# The Bunker

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## [The legendary jacqueshammer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-legendary-jacqueshammer/953)

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**Author:** [@lolman364](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lolman364)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-legendary-jacqueshammer/953 "2013-04-24T18:08:19Z")

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I was minding my own business, clearing out a farm, and i FOUND IT… it makes me feel mildly special :slight\_smile: enough bricks were shat to make a mansion. (i would add in a photo but tbh i don’t know how)

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## [Making heavy sticks?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-heavy-sticks/981)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-heavy-sticks/981 "2013-04-24T15:06:01Z")

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well can we

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## [New Guy Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-guy-question/986)

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**Author:** [@Israfel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Israfel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-guy-question/986 "2013-04-24T09:47:14Z")

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Hey there, I’m not sure if this is the right place for this question or not. If it isn’t then I hope the admins will move it. I have a queustion that has been really bothering me. In my inventory I have an item (a shirt…

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## [Guns: Are the really worth it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-are-the-really-worth-it/912)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-are-the-really-worth-it/912 "2013-04-24T00:41:15Z")

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Hello my fellow fetid soon to be undead creatures. In my experience, guns have proven to be far too much effort to scrounge up and use. Sure they do a decent amount of damage, but so does a crossbow. And I can easily m…

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## [How do new recipes unlock?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-new-recipes-unlock/958)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-new-recipes-unlock/958 "2013-04-23T22:20:36Z")

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I presumed it was 100% levelling up unlocked them, until I learned how to make a lightstrip with 0 experience in electronics. Maybe a bug?

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## [Looking for advice and info for a pseudo-neolithic isolationist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-advice-and-info-for-a-pseudo-neolithic-isolationist/846)

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**Author:** [@Psiweapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Psiweapon)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-advice-and-info-for-a-pseudo-neolithic-isolationist/846 "2013-04-23T22:00:25Z")

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HAI GUISE So far I’m playing with my most successful character, already reached the 7th day… feels like a year. I had the incredible luck of finding a Mansion in a most optimal location. It is partly embedded in a fore…

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## [Use of Lightstrips?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-of-lightstrips/906)

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**Author:** [@Sheb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sheb)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-of-lightstrips/906 "2013-04-23T08:31:41Z")

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So I tried to craft lightstrip to save on batteries when reading at night. But those things don’t give out any light, even activating it, I cannot read by their light, much less use them to light up my shelter. So is the…

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## [What is the default speed for main char in game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-default-speed-for-main-char-in-game/954)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-default-speed-for-main-char-in-game/954 "2013-04-23T05:31:08Z")

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I see a Base Move cost and a Current Speed when pressing @. Then, i look at the encumbrance section and i see, for example, mouth encumbrance adds points to running. so, i presume running is Base move cost? In fact, h…

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## [Some questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions/909)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions/909 "2013-04-23T00:54:20Z")

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how do you keep from getting lost in a science lab? I have night vision and a bring a flashlight or two. turn on and off. in some games with coins you can drop some to find your way back. there is no functional undergr…

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## [RV kitchens](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rv-kitchens/951)

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**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rv-kitchens/951 "2013-04-22T22:13:01Z")

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How do they work? i attached one to my car. Also dose it also count as a roof? I dont want to die to acid rain…

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## [Vehicals Vs Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicals-vs-zombies/903)

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**Author:** [@TheBlade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheBlade)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicals-vs-zombies/903 "2013-04-22T20:30:04Z")

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I recently acquired a car for the first time, really good fun by the way! I discovered a good technique to run over zombies with it. So I roll into a town, and it feels like I’ve run over 100 zombies, but they just keep …

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## [Weight Issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-issue/947)

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**Author:** [@DevilRanger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DevilRanger)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-issue/947 "2013-04-22T19:27:21Z")

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\[image\] So, minor issue primarily comprised of a couple of extra 9mm bullets. My question is, is there any way of splitting stacks to more reasonable levels. EDIT: View in new tab to see picture if it doesn’t show.

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## [Skills, traits and stats for recommended character builds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skills-traits-and-stats-for-recommended-character-builds/917)

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**Author:** [@Daniel696](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Daniel696)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skills-traits-and-stats-for-recommended-character-builds/917 "2013-04-22T03:52:22Z")

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Hey I was wondering what kinds of character skills traits, etc you have for your characters that are geared towards certain builds, like for example, a melee build or guns build?

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## [How much coding experience do the coders have?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-coding-experience-do-the-coders-have/922)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-coding-experience-do-the-coders-have/922 "2013-04-21T21:21:56Z")

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I am an Oracle DBA by trade. I know a little C (very little and not current). I don’t do tons of coding professionally. Mainly scripting. No CS degree. I am also a bit Git deficient. I have had issues with it when we use…

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## [Military + Science Bases/Shelters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-science-bases-shelters/843)

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**Author:** [@harrypsp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harrypsp)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-science-bases-shelters/843 "2013-04-21T13:34:34Z")

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In my game there are no military or science bases, only fema camps have they been taken out??

