# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=56

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## [Warmachine/Hordes Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warmachine-hordes-mod/25677)

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**Author:** [@PurplePeopleEater](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PurplePeopleEater)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warmachine-hordes-mod/25677 "2021-01-11T16:48:58Z")

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So first time modding CDDA, gonna have lots of questions in the future, but for now, just building an Asset List for everything i want to make…which is extensive. For those who don’t know, Warmachine and Hordes is a stea…

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## [How to get map on the side in the mobile version of the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-map-on-the-side-in-the-mobile-version-of-the-game/25672)

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**Author:** [@Yoph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yoph)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-map-on-the-side-in-the-mobile-version-of-the-game/25672 "2021-01-11T12:30:00Z")

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Does Anyone know how to get the side mini map I tried everything still doesn’t show up

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## [Question regarding "Corpse of a human (fresh)"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-regarding-corpse-of-a-human-fresh/25671)

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**Author:** [@N1Z0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/N1Z0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-regarding-corpse-of-a-human-fresh/25671 "2021-01-11T11:37:05Z")

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Do these need to be pulped to halt reanimation at a future date, or do they only exist in the game as a static corpse?

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## [\[WIP\] TropiCataclysm: a new region mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-tropicataclysm-a-new-region-mod/25674)

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**Author:** [@Xaritscin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xaritscin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-tropicataclysm-a-new-region-mod/25674 "2021-01-10T20:58:21Z")

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source: https://github.com/Xaritscin/TropiCataclysm Hello im Xarit from the discord server and this is a mod im working right now (not sure for how long it will be but its going places). What is TropiCataclysm? TropiC…

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## [Cannot leave NPCs to study?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-leave-npcs-to-study/25662)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-leave-npcs-to-study/25662 "2021-01-10T06:56:56Z")

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I want to order NPCs to study while I go on a trip with a tiny vehicle. After I set them to study from a book I gave them earlier and move ~40 tiles away from them, they all finish their task immidiately.

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## [Game "Freezes" When Walking Around in Towns and City's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-freezes-when-walking-around-in-towns-and-citys/25666)

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**Author:** [@Cpl\_Jordan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cpl_Jordan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-freezes-when-walking-around-in-towns-and-citys/25666 "2021-01-10T01:57:12Z")

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Hello there, I am having a little problem with Cataclysm. When I am moving my character around inside a town or city the game freezes for 3-5 seconds every 15-14 tiles my character moves. This doesn’t happen when I am in…

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## [Overhead lights in lab block gunfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overhead-lights-in-lab-block-gunfire/25653)

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**Author:** [@entropomorphic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/entropomorphic)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overhead-lights-in-lab-block-gunfire/25653 "2021-01-09T22:01:59Z")

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Something I’ve noticed in experimental… when shooting in a lab, the overhead lights often intercept the bullet and break. However, when I aim directly at the light fixture, I never hit it. I’m pretty sure the opposite …

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## [NPCs have difficulty moving into vehicle when you are occupying the only seat (d'oh)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-have-difficulty-moving-into-vehicle-when-you-are-occupying-the-only-seat-doh/25641)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-have-difficulty-moving-into-vehicle-when-you-are-occupying-the-only-seat-doh/25641 "2021-01-09T17:14:01Z")

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## [Discrepancy in bone broth benefits when used in recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/discrepancy-in-bone-broth-benefits-when-used-in-recipes/25657)

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**Author:** [@N1Z0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/N1Z0)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/discrepancy-in-bone-broth-benefits-when-used-in-recipes/25657 "2021-01-09T00:33:10Z")

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Bone broth on it’s own gives a +10 to joy when it’s chugged down straight up, whereas its usage in recipes (eg:soups) see’s it get a reduction of up to -9 to the same stat. This brings it back down to the same level as u…

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## [Towel placed back into its container / tile?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/towel-placed-back-into-its-container-tile/25655)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/towel-placed-back-into-its-container-tile/25655 "2021-01-08T20:19:34Z")

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I have towels in the seat of my vehicle, which I apply after getting wet. However, these towels then end up in my inventory. Is there a way to have them auto-placed back? At least until “having to properly dry them” is …

