# The Bunker

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## [How do you level Marksmanship?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-level-marksmanship/9088)

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**Author:** [@yarse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yarse)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2015, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-level-marksmanship/9088 "2015-03-09T12:50:35Z")

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I’m finding it difficult to get past level four in marksmanship/ranged weapon skills. I’ve been told that the progression is strictly linear, i.e. every hit gives X amount of experience, yet I’m barely getting a single p…

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## [MOVED: Never, never do this](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-never-never-do-this/9086)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-never-never-do-this/9086 "2015-03-07T23:48:39Z")

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This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9746.0\[/iurl\]

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## [How do you use RDX, HMTD and thermite?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-use-rdx-hmtd-and-thermite/9063)

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**Author:** [@larnail](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/larnail)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-use-rdx-hmtd-and-thermite/9063 "2015-03-06T22:31:50Z")

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I’ve made all three of these and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to use them, and google/forum searches turn up nothing.

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## [Map size](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-size/9069)

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**Author:** [@Eliijahh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eliijahh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 5:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-size/9069 "2015-03-06T05:50:09Z")

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Very simple question: how big is the world?

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## [Wetness mechanics?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wetness-mechanics/9038)

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**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wetness-mechanics/9038 "2015-03-03T23:59:12Z")

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This has been confusing me, so I wanted to start a thread to ask: how, exactly, does wetness and waterproofing work in CDDA? My character would often get -25 Wet morale penalties while wearing a raincoat and tricorne hat…

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## [Someone explain nomad gear and cowl to me?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/someone-explain-nomad-gear-and-cowl-to-me/8872)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/someone-explain-nomad-gear-and-cowl-to-me/8872 "2015-03-03T21:43:13Z")

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I like the concept a lot but honestly can’t find any reason to wear this. At first glance it looked like a poor man’s survivor suit. Same encumbrance, similar protection, but requires only basic materials while offering…

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## [Whats your prefered spawn rate?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-prefered-spawn-rate/8775)

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**Author:** [@sarusian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sarusian)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-prefered-spawn-rate/8775 "2015-03-03T12:00:26Z")

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So i just played on spawn rate of 0.1 and i learned a lot and absorbed a lot of information, found my style, etc.with an item spawn of 20 and a zombie spawn of 0.1 I committed suicide and deleted that world after realizi…

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## [What is your favorite Drug in Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-favorite-drug-in-cataclysm/8776)

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**Author:** [@Flashlight\_Hoarder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flashlight_Hoarder)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-favorite-drug-in-cataclysm/8776 "2015-03-02T13:54:42Z")

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I prefer Cannibis but what does everyone else think?

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## [Apocalypse as a collector's dream](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalypse-as-a-collectors-dream/8982)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalypse-as-a-collectors-dream/8982 "2015-03-01T19:41:26Z")

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I always take the savant and pacifist traits so even after prolonged play my weapon skills are maybe 7-8. And yet it is no longer really possible to experience significant risk unless I handicap myself. So, after my surv…

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## [How do you fish?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-fish/9015)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-fish/9015 "2015-03-01T08:32:26Z")

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I have a pro fishing rod and made some fish bait from bread, but wherever I go and try to use the rod, it tells me there’s no fish. Not in swamps, nor in the rivers. What am I doing wrong?

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## [Cataclysm Player Survey- Male to Female Ratio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-player-survey-male-to-female-ratio/8857)

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**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-player-survey-male-to-female-ratio/8857 "2015-02-25T22:00:23Z")

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I know sex is a delicate issue, so I did my best to represent some of the more distinct genders. Please avoid getting too butthurt. Unless that’s your thing.

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## [What are your favorite let's plays?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-favorite-lets-plays/8894)

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**Author:** [@TheTylerLee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheTylerLee)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-favorite-lets-plays/8894 "2015-02-25T14:54:03Z")

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Cataclysm’s system requirements are apparently too high for my computer, So i guess i will just watch let’s plays instead. What’s your favorite?

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## [0.B First Day Ritual](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-first-day-ritual/8939)

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**Author:** [@Pandromidal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pandromidal)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-first-day-ritual/8939 "2015-02-25T05:13:16Z")

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After playing a decent number of games, I’ve developed a kind of routine for the first day with a new character. I’m curious what your routine is for playing the first day in 0.B. Personally I spend most of the first day…

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## [Cataclysm Animation Project \[TRAILER'S TRAILER FINISHED\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-animation-project-trailers-trailer-finished/8614)

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**Author:** [@TinHeadDays](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TinHeadDays)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-animation-project-trailers-trailer-finished/8614 "2015-02-20T00:52:33Z")

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\[size=36pt\]THE OVERHYPED CATACLYSM ANIMATION\[/size\] Due to community demands, I am doing a animation! Using Flash/Photoshop! Currently, progress is 15% done, with the trailer\`s trailer sone and going up later today. I…

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## [Basic NPC interactions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-npc-interactions/8874)

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**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-npc-interactions/8874 "2015-02-16T20:45:06Z")

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Fairly new to the game - only 43 corpses or thereabouts so far - and I haven’t been in the forums that long: what are all the basic ways to interact with NPCs so far? I know about conversation with \[C\], but what else can…

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## [Car battery draining](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-battery-draining/8919)

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**Author:** [@Vorchar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vorchar)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-battery-draining/8919 "2015-02-15T17:19:22Z")

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So I repaired a police car and used it to move around. Then I noticed that it keeps draining the battery empty even when lights and police lights are turned off. What keeps draining the power? While I can just leave eng…

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## [Most bionic power you've ever had?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-bionic-power-youve-ever-had/8887)

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**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-bionic-power-youve-ever-had/8887 "2015-02-15T13:29:34Z")

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I just hit 22,000 and was wondering what y’all have gotten up to in the past? Legit playthroughs only, please.

