# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=521

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## [Medical skill books?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medical-skill-books/2483)

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**Author:** [@MarkB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarkB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medical-skill-books/2483 "2013-07-31T15:31:07Z")

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Are there any skill books for First Aid beyond the Big Book of First Aid? I was expecting to find something like a Gray’s Anatomy or surgical textbook in a library or doctor’s office, but so far haven’t seen any such thi…

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## [What's the very first thing you do when starting a new game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-very-first-thing-you-do-when-starting-a-new-game/1967)

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**Author:** [@Tee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tee)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-very-first-thing-you-do-when-starting-a-new-game/1967 "2013-07-31T15:05:46Z")

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Besides pester NPCs and check the basement, I mean. I always look around for a public works to get some weapons and tools, or a pawn shop so I can stock up on decent equipment early on.

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## [CBM: Internal Furnace crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-internal-furnace-crash/2480)

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**Author:** [@zhj\_cn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zhj_cn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-internal-furnace-crash/2480 "2013-07-31T14:42:43Z")

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Consume any item will crash the game.

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## [Steel Bolt recipe for crossbows?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steel-bolt-recipe-for-crossbows/2440)

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**Author:** [@Whitelight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whitelight)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steel-bolt-recipe-for-crossbows/2440 "2013-07-31T12:58:03Z")

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Using a small edit of metal arrow shafts atm to construct steel bolts that is similar convention wise to wooden bolts. I would love to see an appropriately balanced recipe for it added to the game when time permits: { …

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## [Press "esc" will quit the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/press-esc-will-quit-the-game/2469)

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**Author:** [@zhj\_cn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zhj_cn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/press-esc-will-quit-the-game/2469 "2013-07-31T09:33:37Z")

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In the dialog box selecting which component to use in crafting item.

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## [Vehicle Parts Removal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-parts-removal/2345)

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**Author:** [@timtek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/timtek)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-parts-removal/2345 "2013-07-31T08:53:17Z")

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So I was taking apart a vehicle piece by piece and I’ve got three frames that refuse to be removed. They think something is mounted on them but there’s nothing. Anyway I can get around this issue? I checked the wiki and …

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## [How to make a road tile diggable?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-make-a-road-tile-diggable/2472)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-make-a-road-tile-diggable/2472 "2013-07-31T08:43:41Z")

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i need to clear some road to finish my palisade. can it be made diggable or are we not supposed to fortify our evac shelters?

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## [So, how depressed do you have to be to suicide?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-depressed-do-you-have-to-be-to-suicide/2341)

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**Author:** [@Smoker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Smoker)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-depressed-do-you-have-to-be-to-suicide/2341 "2013-07-31T04:49:07Z")

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Right. So. I’ve eaten Human Flesh after killing an innocent man, then one thing led to another and I drunkenly drove over an entire school worths of Child Zombies with my flat bed truck, and then I got soaking wet when …

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## [Pre-installed Linux-Cataclysm emulator for Windows users](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pre-installed-linux-cataclysm-emulator-for-windows-users/45)

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**Author:** [@Leonon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Leonon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pre-installed-linux-cataclysm-emulator-for-windows-users/45 "2013-07-31T02:36:37Z")

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This guide was copied and edited from from TerraSleet’s guide on the WhalesDev forum. That guide was copied from a thread by Kimek on an older forum. The image file was originally made by Vucar Fikodastesh. This guide sh…

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## [Sound:0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-0/2471)

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**Author:** [@EnderCrypt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EnderCrypt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-0/2471 "2013-07-31T02:28:05Z")

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i recently started playing Cataclysm: DDA, and wow this is a damn amazing game, but i have a question… im assuming this is just a bug… or im just dumb , xD, but … sound, always says 0 \[image\] im using 0.7, im assuming …

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## [Bikes are too slow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bikes-are-too-slow/2470)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bikes-are-too-slow/2470 "2013-07-30T21:27:04Z")

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I can safely do about 40 km/h irl, and I’m not even biking often. Also, slowing down to walking speed from a passenger is just stupid. I’d suggest increasing the bikes’ safe speed to at least 50 km/h, I’ve escaped from r…

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## [Fumbling weapons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fumbling-weapons/2462)

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**Author:** [@Tal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fumbling-weapons/2462 "2013-07-30T20:44:29Z")

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I attached a bayonet to a fusion rifle, but half the time I drop the thing on the ground when meleeing. Is this because it’s a bulky weapon, or maybe my dexterity is too low, or some sort of bug?

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## [Make Wristwatches Unslotted Rather Than Arms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-wristwatches-unslotted-rather-than-arms/2463)

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**Author:** [@jumjummju](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jumjummju)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-wristwatches-unslotted-rather-than-arms/2463 "2013-07-30T19:01:25Z")

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Not sure if this was fixed in a nightly build or not, since I don’t play those for fear of bugs galore, but wristwatches counting as covering “arms” doesn’t make much sense. I mean, yeah, you wear it on your arm. But th…

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## [Thoughts about insanity messages and some random ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thoughts-about-insanity-messages-and-some-random-ideas/2401)

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**Author:** [@g\_sawn-off\_shotgun\_2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/g_sawn-off_shotgun_2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thoughts-about-insanity-messages-and-some-random-ideas/2401 "2013-07-30T16:41:36Z")

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So, in my last run I was roleplaying a drunk hobo, running around like a madman with my hands shaking searching a drink. One of the tipical messages of insanity is "Of course, is all fractals!" Is hard for a guy with b…