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## [Lack of proficiency is mitigated?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lack-of-proficiency-is-mitigated/25645)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lack-of-proficiency-is-mitigated/25645 "2021-01-08T19:25:07Z")

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Mitigated? What does that mean? 0.1 times as long sounds … buggy? :open\_mouth:

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## [Electric vehicles are no-brainers (git b85c4a930b)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-vehicles-are-no-brainers-git-b85c4a930b/25581)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-vehicles-are-no-brainers-git-b85c4a930b/25581 "2021-01-07T13:15:39Z")

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Electric vehicles spawning with on-board solar panels makes them early game no-brainers. Once you have such an EV, you no longer need to worry about acquiring more fuel. I found a tyre-less EV on day#1 and a perfectly go…

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## [Live capture of wild animals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/live-capture-of-wild-animals/25639)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/live-capture-of-wild-animals/25639 "2021-01-06T16:00:13Z")

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Is it only possible to use the Pet Carrier, Animal Locker and Livestock Carrier on animals that are already tame? I think it would be both cool and useful if you could trap and relocate animals that are suitably vulnera…

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## [Weird wacky horrifying Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-wacky-horrifying-cataclysm/25634)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-wacky-horrifying-cataclysm/25634 "2021-01-06T01:42:21Z")

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Let’s make a list of suggestions for things to keep the cataclysm wierd, wacky and horrifying, while keeping it within the themes and lore of the game. Some of my suggestions: Add a senior researcher profession that st…

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## [Hostile NPCs Disappearing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostile-npcs-disappearing/25615)

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**Author:** [@Mega\_Glub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mega_Glub)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostile-npcs-disappearing/25615 "2021-01-02T21:44:06Z")

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I’m playing with Kenan’s Modpack, and while fighting the now common hostile NPCs I lose line of sight and they disappear into thin air. Poof. They don’t even appear on the map. Is this supposed to be the Ambush Mechanic,…

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## [Strange drop when smashing toilets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-drop-when-smashing-toilets/25616)

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**Author:** [@N1Z0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/N1Z0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-drop-when-smashing-toilets/25616 "2021-01-03T06:59:54Z")

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Whenever I smash a toilet (which commonly happens to be in the campground) \[bees\]wax drops from it. It seems like a strange drop and I’m wondering if its intentional. What makes it even stranger is that the description …

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## [Towing uses insane amounts of energy and power \[git b85c4a930b\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/towing-uses-insane-amounts-of-energy-and-power-git-b85c4a930b/25596)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/towing-uses-insane-amounts-of-energy-and-power-git-b85c4a930b/25596 "2021-01-05T11:04:22Z")

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Towing vehicle: EV 150kW 2200kg Towed vehicle: EV 1030kg with “enough” in tyres Max speed is 12km/h and 6 minutes until empty?! (2200+1030) \* (100/3.6)\*\*2 / 2 / 150e3 = 8.3 seconds from 0 to 100km/h based on kinetic …

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## [Confused about categories, especially 'OTHER'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/confused-about-categories-especially-other/25618)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/confused-about-categories-especially-other/25618 "2021-01-05T08:25:06Z")

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So I was trying to find a way to list every item in category ‘other’ and getting confused. Maybe I have some misconceptions which can be cleared up, but is ‘category’ not a mandatory field for items? Like pipe\_cleaner d…

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## [Nechronica Redux](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nechronica-redux/19857)

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**Author:** [@Yukari\_Yakumo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yukari_Yakumo)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nechronica-redux/19857 "2020-07-19T11:43:28Z")

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Hey, everyone! I’ve spent a couple of days fixing up Malkeus’ fix of the Nechronica mod. Just item names and description fixes, along with changes to recipes. I fixed the no harvest issues, too! I’m still new to the whol…

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## [Inventory feels weird to me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-feels-weird-to-me/25629)

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**Author:** [@SanityUnknown](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SanityUnknown)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-feels-weird-to-me/25629 "2021-01-05T02:02:18Z")

