# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=520

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## [Using Code::Blocks on master on Windows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-code-blocks-on-master-on-windows/2449)

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**Author:** [@nathiral](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nathiral)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-code-blocks-on-master-on-windows/2449 "2013-08-02T21:11:53Z")

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Followed http://www.wiki.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?title=How\_to\_compile for Code::Blocks on Windows, but I’m getting an error: “ld.exe: cannot find -liconv.” No idea what that means. Googling around has shown me I mig…

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## [Future Weapons Package](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/future-weapons-package/2410)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/future-weapons-package/2410 "2013-08-02T21:04:15Z")

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UPDATE: The future weapons pack has been merged into the main build. GIT! A collection of 4 new weapons and 4 new ammunitions to find and 3 survivor guns to craft, adding variety to the player’s potential science ficti…

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## [Garages!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/garages/2506)

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**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/garages/2506 "2013-08-02T19:42:17Z")

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Pretty much all the houses now have garages. Why not add them? It would make it easier to find a few tools and maybe have a low chance to spawn with a car in it. But them again, house spawning is… strange to say the leas…

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## [Strange black space of nothingness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-black-space-of-nothingness/2513)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-black-space-of-nothingness/2513 "2013-08-02T19:24:33Z")

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twice in my world in 0.7 i have seen just black spaces of nothing where something should be like in the middle of the road or the wall and floor of a house like so \[image\] i can walk on it no problem but it removed the…

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## [\[ITEMS\] Guns An' Shit - yeah, now we're cookin' with gas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-guns-an-shit-yeah-now-were-cookin-with-gas/291)

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**Author:** [@Sorenson](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sorenson)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-guns-an-shit-yeah-now-were-cookin-with-gas/291 "2013-08-02T17:52:19Z")

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I was putzing around with these before Whales moved on, and seeing as we’ve now got DDA I might as well throw this here. Mainly stuff of a considerable cultural or engineering interest or which fills an empty role. Only …

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## [Starter Strat for those who suck in .71](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starter-strat-for-those-who-suck-in-71/2510)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starter-strat-for-those-who-suck-in-71/2510 "2013-08-02T17:03:03Z")

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Follow this: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=2605.0 This is for people who die and can’t get anywhere. You can have a stronger start characters. Its similiar to Adventure mode in DF where you can make a real…

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## [Wire fences and gates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wire-fences-and-gates/2504)

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**Author:** [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wire-fences-and-gates/2504 "2013-08-02T16:19:14Z")

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It seems that if you try to realign a wire fence from horizontal to vertical, it works fine, but once it’s in vertical alignment, you just get You cannot build here! if you try to realign it. (Newly built wire fences are…

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## [What kind of music do you listen to](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kind-of-music-do-you-listen-to/1971)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kind-of-music-do-you-listen-to/1971 "2013-08-02T12:32:56Z")

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I normally listen to Johnny Cashes “When the Man Comes Around” (or similar dark country songs) when wandering through towns or driving down a long stretch of road. Then I change to a more frantic techno song during comba…

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## [Auto pickup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-pickup/2505)

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**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 11:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-pickup/2505 "2013-08-02T11:34:14Z")

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Well, I have a few questions about auto pickup. What does the global and character tabs mean? What does I/E mean? And I can’t seem to pick up crossbow bolts… Feel free to post here if anyone else has questions also.

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## [Strange treatment in hospital](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-treatment-in-hospital/2501)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-treatment-in-hospital/2501 "2013-08-02T09:07:51Z")

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i got this strange treatment that went into my eyeball called stem cell treatment. what does it do? is it good or bad?

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## [How do I install car bits that I can't lift?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-car-bits-that-i-cant-lift/2399)

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**Author:** [@the.trav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/the.trav)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-car-bits-that-i-cant-lift/2399 "2013-08-02T08:15:04Z")

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So I’ve got a truck, I’ve got some new engines and steel plating I want to put in it, but I am not strong enough to get this stuff off the ground. I tried parking next to the part and that doesn’t work either. Is there…

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## [Inventory fix mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-fix-mod/2492)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 3:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-fix-mod/2492 "2013-08-02T03:48:09Z")

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i was wondering if there was a mod to fix the up/down keys in the inventory, so that when i open my inventory and hit the “up” key it’ll take me to the bottom of my inventory and vice versa, like when you’re picking up i…

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## [Does anyone actually reload?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-actually-reload/2498)

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**Author:** [@Zaweri\_Runewright](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zaweri_Runewright)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-actually-reload/2498 "2013-08-02T02:43:08Z")

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The thread name is pretty self-explanatory. And no, I don’t mean loading ammo in your gun, I mean restoring ammo from casings, primers etc… Am I the only one who does it?

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## [Lagging while reading in .71](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lagging-while-reading-in-71/2496)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lagging-while-reading-in-71/2496 "2013-08-01T21:31:49Z")

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when i read a book my game runs veeeeeeeeeery slowly, it took about five minutes to raise a single level with “How To Trap Anything”. EDIT: five minutes real time, that is.

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## [Headlights extends view distance in rain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/headlights-extends-view-distance-in-rain/2502)

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**Author:** [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/headlights-extends-view-distance-in-rain/2502 "2013-08-01T21:11:44Z")

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Middle of the day, view distance is reduced by rain, but my headlights create a cone of extra visibility. Not a big deal, but doesn’t seem quite right.

