# The Bunker

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=112

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## [Skill Rust - Which Option Do You Play With?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-rust-which-option-do-you-play-with/7911)

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**Author:** [@AngryFrenchKanadian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AngryFrenchKanadian)\
**Replies:** 79\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-rust-which-option-do-you-play-with/7911 "2015-01-14T01:38:06Z")

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I’ve been wanting to start a new character since I haven’t played in almost 9 months or so, but I’ve noticed that most people I know who’ve been playing are doing so with skill rust off. Now, most of them explain that a…

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## [What does bark tea do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-bark-tea-do/8610)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-bark-tea-do/8610 "2015-01-13T22:24:27Z")

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Is it for dealing with food poisoning?

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## [Cataclysm DDA - Now a Suggested Tag on Youtube!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-now-a-suggested-tag-on-youtube/8570)

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**Author:** [@Lanceo90](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lanceo90)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-now-a-suggested-tag-on-youtube/8570 "2015-01-13T09:50:25Z")

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Might consider it kinda insignificant. But my last couple Cataclysm Let’s Plays I uploaded, youtube automatically suggests the tag “Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead”. I’m not sure what it takes to get into the suggestions, bu…

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## [Eskrima doesn't work with monomolecular blade?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eskrima-doesnt-work-with-monomolecular-blade/8604)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eskrima-doesnt-work-with-monomolecular-blade/8604 "2015-01-13T06:07:11Z")

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So I’m trying the recently-buffed Bionic Assassin class, and after checking the .jsons to confirm that the monomolecular blade was compatible, I figured I’d take Eskrima to become an awesome blade-handed whirlwind. Fast…

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## [Help I'm stuck in the police station](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-im-stuck-in-the-police-station/8592)

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**Author:** [@Green\_Razor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Green_Razor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-im-stuck-in-the-police-station/8592 "2015-01-12T11:22:51Z")

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I chose to start at the police station and I was trapped in this room and I’ve tried using a pipe, makeshift crowbar, and a gun to break the door, to no avail. \[image\]

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## [Getting into character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-into-character/8381)

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**Author:** [@chefvordivask](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chefvordivask)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-into-character/8381 "2015-01-12T03:12:23Z")

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I have a hard time making Cataclysm feel like a role play. I cant do it with most games, like Fallout or Skyrim. It usually just ends up feeling like “okay, time to choose the character setup i always do, randomly genera…

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## [Getting a Vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-a-vehicle/8578)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-a-vehicle/8578 "2015-01-12T02:11:17Z")

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Since the update, I’ve been unable to find any working vehicles in the world I’ve been playing. I’m on day 18 or so with a few NPCs and a large amount of loot, but I haven’t found any cars in garages, which is where I us…

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## [It happens](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-happens/8489)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-happens/8489 "2015-01-11T13:48:56Z")

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Post here your situations, when you are basically doomed and not able to do anything to evade your horrible fate. Or those situations where you COULD evade it, but didn’t do important actions at right time. In short: “y…

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## [Thriller!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thriller/8580)

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**Author:** [@Paranoid\_Alaskan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paranoid_Alaskan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thriller/8580 "2015-01-11T13:19:11Z")

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OK so when ever you see a zombie called Dancer zombie or thriller zombie run for your life because the dancers are invincible and when you kill the thriller zombie it turns the dancers into hulks. sorry for no pictures t…

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## [Reality Bubble](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reality-bubble/8574)

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**Author:** [@Sabre](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sabre)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reality-bubble/8574 "2015-01-11T11:15:44Z")

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Hey guys, I’ve been silently lurking for bout a month now; this is definitely a great game. So as far as I know everything is frozen in time unless you are within sight range, correct? I know nothing about coding and th…

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## [NPCs design: What's their endgame look like?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-design-whats-their-endgame-look-like/8290)

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**Author:** [@Meyar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Meyar)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-design-whats-their-endgame-look-like/8290 "2015-01-11T07:08:19Z")

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Basically, I’m wondering what NPC design endgame is going to look like. Will you be able to make your own towns, countries? Do battle with others? What’s the plan for them, long term?

