# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=7

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## [Crafting times being absolutely ludicrous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-times-being-absolutely-ludicrous/29239)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-times-being-absolutely-ludicrous/29239 "2024-07-05T04:22:55Z")

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Alright, so it’s understandable that homemade plate armor, etc take weeks to create. But stuff like simple knife spears just seem to take way more time than they really should, I don’t think it should take 3 hours for so…

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## [Streamlining/Compiling Mods for Ease of Access](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streamlining-compiling-mods-for-ease-of-access/29299)

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**Author:** [@nerosshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nerosshadow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streamlining-compiling-mods-for-ease-of-access/29299 "2024-07-03T15:05:37Z")

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I want the community’s opinion on combining content from mods. Initially I was going to create a mod containing all of the removed/obsoleted weapons that have been made for CDDA over the years. However, after looking aro…

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## [Bad Artifacts and what to do with them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bad-artifacts-and-what-to-do-with-them/28743)

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**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bad-artifacts-and-what-to-do-with-them/28743 "2024-07-02T06:31:13Z")

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So I’m sure there’s those of you who have stumbled across a few bad Artifacts. So bad that they’re nuclear, literaly. Radiation, Lighting, fire and straight up excrucuating pain. Is there a secret benifit to them? Nope.…

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## [How to spawn npcs 1?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-spawn-npcs-1/29295)

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**Author:** [@Ricardo\_Sanchez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricardo_Sanchez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-spawn-npcs-1/29295 "2024-06-21T13:10:12Z")

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I set it to lowest setting on random NPC settings. Is it any mods I need to turn on or off? Any suggestions?

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## [Monsters will always prioritize attacking player avatar over anything else](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-will-always-prioritize-attacking-player-avatar-over-anything-else/29291)

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**Author:** [@discord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/discord)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-will-always-prioritize-attacking-player-avatar-over-anything-else/29291 "2024-06-21T13:03:52Z")

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If you get adjacent to a monster that’s currently attacking something, that same monster will start hitting you instead. When you and your npc companion melee the same monster, you will always get hit even though it’s yo…

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## [iOs Version - Licensing ok?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ios-version-licensing-ok/29288)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 3:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ios-version-licensing-ok/29288 "2024-06-16T03:06:48Z")

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Hello there, so I have contacted Yury Appollov, the Developer of the Current iOS version. I had a look at the app, found it passable. When I reached out for support, he responded instantly. What I am unsure is, if hi…

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## [How to revert "always steal" selection?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-revert-always-steal-selection/29282)

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**Author:** [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-revert-always-steal-selection/29282 "2024-06-14T05:43:36Z")

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I killed a number of bandits and accidentally selected to always steal when a prompt appeared whether I should “steal” their items. However, I want the prompt, as it’s not always clear whether stuff is owned by factions …

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## [Moving vehicles up/down stairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-vehicles-up-down-stairs/24253)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-vehicles-up-down-stairs/24253 "2024-06-12T01:21:41Z")

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Now that vehicle moving through z-levels is possible maybe it is time to implement moving grabbed vehicles up/down stairs? At least single-tile ones like shopping carts. Would be quite a time-saver, both in-and out of ga…

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## [Trying to get a stats about sprites (in core)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-get-a-stats-about-sprites-in-core/29276)

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**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-get-a-stats-about-sprites-in-core/29276 "2024-06-07T08:37:15Z")

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Hi. With the script tools/gfx\_tools/tileset\_coverage.py, I am trying to get stats about the sprites. But I don’t sure if the stats are correct (because the all objects change in the each tileset). This is my tiny scri…

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## [\[lore\] Rationalizing why there are too many zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lore-rationalizing-why-there-are-too-many-zombies/29245)

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**Author:** [@hexagon-recursion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexagon-recursion)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lore-rationalizing-why-there-are-too-many-zombies/29245 "2024-06-06T22:51:15Z")

