# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=77

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## [Cooked food insta-freezing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooked-food-insta-freezing/24121)

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**Author:** [@Dlight\_full](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlight_full)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooked-food-insta-freezing/24121 "2020-07-27T21:25:33Z")

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Heat cooked food should not be frozen when the cooking ends. As it is right now, sometimes the cooked food is frozen as soon as it finishes cooking, which is impossible, it should be at least warm. On another note, Why …

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## [Constantly Cold feet?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constantly-cold-feet/24254)

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**Author:** [@Ness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ness)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constantly-cold-feet/24254 "2020-07-27T04:38:59Z")

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before, having negative 50 on my feet despite wearing three pairs of socks, here after activating my thermal socks and when I take all my socks off it doesnt change, still -57

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## [Living off apatosaurus scraps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/living-off-apatosaurus-scraps/24013)

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**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/living-off-apatosaurus-scraps/24013 "2020-07-26T22:44:39Z")

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Decided I needed a mountain of leather and went after an apatosaurus. Needless to say 2757 raw hide isn’t a bad haul. I was just woefully unprepared for the amount of flesh and fat I was bestowed upon. 3505 chunks of fa…

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## [Guide for compiling on cygwin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-for-compiling-on-cygwin/24256)

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**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-for-compiling-on-cygwin/24256 "2020-07-26T17:21:48Z")

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Hi all, been a long time since i’ve played the game and i want to come back, but i despise the look of the windows terminal and i want to play with cygwin which has a sexy look, however i have no clue on how to do this, …

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## [Why is vehicle Pull with 'G' so weird?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-vehicle-pull-with-g-so-weird/23165)

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**Author:** [@Tyranork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tyranork)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-vehicle-pull-with-g-so-weird/23165 "2020-07-26T17:06:23Z")

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I just tried to ‘G’ a horse cart and it was weird. I can’t really explain how weird but the vehicle flipped around they y and x axis when I started moving around and It was just really weird. Am I just bugged or is this …

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## [My torso and arms warmth drops to insane levels after loading a save](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-torso-and-arms-warmth-drops-to-insane-levels-after-loading-a-save/24201)

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**Author:** [@sztosz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sztosz)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-torso-and-arms-warmth-drops-to-insane-levels-after-loading-a-save/24201 "2020-07-24T16:56:53Z")

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My torso and arms warmth drops to insane levels after loading a save and moving a square or just waiting for a while. Cataclysm DDA version 0.E-4297-g3c67e804d7 It’s a fresh master compiled from source today 2020-07-20…

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## [Let's discuss drugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-discuss-drugs/24246)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-discuss-drugs/24246 "2020-07-24T15:04:59Z")

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So, a while ago drugs where nerfed be cease they were unbalanced. However, this resulted in them becoming very underwhelming and something pretty worthless. The developers have said that this is not the intended end goal…

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## [Oh my god, she's wearing THAT?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-my-god-shes-wearing-that/22387)

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**Author:** [@Sediment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sediment)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-my-god-shes-wearing-that/22387 "2020-07-24T14:56:54Z")

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I don’t know if it’s just me, but I love to look over the outfits of fallen zombies and try to think of what bizarre last moments they must have been in before becoming undead. Sure, I know it’s mostly random and sure, I…

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## [Questions is this what you get for your arm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-is-this-what-you-get-for-your-arm/24223)

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**Author:** [@Mogel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mogel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-is-this-what-you-get-for-your-arm/24223 "2020-07-24T04:39:57Z")

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I was thinking about the fusion blaster arm know it feels even more like a handicap no pun intended to use more than a powerful weapon that comes with a powerful sacrifice It doesn’t feel as impactful as it did before wi…

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## [Stupid question?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-question/24214)

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**Author:** [@Flyingportapottie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flyingportapottie)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-question/24214 "2020-07-24T04:28:14Z")

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I’ve been playing the game for a bit, yet some mechanics are… still strange to me, I’ve been trying to add a heavy-duty frame to a security van. I’m at full power, I have metabolic interchange on, no other power draining…

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## [Blood power generator change?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blood-power-generator-change/24239)

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**Author:** [@WaldHuber](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WaldHuber)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blood-power-generator-change/24239 "2020-07-23T21:05:21Z")

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Hmmmm. I can’t reload my Blood Power Generator CBM with tainted blood with the “E” key anymore? I made blood drawing kit to try getting blood also, but it doesnt seem to do anything.

