# The Bunker

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=154

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## [Piercing Dmg overpowered?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/piercing-dmg-overpowered/1786)

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**Author:** [@Stevensonz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stevensonz)\
**Replies:** 102\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2013, 10:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/piercing-dmg-overpowered/1786 "2013-06-22T22:37:31Z")

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Piercing dmg discussion and reality check, example would be a simple pointed stick spear killing a robot with said steel plating (Defies all logic as a pointed stick of wood cannot penetrate a thick steel plating). Mon…

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## [How do I lock a door?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-lock-a-door/1725)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-lock-a-door/1725 "2013-06-22T21:19:18Z")

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Sorry if this was answered elsewhere. I’ve searched but couldn’t find an answer. When I pick a house to make my own, it’d be pretty handy to be able to lock the door into the house behind be when I enter. That way it gi…

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## [Grayed-out tiles? (haven't checked C:DDA updates for a while)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grayed-out-tiles-havent-checked-c-dda-updates-for-a-while/1870)

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**Author:** [@Lomaster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomaster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2013, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grayed-out-tiles-havent-checked-c-dda-updates-for-a-while/1870 "2013-06-22T15:20:06Z")

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Straight to the point. I’ve just downloaded the recent 0.6.0 after not checking on Cataclysm for half a year. And so i found those gray tiles instead of colored ones, which go back to normal (colored) version when you st…

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## [Military Black Box?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-black-box/1850)

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**Author:** [@Zombsploder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zombsploder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-black-box/1850 "2013-06-22T02:55:46Z")

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I found an item called a “military black box” and I don’t know what it does. Description: If you can find a system to analyze this you may find something of interest

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## ["It is interesting in observing an human brain"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-is-interesting-in-observing-an-human-brain/1807)

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**Author:** [@Zaweri\_Runewright](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zaweri_Runewright)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-is-interesting-in-observing-an-human-brain/1807 "2013-06-22T00:22:49Z")

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This happened in a Science lab, the newest SDL build, with random & static NPCs on. So, I heard “It is interesting in observing an human brain.” and an woman and a girl crying out. Is it just happening in my character’s …

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## [Protection Details](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/protection-details/1837)

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**Author:** [@Iron\_Foot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iron_Foot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/protection-details/1837 "2013-06-20T20:45:47Z")

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Now items for the hand/feet areas give protection values, however there are no hp bars for your hands/feet. So my question is, does your hand/feet protection stack with you arm/leg protection to protect your limbs? I pe…

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## [I need help with combat I'm getting killed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-with-combat-im-getting-killed/1795)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-with-combat-im-getting-killed/1795 "2013-06-20T16:58:03Z")

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OK, so this is my problem I fight zombs to get good supplies, I grab said supplies and sprint into the woods survive a couple of days run out of supplies run back into town and get killed like I was made of wet tissue. B…

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## [Tailoring and fitting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailoring-and-fitting/1817)

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**Author:** [@Ceasar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ceasar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailoring-and-fitting/1817 "2013-06-19T10:43:55Z")

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Hi, im just wondering about fitting and reinforcing clothes. If you reinforce something and you didnt get it to fir, does that mean it cant be fitted?

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## [Dev Appreciation Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dev-appreciation-thread/68)

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**Author:** [@n9103](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/n9103)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dev-appreciation-thread/68 "2013-06-19T00:54:50Z")

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I just wanted to make a post saying how much I enjoy Cataclysm, especially in it’s return to the living that TDW has given us. Hearty thanks go out to TDW, Gryph, and the rest of the contributors for bringing this game …

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## [Is it rare to find all this?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-rare-to-find-all-this/1759)

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**Author:** [@DarkDXZ](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DarkDXZ)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-rare-to-find-all-this/1759 "2013-06-17T02:43:25Z")

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After woefully dying to a horde of zombies (because I suck at CataDDA even with a nailgun), I generated another character and found out that I was in the bunker I were some time ago where the ninja-gun-NPC killed me last…

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## [Why am I still hungry?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-am-i-still-hungry/1754)

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**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-am-i-still-hungry/1754 "2013-06-16T19:01:54Z")

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I’ve been very hungry for a couple game days now. I’ve eaten 3 chunks of cooked meat in a row (which came from a wolf or cougar) and potato chips a short while after that, but I can’t seem to get it so stop saying very h…

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## [Banned from the chatroom?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/banned-from-the-chatroom/1779)

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**Author:** [@Nickboom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nickboom)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/banned-from-the-chatroom/1779 "2013-06-16T06:26:14Z")

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Last night I was in the chatroom chating like normal when my internet flipped out and lost connection and tryed to reconnect a few times but it didnt work. So I log in this morning and its says im banned now. If some one…

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## [How exactly does mouth encumbrance work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-exactly-does-mouth-encumbrance-work/1680)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-exactly-does-mouth-encumbrance-work/1680 "2013-06-14T22:52:53Z")

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Even if i put gas masks piled on top of each other, it doesn’t seem to have any effect on my char. So, what is this running speed? What does it do?

