# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=524

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## [Updating to latest nightly build on Ubuntu.. couple of questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/updating-to-latest-nightly-build-on-ubuntu-couple-of-questions/2361)

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**Author:** [@hypno\_goat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hypno_goat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/updating-to-latest-nightly-build-on-ubuntu-couple-of-questions/2361 "2013-07-24T13:35:19Z")

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Hi there. So I am a complete Ubuntu/Linux newbie… I literally installed the OS for DDA, and that’s all I use it for. I installed the game with the directions here (knowing next to nothing about Terminal and Git in gener…

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## [New Bionic Suggestion: Internal UPS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-bionic-suggestion-internal-ups/2380)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-bionic-suggestion-internal-ups/2380 "2013-07-24T09:13:50Z")

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Exactly what it says on the tin. While active it emulates a charged UPS for any equipment that requires one, draining power directly from your internal batteries.

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## [Milk (Rotten)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/milk-rotten/2343)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/milk-rotten/2343 "2013-07-24T08:53:52Z")

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It just ocurred to me. Why is all the milk you find already rotten? Isn’t the cataclysm supposed to have happened a small time before the start of the game?

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## [Craftable bionics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craftable-bionics/2376)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craftable-bionics/2376 "2013-07-24T07:52:19Z")

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It would be really cool if you could make bionics but of course it would take a high/semi high level of electronics to make one it it would take a lot to make one but still be able to craft them.

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## [V0.7 Boneless Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/v0-7-boneless-zombies/2322)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/v0-7-boneless-zombies/2322 "2013-07-23T23:19:38Z")

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So now that butchering dead(again) zombies has become a priority, it’s become really obvious that Cataclysm zombies are boneless. That is to say, butchering them produces tainted meat but no bones.

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## [V0.7.1 crash on displaying certain zombie(s)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/v0-7-1-crash-on-displaying-certain-zombie-s/2371)

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**Author:** [@Rorudo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rorudo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/v0-7-1-crash-on-displaying-certain-zombie-s/2371 "2013-07-23T22:41:21Z")

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It looks like several zombies on the map were spawned with error causing game crash when I come close enough to see them. What data should I provide to developers to find out the cause? I set up CodeBlocks to compile w…

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## [.](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2364)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2364 "2013-07-23T19:42:18Z")

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## [Spam \*The food\*](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spam-the-food/2326)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spam-the-food/2326 "2013-07-23T19:04:05Z")

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I think there should be an option at the end of char creation that gives you the option of whether your character likes Spam or not. I love spam IRL.

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## [Creepy Lab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creepy-lab/2351)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creepy-lab/2351 "2013-07-23T17:54:10Z")

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I just came across a lab, and as I was walking through a hallway, I started hearing things about observing human brains and ethics and children. I then discovered that they were coming from a room with a Mi-Go contained,…

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## [On Tiles and Why We Don't Have Them (But we're progressing. Thanks utunnels)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-tiles-and-why-we-dont-have-them-but-were-progressing-thanks-utunnels/197)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 123\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-tiles-and-why-we-dont-have-them-but-were-progressing-thanks-utunnels/197 "2013-07-23T17:42:28Z")

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There is currently not a tileset system. There used to be, thanks to the awesome coder Gremour, but he has retired. We would love for there to be one again, but none of us have the time on top of all the other things tha…

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## [Can't compile cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-compile-cataclysm/2363)

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**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-compile-cataclysm/2363 "2013-07-23T14:20:55Z")

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Ok so i use Cygwin to play cataclysm and so far i never had this kind of issue, when i pull the git it downloads just fine, but when i try to make the compilation it throws me some error at the end and it doesn’t compile…

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## [Unknown charactar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unknown-charactar/2318)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unknown-charactar/2318 "2013-07-23T13:51:29Z")

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There’s this one specific character that appears for inventory items that looks like it could be an I or a l but is neither. i am just wondering what character it actually is cause i even tried 1 and it didn’t work… that…

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## [Help please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-please/2360)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-please/2360 "2013-07-23T12:18:40Z")

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I don’t know what’s the name of the bionic that gives you energy storage (not extra but to have in the first place) just to know if it’s the right one to try to install.

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## [C'mon mansions. Really? Really?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cmon-mansions-really-really/2368)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cmon-mansions-really-really/2368 "2013-07-23T09:55:59Z")

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Yeah, so, I played as a hobo and immediately spawned within 10 squares of an isolated mansion. I’d never seen one before, so I staggered toward it immediately, delirious from alcohol withdrawal. I assumed the mansion wou…

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## [What are your custom classes/ preset characters?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-custom-classes-preset-characters/532)

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**Author:** [@Mikesteam1234](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mikesteam1234)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-custom-classes-preset-characters/532 "2013-07-23T00:34:38Z")

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Helloooo everyone, I’m loving the game so far. I’ve been probably been playing for about a couple weeks now. The longest I’ve survived is only about 3 days, just because I get really antsy and like to go on zombie killin…

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## [Character fonts?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-fonts/2329)

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**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-fonts/2329 "2013-07-23T00:17:16Z")

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Now, I’ve seen other people play with other fonts, and I’m pretty sure there’s a thread on it but I cant seem it find it anywhere. Anyone recommend any fonts other than the ones on the wiki?

