# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=526

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## [What components have jsons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-components-have-jsons/2297)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-components-have-jsons/2297 "2013-07-19T16:47:25Z")

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I made a post on our kickstarter thread asking people to check out my mod post about how to add their own professions and get them added to the game. What other parts of the game have jsons? We might as well sticky a po…

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## [Endless Book Reading](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endless-book-reading/1279)

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**Author:** [@Jack\_Slinger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jack_Slinger)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endless-book-reading/1279 "2013-07-19T16:33:33Z")

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Just downloaded cataclysm 0.5 on to my windows 7 machine (this happened on two windows 7 machines) and grabbed a book and selected to read it. I was offered the prompt “Do you want to learn about cooking?” I selected yes…

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## [Urban, Suburban, Rural!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/urban-suburban-rural/2047)

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**Author:** [@Senrain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Senrain)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/urban-suburban-rural/2047 "2013-07-19T15:10:02Z")

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With the way the current map looks, it’s pretty suburban looking. However later on in development I suggest the map being split up into 3 large zones representing Urban, Suburban, and Rural environments. Rural: Low amou…

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## [Electronics ++](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electronics/2266)

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**Author:** [@stone94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stone94)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electronics/2266 "2013-07-19T14:48:58Z")

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I believe it would be pretty neat to be able to make or obtain generators to re-activate the electronic devices and lighting or to wire some battery operated lamps to one to light up your bases perimeter it would more in…

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## [\[0.7\] Can't mutate at toxic waste dumps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-cant-mutate-at-toxic-waste-dumps/2296)

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**Author:** [@ramesesniblet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ramesesniblet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-cant-mutate-at-toxic-waste-dumps/2296 "2013-07-19T14:24:41Z")

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So I took robust genetics with a view to creating a freakish mutant char, but after splashing through two separate toxic dumps I haven’t even gotten sick, let alone any mutations. I have the option enabled. Are some toxi…

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## [How do I use my .6 save in .7.1?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-my-6-save-in-7-1/2295)

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**Author:** [@polypusher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/polypusher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-my-6-save-in-7-1/2295 "2013-07-19T14:12:35Z")

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Title pretty much says it all. Are saves compatible across versions at all? When I try just copying my Save directory into the new version it crashes when it tries to open the game.

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## [When good games go bad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-good-games-go-bad/2261)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-good-games-go-bad/2261 "2013-07-19T10:39:55Z")

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okay so this is what happened. my starting location had 3 gun stores so i went and looted them and i got 200 to 300 bullets for my SKS with different types. same amount. had a pistol (don’t remember what one) with plenty…

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## [Attribute Gain and Athletic Gear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attribute-gain-and-athletic-gear/2270)

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**Author:** [@UberZacht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UberZacht)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attribute-gain-and-athletic-gear/2270 "2013-07-19T09:45:13Z")

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I’d like to go over two main topics: The gain of your four main attributes, and some new kicks and threads. The former is something I think should be implemented in the game. I don’t quite know how it would work, but my …

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## [The game doesn't recognize "\<", and "\>"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-game-doesnt-recognize-and/2185)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-game-doesnt-recognize-and/2185 "2013-07-19T09:23:21Z")

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I can’t even start a new game.

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## [Is it worth it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-worth-it/2284)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 7:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-worth-it/2284 "2013-07-19T07:24:03Z")

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is it worth it to get self-aware trait? or am i better off using the skill point on something else?

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## [What should the name be for the chinese subforum?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-the-name-be-for-the-chinese-subforum/2281)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-the-name-be-for-the-chinese-subforum/2281 "2013-07-19T03:14:10Z")

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What should the name be for the chinese subforum?

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## [Computer Text Responses Too Fast To Read](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-text-responses-too-fast-to-read/2260)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-text-responses-too-fast-to-read/2260 "2013-07-18T23:35:02Z")

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The text of many computers is too fast for me to read. For example, I’ll download map data from a sewer system and four words will blur on the terminal screen and be gone. By constantly clicking “1. Download Sewer Maps” …

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## [A bigger screen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-bigger-screen/2277)

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**Author:** [@talanos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/talanos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-bigger-screen/2277 "2013-07-18T23:17:42Z")

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i keep crashing my cars cause I’m not fast enough to get ready for a turn or quick maneuver. Is there any way to make the screen bigger? Like in Dwarf fortress.

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## [I'm way in over my head](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-way-in-over-my-head/1507)

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**Author:** [@Skates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Skates)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-way-in-over-my-head/1507 "2013-07-18T20:46:08Z")

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I got the cool idea of “Hey! Let’s try and mod Cataclysm DDA! It should be easy!” Whoa boy was I wrong. Basically, If anyone here has the patience to point me in the direction of the programs I will need and the BAREST m…

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## [MinGW compile problem : undefined reference to \`libintl\_gettext'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mingw-compile-problem-undefined-reference-to-libintl-gettext/2040)

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**Author:** [@windfly7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/windfly7)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mingw-compile-problem-undefined-reference-to-libintl-gettext/2040 "2013-07-18T19:52:24Z")

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i download the newest code from github.when compiled with MinGW, i got the error like that : (i checked that mingw has the gettext library, and donot know how to do.) \[sub\] objwin/main\_menu.o: In function gettext': c:/…

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## [More books!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-books/2264)

