# The Bunker

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=70

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## [Various talks about zombies and their details](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-talks-about-zombies-and-their-details/14752)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-talks-about-zombies-and-their-details/14752 "2018-01-12T03:55:56Z")

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I don’t really fight hulks that much, since they seem to be much more often than brutes, or even shocker brutes. Simply from their description and their name they sound deadly, and I assume much more than brutes. That sa…

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## [What's the exact difference between damage types?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-exact-difference-between-damage-types/14778)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-exact-difference-between-damage-types/14778 "2018-01-11T23:34:36Z")

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I know there are the three damage types: Bash, Cut and Pierce. I can get a general idea of what they do, but I don’t know the details. Which one is better exactly for example. I imagine piercing damage works like it doe…

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## [What is your best escape?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-best-escape/14787)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-best-escape/14787 "2018-01-11T20:03:53Z")

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Well, I can’t help but find this one rather funny. I was in the middle of the forest and found one of those instantly hostile NPCs who had a makeshift FLAMETHROWER. Cuz, you know, totally a good idea to have that in a fo…

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## [How 'safe' are z-levels right now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-safe-are-z-levels-right-now/14780)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-safe-are-z-levels-right-now/14780 "2018-01-11T09:24:11Z")

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From what I understand, the more advanced z-levels are still super buggy, and I’m not 100% certain that I desire to deal with that. However, if it is stable enough then I might be willing to try it.

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## [Rot's guide to the cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rots-guide-to-the-cataclysm/14251)

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**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rots-guide-to-the-cataclysm/14251 "2018-01-10T17:48:20Z")

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ROT’S GUIDE TO THE CATACLYSM CHARGEN In the cataclysm, character generation (chargen) is very important, you want to min/max the hell out of your character. Now I can’t really coach you on this, as all charcters have y…

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## [How does you get fridge to working?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-you-get-fridge-to-working/14761)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-you-get-fridge-to-working/14761 "2018-01-10T03:40:27Z")

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How does you get fridge to working? Obviously you need electricity, but other than that I’m not certain. I guessed that maybe only the mini-fridge for your vehicle works, and you need some way to generate power to keep i…

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## [Random conversation about mutations and mutagen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-conversation-about-mutations-and-mutagen/14768)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-conversation-about-mutations-and-mutagen/14768 "2018-01-09T18:01:15Z")

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## [Do you need special wheels to make your car move with electricity?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-you-need-special-wheels-to-make-your-car-move-with-electricity/14758)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-you-need-special-wheels-to-make-your-car-move-with-electricity/14758 "2018-01-08T22:56:56Z")

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like it says up there /\\

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## [What is a Slimy Spiral?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-a-slimy-spiral/13872)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-a-slimy-spiral/13872 "2018-01-08T19:48:05Z")

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This might just be in a mod i have, but i haven’t played in a while so if anyone knows what in the world a slimy spiral is please tell me

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## ["Your Breathing Stops Completely" ... Then Death](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-breathing-stops-completely-then-death/13994)

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**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-breathing-stops-completely-then-death/13994 "2018-01-08T18:12:28Z")

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Anyone else have this happen to them before? I have NEVER seen this one before. My character was in good health, well fed, well hydrated, as far as I know undiseased, etcetera. WTF was that?

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## [Great, I'm out of!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/great-im-out-of/14757)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/great-im-out-of/14757 "2018-01-08T01:01:07Z")

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When will it get fixed so that the game constantly doesn’t actually tell me what I’m out of. I always figure it out myself easily, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a massive pain. I’d really appreciate if the creators woul…

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## [When did construction skill get removed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-did-construction-skill-get-removed/14753)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-did-construction-skill-get-removed/14753 "2018-01-07T23:16:42Z")

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Just what is says on the tin.

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## [Forever 0 minutes to install a bionic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forever-0-minutes-to-install-a-bionic/14755)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forever-0-minutes-to-install-a-bionic/14755 "2018-01-07T23:07:38Z")

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I took enough pain medicine, I waited for long enough, but the game is stuck on saying to wait 0 minutes! I’m not certain what to do :frowning:

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## [You stop breathing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-stop-breathing/14348)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-stop-breathing/14348 "2018-01-07T07:09:01Z")

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Wha, what happened? I went to bed and just died with a sentence like this? What the heck? If this is about eating badly I’m fairly certain a human can survive off of mostly meat and water for a long time, especially with…

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## [How much painkillers/time do you need for bionics?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-painkillers-time-do-you-need-for-bionics/14743)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-painkillers-time-do-you-need-for-bionics/14743 "2018-01-06T22:34:32Z")

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So basically, I want a list of how much painkillers you need and how much time you need to waste. So for example, you need X amount of aspirin and need to wait for X amount of time. You need X amount of codeine and need …

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## [How exactly did this happen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-exactly-did-this-happen/14744)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-exactly-did-this-happen/14744 "2018-01-06T22:32:51Z")

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(I very well maybe have put this in the wrong place but oh well I guess) So, I’ve been wondering how this whole apocalypse suddenly started. Supposedly there is lore that helps explain it, but if there is not anything o…

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## [Dead creatures don't become zombies - eventual issue or intended feature?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dead-creatures-dont-become-zombies-eventual-issue-or-intended-feature/14737)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dead-creatures-dont-become-zombies-eventual-issue-or-intended-feature/14737 "2018-01-06T10:39:00Z")

