# The Bunker

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=117

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## [Managing zones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/managing-zones/7966)

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**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/managing-zones/7966 "2014-11-20T23:15:48Z")

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so I see a new command in the command list about managing zones, so what are zones and what can we do with them? I assume its like stock specific things for NPCS but I don’t see any posts or anything in the wiki on how …

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## [Difficulty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difficulty/7830)

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**Author:** [@bobd11234](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bobd11234)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difficulty/7830 "2014-11-20T18:31:09Z")

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it has been so long since i played (or it feels like) cataclysm that ive decided to return to it after a long break. the very first thing i notice is that the difficulty on the latest version seems to have dropped by a v…

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## [Martial Arts (and Melee/Dodge too) - How do they actually work, code-wise?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-and-melee-dodge-too-how-do-they-actually-work-code-wise/7930)

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**Author:** [@AngryFrenchKanadian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AngryFrenchKanadian)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-and-melee-dodge-too-how-do-they-actually-work-code-wise/7930 "2014-11-20T04:01:13Z")

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So I’ve been trying to figure out EXACTLY how Martial Arts work, especially now that you’re able to trigger some of them with melee weapons (other than with the melee weapon techniques). The thing is, the wiki is being …

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## [First run in with this beast. F\*ck you RNG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-run-in-with-this-beast-f-ck-you-rng/7945)

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**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-run-in-with-this-beast-f-ck-you-rng/7945 "2014-11-19T11:45:09Z")

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\[spoiler\]While I was running away from some normal zombies after a failed early scouting run, I ran right into a Shocker Brute!? My new worst enemy now. killed me in 2 turns once he quit eletricuting me and stepped up to…

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## [Day one survival discussion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/day-one-survival-discussion/7933)

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**Author:** [@raccoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/raccoon)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/day-one-survival-discussion/7933 "2014-11-19T03:22:25Z")

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I’ve noticed that there isn’t a recent thread specifically for discussing day one survival techniques. A lot of new folk have lots of trouble on day one, and even a lot of long-time players seem to, as well. So I figur…

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## [I Keep Getting Owned](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-keep-getting-owned/7914)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-keep-getting-owned/7914 "2014-11-19T00:58:48Z")

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Help me.

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## [Keeping up with newer versions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-up-with-newer-versions/7300)

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**Author:** [@Deeleet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Deeleet)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-up-with-newer-versions/7300 "2014-11-18T14:25:59Z")

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Hey everybody. So I’ve been playing off and on for a few versions now but recently have wanted to attempt a longer term game. I noticed alot of people on the forums play experimental and I was wondering what the frequenc…

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## [Question about Refuge Center](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-refuge-center/7893)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_Star](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_Star)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-refuge-center/7893 "2014-11-18T03:59:39Z")

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Uh,yesterday i found a refuge center and now i settled here with my allied NPC.I spoke with the merchants,guards ecc but i didn’t understand a thing:The refuge center host only a faction (for exemple “the old guard”) or …

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## [What tileset do you usually use for playing? :D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tileset-do-you-usually-use-for-playing-d/7601)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_Star](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_Star)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tileset-do-you-usually-use-for-playing-d/7601 "2014-11-18T02:31:58Z")

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I really love Raga’s tileset,it’s simply but at the same time so beautiful to see :3 and you?What tileset do you usually use? :3

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## [Riot bots WTF go AWAY!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/riot-bots-wtf-go-away/7925)

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**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/riot-bots-wtf-go-away/7925 "2014-11-18T00:58:46Z")

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So I had a good run going, on day 2 so far. Just got back from looting and here is this riot bot keeps on spraying me with shit so I can’t fight. So I put my weapon up and get arrested, then I run for my basement and wai…

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## [Question - Number-crunching hunger/thirst](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-number-crunching-hunger-thirst/7912)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-number-crunching-hunger-thirst/7912 "2014-11-17T22:55:12Z")

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The amount of food my character can consume in a day is alarming. I’ll think i’ve got enough for a while, and it turns out they eat half of it the next morning in one sitting. The vagueness of the “hungry” and “very hung…

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## [Religion Quest Series](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/religion-quest-series/7906)

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**Author:** [@Mr.Bananza](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr.Bananza)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/religion-quest-series/7906 "2014-11-17T19:04:22Z")

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Note: This may contain some spoilers for a specific NPC quest This series of quests has been one that has given me no shortage of frustration, and I’ve finally given up trying to do it on my own. It starts with an NPC …

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## [Do people play with or without static and/or random NPCs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-people-play-with-or-without-static-and-or-random-npcs/7897)

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**Author:** [@ianpwilliams](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ianpwilliams)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-people-play-with-or-without-static-and-or-random-npcs/7897 "2014-11-17T13:06:53Z")

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The Wiki said that NPCs default to being off, because they are buggy and crash the game often. Is this still the case? I was quite keen on the idea of NPCs.

