# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=514

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## [\[experimental build\] Damaged house](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-damaged-house/2707)

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**Author:** [@Rorudo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rorudo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-damaged-house/2707 "2013-08-17T11:29:41Z")

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There is something wrong with this house. I have a quest to retrieve software from there, but it is impossible now. \[image\]

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## [Fishing!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fishing/2636)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fishing/2636 "2013-08-17T06:29:32Z")

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Just struck me awhile ago, but wouldn’t it be fun to be able to fish? A new skillbook, a few rods and maybe a tacklebox in a sports centre… I think that mob spawning would be a bit too much, so maybe a percentage chance …

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## [Autosave options](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autosave-options/2719)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autosave-options/2719 "2013-08-16T23:41:10Z")

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i don’t usually use the autosave, but lately the game crashed a few times and i lost a lot of playtime. So i turned autosave on. What i’d like if posiible is to make the " Game minutes before autosave" optional, with 0 f…

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## [MOVED: 40mm grenade Recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-40mm-grenade-recipe/2717)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-40mm-grenade-recipe/2717 "2013-08-16T20:47:57Z")

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This topic has been moved to The Lab - Contributions and Mods. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=2853.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Github compiling question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-compiling-question/2706)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-compiling-question/2706 "2013-08-16T16:52:56Z")

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I downloaded the latest source from the github page, but when I try to “Build” it says this “Cataclysm - Release”: The compiler’s setup (GNU GCC Compiler) is invalid, so Code::Blocks cannot find/run the compiler. Proba…

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## [Debug: Stopped monster from hitting itself (even though debug messages are off)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-stopped-monster-from-hitting-itself-even-though-debug-messages-are-off/2697)

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**Author:** [@Ratha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ratha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-stopped-monster-from-hitting-itself-even-though-debug-messages-are-off/2697 "2013-08-16T15:56:38Z")

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Daily build 0.7.1-701-g5af4140 (curses build 222) I have a character in a very unfortunate situation. There is a coyote outside my window, and it keeps trying to hit itself in an attempt to get in. The game is throwing:…

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## [Turrets(again!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-again/2712)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-again/2712 "2013-08-16T14:17:06Z")

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so it seems that any mods attached to an m249 disappear when it is mounted on your vehicle, including brass catchers. ah well, it was worth a try, perhaps in later versions. but that’s not what this thread is about. m…

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## [Swimming (or drowning in my case)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/swimming-or-drowning-in-my-case/2711)

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**Author:** [@Sheer\_Bliss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sheer_Bliss)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 1:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/swimming-or-drowning-in-my-case/2711 "2013-08-16T13:25:12Z")

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Is it really that realisitic to have characters start with no swimming experience at all? I don’t mean all characters should start with Michael Phelps levels of swimming but it would be handy to at least dog paddle to th…

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## [Adding new items and weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-new-items-and-weapons/1360)

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**Author:** [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-new-items-and-weapons/1360 "2013-08-16T10:13:30Z")

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I couldn’t find a thread for simple questions on modding/technical details, so I apologize in advance for this seemingly redundant thread. If there is a better place for it, or if it should be delete, please feel free to…

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## [Rapier, Katana, and Broadswords](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rapier-katana-and-broadswords/2626)

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**Author:** [@Whitelight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whitelight)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rapier-katana-and-broadswords/2626 "2013-08-16T06:44:14Z")

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I love melee characters and these are great weapons, but I have a tiny gripe concerning these. Now of course I would love to see a re balance/overhaul for melee at some point but the thing that is really bugging me atm …

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## [Sort Crafting Menu Default: True](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sort-crafting-menu-default-true/2710)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sort-crafting-menu-default-true/2710 "2013-08-16T02:32:26Z")

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Can we have this set to True by default? It’s just far too handy to pass up. I’d also suggest mutations by radiation set to true as default as well, but I can see some people might want that off.

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## [Launchpad Translations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launchpad-translations/2577)

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**Author:** [@yobbo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yobbo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launchpad-translations/2577 "2013-08-16T02:18:48Z")

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It looks like there are two groups using Launchpad to translate: \[ul\]li https://translations.launchpad.net/cataclysm-dda\[/li\] li https://translations.launchpad.net/cataclysm\[/li\]\[/ul\] Two questions: (1) Who’s managin…

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## [\[Experimental build\] Improper assignment of items letters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-improper-assignment-of-items-letters/2686)

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**Author:** [@Darkfyre](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Darkfyre)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-improper-assignment-of-items-letters/2686 "2013-08-16T00:34:24Z")

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When you use the eat menue, the game changes the assigned letters of items and then tells you you don’t possess the item when you press the new assigned letter. Using the apply menue to eat functions properly

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## [I18n problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i18n-problems/2702)

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**Author:** [@LazyCat-rus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat-rus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i18n-problems/2702 "2013-08-15T18:16:12Z")

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Hello. I want to discuss some issues related to the development and translation. I am a member of a team of translators for Russian language. At the present time it is the most translated language (more than 70% of the…

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## [Sewage and Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-vehicles/2698)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-vehicles/2698 "2013-08-15T18:14:24Z")

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I was using my foldable bicycle down in the sewers and noticed that sewage tiles randomly changed to water and dirt tiles as my bicycle passed over them.

