# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=566

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## [Canning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/canning/692)

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**Author:** [@Goober](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Goober)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/canning/692 "2013-04-10T14:52:10Z")

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Canning has been mentioned before, but I thought I would set out a recipe guideline here. The kind of canning I am proposing is not the tin can type, but more the pickling-in-glass-jars type. It is a low-tech, low-sodi…

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## [Moving a furniture upon furniture/doors removes them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-a-furniture-upon-furniture-doors-removes-them/756)

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**Author:** [@SealHunt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SealHunt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-a-furniture-upon-furniture-doors-removes-them/756 "2013-04-10T10:00:55Z")

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Does not remove items, but automatically stores the items on the furniture, which is probably ok. But you can move a table onto a bed, and automatically remove the bed. No materials salvaged.

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## [Depository for up to date pre-compiled windows builds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/depository-for-up-to-date-pre-compiled-windows-builds/639)

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**Author:** [@Sirquote](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sirquote)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/depository-for-up-to-date-pre-compiled-windows-builds/639 "2013-04-10T09:06:35Z")

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Hi new to these forums and apologize if this question seems out of place. I am loving Cataclysm:DDA v0.3, recently I have found some newer versions of the game around the web already pre-compiled for windows and these …

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## [Flatbed Truck Cab not weatherproof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flatbed-truck-cab-not-weatherproof/746)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flatbed-truck-cab-not-weatherproof/746 "2013-04-10T08:15:28Z")

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The Flatbed needs some minor adjustment. The corners of the cab towards the front are just frame. They need to be windshield or wall.

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## [Bug with disarmin traps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-disarmin-traps/745)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-with-disarmin-traps/745 "2013-04-10T08:13:06Z")

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The results for a trap disarm and setting it off are reversed. For an example if you set off a crossbow trap you get a crossbow, a string, and crossbow bolts. Whereas if disarmed it all you would get is the crossbow an…

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## [Homemade Flamethrower - Making spray cans useful](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/homemade-flamethrower-making-spray-cans-useful/707)

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**Author:** [@jumjummju](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jumjummju)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/homemade-flamethrower-making-spray-cans-useful/707 "2013-04-10T04:44:39Z")

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Kind of like the Molotov Cocktail, the Spray Can Flamethrower is one of the top homemade weapons people tend to think of. I propose that a new crafting recipe be added. It would take 1 spray can, a lighter, and some duct…

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## [Code Style Changes: Finding Best Bang for The Buck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-style-changes-finding-best-bang-for-the-buck/649)

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**Author:** [@maseck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/maseck)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-style-changes-finding-best-bang-for-the-buck/649 "2013-04-10T01:26:08Z")

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I feel there have been a few style changes done during this project that have resulted in bug generation and ugly code. In my mind, the center piece to most of the bugs is the complete avoidance of pointers in the origin…

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## [Newb Question: CBM's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newb-question-cbms/750)

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**Author:** [@ZombiesBeReady](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ZombiesBeReady)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newb-question-cbms/750 "2013-04-09T21:34:42Z")

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I have been playing this game for only a couple of hours altogether and I was wondering what the common place(if there is any)to find cmb’s was. I was also wondering about the power and such. I watched a youtuber and he …

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## [Vehicle weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-weapons/743)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-weapons/743 "2013-04-09T18:37:43Z")

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How Do you use mounted M249’s?

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## [Big Ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/big-ideas/749)

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**Author:** [@tabell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tabell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/big-ideas/749 "2013-04-09T15:46:43Z")

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Just thought I’d float a few ideas I’ve had for DDA’s future: Even more challenging map types A set of modifiers for the main map, which would be a choice of a world climate. Mainly the land between towns would change.…

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## [DoubleTech Industries Military Labs : Power Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doubletech-industries-military-labs-power-armor/627)

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**Author:** [@Williham](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Williham)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doubletech-industries-military-labs-power-armor/627 "2013-04-09T14:14:49Z")

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Greeting esteemed representatives of $NATIONAL\_MILITARY\_FORCE! DoubleTech Industries are proud to present to you the next big thing in personal armor: Power Armor! This heavy-duty, fully-covering armor is designed with…

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## [Add an option to remove currently wielded item](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-an-option-to-remove-currently-wielded-item/747)

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**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 1:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-an-option-to-remove-currently-wielded-item/747 "2013-04-09T13:02:48Z")

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It’d be neat if the current key for unarmed combat (\_) would have an option added to remove from your hands the currently wielded item (0: Wield nothing / 1: No style / etc). There’s several instances when this would co…

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## [Fleet of Foot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fleet-of-foot/736)

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**Author:** [@Hyena\_Grin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hyena_Grin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fleet-of-foot/736 "2013-04-09T12:28:06Z")

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Fleet of Foot is such a necessary trait that it probably breaks a general design rule of thumb; if an option is so desirable that the vast majority of strategies include it, it should be enmeshed in core gameplay. My su…

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## [Rec?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rec/739)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rec/739 "2013-04-09T03:52:17Z")

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Hi guys, does anyone know any recording software I can use with cataclysm? Been looking all over the place and I cannae find none! Please do tell me! \[move\]M1ndsweeper on the Intertubes!\[/move\]

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## [Love is in the air](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/love-is-in-the-air/740)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/love-is-in-the-air/740 "2013-04-09T03:23:21Z")

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Maybe have an NPC of the opposite sex who you can fall in love with, have kids Hopefully not zombie ones the little… let her have your family in a safe place she was already in, watch her get infected later on, have the …

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## [Skill Rust question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-rust-question/730)

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**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 1:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-rust-question/730 "2013-04-09T01:06:23Z")

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I know it supposedly degrades after a so and so point after reading the wiki but what does it mean on selection 1 of skill rust to be capped at skill levels? I am guessing it means it wont down level past it’s current le…

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## [Zombies spawn immediately?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-spawn-immediately/708)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-spawn-immediately/708 "2013-04-09T01:03:27Z")

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you used to get a few hours to run to town before zombies spawned. I made a new world with .3 and there are zombies there already. I have static spawn off.

