# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=55

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## [Camping Gear for the Fun of it!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camping-gear-for-the-fun-of-it/16433)

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**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camping-gear-for-the-fun-of-it/16433 "2021-01-19T16:49:49Z")

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So I was thinking of what could be excellent in game as rare items. Items in question could be found in sports stores. Country stores. Dead sport corpses(seen them in game in groups oddly enough) and on zombies that are …

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## [One NPC is immidiately finished with work (git 00efc6d7fe)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-npc-is-immidiately-finished-with-work-git-00efc6d7fe/25728)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-npc-is-immidiately-finished-with-work-git-00efc6d7fe/25728 "2021-01-19T08:10:16Z")

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Hello. I have been experimenting lately with NPC zones and hit my first issue: I have one NPC complete their assigned task after about 2 hours of working on repairing a vehicle with another NPC. He has mechanics 3 and t…

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## [Acetylene gas machine?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acetylene-gas-machine/25715)

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**Author:** [@zantanzuken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zantanzuken)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 7:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acetylene-gas-machine/25715 "2021-01-19T07:17:18Z")

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i realize that someone was working on changing up how to make welding fuel, and so they changed acetylene gas creation to require its own dedicated ‘machine’, but has the machine been placed into any building type yet? a…

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## [Will there be an optimization update on Android?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-there-be-an-optimization-update-on-android/25727)

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**Author:** [@hello\_world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hello_world)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 6:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-there-be-an-optimization-update-on-android/25727 "2021-01-19T06:53:43Z")

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I noticed the bad reviews on Play Store. And most of the complaints are the game not launching. So I was thinking if there will be an update solely for optimization and generally making the game more playable on low end …

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## [How to reach the top of the Floating Temple (Arcana)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-reach-the-top-of-the-floating-temple-arcana/25744)

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**Author:** [@Grim\_Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grim_Reaper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-reach-the-top-of-the-floating-temple-arcana/25744 "2021-01-19T06:23:41Z")

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A random stranger gave me a quest to retrieve a cursed sword from a floating temple. So, I accepted and immediately began making my way to the floating temple. However, once I reached the second floor I got stuck. The on…

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## [Being attacked by "unseen enemy" in an open field](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-attacked-by-unseen-enemy-in-an-open-field/25739)

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**Author:** [@luxaster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/luxaster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-attacked-by-unseen-enemy-in-an-open-field/25739 "2021-01-18T21:29:32Z")

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Hi. I’m being attacked in an open field by an “unseen enemy” which I am relatively sure is an oversized crow, but I am unable to see it with the view command or use tab to wait/attack. If I go inside a tent the attacks s…

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## [Sorting through clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sorting-through-clothing/25733)

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**Author:** [@N1Z0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/N1Z0)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sorting-through-clothing/25733 "2021-01-18T19:50:06Z")

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Is there any way to sort the \[W\]ear window by encumbrance/coverage/warmth/bash/cut/bullet/acid/fire/env/storage (or any other window?) If not, I think it would be a useful addition to the game, especially when looking t…

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## [Can't pry window with haligan bar?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-pry-window-with-haligan-bar/25718)

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**Author:** [@S\_tevep](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/S_tevep)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-pry-window-with-haligan-bar/25718 "2021-01-17T20:04:49Z")

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Hi All, I’m playing with the latest stable version. Am trying to pry open a library window but when I activate pry with my haliagan bar i get the message ‘there is nothing to pry nearby’ even though i’m standing right n…

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## [Crafting fish bait using just one scrap of meat?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-fish-bait-using-just-one-scrap-of-meat/25732)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-fish-bait-using-just-one-scrap-of-meat/25732 "2021-01-17T18:20:31Z")

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I am looking for a way to use those 7 scraps of mutant meat that are about to spoil, and thought to add a fish bait recipe that uses just one scrap (and makes 2, instead of 20, fish bait). However, the new recipe still …

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## [PC is way too cold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pc-is-way-too-cold/25730)

