# The Bunker

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=63

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## [My fire keeps going out, how do I manage it so I can make biscuits? \[Help a noob\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-fire-keeps-going-out-how-do-i-manage-it-so-i-can-make-biscuits-help-a-noob/16205)

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**Author:** [@RogerWilco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RogerWilco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-fire-keeps-going-out-how-do-i-manage-it-so-i-can-make-biscuits-help-a-noob/16205 "2018-08-13T23:47:25Z")

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I’m new to the game and using a build from last week (c7fe5fe ??). I’ve now survived long enough to try and do some cooking. I have several jugs of milk about to go bad and a box of flour. I also have found a fireplac…

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## [Is there milk in dairy farm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-milk-in-dairy-farm/16204)

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**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-milk-in-dairy-farm/16204 "2018-08-13T16:10:30Z")

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So, I found a dairy farm, full of tightly sealed tanks. Is there milk inside? Is there a way to access it? I tried a wood spile or a faucet, but can’t find a way to use it.

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## [Most Knowledgeable Lets player?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-knowledgeable-lets-player/16166)

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**Author:** [@Devan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Devan)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-knowledgeable-lets-player/16166 "2018-08-13T03:12:13Z")

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Hello! I was curious who is a good let’s player to watch who goes into the late game. I want to watch someone build a deathmobile and experiment with bionics/mutations. I have a pretty good handle on the early to mid g…

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## [Weight and Volume after installing CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-and-volume-after-installing-cbm/16201)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-and-volume-after-installing-cbm/16201 "2018-08-13T02:58:59Z")

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Does the volume and weight of a CBM magically disappear after I install it?

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## [What to do after lab?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-after-lab/16174)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-after-lab/16174 "2018-08-12T22:39:07Z")

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I found an entrance to a science lab at the basement of a house. But the entrance is locked by a card reader. After looking all over the place for a science id card, I found an id card. Now I am busy raiding the scien…

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## [Changing season length in exiting game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-season-length-in-exiting-game/16186)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-season-length-in-exiting-game/16186 "2018-08-12T12:44:53Z")

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Does going to current world during an already running game allow you to change season length? I like realistic 91-day seasons, but don’t want to restart the game.

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## [Curing infection in current version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curing-infection-in-current-version/16184)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curing-infection-in-current-version/16184 "2018-08-12T06:20:55Z")

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Doing RBD and need to cure infection. I found a med kit but apparently the only option is to disassemble it into mostly useless items. Is the only way to cure infection now either royal jelly or antibiotics?

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## [When you're searching for the secrets of ancient martial arts and BAM, LAVA IN THE SKY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-youre-searching-for-the-secrets-of-ancient-martial-arts-and-bam-lava-in-the-sky/15390)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-youre-searching-for-the-secrets-of-ancient-martial-arts-and-bam-lava-in-the-sky/15390 "2018-08-11T17:48:28Z")

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\[image\] This image speaks for itself. I mean, wow. If there’s anything that’s going to MY Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead moment, it’s gonna be this.

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## [Where can I find multivitamins?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-multivitamins/15740)

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**Author:** [@Gunpowder17](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gunpowder17)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-multivitamins/15740 "2018-08-11T01:50:12Z")

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Due to bad RNG, I have very few of them in possession and I have never learned where to find them. I killed literally over a hundred zombies in a giant pile and found none on them. Are they are more reliable ways to get …

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## [Does refugee center removed from last experimental (0.C-29743-g69c727c)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-refugee-center-removed-from-last-experimental-0-c-29743-g69c727c/16171)

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**Author:** [@AngelicosPhosphoros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AngelicosPhosphoros)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-refugee-center-removed-from-last-experimental-0-c-29743-g69c727c/16171 "2018-08-11T00:39:42Z")

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So, I played some time with the stable version and now play with experimental. At the stable version there was a one refugee center at overmap. After a long playing in experimental, I used the debug menu. I revealed 9 …

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## [Cataclysm Theme Songs \[2018\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-theme-songs-2018/15202)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-theme-songs-2018/15202 "2018-08-10T16:31:52Z")

