# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=517

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## [Ammo manufacturing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-manufacturing/2632)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-manufacturing/2632 "2013-08-09T17:04:08Z")

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i’m wondering if we’re ever going to see increased spawns of gunpowder, primers, and lead(or ANY spawns for that matter!), or at least a recipe for such. say, a basic recipe for gunpowder(can’t remember what all you nee…

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## [Random Bear Traps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-bear-traps/2614)

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**Author:** [@SuicideRey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SuicideRey)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-bear-traps/2614 "2013-08-09T16:32:06Z")

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It was a usual day in cataclysm until I killed this one zdog… \[spoiler\]The game froze so I decided to give it some time and this is what I come back to. \[image\] \[/spoiler\] Edited: Should I upload a save game?

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## [Solar powered cars](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609 "2013-08-09T11:37:58Z")

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so exactly how fragile are solar panels/storage batteries? can i run over zombies if i cover them with hard plating?

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## [Constant C++ Runtime crashes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constant-c-runtime-crashes/2622)

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**Author:** [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constant-c-runtime-crashes/2622 "2013-08-09T10:00:29Z")

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Constant C++ Runtime Error crashes when I try to start a new character. It happens after I click “\>” to start the game and it starts building the map. This problem has followed across several builds. It’s starting to get…

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## [How do i get 0.71 version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-0-71-version/2627)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-0-71-version/2627 "2013-08-09T06:39:08Z")

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the tittle says it all. where can i get it?

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## [About factions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-factions/2629)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-factions/2629 "2013-08-09T05:25:14Z")

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so i notice there is a menu in the game that shows all the factions and what they stand for, but i’ve never actually encountered them in game. do they have any bases or hideouts? or have they not been implemented yet?

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## [Curses vs SDL, Which version to use? Also possible font scaling bug in SDL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curses-vs-sdl-which-version-to-use-also-possible-font-scaling-bug-in-sdl/2618)

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**Author:** [@Ratha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ratha)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curses-vs-sdl-which-version-to-use-also-possible-font-scaling-bug-in-sdl/2618 "2013-08-08T19:47:50Z")

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Ive been out of the loop in Cataclysm for awhile, and what ive seen accomplished with the game since my absence has been quite impressive. Look forward to seeing all the changes firsthand. Anyway, part of why im writing…

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## [Vanishing turrets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vanishing-turrets/2534)

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**Author:** [@Theinsomniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theinsomniac)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vanishing-turrets/2534 "2013-08-08T19:41:14Z")

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I raided a military bunker and found some 8 turrets in it, I took them all back to my LMOE shelter to fortify it, I went outside to get other things from my car and when I returned and all my turrets were just gone, does…

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## [Fixing the body temp when sleeping](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixing-the-body-temp-when-sleeping/1868)

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**Author:** [@xLemor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xLemor)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixing-the-body-temp-when-sleeping/1868 "2013-08-08T18:39:58Z")

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\[image\] Really? my character wakes up bitching about it being very cold at 16-17C? It is 17-18 outside atm where i live (montreal,Quebec wich is just a few kms north of new england) and going outside with just pants on…

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## [Bionics Success rate?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-success-rate/2564)

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**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-success-rate/2564 "2013-08-08T18:37:26Z")

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Ok so now that i finally found some bionics i noticed that in 7.1 the bionics installation is kinda different, before i could see the bionic screen showing my success rate and skills required in order of importance befor…

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## [Where to find high quality lenses?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-find-high-quality-lenses/2617)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-find-high-quality-lenses/2617 "2013-08-08T18:34:09Z")

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v 0.71 Windows stable build I am 50+ days into a game and have yet to find high quality lenses or a way to craft them. I have the recipe for the CBM: Cranial Flashlight but without the lenses it’s no bueno. Am I missing…

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## [Cataclysm-tiles "eating" items(Latest build)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-tiles-eating-items-latest-build/2607)

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**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-tiles-eating-items-latest-build/2607 "2013-08-08T17:16:54Z")

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When I use the latest build of Cataclysm and run Cataclysm tiles, I noticed when you save and reload, it ‘eats’ the item at the top. I noticed this when trying to butcher zombies, I suddenly didn’t have my pocket knife.…

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## [Fungal Infection creates ghost limbs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-infection-creates-ghost-limbs/138)

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**Author:** [@Ygdrad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ygdrad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-infection-creates-ghost-limbs/138 "2013-08-08T12:38:08Z")

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I got infected by fungaloids for the first time, I went to sleep, woke up with heavily damaged arms, kept going for a while. Eventually, fungal tendrils sprouted out of my hands and brought both my arms to 0hp. That supp…

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## [Yay I got it!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yay-i-got-it/2608)

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**Author:** [@stone94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stone94)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yay-i-got-it/2608 "2013-08-08T09:44:48Z")

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My copy of C++11 Primer arrived today, so in a couple weeks you guys should have a Windows Dev to help with the Blind windows debugging!

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## [It STINKS! Food and corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-stinks-food-and-corpses/2588)

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**Author:** [@Zarthull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zarthull)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-stinks-food-and-corpses/2588 "2013-08-08T06:14:20Z")

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Rotten flesh, meat, pizza, tv dinners, milk, etc… Rotten food should have a bigger role because right now it’s only purpose is to not be eaten, I think rotten foods should give off smells that would possibly give the pl…

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## [How to build windows?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build-windows/2610)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build-windows/2610 "2013-08-08T03:26:28Z")

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I am trying to build a window into a pre-existing wall, but it says ‘Can’t build there’. Do I have to have an empty square (and destroy the wall), and is it the same for all construction stuff? EDIT: And how do I destr…

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## [List of mods?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/list-of-mods/2593)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/list-of-mods/2593 "2013-08-08T02:45:05Z")

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is there a list of mods for DDA somewhere?

