# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=541

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## [Holy shit, WORMS!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/holy-shit-worms/1646)

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**Author:** [@Endovior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Endovior)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/holy-shit-worms/1646 "2013-06-10T08:04:50Z")

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So, playing the latest nightly build. All my usual settings, static spawn, and whatnot. There are dozens of worms everywhere. It’s kind of ridiculous, really; everywhere I go, there are WORMS, attacking in groups, fro…

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## [How to stay cool?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-stay-cool/1676)

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**Author:** [@DeadWeight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeadWeight)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-stay-cool/1676 "2013-06-10T06:08:12Z")

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Hey all, so this is the first time I’ve made it to summer and so far it’s miserable! My guy is always warm-Very hot! and nothing I do will cool him off. I’ve tried drinking water, going for a swim, standing in the rain, …

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## [My Cataclysm.exe keeps crashing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-cataclysm-exe-keeps-crashing/1679)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-cataclysm-exe-keeps-crashing/1679 "2013-06-10T05:16:54Z")

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I have played the whales dev version of Cataclysm just perfectly. I just started playing darkest days ahead \[glow=red,2,300\](0.5 version)\[/glow\] and it either crashes randomly or black screens but when I’m having a good …

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## [Prosthetic limbs and Chainsaw arms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prosthetic-limbs-and-chainsaw-arms/1671)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prosthetic-limbs-and-chainsaw-arms/1671 "2013-06-10T04:50:01Z")

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So, you step on a bear trap, or run over a land mine. You’re doomed, right? You’re a gimp. Forever slowed down. But what if there was another way? What if you could make something useful out of those limbs? What if you c…

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## [Lab computers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-computers/1686)

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**Author:** [@TheRealTenman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheRealTenman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-computers/1686 "2013-06-10T04:45:58Z")

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Just some things with the computers in labs, the text files/lab notes in particular. 1)You can read all lab notes. 2)You can’t read all lab notes. If you read a computer you get 1-3 lab notes right? You can then …

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## [Droping large amounts of items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/droping-large-amounts-of-items/1641)

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**Author:** [@SpaniardSlayer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpaniardSlayer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/droping-large-amounts-of-items/1641 "2013-06-10T02:52:10Z")

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Hey guys, In my current character, I have open up a lab and killed a few of the turrets in the underground area. I found around 400 9mm bullets and picked them up to carry back to my truck. However, I can only drop all …

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## [Deconstruction of Sofas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deconstruction-of-sofas/1675)

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**Author:** [@Otaku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Otaku)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deconstruction-of-sofas/1675 "2013-06-10T01:25:42Z")

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Try it. Try to deconstruct a sofa. Story: I was looting repurposing the items in a furniture store when I tried to deconstruct a sofa. After a fancy color change (no thats not the bug) it say I deconstructed the sofa. …

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## [Difficulty Cliff: a solution?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difficulty-cliff-a-solution/1682)

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**Author:** [@Maltman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maltman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difficulty-cliff-a-solution/1682 "2013-06-10T00:50:27Z")

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Take it straight from the movies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VTk2v5jGrc&t=7m0s In a nutshell, giant NPC raiding parties. Would be nice to fight more things with guns besides immobile turrets and the occasional NPC…

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## [XP pool gone -- approved](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xp-pool-gone-approved/1493)

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**Author:** [@eternalflame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/eternalflame)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xp-pool-gone-approved/1493 "2013-06-09T23:22:00Z")

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Thank you very much for removing the xp pool and changing the skill training system. I hated how it was a complete waste of time and resources to do anything when I was out of xp. I can also maintain my suspension of dis…

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## [Coding Help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coding-help/1657)

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**Author:** [@PaintBucket](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PaintBucket)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coding-help/1657 "2013-06-09T23:10:55Z")

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I’m attempting to change the recipe of the revolver shotgun to actually include a revolver, so the revolver mechanism doesn’t just appear out of nowhere when you craft it. It isn’t working, can anyone tell me what’s wro…

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## [Bites VS Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bites-vs-armor/1678)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bites-vs-armor/1678 "2013-06-09T22:32:56Z")

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Just had a zombie bite my leg through power armor. Seems pretty wonky.

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## [First impressions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-impressions/1631)

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**Author:** [@DarkDXZ](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DarkDXZ)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-impressions/1631 "2013-06-09T19:04:10Z")

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Alright, so I’ve finally given Cataclysm a proper shot. Started out with Android and Martial Arts Training (karate) traits, and got Internal Furnace + Scent Vision. (not really useful, but I also have the Smelly trait, …

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## [Item Descriptions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-descriptions/1670)

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**Author:** [@Dzlan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dzlan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-descriptions/1670 "2013-06-09T14:39:35Z")

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So, I did a quick search, and… found nothing about this. Are there plans to fix Item descriptions soon? First of all… In the Help, the Combat section is still cut off. And in game (Can’t remember what items at the mom…

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## [Most default vehicles aren't enclosed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-default-vehicles-arent-enclosed/1594)

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**Author:** [@Bladerock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bladerock)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-default-vehicles-arent-enclosed/1594 "2013-06-09T14:05:16Z")

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Currently, vehicles have gaps in them through which characters can walk in. This is because frames, wheels and some other parts do not limit movement over them. What happens, is that the player can somehow squeeze thems…

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## [Static spawn doesnt work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn-doesnt-work/1634)

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**Author:** [@retrohazard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/retrohazard)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn-doesnt-work/1634 "2013-06-09T13:06:40Z")

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Seems to me that in the nightly build the static spawn isn’t working. zombies keep spawning in areas that i cleared out multiple times. this is a fresh download from an hour or so ago. Anyone else having this issue?