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This is simply a thread to post a song that you think goes along with one or any of your characters, or some faction/character from Cataclysm. Perhaps the game itself, if you want. Please provide a Link to the song (and …

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## [Best way to grind higher level mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-grind-higher-level-mechanics/16156)

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**Author:** [@Malakh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-grind-higher-level-mechanics/16156 "2018-08-10T11:17:58Z")

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My mechanics skill is 6. I have the DIY Compendium and according to the item browser I won’t be able to craft the welding rig until mechanics 8. What’s the best way to grind from 6 to 8 that won’t require a bazzilion bat…

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## [Personal opnion - explosions are overbuffed, with two examples (UPDATED - SEE NEW LONG POST BY ME)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personal-opnion-explosions-are-overbuffed-with-two-examples-updated-see-new-long-post-by-me/16058)

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**Author:** [@SirPendrak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPendrak)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 4:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personal-opnion-explosions-are-overbuffed-with-two-examples-updated-see-new-long-post-by-me/16058 "2018-08-10T04:24:32Z")

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A lategame survivor explores 6th level of frozen labs. He is armored by heavy survivor armor and wears two electric thermal outfits underneath, so he is on medium encumbrance, but even now it is getting rather cold. Oh, …

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## [Vehicle question - the value of heavy duty frame on inner squared, and heavy duty roofs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-question-the-value-of-heavy-duty-frame-on-inner-squared-and-heavy-duty-roofs/15407)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-question-the-value-of-heavy-duty-frame-on-inner-squared-and-heavy-duty-roofs/15407 "2018-05-03T14:10:59Z")

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Hey, Given the weight of a heavy duty frame and the heavy duty roof, is there any point in having them on the inner tiles of a vehicle? and since roof tiles don’t need to be placed on the same tile of a board or quarter…

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## [Which Fire source burns the longest?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-fire-source-burns-the-longest/16150)

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**Author:** [@Star3ye](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Star3ye)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-fire-source-burns-the-longest/16150 "2018-08-09T21:46:41Z")

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So I always wondered which fuel to use to make a fire last the longest. Anything other than wood? Also does it make any difference if I cut up the long sticks/logs etc into their smaller parts such as heavy sticks& Two …

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## [Sewage and manhole makes no sense](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-manhole-makes-no-sense/16080)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-manhole-makes-no-sense/16080 "2018-08-09T02:07:19Z")

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It is a long path with 2-3 turns that leads to a dead end. I thought it would at least lead to another manhole. … … … … … … But, no! The worst thing is that the walk takes 3 days. And when I saw household waste…

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## [Does damaged gear give a penalty?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-damaged-gear-give-a-penalty/16144)

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**Author:** [@Wetwings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wetwings)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-damaged-gear-give-a-penalty/16144 "2018-08-08T20:34:14Z")

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Do damaged clothing and weapons give a penalty to it’s stats? Should I always use fully repaired gear over damaged gear? Or is the only reason to repair stuff to make it less likely it will get destroyed?

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## [Can zombies still phase into a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-zombies-still-phase-into-a-vehicle/16126)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-zombies-still-phase-into-a-vehicle/16126 "2018-08-08T19:05:21Z")

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I am building a vehicle with heavy duty frame and armor at the edges, and extra light frames in the interior. Example (H for heavy duty, and E for extra light): HHHHHH HHEEEH HHHHHH When I crash the car into zombies…

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## [A specialized command to empty an entire stack at once?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-specialized-command-to-empty-an-entire-stack-at-once/16104)

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**Author:** [@DragonBuddy6669](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DragonBuddy6669)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-specialized-command-to-empty-an-entire-stack-at-once/16104 "2018-08-06T06:40:16Z")

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I have encountered a circumstance were I posses a dozen bottles of water, I need to empty the bottles into a larger container to fill the bottles with petrol. Pressing i and scrolling thru the extensive item list is a …

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## [Requesting Help Equating skills to RL levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-help-equating-skills-to-rl-levels/16075)

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**Author:** [@Saiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saiko)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-help-equating-skills-to-rl-levels/16075 "2018-08-05T03:57:50Z")

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After many starts (and subsequent deaths and restarts), i believe i have learned enough to start anew once more, and play “for real” this time. and im going to cheat some on character generation… because of who i am, and…

