# The Bunker

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=149

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## [How does clothing encumbrance work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-clothing-encumbrance-work/2549)

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**Author:** [@poweridler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/poweridler)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-clothing-encumbrance-work/2549 "2013-08-05T16:22:39Z")

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So I was playing around with my clothing selection today and was getting strange results, and I can’t quite figure out why. When I wear 2 fitted cargo shorts (-1 encumbrance each) I come out at 0 encumbrance to legs, and…

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## [Weapon stats and skill in .71](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-stats-and-skill-in-71/2565)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-stats-and-skill-in-71/2565 "2013-08-05T15:46:39Z")

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For those of us who want to backward engineer the game mechanics. This is based on my testing in .71. I have a couple different builds im running to test stuff out. None of which are that strong. I turned off skill rust …

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## [Hidden bionics?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hidden-bionics/2560)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hidden-bionics/2560 "2013-08-05T08:41:52Z")

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so the science lab near my base happens to be a bionics storage facilty(yay!). so i checked the manifest which had a total of five bionics on it. opened the containment fields, and nabbed three of them, but the other t…

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## [Challenge!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge/2207)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge/2207 "2013-08-05T02:14:59Z")

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Purist - Use no mutagens or bionics your entire life. Rennaissance man - you cannot put any points into or take out of skills. Stump - you cannot take or place any points into stats. Permanent Escort Mission - Spawn a…

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## [Fire outside that doesnt go out from rain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-outside-that-doesnt-go-out-from-rain/2531)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-outside-that-doesnt-go-out-from-rain/2531 "2013-08-04T23:54:57Z")

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Never made a shelter kit. Is it possible to build a fire outside that does not go out from rain? Preferably an early game way. It takes a while for me to find a welder most of the time. I started a new game today. Im tes…

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## [Easy way to raise some skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easy-way-to-raise-some-skills/2535)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easy-way-to-raise-some-skills/2535 "2013-08-04T20:43:16Z")

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I usually rely on getting books to start these off. anyway to raise these to a few levels easily and without books electronics first aid (without using tons of bandages and first aid kits. they require liquor to craft …

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## [The \*new\* Fungus?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-new-fungus/2488)

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**Author:** [@Mcrone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mcrone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-new-fungus/2488 "2013-08-04T17:24:41Z")

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Hello everybody I took a break from cataclysm and while looking around I was wondering, Does the Fungi/Plantlifefood spread now? if so should I be worried? If its not that much trouble could somebody give me an update …

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## [Time Display](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-display/2546)

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**Author:** [@Hyfrydle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hyfrydle)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-display/2546 "2013-08-04T17:09:14Z")

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In my game the time is displayed by a plus sign on a blue background how do I get the time to display correctly?

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## [Co-op game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/co-op-game/2527)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/co-op-game/2527 "2013-08-04T08:06:54Z")

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Just figured out how to play a co-op game. you can have multiple characters in the same world. I have 2 guys at the same shelter (different game). However, items dropped in each game show up in the new one. This opens up…

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## [What does the resonance cascade do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-the-resonance-cascade-do/2528)

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**Author:** [@Theinsomniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theinsomniac)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-the-resonance-cascade-do/2528 "2013-08-04T06:18:42Z")

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My lab tech character on his first day needed a place to stay the night, his car just broke because of a trap some assholes decided to leave on the road, but nearby I saw a science lab, I quickly used me electrohack and …

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## [Stories that are funnier without context](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stories-that-are-funnier-without-context/1950)

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**Author:** [@Tee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stories-that-are-funnier-without-context/1950 "2013-08-04T02:54:38Z")

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As my first topic here, after deciding to finally become part of the community after playing Cataclysm for a few months, I want to know something. What’s the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you during you adventu…

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## [A piece of smoke came in my house and it won't leave](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-piece-of-smoke-came-in-my-house-and-it-wont-leave/2442)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-piece-of-smoke-came-in-my-house-and-it-wont-leave/2442 "2013-08-04T00:38:38Z")

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Seriously, is there nothing I can do to get it to dissippate? If there isn’t, I’m just going to pretend it’s a ghost of a previous owner that keeps waking me at random hours of the night.

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## [Newbie Starter .71: Stay out of town strategy until buff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-starter-71-stay-out-of-town-strategy-until-buff/2484)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-starter-71-stay-out-of-town-strategy-until-buff/2484 "2013-08-03T20:50:02Z")

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With the additional crafting that has been added to Cataclysm DDA, I don’t think you need to go to town. You can get strong just by killing wildlife and survive. So you can get pretty buff and stay away from zombies. Ch…

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## [Suggest a challenge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggest-a-challenge/1647)

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**Author:** [@Steelfist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Steelfist)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggest-a-challenge/1647 "2013-08-03T15:37:44Z")

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I’ve recently mustered up the time to get back into Cataclysm, but I have a rather major issue. I find it completely trivial to survive. It’s just too easy to weave through a gigantic horde completely unharmed due to th…

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## [The Vehicle Thread!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-vehicle-thread/1101)

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**Author:** [@Dalgul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalgul)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-vehicle-thread/1101 "2013-08-03T11:27:20Z")

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I just thought i would create a thread for all you vehicle enthusiasts out there. Use this thread to share hints and tips about vehicle creation as well as showing of you masterpiece of ingenuity. My current set up is a…

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## [How to get rid of "none"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-rid-of-none/2482)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-rid-of-none/2482 "2013-08-03T09:29:37Z")

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so i have this item in my inventory. and it’s playing havoc with it. i can’t drop it. or examine it in my inventory. currently it’s preventing me from dropping or unequipping a certain backpack. i’ve had similar probl…

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## [Vacuum sealing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vacuum-sealing/2516)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vacuum-sealing/2516 "2013-08-03T04:11:05Z")

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does vacuum sealed food stay good indefinitely?