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## [Is it possible to create a horde that can chase the player to adjacent overmaps?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-create-a-horde-that-can-chase-the-player-to-adjacent-overmaps/24232)

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**Author:** [@ericlimer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ericlimer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-create-a-horde-that-can-chase-the-player-to-adjacent-overmaps/24232 "2020-07-23T16:27:47Z")

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Hello! I’m working on a mod/feature where a player with the trait “hunted” is pursued relentlessly by a special “nemesis” horde that follows the player’s exact location using the existing horde movement mechanics. Is thi…

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## [How do monsters join hordes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-monsters-join-hordes/24225)

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**Author:** [@kiwiphoenix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kiwiphoenix)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-monsters-join-hordes/24225 "2020-07-23T13:33:21Z")

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Hi! I love DDA as a survival game but have never been a huge fan of zombies. So I’m experimenting on a handful of different non-zombie apocalypses instead. The wandering horde mechanic seems perfect for co-opting, espe…

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## [Several Container Problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/several-container-problems/24203)

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**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 5:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/several-container-problems/24203 "2020-07-23T05:37:24Z")

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Experimental #10853 Tiles Windows Finally was able to test out an experimental again. Some minor bugs or strange hiccups of note as follows: Marlin 39A .22 rifle seems to be unable to function because it is a Tubeloa…

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## [Proposal: New atmospheric creatures (mid-low threat level)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proposal-new-atmospheric-creatures-mid-low-threat-level/24191)

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**Author:** [@Fload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fload)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proposal-new-atmospheric-creatures-mid-low-threat-level/24191 "2020-07-22T22:18:32Z")

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I am interested in contributing to this project. I’m fairly confident with C++, though I’m not sure that’ll be necessary for the following. I’d like to see some additional “ambient” creatures, if that makes sense. Early …

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## [Tails and their strange incompatibilities with torso gear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tails-and-their-strange-incompatibilities-with-torso-gear/24217)

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**Author:** [@Avalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Avalon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tails-and-their-strange-incompatibilities-with-torso-gear/24217 "2020-07-22T14:30:24Z")

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So, tails end up being a common enough result when doing around of mutating. But the things out there that are incompatible with tails, especially since the tool tip says it prevents some pants, is odd. A rather amusi…

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## [Graphical Overmap Android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graphical-overmap-android/24213)

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**Author:** [@Maryionet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maryionet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 5:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graphical-overmap-android/24213 "2020-07-22T05:50:17Z")

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Hi guys soo i just found a bandaid solution to the white and black issue in the mod here’s my fork on the mod https://github.com/Maryionet/Graphical\_Overmap i hope this helps people who uses android and maybe other non w…

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## [Different types of craters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/different-types-of-craters/24180)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/different-types-of-craters/24180 "2020-07-22T06:05:39Z")

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So, there are 2 different craters in game. 1st type is overmap tiles craters, which are shown as purple ‘\*’. Second type is craters which you can only see if you have autonotes on, and shown as red ‘o’ over regular overm…

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## [Your ideas for new achievements and conducts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-ideas-for-new-achievements-and-conducts/24008)

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**Author:** [@mr\_sep](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mr_sep)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-ideas-for-new-achievements-and-conducts/24008 "2020-07-22T04:42:28Z")

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Since the addition of infrastructure for achievements and conducts, I’d like to open discussion on what potential achievements and conducts you would like to see in the game. I may even add some to the game personally, …

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## [Is it just me, or kitchens are realy overcluttered?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-just-me-or-kitchens-are-realy-overcluttered/23881)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-just-me-or-kitchens-are-realy-overcluttered/23881 "2020-07-22T00:10:55Z")

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New world with 0.25 item spawns. One average kitchen. $%^&ton of kitchenware. Something isn’t right here. I mean, 26 knives? Is this secret Hannibal Lector’s summer home, or what?

