# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=65

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## [Leveling Applied Science](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leveling-applied-science/25092)

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**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leveling-applied-science/25092 "2020-10-29T13:48:46Z")

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Does anyone have a good method for grinding out the Applied Science skill? I really wanna start cooking up some Alpha serum after raiding a huge science lab, but I’m nowhere near the required skill level. Tips?

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## [Latest experimental, how to take in clothes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-how-to-take-in-clothes/25103)

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**Author:** [@Pyrite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pyrite)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 7:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-how-to-take-in-clothes/25103 "2020-10-29T07:54:46Z")

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So I’ve been looking for a way to take in all the (poor fit) clothes I’ve been picking up, and I originally thought when I couldn’t do it with a sewing kit that it must take a tailor’s kit. But when I managed to get my h…

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## [Is CBM still craftable? (as of 2020)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-cbm-still-craftable-as-of-2020/25102)

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**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-cbm-still-craftable-as-of-2020/25102 "2020-10-29T06:30:00Z")

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I’m askin cause I’ve been browsing three labs looking for the recipe and the internet gives conflicting info on whether it is still craftable or not. Plus the recipe menu does says that is is craftable

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## [Being able to upgrade the camp yourself](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-upgrade-the-camp-yourself/25067)

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**Author:** [@bruhmoment32](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bruhmoment32)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-upgrade-the-camp-yourself/25067 "2020-10-28T23:42:08Z")

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Hello, i’m very new to faction camps but i always try to make one when i can, thing is, the only thing keeping me off the camps is the fact that only NPC’s can upgrade them, and since i always forget/ am uninterested in …

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## [How to open the closed metal door on the mansion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-open-the-closed-metal-door-on-the-mansion/25089)

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**Author:** [@hello\_world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hello_world)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-open-the-closed-metal-door-on-the-mansion/25089 "2020-10-28T21:23:54Z")

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I tried to use makeshift crowbar but it says “nothing to pry” and tried lockpick and it also says"nothing to lockpick. The closed metal door is behind the bookshelves.

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## [Height should affect stomach content and calorie storage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/height-should-affect-stomach-content-and-calorie-storage/25078)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/height-should-affect-stomach-content-and-calorie-storage/25078 "2020-10-28T16:44:11Z")

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Some things that should be influenced by character height currently aren’t. The most obvious that come to mind are someone’s stomach capacity and the number of calories they can store before becoming overweight. This is …

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## [How do candles work now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-candles-work-now/24719)

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**Author:** [@MamaLlama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MamaLlama)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-candles-work-now/24719 "2020-10-28T06:57:21Z")

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Game Version: 424c21e-tiles\_linux64 Mods: no npc needs and alternate map key I tried crafting a bundle of 8 candles from tallow and now I have 8 candle \[ 0 / 100 wax \] in my inventory. If the tallow isn’t being used as…

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## [Culinary Days Ahead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/culinary-days-ahead/25049)

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**Author:** [@Eirenex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eirenex)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/culinary-days-ahead/25049 "2020-10-28T02:58:01Z")

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Hey there! Fatalmojo and me are working on expanding cooking by adding new recipe fitting for the Survivor that needs to survive and make do with a filling meal Recipes that are added: ketchup soup (with Canned varian…

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## [\[In-progress\] Early Survival mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-progress-early-survival-mod/25083)

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**Author:** [@TheGoatgod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGoatgod)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-progress-early-survival-mod/25083 "2020-10-28T00:46:50Z")

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Early Survival mod introduction This mod started off as two separate mods Wilderness Overhaul and Wild Living but also includes Cloth Roll mat, More\_tea\_leaf and Rice. My intention is to make this a finished mod for CDD…

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## [The Story of My First Science Lab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-story-of-my-first-science-lab/25081)

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**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-story-of-my-first-science-lab/25081 "2020-10-27T22:18:58Z")

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Well, I’ve finally found it! A Science Lab! I’m practically bursting with excitement over the beautiful possibilities of advanced weapons, bionics, and finally a chance to advance to post-threshold mutations. I’ve spent …