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**Author:** [@Agoelia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Agoelia)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pc-is-way-too-cold/25730 "2021-01-17T17:19:19Z")

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Temperature is 0 Celsius (I debug-spawned a thermometer), I’m not wearing much but all my body parts have insanely low warmth values (-160 to -200) so even wearing a winter coat wouldn’t do much. This is day 3, so early …

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## [NeoDays zoom level](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neodays-zoom-level/25713)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neodays-zoom-level/25713 "2021-01-17T02:23:27Z")

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Some time ago it changed so you can’t zoom quite as near as you could previously and still can in, say, ultica. Instead you can zoom out way “higher” than before. It’s like zoom multiplier was increased by 1 level of zoo…

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## [The 'need confirmation' tag in github](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-need-confirmation-tag-in-github/25708)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-need-confirmation-tag-in-github/25708 "2021-01-16T22:45:14Z")

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What’s the general guideline for handing out ‘need confirmation’ tags in github? It feels like one of the higher level contributors has been a bit liberal in its usage recently and I’m not sure how to think about that. O…

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## [Trading UI not consistent](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trading-ui-not-consistent/25721)

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**Author:** [@Screaling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Screaling)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trading-ui-not-consistent/25721 "2021-01-16T18:14:50Z")

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Currently the trading window requires you to press a-z depending on where the item is to select it. e.g: a - lighter b - socks c - etc While this interaction system is used with other inventory screens. This is the …

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## [Advanced inventory density sort](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-inventory-density-sort/25626)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-inventory-density-sort/25626 "2021-01-16T06:36:43Z")

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Useful when putting light items into vehicle being towed or for other not-yet-discovered purposes. patch here

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## [Electricity from scratch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electricity-from-scratch/25710)

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**Author:** [@fozba](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fozba)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 4:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electricity-from-scratch/25710 "2021-01-16T04:20:41Z")

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Hey all, Just started to play this game and it has easily been my all time favorite. I am playing non-stop for a week but I got kinda “stuck”. I want to prepare for my first winter (it is Summer now) and for this purpos…

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## [Using RC Car + Bomb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-rc-car-bomb/25692)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-rc-car-bomb/25692 "2021-01-15T17:03:33Z")

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So, I tried to use the RC Car + Bomb trick to take out two mil search lights with an EMP grenade. Make radio activation mod Attach to EMP grenade (set to RED) Attach EMP grenade to RC Car Use Remote control to drive c…

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## [Purifying water in vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/purifying-water-in-vehicles/16423)

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**Author:** [@Malakh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakh)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/purifying-water-in-vehicles/16423 "2021-01-15T16:25:47Z")

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Ok, I am having trouble figuring something out. I install a 60L tank in my vehicle and put a funnel on top. I then use by FOODCO station to purify the water…now I have a tank of clean water … under the funnel, so if it …

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## [How can you offset a sprite?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-you-offset-a-sprite/25706)

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**Author:** [@CotKoPatGDoL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CotKoPatGDoL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-you-offset-a-sprite/25706 "2021-01-15T02:52:52Z")

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I need to offset a sprite by 16 pixels, I tried messing around with tile config, but that didn’t go well. Is there a way to offset a specific sprite?

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## [Duct tape... how?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/duct-tape-how/25700)

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**Author:** [@N1Z0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/N1Z0)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/duct-tape-how/25700 "2021-01-14T07:52:54Z")

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I’m playing experimental and cant find how to make duct tape. Do I need to find a book with the recipe, or is it autolearned after reaching a specific level ?

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## [Too much soap is being used up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-much-soap-is-being-used-up/25584)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-much-soap-is-being-used-up/25584 "2021-01-14T06:36:06Z")

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1 whole soap bar to wash a t-shirt?!?! Is there a reason that soap is not implemented as batteries, with which one would “charge” a washing kit?

