# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=548

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## [Lag when Studying/sleeping](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lag-when-studying-sleeping/1435)

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**Author:** [@Rookrune](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rookrune)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lag-when-studying-sleeping/1435 "2013-05-26T10:39:43Z")

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In the new .5 when ever i study a book, or go to bed it just gets really slow… I played the nightly build before this so i know its not what it should be like. is this problem just me? is there a fix?

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## [Farming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming/1442)

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**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming/1442 "2013-05-26T09:39:41Z")

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Would be nice if, with high enough survival skills you should be able to get plant seeds from said plants, similar to how you can get poppy flowers from the poppy plants. Then you could be able to plant them with gardeni…

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## [Changing avatar URL breaks avatars completely (Solved)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-avatar-url-breaks-avatars-completely-solved/1449)

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**Author:** [@Justice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justice)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-avatar-url-breaks-avatars-completely-solved/1449 "2013-05-26T04:34:41Z")

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I went to ‘Forum Profile’ to update the URL to my avatar, and not only did it refuse to save the URL, but it broke the old URL. Could someone with administrative powers please reset my avatar URL, or simply set it to thi…

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## [Pyromania and other maniac's stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pyromania-and-other-maniacs-stuff/1452)

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**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pyromania-and-other-maniacs-stuff/1452 "2013-05-26T01:22:21Z")

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1.Containers with gasoline to explode if they fall into the fire (particularly if they are made of plastic). The more gasoline in the container, the greater must be explosion. 2.Not bad, it would have the possibility to…

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## [Basic needings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-needings/1419)

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**Author:** [@xxrogxx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xxrogxx)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-needings/1419 "2013-05-26T01:07:41Z")

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like shiting or peeing, taking bath brushing teeth

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## [Crash On Vehicle Construction From Scratch (0.6)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-vehicle-construction-from-scratch-0-6/1409)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-vehicle-construction-from-scratch-0-6/1409 "2013-05-25T23:32:49Z")

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After spending three (real) days looting half the nearby starter town, the other half fleeing from a fire I accidentally started I managed to chopshop most the vehicles in town with the goal of assembling something to th…

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## [Help with my current world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-my-current-world/1447)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-my-current-world/1447 "2013-05-25T22:17:26Z")

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version .5 World I started in had a small town near me. No gun store. Cleaned the town out. Virtually all zombies are dead. Skill rust is off. I die alot and I want to learn the game more. Archery 10 Melee 1 Dodge 3 …

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## [Vehicle Bumper Cars](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-bumper-cars/1356)

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**Author:** [@JMatt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JMatt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 10:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-bumper-cars/1356 "2013-05-25T22:14:29Z")

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So, I was doing my usual thing in Cataclysm. Since the introduction of broken down vehicles as clutter, one can imagine accidentally bumping into them driving around in a vehicle. I didn’t realize how easy it was to simp…

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## [(0.5) Unloading water... vanished?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-unloading-water-vanished/1384)

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**Author:** [@Wanderer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wanderer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-unloading-water-vanished/1384 "2013-05-25T22:09:11Z")

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When you have plastic bottles of water that are half full(as plastic bottle of water (1)), and decide to unload them at other bottles of water that are half full… you can’t, you lose that water. Same thing when it’s cle…

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## [Explosive slugs don't explode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosive-slugs-dont-explode/1403)

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**Author:** [@IronEden](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/IronEden)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosive-slugs-dont-explode/1403 "2013-05-25T22:05:59Z")

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As the name implies. Tried firing a bunch of explosive slugs from my sawed off Saiga 12 with bayonet. Also tried throwing the slugs. No luck!

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## [Crafting recipes becoming bogged down with "OR"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-recipes-becoming-bogged-down-with-or/1440)

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**Author:** [@Nighthawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nighthawk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-recipes-becoming-bogged-down-with-or/1440 "2013-05-25T21:36:05Z")

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Title says it all, really. I’ve noticed that recipes requiring a sharp object are saying Hatchet OR Steak Knife OR Combat Knife OR Broadsword, OR yadda yadda yadda. Not only could this spoil some of the possible-to-get …

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## [Withdrawal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/withdrawal/1434)

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**Author:** [@Rexor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rexor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/withdrawal/1434 "2013-05-25T19:23:30Z")

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Is it best to just go cold turkey? Or occasionally indulge yourself if the morale hit gets too high? Will you ever break the habit that way? Right now, my character has alcohol & nicotine withdrawals. I don’t think you …

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## [Development Poll: Should the point value for Hardcore trait be changed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/development-poll-should-the-point-value-for-hardcore-trait-be-changed/1179)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/development-poll-should-the-point-value-for-hardcore-trait-be-changed/1179 "2013-05-25T17:39:33Z")

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There’s been talk of making some changes to the Hardcore trait. Currently, it grants you a whopping 6 character points! That seems inappropriate. It’s not much of a badge of pride with such a huge benefit, especially for…

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## [Non rotten food making rotten food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-rotten-food-making-rotten-food/1445)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-rotten-food-making-rotten-food/1445 "2013-05-25T14:07:45Z")

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Frozen Dinners and Meat Pizza both appear to make rotten food no matter what.