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**Author:** [@stuntaneous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stuntaneous)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-books/2264 "2013-07-18T19:32:14Z")

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There’s a very limited selection of books available. And, the experience of finding them is generally not a fun one very soon into a game. You often have to look at stray books but you just know it’s all crap or rather, …

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## [\[0.7 Lindqvist\] Basic build impressions. Common compiling bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-lindqvist-basic-build-impressions-common-compiling-bugs/2274)

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**Author:** [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-lindqvist-basic-build-impressions-common-compiling-bugs/2274 "2013-07-18T19:10:10Z")

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First I want to thank Kevin and the team for freeing up time to deal with individual issues people’ve had playing the game, and granting some wishes (items etc.) in the way. I can sense the whole. I did some compiling o…

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## [Help on modding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-on-modding/1656)

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**Author:** [@anon388770](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anon388770)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-on-modding/1656 "2013-07-18T18:34:31Z")

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So yes, I dont know anything about modding this game. I want to add craftable armor made of sheet metal (helm, pants, chestplate, boots). Can anyone tell me how to do such a thing?

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## [Emergency pills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-pills/1884)

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**Author:** [@assviberator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/assviberator)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-pills/1884 "2013-07-18T18:33:48Z")

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would like some pills that give decaying hp that lasts couple of mins example(gives 20 hp that decays over 7 mins) 1 important rule is that taking any more pills in the first pill’s calm down or in its duration gives h…

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## [Chinese Cataclysm Branch?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chinese-cataclysm-branch/2258)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chinese-cataclysm-branch/2258 "2013-07-18T15:22:10Z")

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I saw this reference in the kickstarter and this was your motivation for unicode (good idea). Have you talked to the chinese guys ? Anyway to get them on this site? Add a chinese set of forums and a download for the chin…

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## [Wait an hour](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wait-an-hour/2271)

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**Author:** [@the.trav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/the.trav)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wait-an-hour/2271 "2013-07-18T10:11:26Z")

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Is there something I can do to get my character to just stand about for an hour? I’m trying to wait out some acid rain, but I don’t want to sleep

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## [\[0.7\] Auto pick up rules (fixed)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-auto-pick-up-rules-fixed/2269)

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**Author:** [@Oragepoilu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oragepoilu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-auto-pick-up-rules-fixed/2269 "2013-07-18T06:58:31Z")

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(Well, sorry to make a second post, but should be more clear for everyone) The new function auto pick up was already present in some night build before ; But in this version, i can’t save more than one rule if I exit t…

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## [\[bug\] examnining vehicles causes a game crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-examnining-vehicles-causes-a-game-crash/2241)

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**Author:** [@esran](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/esran)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-examnining-vehicles-causes-a-game-crash/2241 "2013-07-18T06:51:06Z")

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in the latest at the time of posting experimental sdl windows build, examining a vehicle causes the game to crash. tested 3 times.

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## [Need help on construction problem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-on-construction-problem/2254)

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**Author:** [@Weaverfish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weaverfish)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-on-construction-problem/2254 "2013-07-18T06:32:14Z")

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hey guys I’ve been tearing down my Evac shelter base and rebuilding it to suit my needs using a Sonic Resonator to tear down the walls/doors, I’m just trying to create some openings to build extension rooms and junk. O…

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## [How do I move wrecks?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-move-wrecks/2263)

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**Author:** [@the.trav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/the.trav)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-move-wrecks/2263 "2013-07-18T01:25:57Z")

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I found a gas station and now have a flatbed truck to loot with. There is a motorbike without wheels in front of the petrol bowsers though. How do I move it so I can fill up my truck easier? Also, do I need to line up…

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## [Profession Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-bug/2262)

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**Author:** [@Some\_Guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Some_Guy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-bug/2262 "2013-07-18T01:25:14Z")

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No matter what I do, I can’t chose a profession. Yes, I leave points open but that is a nonissue because I want to take chain smoker. I can select it all I want but I can’t actually OBTAIN it. This is terrible as I need …

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## [Better NPC Fights](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-npc-fights/2238)

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**Author:** [@Fniff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fniff)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 12:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-npc-fights/2238 "2013-07-18T00:45:56Z")

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Fighting with NPCs needs a few improvements. I know NPCs are currently a “we’re working on it” area, but I haven’t heard any suggestions about combat with NPCs. First thing: visible health for NPCs. I have no idea how t…

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## [\[Bug\] Resurrected zombies provide another drop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-resurrected-zombies-provide-another-drop/2204)

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**Author:** [@sodapop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sodapop)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-resurrected-zombies-provide-another-drop/2204 "2013-07-18T00:38:30Z")

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This is relatively minor, and I’m not sure if it’s been reported yet, but i’m pretty sure that ressurrecting zombies get another set of tattered clothes/empty weapons/random tools as if they were another creature entirel…

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## [How to not get fricken diseases?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-not-get-fricken-diseases/2182)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-not-get-fricken-diseases/2182 "2013-07-17T23:57:32Z")

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I take vitamins 3x a day, never eat junk food, sleep before I’m tired when possible, and I’m pretty much always sick. Common cold in the first week 100% of the time, I get a flu in summer when I’m too hot, literally get …

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## [Cataclysm: Tile Days Ahead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-tile-days-ahead/2250)

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**Author:** [@Codeine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Codeine)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-tile-days-ahead/2250 "2013-07-17T19:00:51Z")

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