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## [I am new to this game and I am confused on how the hunger system work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-am-new-to-this-game-and-i-am-confused-on-how-the-hunger-system-work/25076)

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**Author:** [@hello\_world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hello_world)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-am-new-to-this-game-and-i-am-confused-on-how-the-hunger-system-work/25076 "2020-10-27T18:03:10Z")

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I am new to this game and I am confused on how the hunger system work. And also tips on how to fight zombies effectively

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## [Weight Loss Issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-loss-issue/24945)

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**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-loss-issue/24945 "2020-10-27T11:59:33Z")

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Hi there! I’m a fairly new player, but I’ve got the basics handled pretty well. One problem I’m having is my character is seemingly unable to keep weight. At first I thought it might be because I was trying to hold off o…

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## [Liking the new Halloween theme splash screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/liking-the-new-halloween-theme-splash-screen/24987)

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**Author:** [@zL0ki](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zL0ki)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/liking-the-new-halloween-theme-splash-screen/24987 "2020-10-26T15:01:34Z")

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I might be late to the party on this, only noticed change today. Looks great!

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## [All tin cans operating like open containers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/all-tin-cans-operating-like-open-containers/24960)

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**Author:** [@Pyrite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pyrite)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 6:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/all-tin-cans-operating-like-open-containers/24960 "2020-10-26T06:24:04Z")

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Basically, sealed tin cans of food currently do not seem to operate as if they are sealed. I can’t put one in my backpack without spilling the contents, and can only world them to move them around. Obviously this is a su…

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## [Advancing Through the Lab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advancing-through-the-lab/25054)

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**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advancing-through-the-lab/25054 "2020-10-25T17:42:14Z")

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Recently my character has gotten strong enough that I’ve decided to go looting a lab. So far I’ve been able to flawlessly cut down the endless hordes of zombies with ease, all except an armored zombie that I just kite. T…

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## [How to add crouching mechanics to stable 0.D version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-crouching-mechanics-to-stable-0-d-version/25056)

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**Author:** [@mybachhertz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mybachhertz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 11:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-crouching-mechanics-to-stable-0-d-version/25056 "2020-10-25T11:17:03Z")

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Due to some reasons I could only run 0.D on my PC but I want to have the crouch mechanics. How do I do it?!

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## [Longbow Requires Two Hands](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/longbow-requires-two-hands/25003)

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**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/longbow-requires-two-hands/25003 "2020-10-25T00:38:18Z")

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Hi! I’m a newish player, but I’ve got the basics down. One problem I’ve run into is with my longbow. Whenever I try to fire with it it gives me both messages that it does not have arrows loaded, and that I need two hands…

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## [Item length Inconsistencies Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-length-inconsistencies-thread/25051)

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**Author:** [@randomone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/randomone)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-length-inconsistencies-thread/25051 "2020-10-24T16:39:34Z")

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This thread is intended to be a place to consolidate missing/bad length values of the more random items we come across along with what their length should be. Having all of this in one place with their proper lengths res…

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## [Booby Traps & Area Denial: Claymores, Bouncing Betty, Spring-gun, Deadfall Traps, Electrified Floor, Motorised Blades, etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/booby-traps-area-denial-claymores-bouncing-betty-spring-gun-deadfall-traps-electrified-floor-motorised-blades-etc/18126)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/booby-traps-area-denial-claymores-bouncing-betty-spring-gun-deadfall-traps-electrified-floor-motorised-blades-etc/18126 "2020-10-24T16:08:23Z")

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So, while I have seen a few traps in game, such as the bear trap and landmines, I think we can do better. There are plenty of military munitions you might find laying around, such as the M18 Claymore mine, or the M16 Bou…

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## [How do I stop the fungus?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-stop-the-fungus/9906)

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**Author:** [@skYman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/skYman)\
**Replies:** 157\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-stop-the-fungus/9906 "2020-10-24T14:59:38Z")

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Hello everyone, I would appreciate some tips on how to deal with the Fungus. I managed to survive 72 days in my world so far (90 days / season) and everytime I had to move was because the fungus spread right up to the …