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So I’m trying to put a hammer in my leather backpack and I had to empty everything out to do so. When I did I couldn’t put my molotov cocktail back into the bag for some reason even though none of the inventories are ful…

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## [Is there a reason why curing a pelt now requires chemistry 1?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-reason-why-curing-a-pelt-now-requires-chemistry-1/25625)

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**Author:** [@N1Z0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/N1Z0)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-reason-why-curing-a-pelt-now-requires-chemistry-1/25625 "2021-01-04T09:45:27Z")

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How am I to even raise the chemistry skill to 1 without reading a book or dosing out points in char creation? The preparation and use of animal skins is almost as old as the hills themselves, in light of that, a point i…

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## [\[W.I.P\] All-in-one-mod.md](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/w-i-p-all-in-one-mod-md/25259)

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**Author:** [@TheGoatgod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGoatgod)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/w-i-p-all-in-one-mod-md/25259 "2020-11-18T19:10:27Z")

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Cdda should really have a .Md that explains all the mods mod name Items and what they require, activation, transforms if any locations and how they could spawn recipes ( basicly a cheat sheet or wiki ) any books requ…

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## [Make arthropods effected by temperature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-arthropods-effected-by-temperature/25576)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-arthropods-effected-by-temperature/25576 "2021-01-03T12:34:31Z")

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The current rework of insects and spiders got me thinking. How else can we make arthropods more interesting? And then I realized that while they are supposed to be cold-blooded both in real life and lore wise (can’t be s…

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## [Improved filter on debug spawn item and / or additional catalogues in item browser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-filter-on-debug-spawn-item-and-or-additional-catalogues-in-item-browser/25612)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 9:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-filter-on-debug-spawn-item-and-or-additional-catalogues-in-item-browser/25612 "2021-01-03T09:31:48Z")

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So I was all fired up to go through the complete list of ‘OTHER’ items and see which (like the ‘pipe cleaner’) should, IMO, actually be TOOLS. Only it looks like you can’t use “c:other” in the / filter of the Debug spaw…

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## [... oh well alright then](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-well-alright-then/25617)

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**Author:** [@zantanzuken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zantanzuken)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-well-alright-then/25617 "2021-01-03T06:41:24Z")

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how did i mess up crafting soup that badly?

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## [Industrial foam cannon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/industrial-foam-cannon/24589)

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**Author:** [@RGD3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RGD3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/industrial-foam-cannon/24589 "2021-01-02T23:15:11Z")

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So I picked my favorite profession Radio tower technician and noticed a new item the foam gun so I tested it and it created a trap called “foamcrete” I tested it by spawning a zombie and herding it into the foamcrete and…

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## [Have battery chargers been nerfed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-battery-chargers-been-nerfed/25608)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-battery-chargers-been-nerfed/25608 "2021-01-02T11:28:53Z")

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Like the title says. It seems to be taking WAY longer for my vehicle part ‘battery charger’ to recharge medium batteries. 9 hours sleep was only just enough to recharge two batteries. Am I just imagining that it used to …

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## [Cattails should be buffed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cattails-should-be-buffed/25603)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cattails-should-be-buffed/25603 "2021-01-02T12:14:21Z")

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According to the interwebs they are the the ultimate survival food. https://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs\_tyla.pdf says that one can make 0.75 kg of flour from each square meter of cattails. This flour has 266 calori…

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## [Blaze Industries - cargo shelving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blaze-industries-cargo-shelving/25587)

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**Author:** [@Asmitha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Asmitha)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 4:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blaze-industries-cargo-shelving/25587 "2021-01-02T04:55:21Z")

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Hello coud the person that maintains this mod update the recepture to ether give 2k volume or( what i woud prefer) cut cargo carriers requaierments to 2 and cut overall weight of the part to 190kg? Woud apriciet this cha…

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## [Farming questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming-questions/25602)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming-questions/25602 "2021-01-01T21:01:00Z")

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Do birds destroy crops? (Experimental build). There haven’t been any zombies rampaging over my fields but it looks like there are a bunch of empty patches where there should be young plants and seeds. Also, I read on t…

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