# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=58

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## [Attacks 'bounce off my armor' when I'm naked](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attacks-bounce-off-my-armor-when-im-naked/25537)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attacks-bounce-off-my-armor-when-im-naked/25537 "2020-12-22T06:42:36Z")

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So, yeah, I’m experimenting with playing a ‘dodge tank’ (a character that survives because they are fast and dodge well, instead of fighting at range or using armor). Started a new game, currently Dodge 10.5/2 (high beca…

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## [The GRAND release of BL9 - my HUGE Resident Evil inspired MOD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-grand-release-of-bl9-my-huge-resident-evil-inspired-mod/24663)

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**Author:** [@Kenan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kenan)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-grand-release-of-bl9-my-huge-resident-evil-inspired-mod/24663 "2020-12-23T13:12:03Z")

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BL9: A huge content mod for Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead greatly inspired by Resident Evil 4 - LINK - https://github.com/Kenan2000/BL9 Prerequisites: None but playing with BIG content mods (Magiclysm, Aftershock, Secrono…

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## [Raptor Mutagen Still exist?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/raptor-mutagen-still-exist/25452)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 1:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/raptor-mutagen-still-exist/25452 "2020-12-23T01:53:42Z")

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Does this line of mutations still exist? After 8 labs I’m losing hope of ever finding it. The Lines threshhold dreams definitetly still exist but zero success at all finding the recipe or any vials

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## [Adding Mortars to the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-mortars-to-the-game/25520)

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**Author:** [@Havis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Havis)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-mortars-to-the-game/25520 "2020-12-22T07:23:05Z")

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Currently, the only viable way of destroying a small city without putting yourself in danger is by the use of a missile silo, which is hard to find, and sometimes unusable without enough computer knowledge. That or you c…

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## [Beretta Px4 Storm (9x19mm) has no barter value](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/beretta-px4-storm-9x19mm-has-no-barter-value/25533)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/beretta-px4-storm-9x19mm-has-no-barter-value/25533 "2020-12-21T21:17:13Z")

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Looking at similar guns, I think it should be worth around $30 in barter value. I don’t remember seeing any other guns without barter value listed so I guess this is a (very minor) omission / bug.

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## [Pneumatic Bolt Driver rework/restoration](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pneumatic-bolt-driver-rework-restoration/24492)

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**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pneumatic-bolt-driver-rework-restoration/24492 "2020-12-21T09:46:35Z")

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https://www.crosman.com/airguns/airbow/pioneer-airbow This is the Pioneer Airbow. It uses compressed air to fire arrows and can fire up to 8 shots with consistent velocity before needing to be refilled. This might so…

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## [Make the player enjoy the world around them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-the-player-enjoy-the-world-around-them/25535)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-the-player-enjoy-the-world-around-them/25535 "2020-12-21T03:56:56Z")

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Just a little idea I had for immersion to make your character feel more a little more alive: If your character is waiting around while the sun is shining they should take a moment to enjoy the sun and get a small morale…

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## [Make healing cost calories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-healing-cost-calories/25510)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-healing-cost-calories/25510 "2020-12-21T03:47:27Z")

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Currently one of the most broken and unrealistic things in cataclysm has to be the healing rate. I know that it used to be more broken as you just regain your entire health bar on limbs via a night’s sleep. This has been…

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## [Can't move or check diagonals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-move-or-check-diagonals/25534)

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**Author:** [@MammaJamma](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MammaJamma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-move-or-check-diagonals/25534 "2020-12-20T21:45:32Z")

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I am on the most recent stable version and I cannot use the numpad (and I did check numlock) to be able to move or check diagonals. any advice?

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## [Mods causing startup crashes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mods-causing-startup-crashes/25532)

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**Author:** [@zantanzuken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zantanzuken)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mods-causing-startup-crashes/25532 "2020-12-20T19:02:04Z")

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just putting this here as a ‘wait what?’ but i was having issues with the current version loading up to a black screen until i removed 3 mods … two of which are yeaokaywhatever: uekibati\_mod: which had something to do …

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## [What ammunition does the Glock 22 actually use?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-ammunition-does-the-glock-22-actually-use/25522)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-ammunition-does-the-glock-22-actually-use/25522 "2020-12-20T18:27:52Z")