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## [Does anyone else like to play with classic jombies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-else-like-to-play-with-classic-jombies/2672)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-else-like-to-play-with-classic-jombies/2672 "2013-08-15T16:24:06Z")

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It feels more tense and real to me with classics on. I think of Left 4 Dead, Mel Gibson Mad Max Road Warrior meets The Book of Eli a la 28 Days Later with the mutated zombies on. Which is for sure interesting! But I find…

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## [Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question/2705)

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**Author:** [@Sato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sato)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question/2705 "2013-08-15T16:12:37Z")

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I didn’t know where else to put this I just wanted to know if i could take all the monsters out of the game and make animals spawn rates higher so i can have a survival safari?

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## [Need help understanding firearm Accuracy, Inaccuracy and Dispersion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-understanding-firearm-accuracy-inaccuracy-and-dispersion/2704)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-understanding-firearm-accuracy-inaccuracy-and-dispersion/2704 "2013-08-15T15:48:33Z")

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version 0.71 Windows stable build On the main firearms page, weapons have an “accuracy” stat with the explanation of: Accuracy is in quarter-degrees, and measures the maximum this weapon will contribute to the angle of …

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## [Water tiles or sewage tiles in mine tunnel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-tiles-or-sewage-tiles-in-mine-tunnel/2680)

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**Author:** [@zhj\_cn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zhj_cn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-tiles-or-sewage-tiles-in-mine-tunnel/2680 "2013-08-15T03:58:21Z")

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So someone will need to use his swimming skill to cross that area. How about it?

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## [How do I open a military black box?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-open-a-military-black-box/2689)

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**Author:** [@BadSniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BadSniper)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-open-a-military-black-box/2689 "2013-08-15T03:44:15Z")

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The question is in the title. How do I bust into a military black box to obtain its contents/read its data? I’ve found them in a couple previous games before, but I never knew what to do with them… If it’s any help, I’m…

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## [How do you take down a tent?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-take-down-a-tent/2691)

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**Author:** [@Grafsburg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grafsburg)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-take-down-a-tent/2691 "2013-08-15T02:19:20Z")

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Stupid question but yeah, there it is. I pitched a tent, put on my sleeping bag, and had a good night’s rest. Then I realized I have no idea how to take the tent down so I can use it again. Smashing it just damages it, i…

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## [Pulpers rejoice! New trait ahoy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pulpers-rejoice-new-trait-ahoy/1810)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pulpers-rejoice-new-trait-ahoy/1810 "2013-08-15T01:56:13Z")

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Malicious (1-2 points?) You are a violent person. You leave a definite mess whenever you kill something, mutilating corpses more than usual. Something like that. Bloody mess! An extra level or two of damage for corpses…

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## [How does armor work in combat?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-armor-work-in-combat/2695)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-armor-work-in-combat/2695 "2013-08-14T21:04:39Z")

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I recently acquired basic power armor. (WOOT!) Prior to this I was running around with little more than a hoodie and cargo pants so I thought I would see a HUGE difference in the damage I took during fights. Not so much.…

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## [Mutation dreams](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-dreams/2667)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-dreams/2667 "2013-08-14T20:47:12Z")

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Tamunshin is doing something pretty nifty (IMO) in the git: mutants will now get dreams based on their strongest mutation category. Check it out! Link to pull request

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## [Save times](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-times/2696)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-times/2696 "2013-08-14T18:08:43Z")

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version 0.71 Windows stable build On starting up my game loads fairly quickly but on save it is dreadfully slow. It wasn’t so bad when the save x of 9000 but now that it’s up to x of 49000 it’s tedious. Are any optimi…

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## [Minor Grammar Gripe - "Flamable" Arrows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-grammar-gripe-flamable-arrows/2652)

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**Author:** [@Morrigi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Morrigi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-grammar-gripe-flamable-arrows/2652 "2013-08-14T17:44:35Z")

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Pretty much what it says on the tin, there are 2 m’s in “flammable”.

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## [\[.71 Experimental\] Crafting Recipe woes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/71-experimental-crafting-recipe-woes/2685)

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**Author:** [@Absalom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Absalom)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/71-experimental-crafting-recipe-woes/2685 "2013-08-14T17:15:23Z")

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Long story short, some recipes wouldn’t show up. For the life of me, I couldn’t find stone shovel or axe, and I created a test character with 6+ points in fabrication mechanics construction survival anything. Do I hav…

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## [Lua modding prototype](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-modding-prototype/2102)

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**Author:** [@CIB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CIB)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-modding-prototype/2102 "2013-08-14T15:44:26Z")

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I’ve completed a very barebone prototype that demonstrates how lua could be used to define iuse’s. https://github.com/CIB/Cataclysm-DDA/commit/5c2ff27dadf92d05403a1bcbff203c667319ae9c Example: data/luamods/core/main.lu…

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## [About Cataclysm and the Kickstarter? Developer Q&A questions thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-cataclysm-and-the-kickstarter-developer-q-a-questions-thread/1974)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-cataclysm-and-the-kickstarter-developer-q-a-questions-thread/1974 "2013-08-14T10:29:38Z")

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We’re hoping to do an update soon for the Kickstarter where we respond to a number of questions from our supporters, and we’ll need a base of questions to pull from to make that interesting. Ask us anything - from questi…

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## [The deadliest killer of all, smoke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-deadliest-killer-of-all-smoke/2624)

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**Author:** [@Theinsomniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theinsomniac)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-deadliest-killer-of-all-smoke/2624 "2013-08-14T07:01:32Z")

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Gather round friends and I’ll tell you a tale of a killer worse than zombies, giant spiders or even nether creatures! This horrible killer is called smoke, there was once a character who decided to try and live on the r…

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