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## [Why exacly JSON?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-exacly-json/1433)

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**Author:** [@Jahanni](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jahanni)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-exacly-json/1433 "2013-05-25T09:09:43Z")

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Hey, why exactly JSON? I’m wondering why you chose the JSON over XML. You are already making the first workarounds and wrappers for the picojson code because you are dissatisfied by the interface and need to check the …

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## [Thank God for Whoever](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thank-god-for-whoever/1437)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thank-god-for-whoever/1437 "2013-05-25T08:00:17Z")

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I made a wood stove in my Public Works building I’m living in. I accidentally set my wood pile on fire. I grabbed all the wood from the location but the fire was still there. So I jumped into the fire and dumped my ca…

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## [Preservatives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preservatives/1432)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preservatives/1432 "2013-05-25T03:20:20Z")

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Well I figure we could list methods for preserving food here as they seem to be getting into that now. Salt of course. Smoking Canning (storing in a sealing container while hot) Pickling Could you preserve food in a…

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## [Making Apple Juice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-apple-juice/1248)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-apple-juice/1248 "2013-05-25T03:14:46Z")

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I made some apple juice and it crashed my game and corrupted my save. No problems other than this. Will try to recreate.

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## [Cooking from rotten food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooking-from-rotten-food/1302)

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**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooking-from-rotten-food/1302 "2013-05-24T20:33:50Z")

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When cooking of rotten ingredients should be obtained rotten food, I think.

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## [Vehicle Water Tank Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-water-tank-question/1423)

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**Author:** [@Infotater](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Infotater)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-water-tank-question/1423 "2013-05-24T19:58:22Z")

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For using the RV kitchen unit, does water stored in the water tank of my vehicle register and acknowledge what the purity status of the water is?

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## [Canned vs Vaccum-packed vs Jerky food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/canned-vs-vaccum-packed-vs-jerky-food/1371)

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**Author:** [@Siferous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Siferous)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/canned-vs-vaccum-packed-vs-jerky-food/1371 "2013-05-24T17:05:28Z")

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Which method of preserving food is the best choice. I noticed that Canned food doesn’t require salt but will it eventually go bad even though it’s canned? Does any method produce food that recovers more hunger / provide …

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## [Profession Suggestion Megathread - For all your occupational needs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-suggestion-megathread-for-all-your-occupational-needs/1416)

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**Author:** [@jumjummju](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jumjummju)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-suggestion-megathread-for-all-your-occupational-needs/1416 "2013-05-24T15:39:57Z")

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Because I figure we need a place to store all of these, so people don’t need to make a new topic for every little profession. I’ll start with one; Biker. Starts with: Leather Jacket, Tank Top, Leather Pants, Boots, poc…

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## [Stop sleeping & studying?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-sleeping-studying/1381)

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**Author:** [@DeadWeight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeadWeight)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-sleeping-studying/1381 "2013-05-24T12:51:43Z")

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Hey all, I’ve ran into a bit of an issue, when I start to study or sleep I can’t stop until the character is done, is this a bug or is there a way to stop? Like I want to wake up after a couple of hours, I hate when the …

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## [Integrate the shared 'multiplayer' worlds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/integrate-the-shared-multiplayer-worlds/1365)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Lolz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Lolz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/integrate-the-shared-multiplayer-worlds/1365 "2013-05-24T11:40:58Z")

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The idea of shared worlds where we find eachothers corpses is incredible awesome and immersive. It would be great to have this feature intergrated into the main client menu as an alternative, much harder start. There wo…

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## [Need to get my tank(ing) on](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-to-get-my-tank-ing-on/1398)

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**Author:** [@Nopkar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nopkar)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 9:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-to-get-my-tank-ing-on/1398 "2013-05-24T09:15:58Z")

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Tank tracks. We needs em with all of the wrecks on the roadways. X-----X | | | | | | | | X-----X X = drive wheels | = combo of suspension wheels and treads This would be a huge resour…

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## [What's the easiest way to modify .json files?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-easiest-way-to-modify-json-files/1376)

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**Author:** [@Shoes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shoes)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-easiest-way-to-modify-json-files/1376 "2013-05-24T08:11:38Z")

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Reason I ask is because only about two items fit on the screen at once for editing. If I want to do a mass change, it would take a bit of time to scroll around to add each line. Is there a way to like… export to excel or…

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## [Guns make noise?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-make-noise/1406)

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**Author:** [@DeadWeight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeadWeight)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-make-noise/1406 "2013-05-24T06:36:04Z")

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So I came across this and thought I’d bring it up. Now I normally don’t use guns but this gun store I ran into litterally had hundreds of ammo, of all kinds! I think I wept a little when I saw it all. So I grabbed a shot…

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## [Create top-thread of most popular suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/create-top-thread-of-most-popular-suggestions/1426)

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**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/create-top-thread-of-most-popular-suggestions/1426 "2013-05-24T05:14:40Z")

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List of popular suggestions and links to thread. Also mark accepted suggestions and rejected (if rejected - write cause). It would be nice if there were written general views on the proposal. (controversial, negative, …

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## [The Way Versions / Official Updates are Handled](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-way-versions-official-updates-are-handled/1305)

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**Author:** [@saklaus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saklaus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-way-versions-official-updates-are-handled/1305 "2013-05-24T02:53:03Z")

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Let me start by saying that I love the new version. However, the new version also came with the introduction of unpleasantly many new bugs. The problem being that for many of your average players, it is impossible to tel…

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## [Use\_action](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-action/1422)

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**Author:** [@Kavaloosh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kavaloosh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-action/1422 "2013-05-24T01:49:17Z")

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How do you make or change these? Or are they hardcoded? Diseases maybe? \[image\] im not even sure this method works

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