# The Bunker

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=12

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## [Using tab for category-select in inventory screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-tab-for-category-select-in-inventory-screen/27379)

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**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 4:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-tab-for-category-select-in-inventory-screen/27379 "2021-12-03T04:14:57Z")

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I posted in the newb questions thread about this but haven’t seen a response, hopefully it’s okay to post a new thread about this. Anyways, I very recently discovered this function and I gotta say it’s wonderful and fee…

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## [Slings, pebbles and stones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slings-pebbles-and-stones/27366)

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**Author:** [@Cleomenes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cleomenes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slings-pebbles-and-stones/27366 "2021-11-30T08:15:32Z")

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Hello! Just got back to cataclysm after about a year or more. One change I’ve noted is the sling now shoots rocks instead of pebbles. Any idea why the change? Based on historical sling ammuniition it doesn’t seem reali…

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## [Are NPC followers affected by heat/cold, light/dark the same way as the player?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-npc-followers-affected-by-heat-cold-light-dark-the-same-way-as-the-player/27363)

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**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-npc-followers-affected-by-heat-cold-light-dark-the-same-way-as-the-player/27363 "2021-11-29T23:39:47Z")

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Playing with NPC followers for the first time, and quite enjoying it! I’m heavily invested in training and equipping them, but a little confused about what really matters. For example, without my sunglasses I’m getting b…

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## [Real world injuries and numpad gaming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/real-world-injuries-and-numpad-gaming/27347)

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**Author:** [@do99z](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/do99z)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/real-world-injuries-and-numpad-gaming/27347 "2021-11-26T22:19:06Z")

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Just wondering if any of you gamers and gaming addicts got yourself into a real-world trouble and acquired Tennis Elbow or Carpal Tunnel playing roguelikes? In the past few months-and-months I probably put more than XXX…

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## [How do you cook with mutants?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-cook-with-mutants/27346)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-cook-with-mutants/27346 "2021-11-26T09:37:12Z")

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What is the best way to use mutants in cooking? As in what recepies can you use to dilute the toxin in mutant parts and what ways of preperation get rit of the taste bad debuff. And what are some of the non-cooking uses…

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## [Help with making additions to a sound pack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-making-additions-to-a-sound-pack/14181)

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**Author:** [@DemAvalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DemAvalon)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-making-additions-to-a-sound-pack/14181 "2021-11-25T08:23:17Z")

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So looking on the sounds on the RRFSounds (the one I use) I noticed that on the Music folder there is a “hulk\_theme” and a “jackson\_theme” given their names I imagined they would play when those monsters are on the map, …

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## [Can't examine and pick up items with the 'e' key, which may take less keystrokes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-examine-and-pick-up-items-with-the-e-key-which-may-take-less-keystrokes/27276)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-examine-and-pick-up-items-with-the-e-key-which-may-take-less-keystrokes/27276 "2021-11-24T14:42:43Z")

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Usually when I 'e’xamine a tile with items, I get a menu with an option that lets me pick up some of the items. But I don’t see that option any more after I git pull and compile the latest experimental. Sometimes I am n…

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## [High level content and life beyound mere survival in CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/high-level-content-and-life-beyound-mere-survival-in-cdda/27321)

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**Author:** [@Ftor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ftor)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/high-level-content-and-life-beyound-mere-survival-in-cdda/27321 "2021-11-24T08:40:09Z")

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The game version is 0.F2. It took me quite a few tries, but now I understand how this game works. In my latest playthrough I built a deathmobile, stockpiled on tons of loot, and, after raiding few military outposts and…

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## [What's the difference between theoretical and practical skills?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-theoretical-and-practical-skills/27319)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 9:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-theoretical-and-practical-skills/27319 "2021-11-17T09:53:03Z")

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Pretty straight forward question, I presume. Just as it says on the tin.

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## [I will 'attempt' to make sprites for your spritesheets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-will-attempt-to-make-sprites-for-your-spritesheets/16307)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 113\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-will-attempt-to-make-sprites-for-your-spritesheets/16307 "2021-11-15T01:57:14Z")

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Just tell me what kind of sprite you want and I will attempt to make it for you. You’ll still need to add it to your sprite sheets though.