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## [What's the best protection against acid pool?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-protection-against-acid-pool/16033)

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**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-protection-against-acid-pool/16033 "2018-08-05T02:10:01Z")

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So, I though that wearing turnout boots would basically make acidic zombies and ants much less of an issue because puddles of acids wouldn’t be an issue, but I still take ton of damage to the legs. What’s the best armor/…

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## [Bored, for somereason](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bored-for-somereason/16041)

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**Author:** [@Code\_4Life](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Code_4Life)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bored-for-somereason/16041 "2018-08-04T15:09:22Z")

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well, in short terms iam bored with cataclysm. its a great game that is SO MUCH FUN to mess around with, but for some reason in the start of every new character i play i get bored that i eventually do stupid stuff and en…

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## [Is there a way to rename NPC?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-rename-npc/16082)

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**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-rename-npc/16082 "2018-08-03T18:58:40Z")

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So, I now have about 8 NPCs in my camp. Most of them are just grunt crafting and collecting stuff (and eating my food reserves), but I decided to keep two of them with me at all time, to help with crafting, pulp zombies …

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## [Cataclysm DDA: Ultimate Tutorial](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-ultimate-tutorial/15999)

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**Author:** [@Lanceo90](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lanceo90)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-ultimate-tutorial/15999 "2018-08-03T06:52:32Z")

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Howdy folks, look at this fancy new forum! It’s been a while since I’ve been on site, you may remember me as the one who made the “Animatronic Monsters” aka the FNaF mod. I also made a tutorial series way back when .C …

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## [Really Bad Groundhog Day](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-bad-groundhog-day/15345)

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**Author:** [@Vormithrax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vormithrax)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-bad-groundhog-day/15345 "2018-08-02T23:49:12Z")

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In this playlist Vormithrax plays the ‘Really Bad Day’ scenario as a shower victim with specific short term victory conditions and a Groundhog day twist. City size 16 with a revealed map and 3.0 zombie spawns are just so…

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## [My first good character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-first-good-character/15136)

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**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-first-good-character/15136 "2018-08-02T23:34:59Z")

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I finally got a character to survive more than three days, and things are going absolutely swell. They modded/cobbled together a vehicle that has survived a few explosions so far\[Screenshot%20(2)\] ! My character is reg…

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## [Re-Entering the Cataclysm/ Monstergroup Frequencies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/re-entering-the-cataclysm-monstergroup-frequencies/16069)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/re-entering-the-cataclysm-monstergroup-frequencies/16069 "2018-08-02T21:09:15Z")

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Hey everybody! I fall in and out of an intense addiction to this game about once a year or so. Usually am nervous to restart my adventures in the Cataclysm because it is ALL I THINK ABOUT when I am playing. Got a few qui…

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## [Split of damage to vehicle between Armor / Frame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/split-of-damage-to-vehicle-between-armor-frame/16040)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/split-of-damage-to-vehicle-between-armor-frame/16040 "2018-08-01T00:35:15Z")

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Can all types of armor block all damage to the frame? When the vehicle is damaged, does the armor gets damaged first before the frame receives any damage? I am only using the default mods and want to make a RV that run…

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## [Do Automated Storm Bolter turrets autoload themselves?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-automated-storm-bolter-turrets-autoload-themselves/15907)

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**Author:** [@Mallowdust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mallowdust)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-automated-storm-bolter-turrets-autoload-themselves/15907 "2018-07-31T17:58:40Z")

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Hey guys, I was working on my death mobile and I decided to create a storm bolter which I mounted on my vehicle as an “automated storm bolter” and on top of a turret chassis. I can reload it manually. but I am unsure if …

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## [Spike or Blade for Vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spike-or-blade-for-vehicle/16025)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spike-or-blade-for-vehicle/16025 "2018-07-29T23:30:26Z")

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Spike Durability: 250, Damage: 300, Weight: 1.2 Made with 5 scrape metal and hammering 1 (rock hammer). Blade Durability 200, Damage: 250, Weight: 1.2 Made with 3 scrape metal, anvil, hammer, chisel, tongs … C…

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