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I have seen people complaining before that there are unrealistically many zombies. Every zombie had to have been a living person before the cataclysm, but every city has way more zombies than bedrooms - where did all thi…

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## [Just downloaded the latest stable version, can't create character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-downloaded-the-latest-stable-version-cant-create-character/29275)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-downloaded-the-latest-stable-version-cant-create-character/29275 "2024-06-05T21:25:09Z")

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as the title said, just downloaded the latest stable 0.G and encountered this error ERROR : src/main\_menu.cpp:986 \[bool main\_menu::new\_character\_tab()\] Error: Json error: data/json/character\_modifiers.json:119:13: denom…

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## [0.G Gaiman release is out!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-g-gaiman-release-is-out/28574)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-g-gaiman-release-is-out/28574 "2024-06-05T00:48:28Z")

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We are proud to announce that 0.G “Gaiman” stable release has arrived! Two years have passed since the release of the stable version 0.F “Frank”, two years of unprecedented turmoil in the real world that delayed our pla…

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## [NPC reading from E-Ink Tablet/Laptop/Smartphone?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-reading-from-e-ink-tablet-laptop-smartphone/29236)

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**Author:** [@ProfoundDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ProfoundDarkness)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-reading-from-e-ink-tablet-laptop-smartphone/29236 "2024-06-04T19:23:58Z")

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Are NPCs able to read books stored on devices? I gather I can read material on devices to them but on initial fiddling it looks like it has to be physical books for them to read themselves.

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## [\[bug\]Interact the bike rack cause the game to crash?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-interact-the-bike-rack-cause-the-game-to-crash/29270)

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**Author:** [@Crisom\_Amber](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Crisom_Amber)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-interact-the-bike-rack-cause-the-game-to-crash/29270 "2024-05-25T18:41:12Z")

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Anybody manage to remove their bike from it? I try to interact with the part of it and the game just crash, every single time. I tried search the forum for clues and had no luck, so I had to create a topic asking for hel…

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## [Question about Ursine mutation + Stylish trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-ursine-mutation-stylish-trait/29266)

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**Author:** [@Bear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bear)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-ursine-mutation-stylish-trait/29266 "2024-05-23T15:15:16Z")

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If my stylish character injects ursine mutagenic primers and become Freakishly Huge, does that mean that he will never be able to wear a wedding dress for the mood boost again, rendering the trait obsolete? Is there any…

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## [Dave and friends](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dave-and-friends/29262)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dave-and-friends/29262 "2024-05-20T10:58:09Z")

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naked in burning building, 8 8 8 8, cannibal, killer drive, masochist, fashionable, optimist, spiritual, chemical imbalance, ugly, pyromaniac, bad liar, mood swings, strict table manner, squeamish spring 60-78 wood axe…

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## [Unable to expand hidden items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-expand-hidden-items/29261)

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**Author:** [@Quatres](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quatres)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-expand-hidden-items/29261 "2024-05-19T13:26:19Z")

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Hello, I just picked up the game, and I think I messed up something. While I was playing the tutorial, I found that I couldn’t expand hidden items. Trying to press ‘\>’ to expand the items in the jeans doesn’t show it…

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## [MOLLE Questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/molle-questions/29258)

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**Author:** [@Gotdamnmiracle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gotdamnmiracle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/molle-questions/29258 "2024-05-17T22:20:38Z")

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I’m curious if this is the most up to date information about encumbrance and MOLLE slots in gear? While I understand we love to mix and match, I think covering a flak jacket with canteen pouches might be a bit too gamey …

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## [Iron deficiency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iron-deficiency/29256)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iron-deficiency/29256 "2024-05-17T02:34:26Z")

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I got early iron deficiency about three days ago and have been eating about 1000% iron daily since then. Still at early iron deficiency. Currently mutating. Could it be related?