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## [Trouble finding good stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-finding-good-stuff/27293)

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**Author:** [@Jandof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jandof)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-finding-good-stuff/27293 "2021-11-11T16:58:32Z")

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Hi, Back again after a little break and I noticed several balancing changes. Most CBMs and traditional labs seem to be gone. So my question is where can I find the best items these days? Like laser weapons, powered armo…

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## [How to take items from containers now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-take-items-from-containers-now/27286)

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**Author:** [@Flatbutt\_McGee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flatbutt_McGee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-take-items-from-containers-now/27286 "2021-11-10T12:37:38Z")

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As the title says, how does one take items from containers now? Used to be that I could select a container in my inventory, hit i/instert and select items from other containers i.e. a credit card from a wallet. The onl…

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## [Haven't played since 0.D whats new?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/havent-played-since-0-d-whats-new/27279)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_Rice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Matthew_Rice)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/havent-played-since-0-d-whats-new/27279 "2021-11-09T18:56:35Z")

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Haven’t played in ages and want tips on how to play, any help would be lovely!

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## [A few things I learned today about auto-eat and auto-drink](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-things-i-learned-today-about-auto-eat-and-auto-drink/27282)

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**Author:** [@ProfoundDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ProfoundDarkness)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-things-i-learned-today-about-auto-eat-and-auto-drink/27282 "2021-11-07T17:05:41Z")

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Got lucky with some code diving today so thought I should share since the usual responses to why it’s not seeming to work tend to be… vague… So here are some bounds I noticed while skimming some code: Anything with en…

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## [How long is "safe shopping experience" supposed to last?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-is-safe-shopping-experience-supposed-to-last/27277)

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**Author:** [@Saiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saiko)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-is-safe-shopping-experience-supposed-to-last/27277 "2021-11-07T15:29:29Z")

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i’ve had it for 6 weeks now, according to my character sheet, and it stops a cata++ cloak from making me invisible (is the safe shopping experience vanilla even?)

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## [Does passing a threshold block regular mutations in other categories? and is there an up to date list of mutations?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-passing-a-threshold-block-regular-mutations-in-other-categories-and-is-there-an-up-to-date-list-of-mutations/27269)

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**Author:** [@Saiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saiko)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-passing-a-threshold-block-regular-mutations-in-other-categories-and-is-there-an-up-to-date-list-of-mutations/27269 "2021-11-06T03:51:16Z")

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As the title. 1: if i get threshold in say, medical, can i then still use say, feline serums/mutagens for the non-threshold feline mutations? 2: the wiki seems to be missing some mutation lines at the very least (nano……

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## [How to afford things from forge of wonders? and how does money work in regards to merchants?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-afford-things-from-forge-of-wonders-and-how-does-money-work-in-regards-to-merchants/27258)

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**Author:** [@Saiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saiko)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-afford-things-from-forge-of-wonders-and-how-does-money-work-in-regards-to-merchants/27258 "2021-11-05T12:19:28Z")

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So i found a forge of wonders, and the main guy is selling things for 10k+, and will only give me ~250 for some nice guns, so… how am i supposed to afford those nice 24k cost items? pretty sure my inventory will never be…

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## [How to escape trans-coast logistics start at lab health clinic?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-escape-trans-coast-logistics-start-at-lab-health-clinic/27270)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-escape-trans-coast-logistics-start-at-lab-health-clinic/27270 "2021-11-05T04:28:19Z")

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The lab health clinic has so many mutants that can open doors. The clinic is full of lights. How to escape? My character is an obese security guard. After I run through the front door of the clinic, the mutants start fi…

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## [Attach loose end to vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attach-loose-end-to-vehicle/27262)

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**Author:** [@Sanehatter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sanehatter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attach-loose-end-to-vehicle/27262 "2021-11-02T21:17:27Z")

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So, after installing a welding rig on a car, whenever I try to use it’s arc welder all I get is a prompt to “attach loose end (cable) to vehicle”. Bur I cant seem to be able to attach it anywhere, even after installing a…

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## [Any ideas why can't I build a metal door? (originally a rant titled "Why can't I build THIS time?")](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-ideas-why-cant-i-build-a-metal-door-originally-a-rant-titled-why-cant-i-build-this-time/27259)

