# Game Talk

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## [0.7 Time system and Wristwatch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-time-system-and-wristwatch/2252)

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**Author:** [@Lainge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lainge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-7-time-system-and-wristwatch/2252 "2013-07-17T17:40:56Z")

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Now I’m all for the new system, it’s interesting and easy enough to work with. But I am concerned that the wristwatch encumbers the arm. I was wearing a trench coat with the wristwatch and my arm was encumbered by 3. T…

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## [Is there a reason we can't craft a &%$@$% hat?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-reason-we-cant-craft-a-hat/2201)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-reason-we-cant-craft-a-hat/2201 "2013-07-17T17:26:19Z")

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So there was a duder, and he was doing great, and he crafted a whole wardrobe with a bone needle, and was so happy, and then he realized he didn’t have a hat, so he went to craft one, and he saw a fur hat with 80 warmth,…

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## [Fungal Zombie+Turret+Manhack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-zombie-turret-manhack/2249)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-zombie-turret-manhack/2249 "2013-07-17T16:35:11Z")

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Locked up my game, 100% of a core. Using a build from July 5th maybe, and I deployed the turrets just fine and they shot some things, then I deployed the manhacks. On my screen the last message is “the manhack hit the y…

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## [Usable furnaces](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/usable-furnaces/2224)

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**Author:** [@Alistaire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alistaire)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/usable-furnaces/2224 "2013-07-17T16:28:45Z")

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Many houses have furnaces. Will there be usable ones in the future? Like, where you have to light one match to put it on, and \[e\]xamining it turns it off again. Oh, and it would be nice if turning on the furnace wouldn’t…

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## [Ranged nerf, too much?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-nerf-too-much/2222)

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**Author:** [@Nickboom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nickboom)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-nerf-too-much/2222 "2013-07-17T15:44:53Z")

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Only respond to this if you have the latest version of experimental. If you do then you may know that ranged in general has been heavily nerfed, but I feel its a bit too much I start playing build my short bow and ammo (…

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## [Detecting Radioactivity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/detecting-radioactivity/2236)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/detecting-radioactivity/2236 "2013-07-17T15:11:56Z")

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Heya all My 1st post here and I am very new to this game, but having a lot of fun. The concept, depth and hardcore elements appeal strongly to me. I have been trying to avoid reading the wiki as much as is possible to …

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## [Fletched Heavy Field Point Arrows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fletched-heavy-field-point-arrows/2256)

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**Author:** [@Otaku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Otaku)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fletched-heavy-field-point-arrows/2256 "2013-07-17T15:09:11Z")

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Small bug with an easy fix. To create regular Fletched Field Point Arrows (FFPA) it takes the regular shaft, rocks for the point and fletching. But for the Fletched Heavy Field Point Arrows (FHFPA) it just takes heavy …

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## [How to defeat 75 items restriction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-defeat-75-items-restriction/2198)

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**Author:** [@Sonny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sonny)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-defeat-75-items-restriction/2198 "2013-07-17T14:16:45Z")

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Hey. Everyone knows how bugging this item restriction is, partially if you (like me) carry ton of medicines, weapons and ammo during your raids… I had one of my rare genius insight moments, and came up with this: Right …

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## [Choosing amount of liquid to pour instead of pouring all of it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choosing-amount-of-liquid-to-pour-instead-of-pouring-all-of-it/2233)

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**Author:** [@Lomaster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomaster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choosing-amount-of-liquid-to-pour-instead-of-pouring-all-of-it/2233 "2013-07-17T13:15:51Z")

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When inventory weight becomes an issue i often want to pour some of my liquids like 1 charge of disinfectant to lower the weight a bit, but there is currently no way to pour the amount of choice, only the full amount.

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## [Can't download the game!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-download-the-game/2253)

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**Author:** [@woflsipder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woflsipder)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-download-the-game/2253 "2013-07-17T12:27:26Z")

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I don’t know why , but the SDL and curses download links don’t work for me. I hope it’s just me being stupid and if it’s not me then fix it NOW, NOW, NOW, NOW, NOW!!! The stable release downloads fine. Edit: When i cl…

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## [Cataclysm DDA 0.6 "Samedi" released](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-0-6-samedi-released/1861)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 102\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-0-6-samedi-released/1861 "2013-07-17T12:24:07Z")

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Windows catacurses download Windows SDL download Linux curses download Linux SDL download Source is available at www.github.com/CuriousRaven/Cataclysm-DDA as always. Features - Check the changelog for a full list \[…

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## [OSX black foreground on black background](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/osx-black-foreground-on-black-background/2244)

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**Author:** [@the.trav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/the.trav)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/osx-black-foreground-on-black-background/2244 "2013-07-17T08:06:06Z")

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So, the OSX build 0.6-45-gddc143a Too many things are black, and when a bear or necromancer steps onto a road they are invisible (unless you go through a lot of x square by square hunting) sewer rats are also black. A…

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## [Hacking and bashing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hacking-and-bashing/2243)

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**Author:** [@the.trav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/the.trav)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hacking-and-bashing/2243 "2013-07-17T07:04:24Z")

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So I found a lab, there’s some cool stuff in some rooms next to a computer. My character is a little derpy derpa, and last time I tried to bypass security it broke the console. I’m afraid to try and lose that sweet gea…

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## [Spam spam spam spam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spam-spam-spam-spam/2245)

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**Author:** [@GimmeTiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GimmeTiles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spam-spam-spam-spam/2245 "2013-07-17T02:58:09Z")

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SPAM REMOVED

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## [Power armor and encumberance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-and-encumberance/2225)