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## [\[In-progress\] More/Expanded Factions (ideas, tips and progress notes) (not dead but not being worked on)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-progress-more-expanded-factions-ideas-tips-and-progress-notes-not-dead-but-not-being-worked-on/23666)

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**Author:** [@TheGoatgod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGoatgod)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 11:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-progress-more-expanded-factions-ideas-tips-and-progress-notes-not-dead-but-not-being-worked-on/23666 "2020-10-24T11:06:54Z")

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My plan is to expand the existing factions and create my own factions to add into the cataclysm, i feel as if the wasteland is pretty much empty and would like to add in some factions ( maybe fighting each other if i wor…

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## [Triffid, Blobs, and Fungaloid Expansion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triffid-blobs-and-fungaloid-expansion/5720)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triffid-blobs-and-fungaloid-expansion/5720 "2020-10-24T05:29:45Z")

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I think the biggest change that needs to be made is to the wilderness. If you have the required skills (Namely survival and the ability to fend off animals) you’re good to go; the rest of the world can be conquered at yo…

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## [Coming back, unable to set up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coming-back-unable-to-set-up/25004)

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**Author:** [@Cyrille\_Hoeltzel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cyrille_Hoeltzel)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coming-back-unable-to-set-up/25004 "2020-10-24T01:12:51Z")

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Hello CDDA comunity, I haven’t played for a very long time (I even used to LP it years ago), it’s been one of my favorite game and I’ve spent hundreds of hours enjoying it. I’m trying to set the game up and play it agai…

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## [Dig a pit in a basement of a house](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dig-a-pit-in-a-basement-of-a-house/15978)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dig-a-pit-in-a-basement-of-a-house/15978 "2020-10-24T01:06:16Z")

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Hi. I have just started playing a week ago. I want to make a water well in a basement generated by the game. To make a well, I have to first dig a pit. But the game says I can’t do that. Is it possible to dig a pit in…

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## [Zombie insect interaction ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-insect-interaction-ideas/25037)

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**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-insect-interaction-ideas/25037 "2020-10-24T00:11:02Z")

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Apologies if these are already implemented, but as mentioned in #15372 there’s some potential for interesting spider / Wasp interaction with zombies. The core issue most people seem to have is they ignore each other. T…

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## [Lettuce classification bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lettuce-classification-bug/25033)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lettuce-classification-bug/25033 "2020-10-23T18:11:33Z")

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It seems the game does not consider lettuce plant matter. Completely edible by carnivores.

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## [Newb questions on monster pictures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newb-questions-on-monster-pictures/25020)

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**Author:** [@Joey\_Heck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Joey_Heck)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newb-questions-on-monster-pictures/25020 "2020-10-23T16:25:06Z")

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so in game monsters appear as letters for exapmle (demon spiders) or whatever there called appear as S in text font how do i change that i see youtubers with the spiders as a spider picture and etc

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## [Actual mechanics for fire fuel?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/actual-mechanics-for-fire-fuel/25036)

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**Author:** [@Pyrite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pyrite)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 10:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/actual-mechanics-for-fire-fuel/25036 "2020-10-23T10:45:50Z")

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So a while back I picked up a habit of using random small bits of zombie clothing to fuel my fires. Recently that doesn’t seem to work as well as it used to, apparently due to the new fire mechanics. Can anyone explain …

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## [The drawing of the vehicle is broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-drawing-of-the-vehicle-is-broken/24997)

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**Author:** [@kemi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kemi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-drawing-of-the-vehicle-is-broken/24997 "2020-10-23T08:09:17Z")

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Experimental build #11115 Windows x64 The drawing seems to collapse when the direction of the vehicle is turned to 315 degrees.

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## ["box drawing character" doesn't seem to be used](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/box-drawing-character-doesnt-seem-to-be-used/24917)

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**Author:** [@kemi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kemi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/box-drawing-character-doesnt-seem-to-be-used/24917 "2020-10-23T07:15:49Z")

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Experimental build #11088 It seems that the “box drawing character” included in the font is not used even if the “SDL ASCII Lines” option is turned off. Curiously, it is used successfully in “overmap”.

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