# The Bunker

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=155

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## [How to stay cool?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-stay-cool/1676)

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**Author:** [@DeadWeight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeadWeight)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-stay-cool/1676 "2013-06-10T06:08:12Z")

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Hey all, so this is the first time I’ve made it to summer and so far it’s miserable! My guy is always warm-Very hot! and nothing I do will cool him off. I’ve tried drinking water, going for a swim, standing in the rain, …

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## [Droping large amounts of items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/droping-large-amounts-of-items/1641)

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**Author:** [@SpaniardSlayer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpaniardSlayer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/droping-large-amounts-of-items/1641 "2013-06-10T02:52:10Z")

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Hey guys, In my current character, I have open up a lab and killed a few of the turrets in the underground area. I found around 400 9mm bullets and picked them up to carry back to my truck. However, I can only drop all …

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## [XP pool gone -- approved](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xp-pool-gone-approved/1493)

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**Author:** [@eternalflame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/eternalflame)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xp-pool-gone-approved/1493 "2013-06-09T23:22:00Z")

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Thank you very much for removing the xp pool and changing the skill training system. I hated how it was a complete waste of time and resources to do anything when I was out of xp. I can also maintain my suspension of dis…

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## [First impressions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-impressions/1631)

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**Author:** [@DarkDXZ](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DarkDXZ)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-impressions/1631 "2013-06-09T19:04:10Z")

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Alright, so I’ve finally given Cataclysm a proper shot. Started out with Android and Martial Arts Training (karate) traits, and got Internal Furnace + Scent Vision. (not really useful, but I also have the Smelly trait, …

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## [Nice Zombie kids](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nice-zombie-kids/1668)

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**Author:** [@Loupkiller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loupkiller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nice-zombie-kids/1668 "2013-06-09T09:03:51Z")

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I was clearing a zone near a park, I could see 1 adult zombie and about 6-7 kids. I come in and slaughter them all with my trusted hammer. When I come to loot the kids I find something surprising! He had some crack and…

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## [Death Looping Zombies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/death-looping-zombies/1669)

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**Author:** [@ShootDangit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ShootDangit)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/death-looping-zombies/1669 "2013-06-09T05:22:48Z")

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I just downloaded tonight’s build and have been burning Zombie corpses to prevent them reviving but while watching three of them burn, I keep getting the A nearby corpse rises and moves towards you! message followed by …

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## [Nightly build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightly-build/1660)

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**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightly-build/1660 "2013-06-09T01:14:20Z")

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how can I get this nightly build people keep talking about?

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## [What goes on in labs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-goes-on-in-labs/1648)

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**Author:** [@SpaniardSlayer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpaniardSlayer)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-goes-on-in-labs/1648 "2013-06-08T23:49:48Z")

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Seriously what fuck goes on? In the past two labs I’ve been in, I always hear strange voices talking about “Give it a prisoner to experiment on” and some people crying in a certain direction, but when I go check it out I…

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## [Cant clean water](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-clean-water/1652)

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**Author:** [@DeadWeight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeadWeight)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-clean-water/1652 "2013-06-08T13:03:55Z")

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Has anyone else run into this issue with the new 0.5 version? I can no longer clean my water like I use to, I use to fill all my old plastic bottles with water, go to a fire with a pot and turn it into clean water, now I…

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## [Semit trucks and trailers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/semit-trucks-and-trailers/1626)

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**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/semit-trucks-and-trailers/1626 "2013-06-08T01:13:04Z")

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Can a trailer be linked to a semi truck?

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## [How do I give stuff to NPCs for free?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-give-stuff-to-npcs-for-free/1623)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-give-stuff-to-npcs-for-free/1623 "2013-06-06T19:40:21Z")

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I want her to be of use in combat.

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## [Is this normal?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-normal/1621)

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**Author:** [@SpaniardSlayer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpaniardSlayer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-normal/1621 "2013-06-06T19:11:36Z")

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Hey guys, I have had 3 chars so far that have gotten a hold of vehicles. The first one had a motorcycle that I had to refill with gas constantly. The next two I had flatbed trucks that I drove to nearest gas station to …

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## [Radio for help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radio-for-help/1627)

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**Author:** [@DeadWeight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeadWeight)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radio-for-help/1627 "2013-06-06T15:57:49Z")

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I was wondering if this function was still a work in progress or not, but If I every radio for help on the 2-way nobody comes. Do you have to have NPC turned on or what exactly?