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## [Where did I go wrong?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-did-i-go-wrong/2358)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-did-i-go-wrong/2358 "2013-07-22T22:12:50Z")

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I tried making a new weapon and it moaned at me when I opened up the game and it didn’t work, where did I go wrong? { "id": "beam", "symbol": "|", "color": "red", "name": "Beam Sword", "description": "An advanc…

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## [Story-aware spawning of zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/story-aware-spawning-of-zombies/1932)

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**Author:** [@mycroftxxx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mycroftxxx)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/story-aware-spawning-of-zombies/1932 "2013-07-22T20:51:23Z")

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Please forgive me, but this suggestion relies on a lot of assumptions about worldgen. As always, please correct me if I’m mistaken about how the game works - I am not a coder. My assumption about C:DDA is that it follo…

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## [New start mod a little easy?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-start-mod-a-little-easy/2327)

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**Author:** [@pedr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pedr)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-start-mod-a-little-easy/2327 "2013-07-22T20:49:16Z")

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I think would be good if we could choose another mods in how the game starts. I know about Static Spawn True/False, but I feel that having to fight mutated zombies since the start is a little too hard. Sometimes I spawn …

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## [Combined meals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combined-meals/2334)

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**Author:** [@TaigaR](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TaigaR)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combined-meals/2334 "2013-07-22T20:40:53Z")

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Dont you think that character who had eaten for example soup and bread should be sated for longer time than if he had eaten only soup. And also if the char had meal and than drank smth hot (tea, coffe) he will be full f…

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## [Mechanics/Building Tutorials](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mechanics-building-tutorials/2305)

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**Author:** [@jcannon98188](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcannon98188)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mechanics-building-tutorials/2305 "2013-07-22T19:36:45Z")

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Does anyone have or know of any LP’s that cover mechanics and/or building a base? I know how to play the rest of the game, but have never even wandered over to that side. I would love to just watch someone build a car/mo…

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## [.](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2348)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2348 "2013-07-22T16:51:07Z")

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## [Cataclysm: Metal Gear Solid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-metal-gear-solid/528)

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**Author:** [@LazyCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat)\
**Replies:** 430\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-metal-gear-solid/528 "2013-07-22T16:00:05Z")

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Cataclysm: Metal Gear Solid tactical survival espionage action DOWNLOAD (25. June): MGSmod rev.59b http://www.mediafire.com/?lmge6fos6ke8dd6 SDL for Windows 64-bit .dll files: http://www.libsdl.org/release/SDL-1.2.…

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## [Winter Wonderlands](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-wonderlands/1765)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-wonderlands/1765 "2013-07-22T14:14:27Z")

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I saw LazyCat implemented some form of snowfall in the MGS mod. I’m curious how xe did so, and whether that would allow for more creative winter-type architecture & crafting, so I thought I’d open a thread to ask.

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## [Process for Adding mods to GITHUB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/process-for-adding-mods-to-github/2237)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/process-for-adding-mods-to-github/2237 "2013-07-22T14:13:00Z")

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Not a coder, but I am a professional DBA, so I can figure stuff out. I have used GIT at work some, but never used GITHUB. Otaku suggested that I add my own professions that I keep suggesting. See quote below. Ok, so a fe…

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## [Probability travel bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/probability-travel-bug/2347)

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**Author:** [@Shambhala](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shambhala)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/probability-travel-bug/2347 "2013-07-22T06:46:33Z")

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When you have probability travel on and you exit a car without opening the door you get a error message “map.cpp\[237\]: map::unboard\_vehicle: vehicle not found” it fixes itself when you get back in the car and open the do…

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## [Adamantium Claws](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adamantium-claws/2315)

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**Author:** [@Lainge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lainge)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adamantium-claws/2315 "2013-07-22T05:16:38Z")

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Moving with the claws out spams the “You cannot pick up items with your claws drawn” message every step.

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## [Wiki editing volunteers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiki-editing-volunteers/2298)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiki-editing-volunteers/2298 "2013-07-22T04:40:01Z")

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First off, I dont have edit access on the wiki and dont speak for the team. The developers are busy coding. You can’t expect them to keep it up to date. Anyone want to volunteer to help out? The game complex and new feat…

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## [Json editing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-editing/2279)

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**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-editing/2279 "2013-07-22T04:00:32Z")

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so ive been goofing around with the json files and i noticed i could not find the crack pipe, which is weird because it is in the game. i was wondering if there was a way to make a bong any of that stuff. you see i made …

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## [Precision Purification](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/precision-purification/2340)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 2:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/precision-purification/2340 "2013-07-22T02:33:18Z")

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So I like to select robust genetics and play “mutation roulette,” mutating myself and then purifying myself if I don’t like the results. But of course the more good mutations you accumulate the greater the chance of puri…

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