# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=540

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## [An Idea for More Inventory Space](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-more-inventory-space/1653)

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**Author:** [@Otaku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Otaku)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-more-inventory-space/1653 "2013-06-12T10:12:40Z")

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I just had a revelation for how to get more inventory space, and it does not take magic or a keyboard that is extra large. But it does take programming (read: something that I can’t do) The idea was to create sub-secti…

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## [\[0.5-921-g2916482\] Game crashes (crafting)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-921-g2916482-game-crashes-crafting/1742)

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**Author:** [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-921-g2916482-game-crashes-crafting/1742 "2013-06-12T09:40:45Z")

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This new one, the 0.6git has a serious issue that crashes the game instantly. I tested it for a day, enjoyed the speed and SDL-ish build perks, without any intention of catching bugs and glitches and it ran almost perfe…

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## [Ranged vs Melee, Pros/Congs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-vs-melee-pros-congs/1613)

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**Author:** [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-vs-melee-pros-congs/1613 "2013-06-12T06:09:59Z")

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I have never played a melee character, always ranged (firearms), and I don’t know where to start for a melee character. What are some of the less obvious pros/cons of each? And also, what are some tips for starting and …

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## [\[0.5 release\] Colliding with other vehicles catapults you away](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-release-colliding-with-other-vehicles-catapults-you-away/1740)

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**Author:** [@AxisKiller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AxisKiller)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-release-colliding-with-other-vehicles-catapults-you-away/1740 "2013-06-12T04:35:47Z")

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I was driving around at night in my flatbed at around 40mph, and saw one of the wrecked cars. I tried to avoid it and ended up bumping into another one and stopping. Backed up, tried to get through, bumped the first wrec…

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## [Changing the font in game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-font-in-game/1737)

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**Author:** [@DeadWeight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeadWeight)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-font-in-game/1737 "2013-06-12T03:24:01Z")

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Hey all, got a weird question, I just got the new version of .5 (loving the changes so far btw) but the font looks so weird to me, I got use to the other one so things look off now, is there any way to change the font in…

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## [AStyle - time to establish coding style rules](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/astyle-time-to-establish-coding-style-rules/1579)

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**Author:** [@Snow\_Cat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snow_Cat)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/astyle-time-to-establish-coding-style-rules/1579 "2013-06-11T23:54:29Z")

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I have git’s pre-commit hook to run AStyle working on windows (and am told it works on linux but not Mac\[sup\]\*\[/sup\]); so now we need to decide what coding style that will enforce. If we do agree to use this- the entir…

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## [Unboxing snacks saves volume](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unboxing-snacks-saves-volume/1688)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unboxing-snacks-saves-volume/1688 "2013-06-11T21:45:33Z")

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Unloaded a box of veggie pizza. Seems the pizza itself doesn’t have any volume, plus the description still stated it as being boxed. Same goes for chips. Probably more as well.

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## [Bullet Tipped Arrow Heads](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bullet-tipped-arrow-heads/1637)

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**Author:** [@Atelerd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Atelerd)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bullet-tipped-arrow-heads/1637 "2013-06-11T19:41:12Z")

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I will just leave it here. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/06/04/bow-mag-bullet-tipped-arrow-heads

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## [Wind and Scent](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wind-and-scent/1516)

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**Author:** [@Nivrat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nivrat)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wind-and-scent/1516 "2013-06-11T19:37:46Z")

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I think it would be interesting to be able to gauge the wind and it’s direction so you could approach towns downwind so you have less of a chance of being detected. also good for stalking animals.

