-others/2745 "2013-08-19T18:53:20Z")

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Why can’t I disassemble some of the more obscure ammo calibers? They’re not especially useful, and the powder and hulls would be better off elsewhere. But nope. Doesn’t work. Why?

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## [GlyphGryph and kevingranade interviewed on Roguelike Radio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glyphgryph-and-kevingranade-interviewed-on-roguelike-radio/2111)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glyphgryph-and-kevingranade-interviewed-on-roguelike-radio/2111 "2013-08-19T17:41:47Z")

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Darren Gray interviewed GlyphGryph and I for Roguelike Radio last Sunday, it’s finally out, check it out! http://www.roguelikeradio.com/2013/07/episode-75-cataclysm-dark-days-ahead.html Listen for what I think is the m…

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## [Trait reversal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-reversal/2737)

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**Author:** [@Whitelight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whitelight)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-reversal/2737 "2013-08-19T16:17:20Z")

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Okay, so i started a new char in a new world on the latest experimental and was sleeping off the first day of my hobo issues when suddenly “Your Truth Teller trait has turned into Skilled Liar.” Now being able to mitiga…

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## [Clothing mods?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-mods/2738)

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**Author:** [@MrHax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrHax)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-mods/2738 "2013-08-19T14:19:33Z")

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Well, in the real world, we can repair our clothes, and so is modifying them (well, not exactly) . So why not some mods for clothing? It could be simply an extra pocket sewed into your trenchcoat, or extra ceramic plate…

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## [Spawn World generations options](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-world-generations-options/2553)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-world-generations-options/2553 "2013-08-19T13:21:52Z")

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Let us increase/decrease spawn rates of certain things adjust spawn rate of buildsing with special spawns (hospitals,schools megastores) increase how many zombies that spawn in towns. along with special spawn rate. dont…

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## [Playing around with Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-around-with-cataclysm/2743)

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**Author:** [@J534](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/J534)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-around-with-cataclysm/2743 "2013-08-19T06:10:40Z")

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Hi eveyone I just got started with Cataclysm and was wondering what people use for your font in your terminal emulator? I’m currently running Ubuntu and am using Sakura as my emulator… but I was wondering if there is a f…

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## [.](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2621)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2621 "2013-08-19T05:44:02Z")

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## [Ideas for when we have Z-levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-when-we-have-z-levels/2744)

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**Author:** [@Inquisitor\_Dust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inquisitor_Dust)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-when-we-have-z-levels/2744 "2013-08-19T04:50:58Z")

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If I remember right, at some point we’re going to have z-levels implemented, so what kind of stuff would work with that mechanic? I could see quite a few new/changed mutations that could make use of it, maybe a reptile …

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## [Plug on Linux Outlaws](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plug-on-linux-outlaws/2750)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plug-on-linux-outlaws/2750 "2013-08-19T02:23:58Z")

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Got a plug on the podcast Linux Outlaws: http://sixgun.org/linuxoutlaws/319 Won’t be news to anyone on the forums, but I figured I’d counter-plug it here.

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## [NPC's not able to give items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-not-able-to-give-items/2666)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-not-able-to-give-items/2666 "2013-08-19T00:12:17Z")

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in 0.71 when i asked the NPC for items he/she gave me something but it was not on the floor or in my inventory.

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## [Excessive skill gains at higher levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/excessive-skill-gains-at-higher-levels/2732)

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**Author:** [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/excessive-skill-gains-at-higher-levels/2732 "2013-08-18T20:16:39Z")

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Stable release. It seems that once you hit 20 or so in a skill, it starts increasing at a crazy rate. I do use my car for clearing out towns of zombies, and also tend to drive through swarms of swamp critters at 200 km/h…

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## [Question on the UPS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-on-the-ups/2729)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-on-the-ups/2729 "2013-08-18T18:37:09Z")

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How fast does the UPS chew through batteries?