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## [Oh my oh my oh my i need to think about it carefully](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-my-oh-my-oh-my-i-need-to-think-about-it-carefully/7899)

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**Author:** [@Maur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maur)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-my-oh-my-oh-my-i-need-to-think-about-it-carefully/7899 "2014-11-17T11:30:06Z")

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So i made a really bad day tweaker. Imagine my surprise when i open my eyes and find myself in a garage. With a car. Fully working. With full tank. And closed metal door. And fire two tiles away from the full gasoline t…

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## [There's a dern Horse in the bathroom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theres-a-dern-horse-in-the-bathroom/7883)

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**Author:** [@chefvordivask](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chefvordivask)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theres-a-dern-horse-in-the-bathroom/7883 "2014-11-15T19:53:44Z")

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Decided to leave my safe haven and go down roads less traveled. Found a bunch of farms. I killed all the Zombies hanging around it, but there was still noises coming from inside the farmer’s house. I put on my Steel Knuc…

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## [Lordpawns short on regional schools](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lordpawns-short-on-regional-schools/7889)

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**Author:** [@Lordpawn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lordpawn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lordpawns-short-on-regional-schools/7889 "2014-11-15T09:32:25Z")

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so I have been playing this game on an off every couple of months for about 2 maybe 3 years now and love how much is added over time, so lately i have been playing and notice regional schools and just ignore them really …

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## [House-building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/house-building/7881)

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**Author:** [@eatdembeanz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/eatdembeanz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/house-building/7881 "2014-11-14T23:41:13Z")

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I’ve been trying to build a nice cabin deep innawoods, but I’ve been running into one minor problem… I can’t keep the rain out. I’ve got all I need to build a roof, both regular and sodden, but I simply don’t get the opt…

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## [Static NPCs vs Random NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-vs-random-npcs/7799)

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**Author:** [@Teeplaysgames](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Teeplaysgames)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-vs-random-npcs/7799 "2014-11-14T15:27:20Z")

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Which one do you prefer. Static, random, both or neither and why? Also, is it static or random that spawns survivor camps and bandit camps?

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## [Ethics of a persistent world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ethics-of-a-persistent-world/7860)

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**Author:** [@Loendal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loendal)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ethics-of-a-persistent-world/7860 "2014-11-14T06:33:44Z")

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Ok, question for the mass opinion polls. I have a very well situated base of operations, with a mostly-built car in a garage, enough books to teach a small community college and a food supply that (with a bit of cooking…

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## [NPC situation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-situation/7556)

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**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-situation/7556 "2014-11-13T19:49:39Z")

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So, I haven’t played in a few months and was wondering what the situation is with the NPC’s? Playable? Static or Random?

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## [IcedPee's In-Progress Cataclysm DDA Guide! (Newly Updated and Extra-Chunky!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/icedpees-in-progress-cataclysm-dda-guide-newly-updated-and-extra-chunky/4919)

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**Author:** [@IcedPee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/IcedPee)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/icedpees-in-progress-cataclysm-dda-guide-newly-updated-and-extra-chunky/4919 "2014-11-12T13:59:16Z")

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Hey there, welcome to my thread! Formerly, this just contained a collection of essential (and/or extremely useful) items and supplies for every level of survivor, detailing what the most important gear is to acquire. BU…

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## [Robots of all flavours](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robots-of-all-flavours/7839)

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**Author:** [@spectre50](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spectre50)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robots-of-all-flavours/7839 "2014-11-11T20:22:38Z")

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Long story short, been playing a reasonable while and had a few cases of success (3 month character with all the CBM gubbins got killed by boredom) but I’m looking for advice with a long term problem I’ve had. Robots. …

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## [I need help rolling a new character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-rolling-a-new-character/7847)

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**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-rolling-a-new-character/7847 "2014-11-11T04:51:53Z")

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If you’ve seen me around, you might know that in order to get really into Cataclysm, I used a pretty damn cheaty character in order to learn the ins and outs of Cataclysm and how to work most or all of the mechanics in t…

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## [Version O.B / Recent latest experimentals - Damage protection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-o-b-recent-latest-experimentals-damage-protection/7832)

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**Author:** [@Pieroh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pieroh)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-o-b-recent-latest-experimentals-damage-protection/7832 "2014-11-11T04:50:01Z")

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So i’ve been trying O.B and i’ve noticed that armors that previously had protection values of 30 or above for cut/bash are now not even 10. I’m talking about armors like the survivor suits and such. So my question is: A…

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## [Archery vs. Rifles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/archery-vs-rifles/7834)

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**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/archery-vs-rifles/7834 "2014-11-10T22:39:29Z")

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Which do you guys prefer/ think is better? And, more importantly, why? Personally, I like the bolt driver, but that’s mostly because I’ve been playing weaker (str-wise) characters, where such a weapon is really the only…

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## [Anyone have any luck with electric vehicles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-have-any-luck-with-electric-vehicles/7749)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-have-any-luck-with-electric-vehicles/7749 "2014-11-09T20:32:53Z")

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Put two gas tanks in your vehicle, fill them up at a station, and you can drive for ages. If you happen to need more, it’s there for the taking from cars and stations in any city. And with an alternator, you’re even gett…

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## [Boats](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boats/7828)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boats/7828 "2014-11-09T19:28:46Z")

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Boats are now supposedly integrated into the experimental, but I’ve had trouble finding anything on them in the forums apart from suggestions, and I haven’t been able to find any in-game. Could someone explain to me how…

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## [Wrecked by a turret](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wrecked-by-a-turret/7819)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wrecked-by-a-turret/7819 "2014-11-09T14:13:31Z")

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I just had my veteran survivor get killed by a turret. It wasn’t named milspec turret and looked exactly like all the turrets I’ve been tanking for the past year. Tanking, meaning I could literally stand next to it and g…

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## [Gobsmacked](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gobsmacked/7766)

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**Author:** [@Loendal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loendal)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gobsmacked/7766 "2014-11-09T14:01:52Z")

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Heya folks, first post here. I’m no stranger to Roguelikes and their nefarious Permadeath-rage-inducing-death-spirals but this game has me stumped! I can’t even manage to live past the first day most of the time. I th…

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## [Advice for Urban Nomads](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-for-urban-nomads/7800)

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**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-for-urban-nomads/7800 "2014-11-09T07:14:32Z")

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Anyone play characters that wander from city to city, foraging for food in the houses, never staying in a house/city for too long? I’m trying to play as one after rolling a high str character (can finally move furniture…

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