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## [Combing code from .6 and .71 to make my own branch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combing-code-from-6-and-71-to-make-my-own-branch/2461)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combing-code-from-6-and-71-to-make-my-own-branch/2461 "2013-07-30T15:54:04Z")

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I think archery was nerfed too much and I’m not sure about all the attribute changes (some were unrelated to range, see my post in the general forum). how tightly coupled is the code? I want to check out the new conten…

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## [A few questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-questions/2455)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-questions/2455 "2013-07-30T10:36:18Z")

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what is the difference between dynamic spawn mode and static spawn mode? does the static spawn mode mean that all zombies in the game will spawn at game start, and then not respawn after killed, so that when you clear…

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## [Cannibal Buff?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannibal-buff/2448)

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**Author:** [@Iron\_Foot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iron_Foot)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannibal-buff/2448 "2013-07-30T09:45:22Z")

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My friend is telling me that after killing two NPCs he got a fairly massive -194 moral negative added on. Now I thought that for "killing innocent " he simply ran over about an entire school of zombie kids, but that doe…

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## [Can't go down stairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-go-down-stairs/2468)

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**Author:** [@TheTinCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheTinCat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-go-down-stairs/2468 "2013-07-30T09:16:11Z")

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Playing the latest nightly build (commit 234a80234e) its not possible to go down the evac shelter’s stairs. haven’t tried it with out on any stairs yet. completely new save, default settings just in case.

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## [2 Billion+ Crafted Weapon Dispersion?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2-billion-crafted-weapon-dispersion/2459)

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**Author:** [@Morrigi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Morrigi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2-billion-crafted-weapon-dispersion/2459 "2013-07-30T04:09:56Z")

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\[image\] Umm… Is this normal? Same with the pipe shotgun and new 12 gauge pistol, all in today’s Git build. EDIT: Most definitely not normal. Can be seen on all craftable ranged weapons from the sling to the pipe rifles…

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## [Choose your music](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choose-your-music/2458)

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**Author:** [@AerialK7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AerialK7)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choose-your-music/2458 "2013-07-30T00:59:45Z")

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Have the ability to choose your music in the MP3? Which gives different buffs. Like, rock music would increase your melee by 1? Classical would increase your archery, EDM your speed, montage makes you teleport etc. All w…

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## [Bleeding on each hit?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bleeding-on-each-hit/2433)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bleeding-on-each-hit/2433 "2013-07-29T23:28:41Z")

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Now on 0.7.1 - 166 : Bleeding and bite wounds occur with almost all hits received, did anything significant change with those 2 ?

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## [Sinew to thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sinew-to-thread/2437)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 11:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sinew-to-thread/2437 "2013-07-29T23:26:09Z")

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when i put in sinew into a sewing kit and then unload the sewing kit it turns into thread. i know it’s not a big deal but thought i should tell someone.

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## [Unloading containers destroying liquids](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unloading-containers-destroying-liquids/2426)

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**Author:** [@Tal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unloading-containers-destroying-liquids/2426 "2013-07-29T22:43:21Z")

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I have been unloading liquids from one container to another, for example, pouring bottles of water into a jerry can. If you are wielding the target container, after you finish a sequence of unloading, you might accidentl…

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## [Car faults](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-faults/2439)

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**Author:** [@Samscale1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Samscale1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-faults/2439 "2013-07-29T21:51:22Z")

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Cars break down. Its a fact of life. Car in cataclysm dont break down. Not often enough. My proposal is that cars should break to mundane faults. LIke a fuel injection blockage or a broken suspension or jammed steering …

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## [Trying to understand bresenhams line algorithm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-understand-bresenhams-line-algorithm/2338)

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**Author:** [@ScrodumGod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ScrodumGod)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-understand-bresenhams-line-algorithm/2338 "2013-07-29T21:24:47Z")

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Well, i tried to read the line.h file so i can understand it myself, but to me it looks like unmaintainable code. I have noticed when programming (c++) that everything has some logic, like its not how you would do it in …

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## [Diminishing returns when cutting up clothing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diminishing-returns-when-cutting-up-clothing/2391)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diminishing-returns-when-cutting-up-clothing/2391 "2013-07-29T19:33:53Z")

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I installed the latest stable version of this game and started a play through. After I found a pair of scissors, I started cutting up extra clothing I didn’t need into rags. I remember cutting up dresses, dress shirts, …

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## [Any free bug tracking software we can use?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-free-bug-tracking-software-we-can-use/2422)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-free-bug-tracking-software-we-can-use/2422 "2013-07-29T17:04:48Z")

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Might be easier for the devs, if there is a bug tracking software we can use on the web. anything free? might be easier for them if they can associate it with github change numbers (highly unlikely you usally have to pay…

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## [Why is the last build smaller than the stable release?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-the-last-build-smaller-than-the-stable-release/2457)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-the-last-build-smaller-than-the-stable-release/2457 "2013-07-29T16:52:42Z")

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Did you devs cut out the intro, music and graphics ? :smiley:

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## [Carving a Knife With Itself](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carving-a-knife-with-itself/2434)

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**Author:** [@jumjummju](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jumjummju)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carving-a-knife-with-itself/2434 "2013-07-29T15:23:31Z")

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\[sup\]Unfortunately, it does not create a black hole.\[/sup\] I’d like to state that whoever let me carve writing into stuff is a genius and I love you. I’ve spent most of my current game just carving everything I can carv…

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## [Crossbows missing rabbits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossbows-missing-rabbits/2280)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossbows-missing-rabbits/2280 "2013-07-29T13:55:20Z")

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Grab a Ganz Rastung, you’ll be missing rabbits in no time.

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