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## [What's the deal with blank bodies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-blank-bodies/2709)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-blank-bodies/2709 "2013-08-18T12:02:11Z")

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I was in a cathedral when I encountered them for the first time. I read there description this is what i thought what I was actually expecting: “Oh god when I hit these things they’ll become me, Oh shit one screamed th…

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## [The Great "Install Bionics" Rebalance!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-great-install-bionics-rebalance/2559)

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**Author:** [@phaethon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/phaethon)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-great-install-bionics-rebalance/2559 "2013-08-18T11:14:34Z")

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I wrote this long essay on why the whole installing bionics system is broken, but it’s too in depth. I can upload it if you want, but (believe it or not) this massive post is a summary. \[b\]Main points: Chance of succ…

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## [Creating a basement?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-basement/2735)

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**Author:** [@madoobler\_sauce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/madoobler_sauce)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-basement/2735 "2013-08-18T02:24:32Z")

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I found a gas station way out in between two towns, and I feel that if it had a basement in it, it could be a very good player house. Is there a way I could make a basement for it? and if so, would I have to use the Z co…

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## [Cataclysm Code Guide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-code-guide/2721)

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**Author:** [@drake1storm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/drake1storm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-code-guide/2721 "2013-08-18T02:21:02Z")

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It is becoming abundantly clear that most of us, regardless of our programming abilities, want to mod this game into our personal wonderlands. Basically, this is going to be a “go here to do x” type of guide with each t…

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## [.](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2557)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2557 "2013-08-18T01:54:59Z")

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## [Flamethrowers and modifications](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flamethrowers-and-modifications/2734)

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**Author:** [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flamethrowers-and-modifications/2734 "2013-08-18T00:27:33Z")

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You can attach extended magazine and spare magazine to a flamethrower, but they don’t actually do anything, except add weight and make the ammo counter look funny.

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## [Anomalies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anomalies/2703)

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**Author:** [@Fniff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fniff)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anomalies/2703 "2013-08-17T22:29:50Z")

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So, some people have been discussing that anomalies would make a good game mechanic. But what are anomalies? Well, anomalies were originally shown in the book Roadside Picnic, but more people remember them from STALKER: …

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## [Fire puts out too much smoke to safely cook by](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-puts-out-too-much-smoke-to-safely-cook-by/2731)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-puts-out-too-much-smoke-to-safely-cook-by/2731 "2013-08-17T20:59:01Z")

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So, I’m trying to rough it, and I’ve built a camp fire. Too much smoke. Dug a fire pit. Nope, too much smoke. Even went out and looted a brazier. Too much smoke. Now, I’ve got a hotplate, but hotplate wastes batteries. …

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## [Healing a friendly dog that follows you](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-a-friendly-dog-that-follows-you/2722)

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**Author:** [@Wayfarer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayfarer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-a-friendly-dog-that-follows-you/2722 "2013-08-17T20:51:35Z")

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A personal alteration of mine for my game has been to edit the code for dog food so that it can restore the hp of a friendly dog. I got the code from the MGS mod originally. I’ve been away from Cata for a while and sin…

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## [Weird succession game interest check](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-succession-game-interest-check/2688)

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**Author:** [@ICBM\_pilot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ICBM_pilot)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-succession-game-interest-check/2688 "2013-08-17T20:43:02Z")

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The way the game works is people pm me if they want to be a modder(edits jsons and stuff) or a player(finds bugs and makes sure no thing is over or underpowered but only gets one life)once at least half of the people are…

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## [\[Windows SDL v0.7.1-737-g8e73a65\] Option Problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-sdl-v0-7-1-737-g8e73a65-option-problems/2701)

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**Author:** [@Fengferth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fengferth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-sdl-v0-7-1-737-g8e73a65-option-problems/2701 "2013-08-17T20:38:29Z")

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Just thought I’d mention this since I haven’t seen any previous posts about it. Both “Auto Pickup 0 Vol/Weight” and “Sort Crafting Menu” don’t seem to work when toggled on true, even after a fresh reset of the world.

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## [Cannot press + without crashing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-press-without-crashing/2720)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-press-without-crashing/2720 "2013-08-17T18:48:27Z")

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I cannot press the button + without having my game crash on me. Anyone know why?

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## [Sanity Stat and Effect](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sanity-stat-and-effect/2693)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sanity-stat-and-effect/2693 "2013-08-17T18:45:52Z")

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I think it would be cool to have sanity stats and effects, even if it’s slight morale penalties initially for having tons of bodies without the requisite serial killerish traits like cold blooded or what ever. Then, when…

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