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## [Experimental versions (jenkins builds)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-versions-jenkins-builds/1732)

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**Author:** [@Narc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Narc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-versions-jenkins-builds/1732 "2013-06-11T19:09:01Z")

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All the experimental versions live at ci.narc.ro and they’re being hosted on a Linode in the UK, so they should be available pretty close to 99.99% of the time. They’re built out of the latest code on github (it’s done w…

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## [Terrible Advise (Minor Bug)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/terrible-advise-minor-bug/1724)

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**Author:** [@ComputerWarrior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ComputerWarrior)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/terrible-advise-minor-bug/1724 "2013-06-11T15:47:13Z")

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\[image\] Apparently, when one’s head is freezing and has gone so numb that one can’t even feel it anywhere, the only way to warm it up is to undress. :stuck\_out\_tongue: A rather minor bug, but misleading none-the-less.

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## [Bug in Comparing window concerning Protection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-in-comparing-window-concerning-protection/1720)

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**Author:** [@Scheuche](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scheuche)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-in-comparing-window-concerning-protection/1720 "2013-06-11T10:20:31Z")

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Comparing an army helmet and a pickelhaube (yay for german history/heritage!) got me a bit flustered. Last i checked 36\>32 was still true. Not sure why a lower protection would be favorable and be colored green accordin…

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## [Character Portraits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-portraits/1712)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 6:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-portraits/1712 "2013-06-11T06:00:33Z")

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Similar \[glow=green,2,300\]to draw your cataclysm\[/glow\] I made this to post for people to draw what they think there character looks like. Challenge: some one draw a person with a fanny pack and a snuggie murdering zomb…

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## [Computer Console refresh issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-console-refresh-issue/1709)

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**Author:** [@Loupkiller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loupkiller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-console-refresh-issue/1709 "2013-06-11T02:02:41Z")

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Hello, I am wondering if I am the only one having this issue. When accessing the computer and there is a list of items that should be displayed it appear and disappear faster than I can read. I have seen the issue in t…

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## [Electric Motors and Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-motors-and-vehicles/1710)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-motors-and-vehicles/1710 "2013-06-11T01:46:27Z")

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Is it just me or do electric vehicles eat up too much power? I have 1 large electric motor on my vehicle and when I put 1,000 batteries in it and set it to run 50mph it conks out after two turns. Solar panels don’t seem…

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## [Flavored Mutagen-where'd the reactions go?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flavored-mutagen-whered-the-reactions-go/1708)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flavored-mutagen-whered-the-reactions-go/1708 "2013-06-11T01:43:25Z")

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I was going to proofread the reaction messages for the various Mutagens uneron created, but now I can’t find them. They used to be in iuse.cpp; I’ve checked there and in comestibles.json. Did the flavor text get delete…

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## [Latest Nightly Builds CTD Frequently on Windows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-nightly-builds-ctd-frequently-on-windows/1689)

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**Author:** [@Justice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justice)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-nightly-builds-ctd-frequently-on-windows/1689 "2013-06-11T00:50:30Z")

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0.5-831-geb859cb The last three nightly builds CTD on even the simplest of tasks. For example, cleaning up a broken window. Also, CTD when choosing “N” to “Heard a crash! Stop crafting?” message. The mouse cursor spins …

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## [No corpses?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-corpses/1683)

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**Author:** [@Destructios](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Destructios)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-corpses/1683 "2013-06-11T00:22:35Z")

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For some reason I’m not getting corpses when I run over things any more. Haven’t updated, but all of the sudden I noticed there were no more trails of dead squirrels. Normal loot like shirts from zombies still drops, t…

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## [Fire doesn't really burn zombie corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-doesnt-really-burn-zombie-corpses/1673)

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**Author:** [@grisamentum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grisamentum)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-doesnt-really-burn-zombie-corpses/1673 "2013-06-10T23:24:40Z")

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I made a little fire and lured a bunch of zombies over it. The fire killed them. Very helpfully as each died, the zombie’s clothes caught on fire, starting a larger fire. Eventually I had about a dozen dead zombie corps…

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## [Science Labs, Bunkers, Caves, and Anthills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/science-labs-bunkers-caves-and-anthills/1674)

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**Author:** [@Samscale1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Samscale1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/science-labs-bunkers-caves-and-anthills/1674 "2013-06-10T21:38:14Z")

