# The Bunker

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## [Hard, Hardcore Mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hard-hardcore-mode/1264)

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**Author:** [@kilozombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kilozombie)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hard-hardcore-mode/1264 "2013-05-17T19:51:23Z")

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Start a custom character. Give yourself minimum stats, no positive traits. Take Hardcore, Glass Jaw and Meat Intolerant. Spend all the remaining points on Driving and Swimming. If you somehow find a car, you’ll be a he…

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## [Where would be the best place to get transponder circuits?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-would-be-the-best-place-to-get-transponder-circuits/1273)

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**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-would-be-the-best-place-to-get-transponder-circuits/1273 "2013-05-17T16:32:59Z")

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Electronic stores, maybe?

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## [Is there a way to watch your car's rpm and gear?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-watch-your-cars-rpm-and-gear/1232)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-watch-your-cars-rpm-and-gear/1232 "2013-05-16T22:13:59Z")

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So you could drive with low rpm to save fuel.

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## [MOVED: New here](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-new-here/1260)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-new-here/1260 "2013-05-16T18:09:24Z")

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This topic has been moved to General Discussion. \[iurl\]http://www.cataclysmdda.com/smf/index.php?topic=1284.0\[/iurl\]

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## [How do I use barbed wire?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-barbed-wire/1247)

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**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-barbed-wire/1247 "2013-05-16T07:13:23Z")

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Stupid question, but this is one of the rare occasions where I found some in a hardware store. Halp guise.

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## [New Recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-recipes/1245)

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**Author:** [@Siferous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Siferous)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 5:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-recipes/1245 "2013-05-16T05:37:27Z")

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I read the patch notes and it mentioned that there are new recipes that aren’t learned just from leveling your skills. What ones have you guys found so far and where did you find them?

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## [Gameplay: Borked mechanics and their effect on gameplay strategies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gameplay-borked-mechanics-and-their-effect-on-gameplay-strategies/1238)

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**Author:** [@Justice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justice)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gameplay-borked-mechanics-and-their-effect-on-gameplay-strategies/1238 "2013-05-16T00:13:32Z")

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Well, I just learned that Skill Comprehension is broken and being capped at 100%, regardless of Int/traits. (I’m looking at you Fast Learner!) This definitely affects gameplay/tactics. Are there any other broken game mec…

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## [I heard of town names …](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-heard-of-town-names/1215)

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**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-heard-of-town-names/1215 "2013-05-15T20:43:55Z")

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we have town names in the game now, so we can plug those in. (source: \[url=http://www.cataclysmdda.com/smf/index.php?topic=1028.msg12936#msg12936\]http://www.cataclysmdda.com/smf/index.php?topic=1028.msg12936#msg12936\[/ur…

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## [Civilized Outposts?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/civilized-outposts/1224)

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**Author:** [@Moral\_Grey\_Area](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moral_Grey_Area)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/civilized-outposts/1224 "2013-05-15T16:21:41Z")

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I don’t know if this is the right place to post this, but for having to play the game for weeks and getting to learn more about the game, and with the new update today, I was wondering– Am I missing something? I love t…

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## [Something weird with my world?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-weird-with-my-world/1212)

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**Author:** [@DeadWeight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeadWeight)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-weird-with-my-world/1212 "2013-05-15T05:43:53Z")

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Hey all, first post and all so I’ll try not to muck it up too much, and hope it’s in the correct section. Well the problem I have with my world is finding things, I don’t know if this is normal, I’m just lucky/unlucky b…

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## [Two broken arms!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-broken-arms/1213)

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**Author:** [@krAbhandz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/krAbhandz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-broken-arms/1213 "2013-05-15T01:55:39Z")

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And I’m illiterate. What do I do?

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## [Static Spawn is Terrible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn-is-terrible/546)

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**Author:** [@An0n3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/An0n3)\
**Replies:** 118\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn-is-terrible/546 "2013-05-13T22:08:01Z")

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Is there some balancing planned to fix this? As is it doesn’t flow like the current game at all. I’ve tried a few times with different character builds to accomplish anything in the game, and it just doesn’t work. It’…

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## [Kill list - dead screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kill-list-dead-screen/1199)

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**Author:** [@Malakhaj](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakhaj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kill-list-dead-screen/1199 "2013-05-13T21:53:44Z")

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Anyone would like to share with a brief description ?:slight\_smile:

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## [Proper order of wearable items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proper-order-of-wearable-items/1193)

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**Author:** [@Justice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justice)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proper-order-of-wearable-items/1193 "2013-05-13T16:54:23Z")

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I remember reading that the order in which we Wear items is important. Anyway, I put my reinforced trench coat on after my rain coat, which was put on after a tank top and a polo shirt. Somehow, a wolf attack ripped the …

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## [Fungal Spire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-spire/1176)

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**Author:** [@Heclapar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heclapar)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-spire/1176 "2013-05-13T06:15:29Z")

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So i came upon a fungal spire near the city, and having found a LAW on a military corpse,i tried to destroy it.But it wasnt enought O\_o.What are some good ways to get rid of it?