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## [Starter Strat for those who suck in .71](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starter-strat-for-those-who-suck-in-71/2510)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starter-strat-for-those-who-suck-in-71/2510 "2013-08-02T17:03:03Z")

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Follow this: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=2605.0 This is for people who die and can’t get anywhere. You can have a stronger start characters. Its similiar to Adventure mode in DF where you can make a real…

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## [What kind of music do you listen to](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kind-of-music-do-you-listen-to/1971)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kind-of-music-do-you-listen-to/1971 "2013-08-02T12:32:56Z")

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I normally listen to Johnny Cashes “When the Man Comes Around” (or similar dark country songs) when wandering through towns or driving down a long stretch of road. Then I change to a more frantic techno song during comba…

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## [Auto pickup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-pickup/2505)

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**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 11:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-pickup/2505 "2013-08-02T11:34:14Z")

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Well, I have a few questions about auto pickup. What does the global and character tabs mean? What does I/E mean? And I can’t seem to pick up crossbow bolts… Feel free to post here if anyone else has questions also.

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## [Strange treatment in hospital](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-treatment-in-hospital/2501)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-treatment-in-hospital/2501 "2013-08-02T09:07:51Z")

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i got this strange treatment that went into my eyeball called stem cell treatment. what does it do? is it good or bad?

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## [How do I install car bits that I can't lift?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-car-bits-that-i-cant-lift/2399)

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**Author:** [@the.trav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/the.trav)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-car-bits-that-i-cant-lift/2399 "2013-08-02T08:15:04Z")

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So I’ve got a truck, I’ve got some new engines and steel plating I want to put in it, but I am not strong enough to get this stuff off the ground. I tried parking next to the part and that doesn’t work either. Is there…

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## [Does anyone actually reload?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-actually-reload/2498)

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**Author:** [@Zaweri\_Runewright](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zaweri_Runewright)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-actually-reload/2498 "2013-08-02T02:43:08Z")

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The thread name is pretty self-explanatory. And no, I don’t mean loading ammo in your gun, I mean restoring ammo from casings, primers etc… Am I the only one who does it?

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## [Im kinda new and have some questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-kinda-new-and-have-some-questions/2491)

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**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-kinda-new-and-have-some-questions/2491 "2013-08-01T18:54:29Z")

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hi im kinda new to the game and i have a few questions \[size=6pt\](this is in version 6.1?)\[/size\] I’ve had 3 characters in the game so far and have a fairly stable character now that i don’t think will die any time soo…

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## [This game is AMAZINGLY difficult!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-game-is-amazingly-difficult/2487)

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**Author:** [@Lidku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lidku)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-game-is-amazingly-difficult/2487 "2013-08-01T16:20:37Z")

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Wow I have never played a game such difficult as this. I even registered to tell you guys how hard this is! The zombies are way over powered! I suck at butchering, so I starve to death. Going in to houses is not a option…

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## [Just read "To Serve Man". I have some.........inquiries. Muhahah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-read-to-serve-man-i-have-some-inquiries-muhahah/2478)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-read-to-serve-man-i-have-some-inquiries-muhahah/2478 "2013-08-01T16:14:05Z")

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I looted 2 entire libraries and was perusing my newly acquired works, and I came across this…special cookbook. I learned four new human flesh-based recipes, and took a pretty serious morale hit in the process. Although …

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## [Can you split stackable items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-split-stackable-items/2473)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-split-stackable-items/2473 "2013-08-01T10:46:17Z")

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I have a stack of 500 .44 ammo that I found in…well I won’t say in case it’s a spoiler. Anyway this stack of ammo weighs 80 lbs. I only want to carry 20 or so rounds with me but I can’t find anyway to split the stack in…

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## [Why aren't Ruger Mini-14s moddable?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-arent-ruger-mini-14s-moddable/2494)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-arent-ruger-mini-14s-moddable/2494 "2013-08-01T09:32:58Z")

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i tried to attach a suppressor, a spare magazine, and a brass catcher to my mini-14 but it said that that mod can’t be used on a .223 gun. what gives? :frowning:

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## [Medical skill books?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medical-skill-books/2483)

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**Author:** [@MarkB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarkB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medical-skill-books/2483 "2013-07-31T15:31:07Z")

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Are there any skill books for First Aid beyond the Big Book of First Aid? I was expecting to find something like a Gray’s Anatomy or surgical textbook in a library or doctor’s office, but so far haven’t seen any such thi…

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## [What's the very first thing you do when starting a new game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-very-first-thing-you-do-when-starting-a-new-game/1967)

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**Author:** [@Tee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tee)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-very-first-thing-you-do-when-starting-a-new-game/1967 "2013-07-31T15:05:46Z")

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Besides pester NPCs and check the basement, I mean. I always look around for a public works to get some weapons and tools, or a pawn shop so I can stock up on decent equipment early on.

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