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So, in the inventory description for the Glock 22 it says … Weapon is not loaded, so stats below assume the default ammo: .357 SIG JHP It also says … Compatible magazines: Glock .40 S&W/.357 SIG 22-round magazine and …

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## [Adjacent obstacles blocking visibility while crouching - intended?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adjacent-obstacles-blocking-visibility-while-crouching-intended/25524)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adjacent-obstacles-blocking-visibility-while-crouching-intended/25524 "2020-12-20T09:50:12Z")

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I’m crouching adjacent to the vehicle. Sight is blocked. still crouching, still near the vehicle but just one tile away. Sight is not blocked whatsoever. So, how come I can perfectly see over the vehicle if I…

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## [So, I was abusing vehicleDef.py for fun and profit and I think I hit some limits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-was-abusing-vehicledef-py-for-fun-and-profit-and-i-think-i-hit-some-limits/25525)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-was-abusing-vehicledef-py-for-fun-and-profit-and-i-think-i-hit-some-limits/25525 "2020-12-19T14:43:32Z")

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Basically, I wanted to cheat my luxury RV and all its contents from an old save game into a new game. I sort of got it to work (use vehicleDef.py to generate vehicles.json, put that into a new ‘mod’ then used debug menu …

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## [Newer than new experimental builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newer-than-new-experimental-builds/25523)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newer-than-new-experimental-builds/25523 "2020-12-19T03:29:21Z")

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So, I only realised this today, but you can download some experimental builds that have not made it as far as the official experimental builds page. What I mean is that right now #11262 is here Experimental Builds But …

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## [Coil gun takes 5 days to build and deals 7 damage?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coil-gun-takes-5-days-to-build-and-deals-7-damage/25432)

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**Author:** [@Alexander\_Sannikov](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alexander_Sannikov)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coil-gun-takes-5-days-to-build-and-deals-7-damage/25432 "2020-12-19T00:23:07Z")

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As the name says. So coil gun is the highest-tier energy-based ranged weapon I could build, spent 5 days building it, hoping that I’m missing something important about its stats, but after building it I still don’t get i…

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## [Where's my money? Bulk trading with Broker in Refugee Camp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheres-my-money-bulk-trading-with-broker-in-refugee-camp/25521)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wheres-my-money-bulk-trading-with-broker-in-refugee-camp/25521 "2020-12-18T20:27:33Z")

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When you deliver ‘food supplies’ to the Broker in the Refugee camp he says how much he’s giving you for them and … according to the definition of the effect ‘u\_bulk\_trade\_accept’ … I should get the Free Merchant’s tradin…

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## [Okay so this armored zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/okay-so-this-armored-zombie/25444)

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**Author:** [@zantanzuken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zantanzuken)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/okay-so-this-armored-zombie/25444 "2020-12-17T19:32:35Z")

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i just pegged him in the chest with a grenade… and somehow that did no damage? how beefy ARE these guys?

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## [I can't build stairs on the 2nd floor- game thinks I don't have materials?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-build-stairs-on-the-2nd-floor-game-thinks-i-dont-have-materials/25513)

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**Author:** [@DairyFarmofDeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DairyFarmofDeath)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-build-stairs-on-the-2nd-floor-game-thinks-i-dont-have-materials/25513 "2020-12-17T06:32:36Z")

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I’m trying to scale up the side of a migo scout tower to rescue the prisoners inside I built the first set of stairs on the ground level, and put a wooden wall next to it so that I can have a floor to build the next set…

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## [Using a stepladder, plank, wooden panel, metal sheets, etc. to bridge a 1-tile gap between buildings?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-a-stepladder-plank-wooden-panel-metal-sheets-etc-to-bridge-a-1-tile-gap-between-buildings/25512)

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**Author:** [@DairyFarmofDeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DairyFarmofDeath)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-a-stepladder-plank-wooden-panel-metal-sheets-etc-to-bridge-a-1-tile-gap-between-buildings/25512 "2020-12-15T09:32:54Z")

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Activate on a ledge to create a plank/ladder bridge. Can only be used on ledges and doesn’t create ledges of its own, to avoid players spamming an infinite protruding bridge. High chance of falling off while walking acr…

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## [Mushy fruits are not that bad IRL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mushy-fruits-are-not-that-bad-irl/24406)

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**Author:** [@int\_ua](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/int_ua)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mushy-fruits-are-not-that-bad-irl/24406 "2020-12-14T23:22:23Z")

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I just ate a thawed pear and it was quite tasty, I enjoyed it. -5 for being mushy is too much. I’d say it was about +1, about half as good as a fresh one.