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## [Getting NPC's to wear/replace clothes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-npcs-to-wear-replace-clothes/8777)

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**Author:** [@FrAvatar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FrAvatar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-npcs-to-wear-replace-clothes/8777 "2015-02-13T14:27:21Z")

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Ok, so I’ve been trying to assemple a team of NPC’s. I’ve managed to get them to switch weapons by the combat commands (don’t use grenades, don’t use guns, use only silent weapons, only attack what I attack first) an…

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## [How old are Cataclysm: DDA players?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-old-are-cataclysm-dda-players/8853)

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**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\
**Replies:** 86\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-old-are-cataclysm-dda-players/8853 "2015-02-12T17:13:17Z")

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Ignore the somewhat arbitrary age ranges I picked. I’m sure plenty of our players are over 35, but I’m 19 and therefor everyone over 35 is the same age to me.

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## [Apocalypse Plow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalypse-plow/8883)

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**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalypse-plow/8883 "2015-02-11T08:59:01Z")

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\[center\]The third incarnation of my Apocalypse Plow. Clearly not the best vehicle ever, but it suits my needs, and it’s surprisingly hard to kill. Definitely a plus, considering how I drive. Built 100% in survival.\[/c…

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## [How does heat work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-heat-work/8863)

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**Author:** [@Hazerithious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hazerithious)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-heat-work/8863 "2015-02-11T05:01:27Z")

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Not sure which section this should go in but I thought General Discussions would be a safe bet. I was wondering how heat works, is it just from one spot (Where the fire is) and radiates outwards in a semi-linear fashion…

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## [Understanding damage types](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/understanding-damage-types/8441)

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**Author:** [@razor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/razor)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/understanding-damage-types/8441 "2015-02-09T07:32:31Z")

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The more I play this game the more I think I am misunderstanding some of its mechanics. Right now I am reading The Historic Weaponsmith and most of its recipes seem to be worse than the fire axe. This is the exact same t…

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## [MOVED: R.I.P. Monty Oum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-r-i-p-monty-oum/8862)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-r-i-p-monty-oum/8862 "2015-02-07T19:48:05Z")

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## [Zombears, Antlered Horrors and the Design Outline](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombears-antlered-horrors-and-the-design-outline/8836)

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**Author:** [@Joe\_Carrot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Joe_Carrot)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombears-antlered-horrors-and-the-design-outline/8836 "2015-02-06T08:21:00Z")

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“It should be just as possible to lead a slow and careful life in harmony with nature outside the cities as it is to make crazy laser-slinging assaults on superscience labs.” – From the design outline (https://docs.goog…

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## [MOVED: Streaming Something Dark](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-streaming-something-dark/8849)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-streaming-something-dark/8849 "2015-02-06T01:56:17Z")

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This topic has been moved to Other Games. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9492.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Bionics and mutations that increase damage resistance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-and-mutations-that-increase-damage-resistance/8707)

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**Author:** [@Florin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Florin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-and-mutations-that-increase-damage-resistance/8707 "2015-02-06T01:51:21Z")

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Do these actually work? I just found a subdermal carbon filament CBM, installed it, seemed to do nothing. I multiplied the bionic’s values by a factor of 1000 in player.cpp and recompiled, still seemed to do nothing.

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## [Fuck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuck/8095)

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**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuck/8095 "2015-02-05T20:24:49Z")

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HELP WHAT THE FUCK DO I DO OH JESUS \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\]

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## [Arthritis: Bug or feature?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arthritis-bug-or-feature/7980)

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**Author:** [@Manatee\_Baron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Manatee_Baron)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arthritis-bug-or-feature/7980 "2015-02-05T14:04:30Z")

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I just found this amazing game last week and I’ve hardly stopped playing. It’s incredible how detailed it is. Scratches the same itch as the Unreal World but has a much bigger fun element. I had finally got over the h…

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## [Sewer Rats: The Worst Enemy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewer-rats-the-worst-enemy/8834)

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**Author:** [@razor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/razor)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewer-rats-the-worst-enemy/8834 "2015-02-05T13:39:41Z")

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After starting a new character I have had the annoyance of encountering rats that spawn from the stairs of basements. Even though they do not do any damage they are almost impossible to hit and destroy clothing. After ho…

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## [NX-17 Turrets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nx-17-turrets/8638)

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**Author:** [@Bumpkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bumpkin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nx-17-turrets/8638 "2015-02-05T01:05:40Z")

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I was playing around with the NX-17 charge rifle mounted on my car, and at first I thought it was a pretty weak little plingy thing that rarely did damage, but with 8 storage batteries I might as well keep it on. Then I …

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