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**Author:** [@the.trav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/the.trav)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-and-encumberance/2225 "2013-07-16T23:28:03Z")

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So I’m pretty new. I just found a light and heavy power armor. However when I put it on, it says I’m at encumbrance 7 or 8 respectively. Won’t that effectively reduce my chance to hit to zero? Is there something I ne…

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## [Clothing Exploits?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-exploits/2231)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-exploits/2231 "2013-07-16T23:03:10Z")

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I’m not sure if this is an exploitable bug or a deliberately coded wardrobe buff, but it seems funky to me… I am currently wearing (all fitting) one tank top (-1) one tank top (-1) one trenchcoat (0) one under armor (-1…

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## [Omnitool/Toolkit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/omnitool-toolkit/2219)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/omnitool-toolkit/2219 "2013-07-16T22:51:44Z")

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So herp derp so many tools taking up valuable characters in the inv screen. Make a crafting recipe including all the tools of all types you would ever need. Call it what you like. Make it weight the same and take up as m…

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## [Suggestion: Bullets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-bullets/2192)

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**Author:** [@Switters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Switters)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-bullets/2192 "2013-07-16T22:27:29Z")

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Hello, everyone. This is my first thread, so let me just begin by saying that I dearly admire the work that is being done by the developers of this amazing game, as well as that of every other contributor. Communities li…

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## [Car battery not charging?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-battery-not-charging/2083)

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**Author:** [@Sonny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sonny)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-battery-not-charging/2083 "2013-07-16T22:17:11Z")

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Hello… I remade a flatbed truck into real survival transport (spikes, steel platings, all that stuff), but one thing bugs me - it has one V6 motor, 7 gas tanks, one large electric motor, 10 solar panels, 10 storage batte…

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## [New profession](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-profession/2008)

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**Author:** [@Zireael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zireael)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-profession/2008 "2013-07-16T21:58:57Z")

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Here is a new profession I made, since the shelters are so ridiculously understocked. { "ident": "survivalist", "name": "Survivalist", "description": "You are well-equipped to survive, which will undoubtedly prove…

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## [Half life for corpses and butchered remains](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/half-life-for-corpses-and-butchered-remains/2240)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/half-life-for-corpses-and-butchered-remains/2240 "2013-07-16T21:46:10Z")

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It always bothers me when I revisit an area weeks later and the corpses/fur pelts/rotted meat are still exactly where I left them. Are there any plans to implement a half life for biological items so they would disappea…

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## [RC cars](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rc-cars/2044)

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**Author:** [@Ceasar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ceasar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rc-cars/2044 "2013-07-16T21:32:09Z")

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After fixing my brothers RC car, i realised that it would be pretty awesome if the game had them. You could use them for a mobile distraction to lure Zs away or you could attach some kind of explosive to them and well yo…

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## [\[0.6git\] Zombies being squashed by stationary car](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-6git-zombies-being-squashed-by-stationary-car/2197)

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**Author:** [@ramesesniblet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ramesesniblet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-6git-zombies-being-squashed-by-stationary-car/2197 "2013-07-16T21:24:16Z")

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Well I say stationary, I guess it’s almost stationary. I was driving through a town and managed to get my truck wedged between a car and a house, it wouldn’t budge when I was hammering reverse and forward was the house w…

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## [Electrolysis Device/electrolyzer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electrolysis-device-electrolyzer/2239)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electrolysis-device-electrolyzer/2239 "2013-07-16T18:07:54Z")

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Electrolysis is a simple chemical process of running electricity through stuff to separate the molecules. If added as it’s own device or attached to a car, you could fill it with water for hydrogen(cars or weapons)/oxyg…

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## [Masking Scents](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/masking-scents/2235)

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**Author:** [@UberZacht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UberZacht)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/masking-scents/2235 "2013-07-16T16:09:44Z")

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I know that smoke masks scent, so a smoke bomb could be vital in a ninja themed character (on another note, what skill goes into making those?). Are there any other methods of masking scents? If there’s not I personally …

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## [Make your own Profession](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-your-own-profession/2196)

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**Author:** [@Rookrune](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rookrune)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-your-own-profession/2196 "2013-07-16T15:15:56Z")

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Okay lets breakout the creativity! I want you to think of your own Profession you would like to see in the game! all you need is to state what the profession is, its pro’s, and cons, and how much points it would cost t…

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## [Your first hideout](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-first-hideout/2188)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-first-hideout/2188 "2013-07-16T14:22:30Z")

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I stick to the shelter because I can smash benches to make bow/arrows and splintered wood for fire. plus the lockers for metal. Please of trees nearby and rabbits to kill for food. plus basement to sleep in during lightn…

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## [Can I siphon tanks? if so, how?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-siphon-tanks-if-so-how/2232)

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**Author:** [@the.trav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/the.trav)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-siphon-tanks-if-so-how/2232 "2013-07-16T09:27:57Z")

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I’ve found a few wrecks with a small amount of fuel in them. I want to combine it all into a single tank. Is it possible?

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## [Marked items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/marked-items/2229)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/marked-items/2229 "2013-07-16T07:41:17Z")

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for some reason my crowbar is a marked crowbar and im not sure what it means by “marked”. any help?

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## [Suggestion for toning down archery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-for-toning-down-archery/2212)

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**Author:** [@SalmonGod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SalmonGod)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-for-toning-down-archery/2212 "2013-07-16T03:29:03Z")

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I said before over on the DF forums that the primary reason archery is currently overpowered is because it’s so easy to train. Well, I just realized there’s one other reason. There’s no penalty for carrying around mass…

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