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## [Craft for as long as possible, or forever](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craft-for-as-long-as-possible-or-forever/2481)

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**Author:** [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craft-for-as-long-as-possible-or-forever/2481 "2013-08-01T20:39:38Z")

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So, I drove my solar powered RV kitchen-equipped flatbed up next to a toilet, and hit “Craft for as long as possible” on “Clean water”. Big mistake… It would be pretty nice if there was some way of aborting “Craft for a…

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## [New Ammo Abomination Commit? .22 =! .223](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-ammo-abomination-commit-22-223/2477)

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**Author:** [@Morrigi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Morrigi)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-ammo-abomination-commit-22-223/2477 "2013-08-01T19:24:38Z")

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https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/commit/911e40563a64c0b6bce4090ad3fe3752bcf685c9 For the love of any and all of the gods, tell me that this never happened. http://www.greatnorthernprepper.com/wp-content/upl…

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## [Im kinda new and have some questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-kinda-new-and-have-some-questions/2491)

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**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-kinda-new-and-have-some-questions/2491 "2013-08-01T18:54:29Z")

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hi im kinda new to the game and i have a few questions \[size=6pt\](this is in version 6.1?)\[/size\] I’ve had 3 characters in the game so far and have a fairly stable character now that i don’t think will die any time soo…

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## [This game is AMAZINGLY difficult!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-game-is-amazingly-difficult/2487)

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**Author:** [@Lidku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lidku)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-game-is-amazingly-difficult/2487 "2013-08-01T16:20:37Z")

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Wow I have never played a game such difficult as this. I even registered to tell you guys how hard this is! The zombies are way over powered! I suck at butchering, so I starve to death. Going in to houses is not a option…

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## [Just read "To Serve Man". I have some.........inquiries. Muhahah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-read-to-serve-man-i-have-some-inquiries-muhahah/2478)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-read-to-serve-man-i-have-some-inquiries-muhahah/2478 "2013-08-01T16:14:05Z")

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I looted 2 entire libraries and was perusing my newly acquired works, and I came across this…special cookbook. I learned four new human flesh-based recipes, and took a pretty serious morale hit in the process. Although …

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## [MOVED: Translation: Much work ahead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-translation-much-work-ahead/2500)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-translation-much-work-ahead/2500 "2013-08-01T15:06:52Z")

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This topic has shifted to being about translation coordination, and therefore has been moved to Translations Team Discussion. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=2429.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Getting a crash :(](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-a-crash/2445)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-a-crash/2445 "2013-08-01T14:35:12Z")

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i’m using this version of the game: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=17.0 and i’m getting a crash with this message" “Segmentation Fault @box :/home/tC$” this happened a couple of times when i tried to ta…

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## [Segmentation faults gallore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/segmentation-faults-gallore/2421)

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**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/segmentation-faults-gallore/2421 "2013-08-01T14:16:45Z")

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Since 7.1 there’s been a lot of these happening to me lately for no apparent reason and at random, using Cygwin and Cataclysm Version: 0.7.1-87-ge2919e1 any ideas on how to avoid these? thanks :slight\_smile:

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## [Trigger to stop picking things up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trigger-to-stop-picking-things-up/2495)

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**Author:** [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trigger-to-stop-picking-things-up/2495 "2013-08-01T11:16:26Z")

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It would be very nice if, when picking things up, you get the same interrupts as for crafting/constructing/butchering. Died last night because I was picking up a lot of stuff at once, and a spider ran up and bit me over…

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## [Can you split stackable items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-split-stackable-items/2473)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-split-stackable-items/2473 "2013-08-01T10:46:17Z")

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I have a stack of 500 .44 ammo that I found in…well I won’t say in case it’s a spoiler. Anyway this stack of ammo weighs 80 lbs. I only want to carry 20 or so rounds with me but I can’t find anyway to split the stack in…

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## [Why aren't Ruger Mini-14s moddable?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-arent-ruger-mini-14s-moddable/2494)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-arent-ruger-mini-14s-moddable/2494 "2013-08-01T09:32:58Z")

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i tried to attach a suppressor, a spare magazine, and a brass catcher to my mini-14 but it said that that mod can’t be used on a .223 gun. what gives? :frowning:

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## [About backpacks and storing items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-backpacks-and-storing-items/2396)

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**Author:** [@DerpyBilbo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpyBilbo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-backpacks-and-storing-items/2396 "2013-08-01T08:29:32Z")

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I would really like being able to drop my backpack (or any storing item) and leave the items i had in it IN the backpack intead of helding them in my hand. It would really help if you have to fight and you have a lot of …

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## [Random Weapons \*Taking Requests\*](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-weapons-taking-requests/2359)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-weapons-taking-requests/2359 "2013-08-01T05:47:41Z")

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Okay, so I’m gonna put up some weapons here I’ve made eventually and hope they work, if they don’t, ouch. I’ll also make ones for you guys if you want me to. I need the practice.

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## [Getting Newest Version to Work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-newest-version-to-work/2467)

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**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-newest-version-to-work/2467 "2013-07-31T18:37:24Z")

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Ok so here’s the thing, i use cygwin to play, which means that the only way i can do so is if i pull the source code from gith, the thing is the gith release is the one that updates frequently and thus not the “stable” o…

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## [More monster information](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-monster-information/2474)

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**Author:** [@nikky\_boy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nikky_boy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-monster-information/2474 "2013-07-31T15:57:36Z")

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First of all I’d like to note that I am aware this is not a priority, won’t bring all that much and will probably require large amounts of work. However, It’s an idea worth noting, and something that the players can hel…

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