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## [So, I started a new character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-started-a-new-character/1181)

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**Author:** [@Exile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Exile)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-started-a-new-character/1181 "2013-05-12T16:00:35Z")

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Hi all. Long-time lurker, I’ve played the game for a long time and have enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks, devs, for your awesome work! Anyway, I registered because I started a new character, and… First aid book in the bas…

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## [Armored enemies and melee weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armored-enemies-and-melee-weapons/1024)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armored-enemies-and-melee-weapons/1024 "2013-05-11T09:03:09Z")

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Do arrows always bounce off of soldiers? My archery is at 7 and I never do damage to them. If I make steel crossbow bolts will that get through? Are there any other heavily armored Zs, that headshots from arrows won’t …

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## [Suitable game resolution](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suitable-game-resolution/1172)

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**Author:** [@John\_Blackthorne](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Blackthorne)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suitable-game-resolution/1172 "2013-05-10T17:36:46Z")

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Hey everyone, i am new to this forum (and to rogue like as well) so this will serve as an introductory thread and as a query as well. My name is John Blackthorne and i was drawn to this game after watching Jefmajor’s Lp …

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## [Hoping I'm misinterpreting this](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hoping-im-misinterpreting-this/1170)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hoping-im-misinterpreting-this/1170 "2013-05-10T13:58:36Z")

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Devs made Dodge difficult enough to train already–taking it out entirely seems rather mean-spirited:

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## [Very newbie question regarding your evac shelter and maps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-newbie-question-regarding-your-evac-shelter-and-maps/1152)

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**Author:** [@Rhyd01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rhyd01)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-newbie-question-regarding-your-evac-shelter-and-maps/1152 "2013-05-10T01:49:27Z")

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Hello all, I am very new to this game and thus i die pretty often, is there a way to make it that whenever i die and create a new game with my same preset character, that i will spawn in the same evac shelter/map/locati…

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## [Crates and HOW THE HELL DO THEY OPEN](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crates-and-how-the-hell-do-they-open/1079)

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**Author:** [@tacticalshark896](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tacticalshark896)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crates-and-how-the-hell-do-they-open/1079 "2013-05-10T01:17:01Z")

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Can some nicely tell me how to open a crate without explosives.

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## [Moving logs for construction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-logs-for-construction/1163)

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**Author:** [@Rokmonkey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rokmonkey)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-logs-for-construction/1163 "2013-05-09T18:45:40Z")

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I’ve finally managed to survive a few nights and have been doing alright for myself. I now want to build up around a LMOE shelter. The nearest forest is a couple map squares away so I was wondering, is there a faster w…

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## [Min-Maxing Melee Damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/min-maxing-melee-damage/1161)

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**Author:** [@krAbhandz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/krAbhandz)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/min-maxing-melee-damage/1161 "2013-05-09T12:49:00Z")

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I took a look at Melee.cpp but I couldn’t make heads of tails of how bashing damage is capped by strength + skill, or how to math my around cutting weapons getting stuck. Could I get an explanation how the variables bas…

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## [What most excites you in new versions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-most-excites-you-in-new-versions/1137)

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**Author:** [@Vorpal2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vorpal2)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-most-excites-you-in-new-versions/1137 "2013-05-07T13:32:55Z")

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For me, new buildings and places to explore and find hold the most interest in new versions. Playing with the .5 prerelease and seeing churches, public works, etc is awesome. Hell, even the gas stations outside of towns …

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## [Peacoats protect against rain!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/peacoats-protect-against-rain/1117)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/peacoats-protect-against-rain/1117 "2013-05-06T10:58:07Z")

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YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Man I hate rain.

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## [Set up trap?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-up-trap/1095)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-up-trap/1095 "2013-05-05T16:19:06Z")

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Thought I saw setting up a crossbow trap somehow, wiki and search gives me nothing.

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## [How to Build in LMOE shelter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build-in-lmoe-shelter/1098)

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**Author:** [@Dalgul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalgul)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build-in-lmoe-shelter/1098 "2013-05-05T06:56:13Z")

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It has probably been asked before but i cant find it. Is there anyway to construct things in an underground LMOE shelter??

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## [Mods why the thread lock?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mods-why-the-thread-lock/1111)

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**Author:** [@Dalgul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalgul)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mods-why-the-thread-lock/1111 "2013-05-04T16:18:41Z")

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Just looking for a reason for the thread I made being locked. ‘The vehicle thread’. What I do wrong.

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## [Nothing is forever](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nothing-is-forever/1097)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nothing-is-forever/1097 "2013-05-03T22:44:20Z")

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My new sig :DDD \[URL=http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/Ferodaktyl/media/cdda/catasig.jpg.html\]\[image\]\[/URL\]

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## [A Lovecraft conduct](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-lovecraft-conduct/1073)

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**Author:** [@Mdnthrvst](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mdnthrvst)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-lovecraft-conduct/1073 "2013-05-03T22:43:09Z")

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I whipped this up on /rlg/ the other day and thought you guys might find it interesting. \[image\] Of some note in the subsequent discussion was a bit of contention about Schizophrenia; I didn’t think it fit, as a sort o…

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