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## [Tasks Per Item/Item Sources](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tasks-per-item-item-sources/783)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 12:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tasks-per-item-item-sources/783 "2013-06-06T12:17:44Z")

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What I want to build here is a list of tasks that items can do that may not be blatantly apparent. The main thing is a lot of people may not be immediately aware of all they can do with their tools. Anything I you post…

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## [Braziers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/braziers/1405)

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**Author:** [@anon388770](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anon388770)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/braziers/1405 "2013-06-06T02:35:39Z")

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Hi guys, a noob needs an answer. I just found an LMOE shelter in the middle of the road. It is really nice but the constant darkness is irritating. I was wondering do braziers produce light? Do I need to restock them wi…

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## [Scent Vision?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-vision/1616)

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**Author:** [@DarkDXZ](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DarkDXZ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-vision/1616 "2013-06-05T22:12:15Z")

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So, hi there. Because imageshack.us is a total dickhead and crashed my browser whenever I wanted to check the location of my images when I had the uploading window open I’m writing this for the third time and I’m really…

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## [Using the heating element in the integrated toolset and other noobie questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-the-heating-element-in-the-integrated-toolset-and-other-noobie-questions/1478)

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**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-the-heating-element-in-the-integrated-toolset-and-other-noobie-questions/1478 "2013-06-05T19:24:07Z")

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I typically start my character with bionic and have started with the integrated tool set a few times but can not figure out how to use the heating element to cook things. I tried looking this up in the guide and forum…

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## [Found a glowing pin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-glowing-pin/1582)

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**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-glowing-pin/1582 "2013-06-05T13:13:55Z")

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I just moved through a pile of rough rubble. In it, I found a glowing pin. "this pointed rod glows faintly" I also picked up some irradiation while moving through the rubble. I got these two messages: “You can see th…

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## [Console](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/console/1583)

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**Author:** [@anon388770](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anon388770)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/console/1583 "2013-06-05T11:36:31Z")

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There is a broken console in my temporary safehouse/evac shelter that I want to remove, so I started smashing it with my crowbar. After 87 Thump! messages, the stubborn console is still standing there. I cant deconstruct…

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## [Firearms and other guide help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firearms-and-other-guide-help/1602)

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**Author:** [@talanos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/talanos)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firearms-and-other-guide-help/1602 "2013-06-05T10:58:38Z")

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About time I make a account, so does anyone know any walkthroughs on making more bullets? any other tips on first starting a world? The farthest I ever gotten is finding a powered welder. It seems I cant find items I rea…

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## [Best time for looting?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-time-for-looting/1552)

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**Author:** [@Blaze1711](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze1711)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-time-for-looting/1552 "2013-06-04T17:00:12Z")

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Good morning guys. I have been having trouble with DDA’s latest version, i can’t seem to raid towns anymore! It’s always full of those zombie dogs, child zombies and common zombies! I want to play with static spawn enabl…

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## [How do you use the vacume sleaer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-use-the-vacume-sleaer/1566)

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**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-use-the-vacume-sleaer/1566 "2013-06-03T02:06:38Z")

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I found a vacuum sealer and wanted to use it to help preserve a bear that was killed by a coyote but I cant \[A\]ctivate it and it doesn’t appear to be used in any recopies that my char knows

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## [Where can I find those subway maps that subway stations usually have?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-those-subway-maps-that-subway-stations-usually-have/1565)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-those-subway-maps-that-subway-stations-usually-have/1565 "2013-06-02T16:25:49Z")

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I can’t find it anywhere, but it would be really helpful.

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## [Cant refill fuel tank](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-refill-fuel-tank/1463)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-refill-fuel-tank/1463 "2013-06-02T14:19:51Z")

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found a motor cycle. drove it .it ran out of gas. got a jerry can of gas. pressed ‘e’, but no matter where I stand next to the motorcycle itsays no fuel tank. how can the motorcylce have run if there is no fuel tank? Ho…

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## [Nightly build location](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightly-build-location/1553)

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**Author:** [@harrypsp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harrypsp)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightly-build-location/1553 "2013-06-01T23:49:40Z")

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where is the nightly builds located because i used to just download it from the old website design

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## [Removing Construction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-construction/1491)

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**Author:** [@osoII](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/osoII)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-construction/1491 "2013-06-01T18:26:07Z")

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How do I do this? Specifically I have some log walls I’ve put up that I want to add windows to. I suppose I could set the section on fire and control it with a fire extinguisher, but the risk is too high and I don’t know…

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## [Stuff keep getting the same key](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stuff-keep-getting-the-same-key/1495)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stuff-keep-getting-the-same-key/1495 "2013-06-01T15:23:37Z")

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Help, it’s really frustrating.

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## [Npc drop story and future/current use's of npcs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-drop-story-and-future-current-uses-of-npcs/1519)

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**Author:** [@theflamewithin12](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/theflamewithin12)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-drop-story-and-future-current-uses-of-npcs/1519 "2013-06-01T10:11:24Z")

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Hey guys interesting story from the the zemalfs current lp of cataclysm.He decided to use npc’s this time and took a quest the first day for an npc at the evac shelter he spawned in. the quest was for antiboicts and he g…

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## [Can't install 2nd engine even though I have everything required](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-install-2nd-engine-even-though-i-have-everything-required/1387)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-install-2nd-engine-even-though-i-have-everything-required/1387 "2013-06-01T10:02:17Z")

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If it’s a bug, is there a way of getting around it with some file editing?

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## [How to get back to a normal sleeping schedule?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-back-to-a-normal-sleeping-schedule/1512)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-back-to-a-normal-sleeping-schedule/1512 "2013-06-01T00:51:18Z")

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I’ve stayed up late a few times recently and now I can’t fall asleep before 2-3. Is there a way to get back to sleeping from 22:00-6:00?

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