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## [Ridiculous concept idea, you should prolly just ignore me rn lmao. For serious this idea is defunct. creative juices only, no real concept here](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ridiculous-concept-idea-you-should-prolly-just-ignore-me-rn-lmao-for-serious-this-idea-is-defunct-creative-juices-only-no-real-concept-here/24152)

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**Author:** [@Tyranork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tyranork)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ridiculous-concept-idea-you-should-prolly-just-ignore-me-rn-lmao-for-serious-this-idea-is-defunct-creative-juices-only-no-real-concept-here/24152 "2020-12-14T15:08:31Z")

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So uh. What if we shrank down the tiles… so that the smallest tile would be the size of a rat since that’s the smallest ‘enemy’ I can think of in game besides fish. Ridiculous! Stupid! I know! But speculation and random…

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## [New England Critters (None left worth adding?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-england-critters-none-left-worth-adding/25446)

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**Author:** [@xerenogan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xerenogan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-england-critters-none-left-worth-adding/25446 "2020-12-14T15:05:33Z")

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Until recently I’ve been mostly just reading and not participating, but after giving a couple very small contributions through discord, it made me want to contribute something more substantial. This lead me to float an i…

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## [Mattress aren’t for comfort?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mattress-aren-t-for-comfort/25001)

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**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mattress-aren-t-for-comfort/25001 "2020-12-14T15:00:01Z")

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It’s a bit of a bummer that you cant sleep on plain ol’ mattresses and instead the game wants you to go trough the trouble of building bed. Made me sad considering that I lugged down a huge matress all the way to my for…

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## [Ability to make auto-reports on desolate vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-make-auto-reports-on-desolate-vehicles/24271)

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**Author:** [@Arne\_Holmen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arne_Holmen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-make-auto-reports-on-desolate-vehicles/24271 "2020-12-12T23:56:01Z")

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You just found a vehicle far from your home which you’ve taken interest in repairing. You head back home for equipment and forgot what to take with you to the damaged vehicle. say if you have some writing-equipment with…

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## [No Static NPC toggle option?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-static-npc-toggle-option/25504)

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**Author:** [@arj1218](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arj1218)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-static-npc-toggle-option/25504 "2020-12-12T20:38:25Z")

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I’ve been away form the game for a few months and reinstalled a few days ago, but I don’t have the toggle for static NPCs anymore. Is this an issue or a change that I didn’t know about?

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## [Randomly going deaf?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomly-going-deaf/25508)

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**Author:** [@Wollwoll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wollwoll)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomly-going-deaf/25508 "2020-12-12T19:30:33Z")

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Hi everyone, so recently my characters have been going deaf while just walking down the road- there’s no indication of what caused it, I just get the “your ears start ringing!” message. There’s nothing nearby to explain …

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## [Ultica Tileset update thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ultica-tileset-update-thread/19033)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 136\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ultica-tileset-update-thread/19033 "2020-12-11T23:12:11Z")

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There’s no way I have time to make a whole tileset. This is just a concept drawing, and a fair number of things would have to change for it to work as a set, too. However I’ve intentionally made it quite easy to work …

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## [Whats your kill count?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-kill-count/25493)

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**Author:** [@zantanzuken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zantanzuken)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-kill-count/25493 "2020-12-11T19:08:52Z")

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just cause i’m curious how long people survive in their particular games, what they have at the time and such… i’ve almost survived a full year now on this character, after having a rocky start in an absolutely INFESTED …

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## [NPCs don't follow, even though they obey me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-dont-follow-even-though-they-obey-me/25480)

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**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-dont-follow-even-though-they-obey-me/25480 "2020-12-11T14:52:57Z")

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I saved the prisoners from the Mi go tower, I can give orders, set rules, but the pawns don’t follow me. I even tried to drop them and ask them to follow me. what is the problem?

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## [Crosshair does not appear when firing (f)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crosshair-does-not-appear-when-firing-f/25489)

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**Author:** [@Table\_Kingdom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Table_Kingdom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crosshair-does-not-appear-when-firing-f/25489 "2020-12-10T22:20:01Z")

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Crosshair and dots are gone! They only appear when I turn off tile graphics (other tilesets don’t work too) dadasdas|690x388

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