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Something I’ve wondered about for a couple of years: is the existence of Human Corpses and the fact that dead animals and until-very-recently-survivors don’t come back as undead versions something that’s intended? Or is …

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## [HoW2FiGht?! (am triggered)(solved by myself)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how2fight-am-triggered-solved-by-myself/14740)

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**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how2fight-am-triggered-solved-by-myself/14740 "2018-01-06T04:22:35Z")

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am so triggered! i had a jean jacket, a helmet and 10 encumbrance and this happened !\[Scenshot\_80106-02002190x3pload:/9gD0fS7iNkMI2FxMm8nyIJV.png) \[Screenshot\_20180106-061230\] i get that its piercing, but i swing wildly…

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## [What do professions do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-professions-do/14703)

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**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-professions-do/14703 "2018-01-06T02:29:00Z")

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professions? by that i mean how in the medic profession you hamve a trait called MD or how SWAT profession has a “SWAT officer”, they don’t seem to be doing anything! also i wanted to ask about the swat card, ruot robot…

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## [Tank treads worth it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-treads-worth-it/14738)

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**Author:** [@Walegrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Walegrin)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-treads-worth-it/14738 "2018-01-05T23:05:49Z")

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I have a opportunity to salvage most of a tank… My question is this - is going from armored wheels to tank treads worth it? I have the skills and time but I lack the knowledge of if it is a decent option…

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## [Wilderness survival. How do you do it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-survival-how-do-you-do-it/13490)

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**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-survival-how-do-you-do-it/13490 "2018-01-05T23:21:36Z")

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I’ve seen tales on this forum of people who make worlds with virtually non-existent cities in them, because they wanted to try surviving without all of the resources of a city. I’d considered trying this a few times, but…

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## [The world of CDDA, down the line](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-world-of-cdda-down-the-line/14733)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-world-of-cdda-down-the-line/14733 "2018-01-04T23:56:23Z")

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I often wonder what the world of Cataclysm DDA will be like in the future. What will it be like 20 years down the line? 30? 40? 80? 210? Are we looking at something like Fallout, or are we looking at something like RIFTS…

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## [Lack of Streamers of Cataclysm DDA on Twitch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lack-of-streamers-of-cataclysm-dda-on-twitch/11627)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lack-of-streamers-of-cataclysm-dda-on-twitch/11627 "2018-01-04T20:13:03Z")

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Hey guys, I use Twitch to watch streams of competitive Super Smash Bros Melee and a few other games, and occasionally I will check to see if anyone’s streaming gameplay of Cataclysm. The truth is that people rarely are,…

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## [Streaming CDDA Nightly on Twitch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streaming-cdda-nightly-on-twitch/14735)

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**Author:** [@Raskov75](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Raskov75)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streaming-cdda-nightly-on-twitch/14735 "2018-01-04T20:09:13Z")

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Hey there Survivors! I’m on Twitch every night from 11pm est until 2-4am. I have more than a passing familiarity with the game but many of my viewers are very knowledgeable and active in chat. I’m trying to build my chan…

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## [What mods to use with a clean install of the launcher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-mods-to-use-with-a-clean-install-of-the-launcher/14476)

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**Author:** [@CataLysis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CataLysis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-mods-to-use-with-a-clean-install-of-the-launcher/14476 "2018-01-03T23:22:01Z")

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Hi guys, I noticed that the cdda launcher has not been updated since May and a lot has changed. A lot of the packs that you install are either already included or don’t lend themselves well to World Generation because of…

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## [Lots of changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lots-of-changes/14728)

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**Author:** [@Frombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frombie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lots-of-changes/14728 "2017-12-31T16:32:40Z")

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I started some experimental runs. Hell, there are so many changes since I played it the last time. In the past most of the zombies I killed were normal “Z’s” followed by zombie childs and dogs. But now it seems normal …

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## [Current state of gun accuracy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-state-of-gun-accuracy/14725)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-state-of-gun-accuracy/14725 "2017-12-30T18:56:03Z")

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I just thought I’d stop in after playing STALKER: MISERY 2.2 for a while to check if the gun accuracy situation was changed. Does anyone know if guns are useful now? I remember there was a mod by Coolthulhu, but it reall…

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## [Where are player character names saved?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-player-character-names-saved/14724)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 5:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-player-character-names-saved/14724 "2017-12-30T05:21:44Z")

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I want to rename one of my characters, but i cannot find the name setting in the save file.

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## [Sewing getting Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-getting-thread/14421)

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**Author:** [@zeves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zeves)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-getting-thread/14421 "2017-12-28T20:16:31Z")

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Ok this is really annoying me, is there any trick to less tediously or quickly make thread for sewing? or do i have to make a macro for this. Edit:bonus question why cant i bind sewing kit to a letter and have it stick …

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## [Overmap Specials: 72 Limit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-specials-72-limit/14654)

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**Author:** [@druidniam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/druidniam)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-specials-72-limit/14654 "2017-12-28T15:23:09Z")

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Is this still a thing or did it get upped sometime in november and I missed a PR for it. Suddenly noticed Pk’s, Cata++, Urban Development, More Buildings and More Locations (129 overmap specials) stopped throwing warning…

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