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## [How to Enable Debug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-enable-debug/8537)

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**Author:** [@Moon\_Dew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moon_Dew)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-enable-debug/8537 "2015-01-11T06:56:29Z")

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Hey, it’s been awhile, so could someone remind me how to enable the debug features?

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## [Vehicle, meet wall](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-meet-wall/8558)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-meet-wall/8558 "2015-01-11T06:45:12Z")

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Hello. First time poster here. I’ve been playing CDDA for a few days now. Anyway, I just wanted to explore if the following is a valid strategy and an alternative to using serious explosives. What I hope to do is to bui…

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## [How many aspirins do you actually need to chug to be worthwhile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-aspirins-do-you-actually-need-to-chug-to-be-worthwhile/8556)

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**Author:** [@LordBranmuffinman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordBranmuffinman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-aspirins-do-you-actually-need-to-chug-to-be-worthwhile/8556 "2015-01-10T16:47:48Z")

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I pick them up all the time and when im in pain sometimes I eat like 2 or 3 but I never notice my pain go down do I need to eat the entire bottle just to lower it?

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## [What is your standard character?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-standard-character/8525)

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**Author:** [@Illogical\_Blox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Illogical_Blox)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-standard-character/8525 "2015-01-09T21:20:32Z")

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I currently always start out with an Historical Reenacter, as I feel that they offer good value for points. Fabrication (2) Survival (2) Strength: 9 Dexterity: 10 Intelligence: 8 Perception: 10 Traits: 12 points …

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## [Running Cata on Linux](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-cata-on-linux/8427)

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**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-cata-on-linux/8427 "2015-01-09T20:03:06Z")

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I have Linux Mint 17, I’m trying to run Cataclysm DDA Brin. I’m new to Linux though, so I’m not sure how to go about doing this. I downloaded the linux version, but upon trying to run the CDDA-tiles a grey window will c…

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## [Guys,i have forgot one mission i have to do.How to find what the mission is?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guys-i-have-forgot-one-mission-i-have-to-do-how-to-find-what-the-mission-is/8550)

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**Author:** [@maxthethrax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/maxthethrax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guys-i-have-forgot-one-mission-i-have-to-do-how-to-find-what-the-mission-is/8550 "2015-01-08T18:02:50Z")

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Its from the Old Guard!

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## [Guide to Sustainable Machine Gunning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-to-sustainable-machine-gunning/8504)

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**Author:** [@SpeedDaemon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpeedDaemon)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-to-sustainable-machine-gunning/8504 "2015-01-07T22:36:28Z")

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…for those who hate to hold back! As a fairly new player (first post here, actually!), I was poking around the reloaded ammo recipes, and getting a massive headache from the labyrinth of bleach, ammonia, lye, etc. I fin…

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## [Crime derail: NPCs design: What's their endgame look like?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crime-derail-npcs-design-whats-their-endgame-look-like/8507)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crime-derail-npcs-design-whats-their-endgame-look-like/8507 "2015-01-05T01:04:26Z")

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Why is sex worse than murder? You can murder npcs in this game, so if you are worried about rape being in the game just add in a high mood penalty that lasts a long time ( unless you have a trait that counters it) with t…

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## [Reliable way to take down roof/floor in a specific area](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reliable-way-to-take-down-roof-floor-in-a-specific-area/8501)

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**Author:** [@glenmack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/glenmack)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reliable-way-to-take-down-roof-floor-in-a-specific-area/8501 "2015-01-04T08:27:17Z")

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I’m converting a mansion and want an “indoor” garden, is there a reliable to take out certain areas of a building? I’ve tried some explosives but there nothing there to hit I think with the way the game works. At this p…

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## [Any mod for adding ghosts?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-mod-for-adding-ghosts/8506)