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## [Disapearing radios \[experimental build\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disapearing-radios-experimental-build/2594)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disapearing-radios-experimental-build/2594 "2013-08-08T01:35:06Z")

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If you remove the batteries from a turned on radio it will turn off the next turn according to the log but then seems to vanish. Can anyone confirm this happening in their game and as a bug?

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## [Yet another wild suggestions thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-wild-suggestions-thread/2581)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-wild-suggestions-thread/2581 "2013-08-08T00:18:37Z")

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After playing for a long time and pretending that i’m a smartypants some thorough research I’ve came with a bunch of funny, useful and crappily idiotic ideas. Shields. Yeah, well, with current system it’s quite hard t…

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## [General suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/general-suggestions/2568)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/general-suggestions/2568 "2013-08-07T23:57:19Z")

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move cars to the side of the road. ok not realistic,but there are so many cars blocking streets, only motorcycles are real useful since I need to weave around. more roads connecting towns.has to do with spawn. there are…

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## [Training melee and dodge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/training-melee-and-dodge/2550)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/training-melee-and-dodge/2550 "2013-08-07T23:39:10Z")

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WHat do you do to train melee and dodge? Especially early. Im putting together some tip guides. Ill post and see if anyone wants to add them to the wiki. Fungal Spawns: These are GREAT if and ONLY if, you have a filter …

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## [I'm back and 0.71 is /drool](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-back-and-0-71-is-drool/2589)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-back-and-0-71-is-drool/2589 "2013-08-07T22:56:40Z")

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I’ve been gone for a bit due to RL issues. I’m back now. Though not quite sure how much time I’ll have to browse the forums. I did take part in the Kickstarter campaign so hopefully you’ll see an NPC named Miloch runni…

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## [Fungal Bloom question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-bloom-question/2512)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-bloom-question/2512 "2013-08-07T22:47:57Z")

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Using the strategy on the wiki, I approached the fungal bloom and hit it with a molotov then pulled back a couple of map squares and gave it a while to burn. When I returned there were no Walls, Spire, nothing. Just as…

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## [Power armor where art thou?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-where-art-thou/2604)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-where-art-thou/2604 "2013-08-07T22:23:36Z")

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v.71 windows stable build In v .6, I found several sets of power armor in the first 20 days. In my v .71 game, I am about 55 days in and have looted \[spoiler\]multiple Bunkers and Military Outposts, a Science Lab, severa…

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## [Shishkebab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shishkebab/2444)

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**Author:** [@Inquisitor\_Dust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inquisitor_Dust)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shishkebab/2444 "2013-08-07T22:02:13Z")

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In which I attempt to make a Shishkebab from Fallout! So far, this is my code. I believe use actions are hard coded (please correct me if I’m wrong), so I can’t actually make it use fuel and turn on/off yet, but here is …

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## [So, swamp critters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-swamp-critters/2518)

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**Author:** [@MarkB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarkB)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-swamp-critters/2518 "2013-08-07T21:28:36Z")

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So, I was clearing a particularly badly-parked semi truck off a bridge today in order to cross a river when I nudged the outer railing. At this point every giant bug, slug and frog in the world showed up to complain. I …

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## [Errant "You're overburdened!" Text \[0.71 build 8/7/13\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/errant-youre-overburdened-text-0-71-build-8-7-13/2598)

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**Author:** [@Morrigi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Morrigi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/errant-youre-overburdened-text-0-71-build-8-7-13/2598 "2013-08-07T19:32:30Z")

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Pretty much what it says on the tin. My inventory says that I’m carrying 55.2 weight and have a max capacity of 134.5, but any time I pick something up I get the “You’re overburdened!” warning. However, the speed penalty…

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## [Can you get a fungal parasite from unclean water?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-get-a-fungal-parasite-from-unclean-water/2599)

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**Author:** [@Theinsomniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theinsomniac)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-get-a-fungal-parasite-from-unclean-water/2599 "2013-08-07T18:53:45Z")

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My character somehow got a fungal infection, I don’t remember teleporting and I remember not seeing any fungaloids, the only thing that was out of the ordinary is that I had my character try the water in the LMOE shelter…

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## [Funny Little Messages](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/funny-little-messages/2273)

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**Author:** [@UberZacht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UberZacht)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/funny-little-messages/2273 "2013-08-07T18:37:56Z")

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So I almost set myself on fire due to…stupidity. But I got a message that said “You would set yourself on fire. But you’re already smokin’ hot.” Which actually made me chuckle due because it surprised me. I think there’s…

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## [ISE (improvising survival excellence)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ise-improvising-survival-excellence/1153)

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**Author:** [@drake1storm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/drake1storm)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ise-improvising-survival-excellence/1153 "2013-08-07T17:06:02Z")

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Ok, this mod is not even close to done, but I could use some help balancing what little I have finished. mutX: Add to iuse.h iuse class: Add to item\_factory.cpp to Item\_Factory::Init: Add to iuse.cpp near bottom: v…

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