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## [Trailer park with no ... trailers?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trailer-park-with-no-trailers/25696)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trailer-park-with-no-trailers/25696 "2021-01-14T02:24:21Z")

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Am I missing something? Wikipedia says "A trailer park or caravan park is a temporary or permanent area for mobile homes and travel trailers. Advantages include low cost compared to other housing, and quick and easy movi…

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## [Problem with holster-type containers, the hoarder trait and phantom volume](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-holster-type-containers-the-hoarder-trait-and-phantom-volume/25668)

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**Author:** [@TheMackaman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMackaman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-holster-type-containers-the-hoarder-trait-and-phantom-volume/25668 "2021-01-13T22:07:09Z")

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My issue is that holsters/sheathes/straps etc’s volume is considered for the hoarder trait morale loss even when the holster has an appropriate item in it. The birchbark sheath has 0.75L capacity and I have a hunting kn…

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## ["override:" true - has this changed in how it works?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/override-true-has-this-changed-in-how-it-works/25698)

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**Author:** [@zL0ki](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zL0ki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/override-true-has-this-changed-in-how-it-works/25698 "2021-01-13T15:57:28Z")

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Hi, Been a few months since I’ve been able to play. I get an error message when using “override:” true on a couple of items that worked before in a custom mod. e.g { "id": "hdhatch\_opaque", "name": { "str": "opaque …

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## [Trouble with vehicle inertial driving (letting go of controls) (git 618a3be79e)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-with-vehicle-inertial-driving-letting-go-of-controls-git-618a3be79e/25643)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-with-vehicle-inertial-driving-letting-go-of-controls-git-618a3be79e/25643 "2021-01-13T12:16:02Z")

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My setup is the following: a 2x1 tile dirt motorbike which I use as a mobile archery platform. I approach a zombie, and when it starts to follow me, I set the speed to -6, press ‘.’ to apply it and then let go of control…

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## [Characters crash when changing language](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/characters-crash-when-changing-language/25685)

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**Author:** [@israel\_carpio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/israel_carpio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/characters-crash-when-changing-language/25685 "2021-01-13T00:50:57Z")

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When changing the language of the game from English to Spanish, some characters like some letters “o” or “a” are changed to strange symbols, in themselves they do not cause any failure but it complicates reading and unde…

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## [Army winter pants, cant reinforce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/army-winter-pants-cant-reinforce/22853)

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**Author:** [@RedBloodCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RedBloodCat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/army-winter-pants-cant-reinforce/22853 "2021-01-12T17:57:10Z")

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When i try to reinforce my army winter pants it always has an 0% success rate, why? I am using the tailor’s kit and got lvl 10 in tailoring skills, so its seems weird that you can try forever(well more like using up all …

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## [Animals can phase through walls?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animals-can-phase-through-walls/25680)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animals-can-phase-through-walls/25680 "2021-01-12T13:07:08Z")

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So here I am with my pet crow. The only problem, how did it get inside the Mechanised Infantry Carrier? I got inside by using debug to teleport. The walls of the vehicle are all intact, there is one broken XX roof spo…

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## [Searching for hidden basements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/searching-for-hidden-basements/25675)

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**Author:** [@N1Z0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/N1Z0)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/searching-for-hidden-basements/25675 "2021-01-12T12:47:41Z")

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Are hidden basement/rooms always in the same positions/poi’s or are they randomly generated? Are they found under/behind random furniture, or do they always tend to be under particular pieces?

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## [How to fix Game for iOS 14+](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-fix-game-for-ios-14/25319)

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**Author:** [@Hunter\_Tinsley](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hunter_Tinsley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-fix-game-for-ios-14/25319 "2021-01-12T05:53:59Z")

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Game tells me my Terminal is too small. Is it only playable on iPad? Or can I get it to work on my iPhone?

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## [Batery capacity is weird](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/batery-capacity-is-weird/23877)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/batery-capacity-is-weird/23877 "2021-01-11T18:58:50Z")

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For some reason, vehicle batteries are way way less effective(\*by mass) than regular batteries, even rechargeable ones. (all values are taken from latest build, 10732) If you calculate capacity to mass ratio, all batter…

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