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**Author:** [@sired22](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sired22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-mod-for-adding-ghosts/8506 "2015-01-03T05:06:43Z")

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I sudden thought struck me. we have zombies, horrors, plant monsters, and Eldridge abominations. There are dead people every where, but not a single ghost? I was just wondering if there was a mod or something that added…

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## [What's your most interesting/memorable town?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-most-interesting-memorable-town/8418)

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**Author:** [@Taikei\_no\_Yuurei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taikei_no_Yuurei)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-most-interesting-memorable-town/8418 "2015-01-02T07:43:21Z")

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So, I’ve actually had the odd luck to mostly have super massive towns of 50+ building until just recently for the first time, so I found it very interesting when I noticed what buildings were actually in the little town …

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## [Best way to update experimental build?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-update-experimental-build/8497)

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**Author:** [@Azetepii](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azetepii)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-update-experimental-build/8497 "2015-01-02T01:35:41Z")

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I’ve been in love with this game as of late, and this addiction has only gotten worse (better?) with the experimental builds. Updating is a bit of a strain, though, since I’ve just been deleting the folder and downloadin…

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## [Interesting References you found](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-references-you-found/8235)

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**Author:** [@Lord\_Letto](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lord_Letto)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-references-you-found/8235 "2015-01-01T15:29:07Z")

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off the top of my head: Current play through, I checked my craft menu and noticed it said I could make improvised lockpicks, looked at the description and noticed it mentioned MacGyver! same playthrough, dead zombie ha…

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## [Post Threshold Mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/post-threshold-mutations/8431)

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**Author:** [@Taikei\_no\_Yuurei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taikei_no_Yuurei)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/post-threshold-mutations/8431 "2015-01-01T00:30:36Z")

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So, easy little question. Can you get post threshold mutations (after having gone past the threshold) via normal mutagen, or do you need to shoot up with your threshold specific mutagen/serum to have a chance of rolling…

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## [MOVED: Re: Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8484)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8484 "2014-12-31T07:23:02Z")

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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=9098.0\[/iurl\]

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## [What's in your "Bag of Tricks" i.e. insurance items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-in-your-bag-of-tricks-i-e-insurance-items/8415)

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**Author:** [@Logiwonk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logiwonk)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-in-your-bag-of-tricks-i-e-insurance-items/8415 "2014-12-31T04:20:30Z")

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Hi! Now that 0.B’s been released I’ve been playing a bit more (and dying more). All the new high-level enemies have made me think a lot about my character’s bag of tricks, i.e. the items you carry around just in case X h…

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## [Will butcher items work even when put in a sheath?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-butcher-items-work-even-when-put-in-a-sheath/8449)

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**Author:** [@LordBranmuffinman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordBranmuffinman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-butcher-items-work-even-when-put-in-a-sheath/8449 "2014-12-28T17:33:54Z")

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I currently have a hunting knife stashed in my boot with 30 butchering quality can I keep it in my boot and still use it to butcher or will I have to pull it out?

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## [Something that would make sense](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-that-would-make-sense/8422)

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**Author:** [@Codeslamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Codeslamer)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-that-would-make-sense/8422 "2014-12-28T04:31:36Z")

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You just start the game, go outside and a zombie dog sees you. You lure it into a window and no-matter if you have a pipe, stick, or just unarmed, you miss, and miss, and miss. Over and over, not hitting it once until dy…

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## [\[OFFLINE\] Cataclysm DDA Stream - host by: MacrosBlackD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/offline-cataclysm-dda-stream-host-by-macrosblackd/8444)

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**Author:** [@macrosblackd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/macrosblackd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/offline-cataclysm-dda-stream-host-by-macrosblackd/8444 "2014-12-28T01:42:12Z")

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\*\* Currently Offline \*\* Alas, Officer Murphy died to a group of survivor zombies! I’ve enabled recordings on twitch, so it’s not too late to catch the action! Link: http://www.twitch.tv/macrosblackd Come join me for …

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