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**Author:** [@bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bug)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-ideas-why-cant-i-build-a-metal-door-originally-a-rant-titled-why-cant-i-build-this-time/27259 "2021-11-02T17:47:27Z")

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I realized my first draft had become a rant when I mentioned my fermenting vat, so trying again. I managed to dig down from my basement to find the source of the constant screaming I heard. Now I have a nice neat ladde…

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## [Vitamin C deficit on pine needle tea diet?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vitamin-c-deficit-on-pine-needle-tea-diet/27224)

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**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vitamin-c-deficit-on-pine-needle-tea-diet/27224 "2021-10-30T23:50:29Z")

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Long story short: latest experimental, drinking nothing but pine needle tea for hydration, still getting vitamin C deficit (at about -800 units a month, as seen via debug). First off, is that normal? Any good sustainab…

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## [I just found out about additional mood indicators](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-found-out-about-additional-mood-indicators/27229)

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**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-found-out-about-additional-mood-indicators/27229 "2021-10-26T12:54:08Z")

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If you have crossed e.g the feline mutation threshold, “:)” will be replaced by “:3”. There are also bird and bear specific ones. It is awesome. OWO, I guess? Cataclysm-DDA/panels.cpp at 7bcd158f982004c35870ec3bf3332c7e…

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## [How to process corn faster?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-process-corn-faster/27215)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-process-corn-faster/27215 "2021-10-23T20:40:12Z")

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Dehydrating corn takes far more time than harvesting corn I decide to harvest the corn in a farm field. Harvesting is fast. But I have to dehydrate the corn kernel with the FOODCO kitchen buddy immediately after I collec…

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## [Can't play game after update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-play-game-after-update/27202)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-play-game-after-update/27202 "2021-10-20T19:04:33Z")

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git pull and recompile game. load game segmentation fault I hope this pull request will fix the problem: Fix crash on load by Ramza13 · Pull Request #52371 · CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA · GitHub

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## [Getting NPCs to make planks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-npcs-to-make-planks/27191)

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**Author:** [@Zeebie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zeebie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-npcs-to-make-planks/27191 "2021-10-20T12:48:49Z")

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Hi folks - I am looking for help getting NPCs to make planks from logs. I’ve made a faction camp for the first time and I can’t figure out how to make this work - the option doesn’t even appear in the base mission menu.…

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## [What happened to triffid and migo blacklists?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happened-to-triffid-and-migo-blacklists/27199)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happened-to-triffid-and-migo-blacklists/27199 "2021-10-20T04:19:00Z")

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I thought there was a mod that allowed us to blacklist triffids and migo a while back but I can’t seem to find it. I’m getting kind of tired of how destructive triffids can turn out to actually be (perhaps even worse tha…

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## [Is a walk-in freezer room a viable idea?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-a-walk-in-freezer-room-a-viable-idea/27115)

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**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-a-walk-in-freezer-room-a-viable-idea/27115 "2021-10-17T12:46:22Z")

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Can anyone save me the time of building one to test and tell me whether I can cool down a small (say 2x3) room on my death-mobile to freezing temperatures with vehicle mounted coolers?

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## [Wiredraw Machine + UPS conversion mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiredraw-machine-ups-conversion-mod/27172)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiredraw-machine-ups-conversion-mod/27172 "2021-10-15T00:28:29Z")

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Somehow I can’t stick a UPS conversion mod to a wire draw machine. Is this normal?

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## [Efficiency of UPS conversion mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/efficiency-of-ups-conversion-mod/27167)

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**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/efficiency-of-ups-conversion-mod/27167 "2021-10-14T14:26:59Z")

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Does UPS conversion mod make a tool use more battery power? For example, suppose a task requires using a soldering iron. If the soldering iron has no battery mod, the task would only use 5 charges of a light battery …

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## [Disable UPS (unified power supply)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disable-ups-unified-power-supply/27130)

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**Author:** [@xXx\_g4b1ru\_xXx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xXx_g4b1ru_xXx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disable-ups-unified-power-supply/27130 "2021-10-13T13:53:05Z")

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I have a bunch of UPS-type cellphones, but when I activate them they draw power from the UPS my character is wearing. Does anyone know how to disable the phones drawing UPS power. Even if the UPS is sitting in my backpac…

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