# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=8

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## [Draw Your Cataclysms II](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 497\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 5:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858 "2024-04-21T05:33:51Z")

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Old thread, closed for exceeding post limit. Share more Cataclysm doodles! \[image\] \[image\] (neither the moose nor the judoka are my work)

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## [Screen becomes blurry?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/screen-becomes-blurry/29221)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/screen-becomes-blurry/29221 "2024-04-18T04:52:29Z")

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For some reason the visuals become blurry at random intervals and I don’t know what could cause it. All I know is that while I would have preferred to share screenshots all attempts to do so just show what the game is su…

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## [Reload crow turret](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reload-crow-turret/29220)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reload-crow-turret/29220 "2024-04-16T03:04:26Z")

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I can’t find the option to reload it, with 'e’xamining. Is it only possible to load it upon activation?

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## [Armor stats shown differently in-game vs. cdda guide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-stats-shown-differently-in-game-vs-cdda-guide/29199)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-stats-shown-differently-in-game-vs-cdda-guide/29199 "2024-04-11T04:05:05Z")

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for example, tempered steel chainmail vest, torso: in-game: layer: outer coverage default: 100 bash: 13.20 cut: 13.20 ballistic: 9 stab: 10.56 cdda-guide: layer: outer coverage default: 100 bash: 7.20 cut: 7.…

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## [Moving character to a new world, including the base](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-character-to-a-new-world-including-the-base/29216)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-character-to-a-new-world-including-the-base/29216 "2024-04-09T07:25:23Z")

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Many years ago someone came up with a way to transfer the character to a new world. I just did it again. I deleted 1. everything in the “maps” folder 2. everything in the “.mm1” folder 3. and all the files with the 3 dig…

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## [Questions about the new mutation system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-the-new-mutation-system/29214)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-the-new-mutation-system/29214 "2024-04-09T03:39:02Z")

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How does one cross threshold? What happens if all possible mutations are blocked by CBM, while there is still primer and catalyst in the body?

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## [Let's talk about what's on the other side of those gates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-talk-about-whats-on-the-other-side-of-those-gates/11213)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 69\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-talk-about-whats-on-the-other-side-of-those-gates/11213 "2024-04-07T04:10:43Z")

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And how we get there, and why we would want to go there. I feel like this game could use some sort of endgame meta-objective, and opening up a gate to Hellworld just to go on a one-man rampage to avenge your dead civiliz…

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## [Is there a safe way to heat up multiple food items at once?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-safe-way-to-heat-up-multiple-food-items-at-once/29190)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-safe-way-to-heat-up-multiple-food-items-at-once/29190 "2024-04-03T00:14:42Z")

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Mid winter, all my food is frozen (even in the fridge) and I constantly need to reheat food and drinks to maintain a healthy weight. Drinks are easy- it reheats a container at a time. Food however only lets me heat 1 a…

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## [Save transfer trouble](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-transfer-trouble/29198)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-transfer-trouble/29198 "2024-03-23T00:44:37Z")

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Hey people, so I’ve been having some issues booting the game, and decided to reinstall my game and transfer my previous safe file, however I have zero idea what I am doing and the reinstalled game while it works, does no…

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## [Preserveing food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preserveing-food/2084)

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**Author:** [@The5thBreaker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The5thBreaker)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preserveing-food/2084 "2024-03-23T00:41:12Z")

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First time posting and I was wondering if anyone had any idea’s on how to heat food without a Heatpack (I can’t seem to figure it out.) And how to Preserve food (Like bone broth and human flesh.) So i can get a stockpile…

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## [Minor nutrition/allergen nitpick (wheat-free)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-nutrition-allergen-nitpick-wheat-free/29196)

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**Author:** [@MrAbrahms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrAbrahms)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-nutrition-allergen-nitpick-wheat-free/29196 "2024-03-22T09:42:52Z")