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## [Limbs no longer brake anymore? (experimental version)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/limbs-no-longer-brake-anymore-experimental-version/29254)

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**Author:** [@MedNed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MedNed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/limbs-no-longer-brake-anymore-experimental-version/29254 "2024-05-14T20:23:06Z")

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It’s been a while I played but what I noticed that my limbs don’t seem to break anymore. Granted it’s been since january and im also playing the aftershock mod as well, which does changes some things. I have noticed when…

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## [Tetanus & antibiotics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tetanus-antibiotics/29222)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tetanus-antibiotics/29222 "2024-05-12T15:12:00Z")

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Narrow and broad spectrum antibiotics have no effect on tetanus. If you take regular antibiotics you immediately get a message as to whether it’s cured it or not. I do not believe this is acting as intended.

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## [Better NPC relationships/interaction mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-npc-relationships-interaction-mod/29249)

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**Author:** [@antoshqwe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/antoshqwe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-npc-relationships-interaction-mod/29249 "2024-05-12T12:54:28Z")

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0.7.1 BN Relatively new to the game, just like 20-30 hours in, ig? Just started befriending random NPC, doing quests, found 01-Center (no spoilers pls). It’s good as an illusion of not being alone and they’re somewhat…

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## [I've been busy again](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ive-been-busy-again/29229)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ive-been-busy-again/29229 "2024-05-10T19:06:32Z")

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Hey all. Thought I’d share a bit of a PSA that, if you’ve been playing or thinking of playing Friends to the End scenario, our boy Liam has been getting some heavy updates to the tune of a few thousand new lines of JSON …

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## [Ranger Plate attachments](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranger-plate-attachments/29247)

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**Author:** [@Gotdamnmiracle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gotdamnmiracle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranger-plate-attachments/29247 "2024-05-10T18:40:02Z")

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Can ranger plates be removed and placed on different mags, similar to the MOLLE attachments on flak vests and such? Was looking at a gun website and it occurred to me that, if so, mag extensions could be added to the ga…

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## [Breaking into Hub01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-into-hub01/29243)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-into-hub01/29243 "2024-05-09T05:00:41Z")

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After some driving around I encountered a 2nd Hub01, after realizing that the intercom NPC at that particular location was basically broken due to me already meeting the first intercom and completing the questline, I dec…

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## [How to change start day? (for latest experimentals)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-start-day-for-latest-experimentals/29238)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-start-day-for-latest-experimentals/29238 "2024-05-05T00:30:45Z")

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Where is the option to change the start day in the latest experimentals? I actually like starting at day 1.

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## [What part of an ememy being made of steel make them immune to heat (found, is hardcoded)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-part-of-an-ememy-being-made-of-steel-make-them-immune-to-heat-found-is-hardcoded/29228)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-part-of-an-ememy-being-made-of-steel-make-them-immune-to-heat-found-is-hardcoded/29228 "2024-05-04T00:30:57Z")

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If an enemy has it’s material listed as steel it is immune to all heat damage. I want to know if it is something in the materials.json entry or if it is a hardcoded thing.

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## [My option is how to make multiplayer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-option-is-how-to-make-multiplayer/29158)

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**Author:** [@Has](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Has)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-option-is-how-to-make-multiplayer/29158 "2024-05-03T05:23:02Z")

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Hello everyone My ideas may seem silly, but I’ll try. In general, while I was reading the posts on how to make multiplayer in cataclysm, I noticed a couple of interesting ideas and added something of my own. Here’s what …

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## [How to use washing soda](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-washing-soda/29118)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-washing-soda/29118 "2024-05-01T16:31:37Z")

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I can use soap, detergent, liquid detergent, but washing soda doesn’t appear on the list to choose from, despite thousands of units around, some in box, some just lying on shelf.

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## [Portal storms killing npcs despite mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-killing-npcs-despite-mods/29233)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-killing-npcs-despite-mods/29233 "2024-04-27T17:37:12Z")

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Despite NPCs being immune to portal storms, it seems that the pulsating material monsters that spew lightning still damage npcs regardless, which I unfortunately encountered when it ended up killing the intercom npc at H…

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