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## [Can't get Cootue Curses to work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-cootue-curses-to-work/1658)

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**Author:** [@SirTeabottom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirTeabottom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-cootue-curses-to-work/1658 "2013-06-09T10:48:45Z")

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So, I’m pretty sure I’m just misspelling it in the FONTDATA but it seems no arrangement or spelling of Cootue Curses will make the game actually use the font. What am I doing wrong?

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## [Nice Zombie kids](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nice-zombie-kids/1668)

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**Author:** [@Loupkiller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loupkiller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nice-zombie-kids/1668 "2013-06-09T09:03:51Z")

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I was clearing a zone near a park, I could see 1 adult zombie and about 6-7 kids. I come in and slaughter them all with my trusted hammer. When I come to loot the kids I find something surprising! He had some crack and…

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## [Inner/outer clothes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inner-outer-clothes/1667)

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**Author:** [@grisamentum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grisamentum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inner-outer-clothes/1667 "2013-06-09T08:23:22Z")

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looks like something is wrong with the innermost / outermost order like i put my under armor on innermost, and it got damaged first instead of my utility vest or trench coat

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## [Death Looping Zombies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/death-looping-zombies/1669)

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**Author:** [@ShootDangit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ShootDangit)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/death-looping-zombies/1669 "2013-06-09T05:22:48Z")

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I just downloaded tonight’s build and have been burning Zombie corpses to prevent them reviving but while watching three of them burn, I keep getting the A nearby corpse rises and moves towards you! message followed by …

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## [Underwear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underwear/1640)

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**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underwear/1640 "2013-06-09T04:00:44Z")

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Removing clothes seem… too exposing for characters. I doubt you would like to run around with zombies without clothes. So with 0 encumbrance bras and underwear should be added. They also provide 1 storage. Also makes m…

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## [Blimps, Dirigbles, and Hot Air Balloons!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blimps-dirigbles-and-hot-air-balloons/1578)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blimps-dirigbles-and-hot-air-balloons/1578 "2013-06-09T03:04:07Z")

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So when I was thinking about aircraft for cataclysm DDA I thought they would be too fast/annoying to handle, so I thought “Why not blimps?” So basically it would have to be built from scratch with Carbon Fiber Frames (s…

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## [DoubleTech Industries Military Labs Quarterly Report (New Power Armor!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doubletech-industries-military-labs-quarterly-report-new-power-armor/1663)

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**Author:** [@Williham](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Williham)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doubletech-industries-military-labs-quarterly-report-new-power-armor/1663 "2013-06-09T01:37:36Z")

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Ladies and gentlemen, I’ll be honest: I’m proud of you all! We’ve achieved so much this quarter. Thanks to your tireless efforts, the DoubleTech Industries Power Armor, Mk. II-L and the DoubleTech Industries Power Armo…

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## [Nightly build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightly-build/1660)

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**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightly-build/1660 "2013-06-09T01:14:20Z")

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how can I get this nightly build people keep talking about?

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## [Better zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-zombies/1642)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-zombies/1642 "2013-06-09T00:57:57Z")

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Here’s a few ideas for zeds : make spitters and shockers maintain (or try to) a distance from the char, they don’t need to engage in fistfights make zeds avoid fires/acid pool make animals/other critters run when they …

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## [Emergency Blanket](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-blanket/1599)

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**Author:** [@Lainge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lainge)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-blanket/1599 "2013-06-08T23:57:30Z")

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I decided to play as an outdoors man (with allergy to wool) and lucked out finding an emergency blanket early but when I tried to equip it I got the “You can’t wear that, it’s made of wool!” message. I’m wondering if th…

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## [\[0.6git\] negative damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-6git-negative-damage/1661)

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**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-6git-negative-damage/1661 "2013-06-08T23:54:43Z")

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I just threw a 3ft string at a zombie, and it hit for -1 damage.

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## [What goes on in labs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-goes-on-in-labs/1648)

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**Author:** [@SpaniardSlayer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpaniardSlayer)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-goes-on-in-labs/1648 "2013-06-08T23:49:48Z")

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Seriously what fuck goes on? In the past two labs I’ve been in, I always hear strange voices talking about “Give it a prisoner to experiment on” and some people crying in a certain direction, but when I go check it out I…

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## [Night vision bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-bug/1659)

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**Author:** [@Loupkiller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loupkiller)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-bug/1659 "2013-06-08T23:37:05Z")

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Hello, I just got something wierd, while reading as night was comming down I gained Night vision. the image is edited not to send the whole screen. I am using the gitub version from last night. The zipped save is too…

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## [Weapon Possible Weight Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-possible-weight-bug/1655)

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**Author:** [@Loupkiller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loupkiller)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-possible-weight-bug/1655 "2013-06-08T22:23:11Z")

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Hello, I wonder if its a balance thing or if the weight of the has been overestimated. I currently have a Ruger RedHawk and it weight 12lb while it should be at max 3.3. source: http://www.ruger.com/products/redhawk/…

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## [Previous character's map... aaaaand it's gone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/previous-characters-map-aaaaand-its-gone/1654)

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**Author:** [@Alistaire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alistaire)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/previous-characters-map-aaaaand-its-gone/1654 "2013-06-08T20:23:05Z")

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I’ve started a new character in my world, and it had a big area of the map explored already. The area my previous character explored, possibly. That’s not really bad at all, but now I saved and loaded the character IT’S…

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