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The wheat-free sandwich options include soy sauce as a possible ingredient. But regular (or light) soy sauce contains wheat, as does sweet soy sauce/kecap. Dark soy sauce, such as tamari, doesn’t, but it isn’t in the gam…

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## [Late-Game Lab feature: 3-D/Advanced Printing Equipment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/late-game-lab-feature-3-d-advanced-printing-equipment/29189)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/late-game-lab-feature-3-d-advanced-printing-equipment/29189 "2024-03-20T18:34:26Z")

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Essentially in certain deeper areas of the lab the player could find a highly advanced 3D printers with a damaged power system. If the player brings some materials and equipment and builds a power source they can build …

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## [Unsure of what to do next in my current run](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unsure-of-what-to-do-next-in-my-current-run/29192)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unsure-of-what-to-do-next-in-my-current-run/29192 "2024-03-20T13:31:35Z")

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I’ve had quite a good run thus far, lots of weapons, ammo, medical supplies, a WIP farm, a few friends from a terrifying encounter with a Mi-go scout tower, a few beat up vehicles, easy water access, plenty of gasolin…

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## [The Real Lategame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-real-lategame/28319)

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**Author:** [@potato\_guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/potato_guy)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-real-lategame/28319 "2024-03-20T12:04:11Z")

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Here it seems the (blob) is this games version of A zombie virus. But it doesn’t seem to actually give the player a drive, a mystery, a motivation, or an atmosphere. And I can already predict one of the replies is gonna…

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## [Combination Weapon - Pnumatic Coil Heavy Rifle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combination-weapon-pnumatic-coil-heavy-rifle/29188)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combination-weapon-pnumatic-coil-heavy-rifle/29188 "2024-03-19T20:45:23Z")

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So for late game I was thinking of an upgraded coil rifle for Mid-Late to Late game. Essentially uses compressed air for the initial speed gain for the projectile, then an extended upscaled set of Magnetic coils in a lo…

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## [For Mind Over Matter- Combination Abilities (MoM Mod)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/for-mind-over-matter-combination-abilities-mom-mod/29187)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/for-mind-over-matter-combination-abilities-mom-mod/29187 "2024-03-19T20:06:09Z")

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I had an idea where someone with high level abilities in separate schools of thought could have access to abilities outside of either school. For example a high level Pyrokinetic and Telekinetic may gain access to a con…

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## [MRE packages not being put into food storage zones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mre-packages-not-being-put-into-food-storage-zones/29185)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mre-packages-not-being-put-into-food-storage-zones/29185 "2024-03-18T15:02:47Z")

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So I’ve been playing around NPC zoning, and I noticed that when dealing with MRE’s, NPCs will put MRE packages, into Container loot zones, rather than food loot zones. Honestly this is more annoying than anything as this…

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## [Ubuntu: Trying to add Cataclysm as a Non-Steam game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ubuntu-trying-to-add-cataclysm-as-a-non-steam-game/29183)

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**Author:** [@PacifistDolphin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PacifistDolphin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ubuntu-trying-to-add-cataclysm-as-a-non-steam-game/29183 "2024-03-15T21:35:05Z")

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I installed Cataclysm DDA on Ubuntu using apt, and it seemed to install fine. I’d like to add it to steam as a non-steam game, but when I pick out the executable at /usr/games/cataclysm-tiles and run the item in steam it…

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## [Recurring shaking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recurring-shaking/29180)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recurring-shaking/29180 "2024-03-13T09:20:19Z")

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My character is shaking now and then. He has jittery, but he’s neither hungry, nor using any stimulant. He used to be an NPC. I switched to him after my survivor died.

