# The Bunker

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## [Early Game NPC Min/Max Advice Needed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/early-game-npc-min-max-advice-needed/15674)

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**Author:** [@FIGHTMEPLEASE](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FIGHTMEPLEASE)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/early-game-npc-min-max-advice-needed/15674 "2018-06-12T23:13:53Z")

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Hey guys, I’ve just started playing with NPCs and I have some questions, mostly for the early game, but feel free to share as much as you know. :grin: What combination of combat rules/commands should I look to use most …

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## [NPCs and Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-and-vehicles/15663)

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**Author:** [@FIGHTMEPLEASE](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FIGHTMEPLEASE)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-and-vehicles/15663 "2018-06-12T20:00:01Z")

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Just a quick question about how NPCs interact with vehicles. How does the “passenger” system work? Is it the number of seats in a vehicle? Is it just the number of space enclosed or something else entirely? My main reaso…

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## [How to color notes on the map?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-color-notes-on-the-map/15621)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-color-notes-on-the-map/15621 "2018-06-12T18:23:36Z")

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I tried to color a marker light grey, thus I typed in lg (like the game mentioned above). However it just stayed as the default yellow. Any help? Here is exactly what I did: “lg Good Loots” (No quotations)

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## [Thread for generic short(ish) questions! {Newest: 6/11}](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thread-for-generic-short-ish-questions-newest-6-11/15671)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thread-for-generic-short-ish-questions-newest-6-11/15671 "2018-06-12T04:59:39Z")

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–Someone recently pointed out that I make a lot of threads. Well, yes, I do. So this exists just to satisfy (theoretically) small questions that I (or others) may have. All of the ones I’ve done are relevant, and not str…

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## [Yet another random currency discussion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-random-currency-discussion/15170)

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**Author:** [@Rose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rose)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-random-currency-discussion/15170 "2018-06-09T06:09:59Z")

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## [Do wander spawn hordes move a significant distance?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-wander-spawn-hordes-move-a-significant-distance/15639)

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**Author:** [@Gunpowder17](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gunpowder17)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-wander-spawn-hordes-move-a-significant-distance/15639 "2018-06-06T14:04:17Z")

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Do wander spawn hordes move a significant distance on the overland map or do they pack and unpack on their source tile only. E.g if I provoke a horde in the city but manage to run them out of my reality bubble, will they…

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## [Arcana mod question: How to become a "Paragon of the Veil?"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arcana-mod-question-how-to-become-a-paragon-of-the-veil/15642)

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**Author:** [@Casio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Casio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 5:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arcana-mod-question-how-to-become-a-paragon-of-the-veil/15642 "2018-06-06T05:39:30Z")

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I’ve been messing around with the debug stuff for a while for the sake of lols and to see just how godly a single person can become in the Cataclysm, and I installed the Arcana mod a while back to up the anty. However, t…

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## [Did I get stuck in a loop, or what happened here?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-i-get-stuck-in-a-loop-or-what-happened-here/15607)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-i-get-stuck-in-a-loop-or-what-happened-here/15607 "2018-06-05T23:08:45Z")

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I found a second Barret 50cal and I went to take off it’s attachments. When I took off thew scope a zombear started attacking me and almost killed me. I believe my nanorobots CBM saved me in this instance, but not sure i…

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## [How to break reinforced glass?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-break-reinforced-glass/15234)

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**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-break-reinforced-glass/15234 "2018-06-05T19:17:48Z")

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So far, they only way I’ve found is to have your body smashed through by an enemy with a knock-back attack. Nothing else I’ve tried works though, although you can shoot through the glass with a rail rifle, it won’t break…

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## [What would your cataclysm 'title' be?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-your-cataclysm-title-be/15162)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-your-cataclysm-title-be/15162 "2018-06-05T17:07:05Z")

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\-When possible, I am the Grenade Lord. Once I get to the point that I am able to do so, I always carry at least 5 grenades and 2 Molotov cocktails on me. Death by glorious fire or death by glorious explosions. -In other…

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## [How do you 'reach' attack?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-reach-attack/15629)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-reach-attack/15629 "2018-06-05T17:03:11Z")

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I have a steel spear, which says it has a reach attack, yet I don’t know how to actually use it!

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## [Does this count as cheating? (Also random bagpipe talk)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-this-count-as-cheating-also-random-bagpipe-talk/15619)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-this-count-as-cheating-also-random-bagpipe-talk/15619 "2018-06-05T07:13:23Z")

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–I want all my NPC buddies to have at least some sort of a uniform. So, I want all of them to wear kilts! I’d make them myself, but getting the stuff for it is soooo annoying! But at the same time, I’m rather averse to c…

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## [Tearing down curtains](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tearing-down-curtains/15626)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tearing-down-curtains/15626 "2018-06-05T00:36:33Z")

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Where can I find an option for tearing down curtains? In which json? I mean an option for (e)xamine. I need to know that in order to create a mod which makes locking door possible

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## [THE POTATO - CDDA on a 486DX](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-potato-cdda-on-a-486dx/14022)

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**Author:** [@Treah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Treah)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-potato-cdda-on-a-486dx/14022 "2018-06-04T22:34:48Z")

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So like the title says I plan to see Just how bad the game runs on a really REALLY old computer. System Specs Packard Bell Legend 12CD MODEL: A940-4X4A Processor: 486DX 66mhz RAM: 40MB HDD: 540MB Floppy: 1.44mb C…

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## [What do you need to disassemble robots?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-need-to-disassemble-robots/15610)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-need-to-disassemble-robots/15610 "2018-06-04T15:39:03Z")

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Just as it says on the tin.