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## [Generating an EXE with Debugging Symbols](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/generating-an-exe-with-debugging-symbols/583)

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**Author:** [@Mattaclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mattaclysm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/generating-an-exe-with-debugging-symbols/583 "2013-04-08T22:06:56Z")

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I saved a .dmp file the last time my Cataclysm crashed. Unfortunately, the .exe wasn’t compiled wtih debugging symbols included, so the call stack wasn’t readable. How do I generate cataclysm’s .exe with debugging symbol…

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## [Cataclysm: MGS - teaser trailer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-mgs-teaser-trailer/652)

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**Author:** [@LazyCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-mgs-teaser-trailer/652 "2013-04-08T18:25:53Z")

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http://youtu.be/IdglQY5\_BU4 Draft, first attempt. It’s for my next and final release. Phone camera, unfortunately, but still it ended up worse than I imagined. Beside that, I think it needs to be more dynamic, with shor…

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## [Questions about newer releases](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-newer-releases/719)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-newer-releases/719 "2013-04-08T14:17:13Z")

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Playing .4 pre-release 2. So this is more about the new stuff., I had questions under my ‘static spawn post’, but its probably best to move them here. How do you guys get enough water for the first few days with static…

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## [New electronics crafts?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-electronics-crafts/643)

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**Author:** [@Soron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soron)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 10:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-electronics-crafts/643 "2013-04-08T10:47:42Z")

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A couple of us were talking on IRC recently about the Electronics skill not seeming all that useful, except in a few select circumstances (like bionics). Basically, most of the things you can make are easily scroungeable…

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## [Increased experience pool](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/increased-experience-pool/729)

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**Author:** [@tinlun123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tinlun123)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/increased-experience-pool/729 "2013-04-08T04:51:57Z")

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There should be an option for either starting experience pool or increased experience generation. It’s not fun to start out a game knowing you can’t level up anything at least for a while.

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## [Yet Another Death Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-death-thread/728)

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**Author:** [@sodapop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sodapop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-death-thread/728 "2013-04-08T01:56:00Z")

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Being slightly injured from fighting the local wolf population with nothing but a nail board, I decide to hole up in a convenient cave for the night. I’m greeted with this lovely sight. \[URL=http://img279.imagevenue.com…

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## [Ways to increase the the size of the community](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ways-to-increase-the-the-size-of-the-community/721)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ways-to-increase-the-the-size-of-the-community/721 "2013-04-08T00:39:06Z")

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I found the game through Bay 12 forums. The other games forum is one of my favorites. I think most people found this game this way. I think people who like Adom would like this game due to the death and the difficulty le…

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## [Too Much L4D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-much-l4d/720)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-much-l4d/720 "2013-04-07T23:43:12Z")

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I just recently downloaded the game and realized something, everything in this game is quite realistic such as crafting, noise, driving etc. The only thing that REALLY annoys me, are the special zombies. If the game was …

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## [Color-coded message log](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/color-coded-message-log/727)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/color-coded-message-log/727 "2013-04-07T20:59:25Z")

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Based on severity, of course. Red for mutations and such permanent things… stuff like that. Just so you won’t miss anything important. Discuss and develop.

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## [Craftab;e storage containers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craftab-e-storage-containers/709)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craftab-e-storage-containers/709 "2013-04-07T19:32:17Z")

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Dropping stuff on the floor gets messy. I’d like to see chests or something. Then you can color the chests so you can determine what is in each chest. Hunting around for stuff I dump on the floor gets annoying.

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## [More NPC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-npc/724)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 6:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-npc/724 "2013-04-07T18:44:36Z")

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Maybe add LIVING soldier squads, some who have orders to kill unless you drop your weapons, but then shoot you anyway? Or maybe friendly ones who want to help and offer some stuff? Maybe travelling merchant squads? Self …

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## [Create a LORE](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/create-a-lore/687)

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**Author:** [@bookofguns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bookofguns)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/create-a-lore/687 "2013-04-07T18:25:03Z")

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Welcome to Create a LORE, where you make up crazy stories of everything in Cataclysm. This thread is as I said before, is the place where you can put your lore of how things happen before the Cataclysm and afterwards. A…

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## [Wooden spears](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-spears/700)

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**Author:** [@kilozombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kilozombie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-spears/700 "2013-04-07T17:59:32Z")

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I recently made a spearman character and put a point into Piercing. Unfortunately, when I get close-range with the wooden spear the dialogue shows me as “hitting” the enemy, and it does hardly any damage (4-8). Also, my…

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