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## [Mutation roulette](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-roulette/1749)

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**Author:** [@esran](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/esran)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-roulette/1749 "2013-06-14T08:46:52Z")

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the most fun thing to do when you have a high level character. step one: start with robust genetics step two: train cooking to 8. step three: make a tone of mutagen step four: drink all the mutagen/train to level 9 a…

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## [What to do next](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-next/1617)

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**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-next/1617 "2013-06-14T08:22:17Z")

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Okay, so it looks like I have a promising character running here, finally. I started with an internal furnace and scent vision, from the android trait. On Day 1, I found a glowing pin, and 2 bottles of mutagen. Thanks …

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## [Windows and metal pipes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-and-metal-pipes/1722)

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**Author:** [@ic0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ic0)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-and-metal-pipes/1722 "2013-06-14T04:38:47Z")

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Hi, new here ! \[size=8pt\](excuse any silly questions)\[/size\] Anyhow after loading world for the first time, I decide i need to smash in the lockers and grab me a MetalPole Awesome i think? I see there are houses near…

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## [How to build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build/1733)

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**Author:** [@Jack\_Slinger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jack_Slinger)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build/1733 "2013-06-14T00:10:18Z")

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Edit: Now fixed thanks for all your help, the trick is to build a roof with at least two supports orthogonal to it, these can be roofs or walls. Been playing with buildings lately to try and make a garage. I’ve built a …

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## [Martial arts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts/1761)

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**Author:** [@esran](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/esran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts/1761 "2013-06-14T00:05:40Z")

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so i found an npc who knows almost every martial arts. despite having no unarmed skill i kind of want to do martial arts because he can teach me unarmed combat anyway, and i have a bunch of mutations that boost unarmed c…

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## [Vehicle Speed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-speed/1728)

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**Author:** [@Maltman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maltman)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-speed/1728 "2013-06-13T06:57:34Z")

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Do vehicles move slower now? I remember playing about 6 months ago and I remember vehicles being much faster than walking. Right now I am faster walking than on this motorcycle. Is it a bug with my system? Or is there…

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## [How do you level up your character?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-level-up-your-character/1751)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2013, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-level-up-your-character/1751 "2013-06-13T06:04:30Z")

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I know reading books is the main way but, are there any other ways to level up a character. Also is there a way to level up stats like resistance and health or can you not level those up?

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## [The Hunter's Lodge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-hunters-lodge/1729)

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**Author:** [@Sheb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sheb)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-hunters-lodge/1729 "2013-06-13T03:11:08Z")

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So in my last couple game, I decided my objective would be to hunt as many critters as possible. I died in a stupid car accident, but not before finding quite a few trophy. \[image\] Not shown are most of the Netherworld…

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## [Random crates?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-crates/1572)

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**Author:** [@The\_Slime](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Slime)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-crates/1572 "2013-06-12T15:25:10Z")

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Several times in game, I have found random crates in places ranging from an open street to a field in the middle of nowhere. They seem to contain random items, ranging from medical supplies and drugs to explosive ordnanc…

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## [Ranged vs Melee, Pros/Congs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-vs-melee-pros-congs/1613)

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**Author:** [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-vs-melee-pros-congs/1613 "2013-06-12T06:09:59Z")

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I have never played a melee character, always ranged (firearms), and I don’t know where to start for a melee character. What are some of the less obvious pros/cons of each? And also, what are some tips for starting and …

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## [Changing the font in game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-font-in-game/1737)

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**Author:** [@DeadWeight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeadWeight)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-font-in-game/1737 "2013-06-12T03:24:01Z")

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Hey all, got a weird question, I just got the new version of .5 (loving the changes so far btw) but the font looks so weird to me, I got use to the other one so things look off now, is there any way to change the font in…

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## [Character Portraits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-portraits/1712)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 6:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-portraits/1712 "2013-06-11T06:00:33Z")

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Similar \[glow=green,2,300\]to draw your cataclysm\[/glow\] I made this to post for people to draw what they think there character looks like. Challenge: some one draw a person with a fanny pack and a snuggie murdering zomb…

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## [Electric Motors and Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-motors-and-vehicles/1710)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-motors-and-vehicles/1710 "2013-06-11T01:46:27Z")

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Is it just me or do electric vehicles eat up too much power? I have 1 large electric motor on my vehicle and when I put 1,000 batteries in it and set it to run 50mph it conks out after two turns. Solar panels don’t seem…

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## [No corpses?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-corpses/1683)

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**Author:** [@Destructios](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Destructios)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-corpses/1683 "2013-06-11T00:22:35Z")

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For some reason I’m not getting corpses when I run over things any more. Haven’t updated, but all of the sudden I noticed there were no more trails of dead squirrels. Normal loot like shirts from zombies still drops, t…

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## [How to go idle for a given amount of time?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-go-idle-for-a-given-amount-of-time/1695)

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**Author:** [@rokomata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rokomata)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-go-idle-for-a-given-amount-of-time/1695 "2013-06-10T16:58:05Z")

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Hi folks… Basically there’s something that I need to get off my chest seeing that I can’t seem to resolve this issue without the aid of others… and this issue entails the following: I’m running version 6.0 of Cataclysm…

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## [Military Black Box](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-black-box/1690)

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**Author:** [@Dzlan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dzlan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-black-box/1690 "2013-06-10T12:56:10Z")

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Military Black Box??? So, I found a bunch of dead military men right outside my Evac shelter. Then further along, metal wreckage. And in the Wreckage, a Military Black Box. So, how do I open it, and can someone please …

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## [Difference between nightly build?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difference-between-nightly-build/1664)

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**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difference-between-nightly-build/1664 "2013-06-10T09:42:56Z")

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I tried to use the search function but could not find my answer, could someone direct me to a post that tells me what the nightly build is? Just wanting to know the difference between that and the current version thanks.…

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