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## [Question about encumbrance and long island iced tea :)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-encumbrance-and-long-island-iced-tea/888)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-encumbrance-and-long-island-iced-tea/888 "2013-04-19T22:43:47Z")

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Hello Can someone please explain how this (encumbrance) works? What i could understand from wikia is that it adds half (the number of items minus one) and the total encumbrance of those items. But this doesn’t always s…

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## [Why we cannot have multistored houses by now (and other good things)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-we-cannot-have-multistored-houses-by-now-and-other-good-things/694)

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**Author:** [@uzername](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/uzername)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-we-cannot-have-multistored-houses-by-now-and-other-good-things/694 "2013-04-19T18:29:04Z")

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Here’s some parts of dialogue with developer about zlevels in the game. \[spoiler\] mib\_lte01g So, I’d wish to ask how can I define multilevel map area. 21:51 mib\_lte01g How are z-levels handled by now? 21:52 kevindroi…

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## [Endgame Goals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endgame-goals/885)

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**Author:** [@warppooted](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/warppooted)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endgame-goals/885 "2013-04-19T17:41:22Z")

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So, I’m at the point where survival is no longer a pressing concern. I’ve got tons of food and water, have stockpiled plenty of crafting material, guns and ammo due to my daily forays into town. I’ve practically wiped ou…

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## [How do you fit clothing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-fit-clothing/894)

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**Author:** [@Fox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-fit-clothing/894 "2013-04-19T07:19:09Z")

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According to the wiki, you can use the sewing kit to fit clothing that doesn’t fit you… but how? I can’t seem to do anything other than repairing and reinforcing the clothing.

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## [It's been one hell of a journey!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-been-one-hell-of-a-journey/893)

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**Author:** [@Dalgul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalgul)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-been-one-hell-of-a-journey/893 "2013-04-19T02:47:54Z")

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So i made it a year. Back to spring day 1! Many towns have fallen to my might. 100s of shops raided and a handful of labs also. My kill count is currently on 4476. I can head shot a hulk from 100+ metres away a give zero…

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## [Need some help with bottles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-help-with-bottles/866)

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**Author:** [@Glim](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Glim)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-help-with-bottles/866 "2013-04-18T22:28:48Z")

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As is states I can’t work out how to fill up empty plastic bottles or canteens with water. I can fill them with gasoline from gas pumps just can’t work out water.

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## [How to get higher intelligence?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-higher-intelligence/850)

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**Author:** [@kastor246](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kastor246)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-higher-intelligence/850 "2013-04-18T19:37:35Z")

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I was wondering if there is a way to get higher intelligence without taking drugs like cocaine because I finally just got over cocaine with-drawl and would rather not go through it again…

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## [About fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-fire/883)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-fire/883 "2013-04-18T18:54:12Z")

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how do you contain a fire? I build a fire outside to purify water. It grew to 3x3 with smoke. Will it keep growing? Is there anyway to build a stove inside short of that one stove? I thought I read somewhere you can get…

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## [Ammo scarcity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-scarcity/882)

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**Author:** [@Sheb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sheb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-scarcity/882 "2013-04-18T15:01:00Z")

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Okay, I just raided no less than 3 guns shops. Between them, they probably have over 100 guns from all makes. Yet they only contianed 25 çmm rounds between the three of them (And no 9mm weapons… Sigh). It’s not only gun…

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## ["Power" Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor/836)

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**Author:** [@Nopkar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nopkar)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 5:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor/836 "2013-04-18T05:24:48Z")

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I put the quotations simply because I find this armor hinders more than helps in any respect really. I am supposing there will be refinements for the future but as it is now I can’t see anyone ever really using this. do…

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## [Plating](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plating/871)

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**Author:** [@Dalgul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalgul)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plating/871 "2013-04-18T02:07:54Z")

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What’s better super alloy playing it steel plating? Is killing machines the only way to get t also is it worth putting plating all over the vehicle including the wheels?

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## [Transferring Characters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transferring-characters/870)

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**Author:** [@Ceasar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ceasar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transferring-characters/870 "2013-04-17T23:34:34Z")

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Is there any way to move your character from one version of the game to the next? because i got a lot of stuff done on the 0.4prerelease and i dont want to start all over, but it would be good to get the new stuff from t…

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## [Holy Crap!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/holy-crap/845)

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**Author:** [@AxisKiller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AxisKiller)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/holy-crap/845 "2013-04-17T21:47:16Z")

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So, I was just poking around a science lab near my shelter, and found this. \[image\] What should I do with my newfound mininuke arsenal?

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## [Log walls](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/log-walls/854)

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**Author:** [@Psiweapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Psiweapon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/log-walls/854 "2013-04-17T21:40:19Z")

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Do they have any special requirement? Because I’m trying to build them outside, and I have logs, heavy sticks and a stone shovel (the recipe says teh stone shovel is okay) yet I can’t build it.

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## [No more specific place?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-more-specific-place/864)

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**Author:** [@MarcoVGnG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarcoVGnG)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-more-specific-place/864 "2013-04-17T20:39:18Z")

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Hi Guys, Since 0.4, i ran 3 games for 2/3 season and i don’t found any research lab /mines / caves / Bee hive / bunker… on my first day i’m looking for a car then let’s drive on the wild to explore on a large circle ar…

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