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Have the science labs, bunkers, caves and ant hills been removed? I can’t find any in the world. I even tried the reveal all map debug cheat and there are none of the buildings mentioned anywhere. Have the been removed f…

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## [An idea for an improved vision system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-an-improved-vision-system/1665)

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**Author:** [@Maltman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maltman)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-an-improved-vision-system/1665 "2013-06-10T21:12:20Z")

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A directional vision system. Right now the player can see in all directions simultaneously, which makes a zombie surprise attack impossible. The player doesn’t have to worry about what is behind his back because he has …

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## [\[0.6git\]The light wakes you up. At 3AM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-6git-the-light-wakes-you-up-at-3am/1699)

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**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-6git-the-light-wakes-you-up-at-3am/1699 "2013-06-10T19:42:38Z")

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My char has the night vision starter trait. Not upgraded to high of full nightvision yet. I also play with gradual night lighting on. When I go to sleep, my char wakes up at 3 AM. "The light wakes you up" It’s spring,…

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## [\[0.6git\]butchering scientist corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-6git-butchering-scientist-corpses/1698)

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**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-6git-butchering-scientist-corpses/1698 "2013-06-10T19:42:09Z")

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I just butchered some dead scientists I found along the road to train up my butchery skills. To my surprise, this yielded “plant marrow”. According to the item’s desription, this is plant material. Are scientists grow…

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## [Magic none](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magic-none/1687)

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**Author:** [@TheRealTenman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheRealTenman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magic-none/1687 "2013-06-10T17:23:28Z")

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A none appeared in my inventory and won’t leave, I was cutting apart cars but it may have been from before that. Using multi drop: I tried its letter. No reaction. I tried using Up and Down keys to select it. I didn’t…

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## [How to go idle for a given amount of time?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-go-idle-for-a-given-amount-of-time/1695)

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**Author:** [@rokomata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rokomata)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-go-idle-for-a-given-amount-of-time/1695 "2013-06-10T16:58:05Z")

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Hi folks… Basically there’s something that I need to get off my chest seeing that I can’t seem to resolve this issue without the aid of others… and this issue entails the following: I’m running version 6.0 of Cataclysm…

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## [Military Black Box](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-black-box/1690)

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**Author:** [@Dzlan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dzlan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-black-box/1690 "2013-06-10T12:56:10Z")

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Military Black Box??? So, I found a bunch of dead military men right outside my Evac shelter. Then further along, metal wreckage. And in the Wreckage, a Military Black Box. So, how do I open it, and can someone please …

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## [Crossing bridges over water](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossing-bridges-over-water/1693)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossing-bridges-over-water/1693 "2013-06-10T10:17:15Z")

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The crossroads has sidewalk tiles, and I’ve never heard of crossroads over water, so it seems like a bug.

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## [Difference between nightly build?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difference-between-nightly-build/1664)

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**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difference-between-nightly-build/1664 "2013-06-10T09:42:56Z")

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I tried to use the search function but could not find my answer, could someone direct me to a post that tells me what the nightly build is? Just wanting to know the difference between that and the current version thanks.…

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## [Something about basecamp.cpp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-about-basecamp-cpp/1692)

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**Author:** [@utunnels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/utunnels)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 9:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-about-basecamp-cpp/1692 "2013-06-10T09:28:23Z")

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std::string savename = name; replace(savename.begin(), savename.end(), ' ', '\_'); It doesn’t make sense or I just miss something? What is repalce? Shouldn’t it be savename.repalce instead?

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## [Mobile turrets...?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-turrets/1672)

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**Author:** [@grisamentum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grisamentum)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-turrets/1672 "2013-06-10T08:52:45Z")

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I found a nice little base, one of those public works spots. I dropped a bunch of stuff off there and noticed there was a Military Baes north of it, just at the edge of vision range, so I could see a Zombie Soldier and a…

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