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## [Game literally unplayable due to this new NPC on fire crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-literally-unplayable-due-to-this-new-npc-on-fire-crash/15557)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-literally-unplayable-due-to-this-new-npc-on-fire-crash/15557 "2018-06-03T02:19:24Z")

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I started two games in a row, both Really Bad Day, and each one crashes as soon as the NPC catches fire! Is there any fix for this? This is kind of ridiculous given that half a year ago the game was more stable. Or is t…

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## [Disease comes back](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disease-comes-back/14681)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disease-comes-back/14681 "2018-06-01T04:44:37Z")

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For months, my survivors never get any cold or flu. Now they get cold now and then. Is it fluke or changed mechanism?

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## [Vehicle Construction Mishap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-construction-mishap/15538)

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**Author:** [@Kofiman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kofiman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-construction-mishap/15538 "2018-05-30T23:42:28Z")

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I built my vehicle as if it would go eastwards on the construction screen. Now what do I do? I don’t want it going sideways. Is there any hope?

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## [SImple Flamethrower has no compatible magazine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-flamethrower-has-no-compatible-magazine/15573)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-flamethrower-has-no-compatible-magazine/15573 "2018-05-28T23:06:28Z")

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I made one of those recently and i cant find a way to load it, i tried with the small pressurized canister empty and filled with gas or diesel. The gun says that the compatible magazine is a canister made with the same i…

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## [Rc Control spawn location](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rc-control-spawn-location/15559)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rc-control-spawn-location/15559 "2018-05-26T15:13:18Z")

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Heyyy, i tried to find this little gadget in like 4 towns or more but i didn’t see one since my last char, i don’t even know where they spawn or if they are craftable.

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## [I have no idea what just happened](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-no-idea-what-just-happened/15556)

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**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-no-idea-what-just-happened/15556 "2018-05-26T14:39:26Z")

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My latest character was running around a city on Day 14. Full health at 10 STR and no Traits that reduce HP so 90 HP on every part. Whilst looking about a Gun Store, a Giant Bee from nearby attacks. It lands three stings…

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## [The New Gods (Challenge Thread)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-new-gods-challenge-thread/14577)

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**Author:** [@FurryDegenerate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FurryDegenerate)\
**Replies:** 144\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-new-gods-challenge-thread/14577 "2018-05-26T13:22:26Z")

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RULES: Don’t cheat unless specified by the challenge You cannot have the same title as another god Do not change the game’s code to make the challenges easier. Easy Challenges: Drink an entire barrel of alcohol. You…

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## [Scent and Smell, A Brief Showcase](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-and-smell-a-brief-showcase/15553)

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**Author:** [@Fuscosco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fuscosco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-and-smell-a-brief-showcase/15553 "2018-05-25T02:01:21Z")

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Features of Smell: Monsters who can smell will follow smell if they cannot see or hear something they want to attack or flee from. Smell has a numerical value, and monsters will follow the strongest scent they have…

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## [What music do you listen to while playing Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-while-playing-cataclysm/704)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Lolz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Lolz)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-while-playing-cataclysm/704 "2018-05-23T13:26:55Z")

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What music do you listen to while playing Cataclysm? Thank you for every contribution to the Unofficial Official DDA Soundtrack.

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## [Are vehicle turrets worth installing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-vehicle-turrets-worth-installing/15526)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-vehicle-turrets-worth-installing/15526 "2018-05-21T01:36:16Z")

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The thing is that i want to know if this is a viable thing that shoots accurately when i use it, i don’t know what kind of gun i would mount but the slingshot cannon, splintergun and the pulse cannon are maybes.

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## [Soldier Z is killing me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soldier-z-is-killing-me/15530)

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**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soldier-z-is-killing-me/15530 "2018-05-20T16:26:39Z")

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I had a horde coming to my evac shelter, after killing them came a soldier zombie, my npc was a karate guy who stunned him but my stone spear did no damage, i took a bat and now i have a zombie in my basement, broken doo…

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## [Necropolis loot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necropolis-loot/15485)

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**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necropolis-loot/15485 "2018-05-17T01:00:00Z")

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Is there any reason to go through and raid a necropolis? I just spent a long while raiding a necropolis killing 2900 irradiated wanderers to come away with 1 good bionic, 2 laser pistols, and alot of basic materials i c…

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## [Where in the code can I find a drop list for items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-in-the-code-can-i-find-a-drop-list-for-items/15501)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-in-the-code-can-i-find-a-drop-list-for-items/15501 "2018-05-17T01:00:07Z")

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This is a problem I’ve had for a while now: I have no idea where to find the drop rates for all of the item groups. I might get lucky and find one group in one place, but not be able to find another group in another plac…

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## [Close Quarters Battle CBM and Bionic Combatives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/close-quarters-battle-cbm-and-bionic-combatives/15496)

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**Author:** [@Visette](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Visette)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/close-quarters-battle-cbm-and-bionic-combatives/15496 "2018-05-16T23:25:03Z")

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So yeah, this is kinda BS imho, started with bionic assassin cuz i wanted to play Deus Ex aug kind of guy, but this shit is broken , I’ve spent 50 days trying to get this thing to proc, every single Z i run into i press …

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## [Scent. a quik video seeing it in action](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-a-quik-video-seeing-it-in-action/15475)

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**Author:** [@Submarine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Submarine)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-a-quik-video-seeing-it-in-action/15475 "2018-05-14T15:51:27Z")

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After not completly understanding how scent worked I tried out the debug menu to see whats going on.

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