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## [Optimal settings for peak performance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/optimal-settings-for-peak-performance/24199)

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**Author:** [@Entity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Entity)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/optimal-settings-for-peak-performance/24199 "2020-07-21T18:46:03Z")

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What are the settings recommended to keep the game running smooth and load times quick, now that Z-levels are permanently active Rendering setting? Direct3D, Direct3D11, OpenGL, Software Scaling mode? No scaling…

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## [Mattress transportation, how do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mattress-transportation-how-do/24181)

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**Author:** [@Fload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fload)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mattress-transportation-how-do/24181 "2020-07-21T18:28:52Z")

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Building my faction camp, want to make fancy beds because I can. Need 2 mattresses per bed, they have a volume of 300L each, too big for cargo space. What’s your bulk mattress transportation solution? All I can think of…

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## [Cataclysm:DDA Community Discord!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-community-discord/23781)

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**Author:** [@Positronic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Positronic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-community-discord/23781 "2020-07-21T17:15:02Z")

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Hello y’all! I’m happy to announce that there is an unofficial community discord! This discord is different from the official development server by the fact that it focuses on community instead of development or modding.…

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## [A question regarding pocket data](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-regarding-pocket-data/24207)

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**Author:** [@Qinetix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Qinetix)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-regarding-pocket-data/24207 "2020-07-21T15:48:16Z")

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Is it possible to declare separate “pocket\_data” with an “id” or “abstract” and use the identificator instead of a json object declaration inside the pocket data tag? Some identical pocket\_data can show up in some cases…

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## [Sane Weapon Pointy Bits / Cannalan Importers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sane-weapon-pointy-bits-cannalan-importers/21039)

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**Author:** [@AseaHeru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AseaHeru)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sane-weapon-pointy-bits-cannalan-importers/21039 "2019-08-10T22:33:25Z")

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2020-07-21 Update Now officially located on TheGoatGod Experimental Mod Pack, please direct all downloads there. New Calliber, the M19-- Basic Rifle Cartage, added. Comes in standard, match, reloaded and reloaded match…

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## [Strange text troubles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-text-troubles/24209)

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**Author:** [@Vadim\_Balashoff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vadim_Balashoff)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-text-troubles/24209 "2020-07-21T12:21:59Z")

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I’ve not played CDDA for a while. After git pull I’ve compile it and try to play. There are some strange additional symbols start to appear even on main menu and in the game itself. There are on all of my computers, so …

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## [Guns with fixed mags can have their capacity modded now](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-with-fixed-mags-can-have-their-capacity-modded-now/24193)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-with-fixed-mags-can-have-their-capacity-modded-now/24193 "2020-07-21T10:19:35Z")

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This is more of an FYI for anyone who wants to make gun mods that modify the capacity of fixed mag guns. The main notes is that this feature is in the game from experimental build #10833 onward. An example based on an e…

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## [My friendly dog does not follow me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-friendly-dog-does-not-follow-me/15415)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-friendly-dog-does-not-follow-me/15415 "2020-07-21T07:44:59Z")

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Hello. Is it possible to use a short rope in order to keep our dog close? My dog stays close only when I am one or two tiles away. It is so annoying… I have to tie it all the time because the dog disappears very often. I…

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## [How much damage prevents revivecation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-damage-prevents-revivecation/23228)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-damage-prevents-revivecation/23228 "2020-07-16T22:10:29Z")

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In the game you need to damage corpses enough to prevent revivecation, however this got me thinking what kind of damage lore wise do you need for a corpse for it not to revive anymore I find this a rather interesting que…

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## [Minireactor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minireactor/13773)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minireactor/13773 "2020-07-20T22:35:51Z")

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My question I another thread us buried under intense nail board discussions, so I decided to ask here. So I happen to stumble upon two atomic tanks, some had plutonium cells and both have minireactors in green shape. Ca…

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