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## [Can't buy Hub 01 armor after switching character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-buy-hub-01-armor-after-switching-character/29181)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-buy-hub-01-armor-after-switching-character/29181 "2024-03-13T05:26:11Z")

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My survivor died and I switched to an NPC follower. When he visits Hub 01, he can’t buy armor. However, he can do the return to sender quest again, which is completed by my previous character. He finishes the quest succe…

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## [How context-aware can soundpacks be?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-context-aware-can-soundpacks-be/29176)

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**Author:** [@Amarin\_Reyny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Amarin_Reyny)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-context-aware-can-soundpacks-be/29176 "2024-03-10T19:21:45Z")

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Hello! I’ve kind of had an idea for a personal soundpack that would basically give the game music from Phantasy Star IV. Mostly, I want to have different music from PSIV playing in the background, with different music pl…

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## [Strange game view on android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-game-view-on-android/29175)

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**Author:** [@3APA3A](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/3APA3A)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-game-view-on-android/29175 "2024-03-10T09:07:26Z")

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Please help fix this thing.((( Android 10 CDDA-x32 - latest versions of experimental builds.

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## [How do i get out of this situation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-out-of-this-situation/26651)

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**Author:** [@Bean](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bean)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-out-of-this-situation/26651 "2024-03-08T16:34:22Z")

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i went fight with some bandits and i got hurt very badly,i managed to flee and cauterize the wounds but my arm is broken and there is no pharmacy nearby and im getting thirsty and tired pls help

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## [About grid and electricity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-grid-and-electricity/29168)

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**Author:** [@Troll\_from\_behind1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Troll_from_behind1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-grid-and-electricity/29168 "2024-03-06T16:37:24Z")

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Been away a while and now back with latest stable. So can I connect solar panel on the roof of my starting shelter to appliances below? Kinda need to get this one cleared before setting up a more permanent base. Are t…

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## [Easiest way to install 0.H RC1 on Devuan?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easiest-way-to-install-0-h-rc1-on-devuan/29164)

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**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easiest-way-to-install-0-h-rc1-on-devuan/29164 "2024-03-05T06:01:35Z")

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I’m excited about the upcoming 0.H release and keen to try out all the shiny! I saw on Github that there’s supposed to be an RC1 build in the experimental repo, but I’m not sure how to install from that on Devuan - is th…

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## [NPC throwing guns instead of shoting them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-throwing-guns-instead-of-shoting-them/27083)

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**Author:** [@anonimoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonimoose)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-throwing-guns-instead-of-shoting-them/27083 "2024-02-22T13:00:42Z")

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As title says, if you move outside the range of gun they are wielding currently (even when almost full), they will just throw it. And I think I found answer in this old thread: Throwing guns just does more damage then …

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## [Attempting to mod subway system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attempting-to-mod-subway-system/29147)

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**Author:** [@Adronath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adronath)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attempting-to-mod-subway-system/29147 "2024-02-17T22:24:38Z")

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I wanted to build a large vehicle to navigate the subway system while staying out of the sunlight as a trog, but the tracks cannot be driven over with a normal wheeled vehicle. I considered using a train vehicle but deci…

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## [NPC threat assessments shoudl take into account worn/wielded weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-threat-assessments-shoudl-take-into-account-worn-wielded-weapons/29145)

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**Author:** [@Demetrious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Demetrious)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-threat-assessments-shoudl-take-into-account-worn-wielded-weapons/29145 "2024-02-16T07:38:28Z")

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It’s not exactly news to anyone that NPC’s are a “work in progress,” but I’ve found the pure suicidal attitude of NPC’s to the initial encounter somewhat puzzling. More than once I’ve been trucking about only to encounte…

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## [Noob mod questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/noob-mod-questions/29134)

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**Author:** [@Mogel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mogel)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/noob-mod-questions/29134 "2024-02-09T02:17:29Z")

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I don’t know if this is in the right place but I think it is I wanted to have a challenge where the character was so bad at defending himself that you need a bodyguard robot so I did that added a new robot and monster …

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## [Has archery been nerfed into uselessness?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-archery-been-nerfed-into-uselessness/28974)

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**Author:** [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-archery-been-nerfed-into-uselessness/28974 "2024-02-08T12:51:08Z")

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Since I last played things have changed hitting archery with a double whammy: My characters movement rate decreases when stamina is spent, so something that was slower than you when you enter combat becomes gradually f…

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