# The Bunker

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=85

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## [Engine combos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-combos/12966)

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**Author:** [@mugling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mugling)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-combos/12966 "2016-11-22T13:57:30Z")

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As part of the overhaul of vehicle code you can currently only have one active engine at once. I’d like to remove this restriction and add some functionality we’ve been missing all along. For example a foot pedals and tr…

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## [M240 with mods - not M240](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/m240-with-mods-not-m240/12972)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/m240-with-mods-not-m240/12972 "2016-11-21T13:06:51Z")

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i modify dismounted manual M240 with extended barrel and - automobile-builder menu do not see M240 - i can’t install back MODded M240. maybe because of pluses in the name of the item? M240 new name is M240+ maybe subro…

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## [Charging car batteries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charging-car-batteries/12959)

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**Author:** [@Pumbletron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pumbletron)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charging-car-batteries/12959 "2016-11-20T22:20:31Z")

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Heya! I moved my savegame to a recent experimental, and it seems all the batteries in every car, truck and motorbike in the world are all dead. It also seems that regular batteries can no longer be used to recharge vehi…

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## [To repair friendly security robots - can i?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-repair-friendly-security-robots-can-i/12970)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-repair-friendly-security-robots-can-i/12970 "2016-11-20T14:20:45Z")

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for repairing or over-repair (in hardening purpose) turret - i may off it and get in my inventory and use welder. but with with security bots its tactics not good. when i go onto this robot but it simply swaps with me th…

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## [Portals: how to close or block?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portals-how-to-close-or-block/12955)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 5:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portals-how-to-close-or-block/12955 "2016-11-20T05:57:17Z")

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near my house there was a portal from which any creatures which is not from our world. flaming eye - many blood of my is spoiled by this hellspawn. but a nightmare for me - is not a flaming eye but nightmare hunter. beca…

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## [Melee chance to hit really low](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-chance-to-hit-really-low/12956)

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**Author:** [@Cranit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cranit)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-chance-to-hit-really-low/12956 "2016-11-18T19:55:14Z")

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Hi All, First time poster in this forum, have just started playing and am really enjoying myself. One question however, when I look at my dexterity on the Stats panel it tells me my melee chance to hit is -1342177280… …

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## [Wooden Vehicles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-vehicles/12880)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-vehicles/12880 "2016-11-18T00:33:24Z")

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What sort of wooden vehicles can you make/use?

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## [Forgot item name needed for mission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forgot-item-name-needed-for-mission/12943)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/forgot-item-name-needed-for-mission/12943 "2016-11-16T20:01:34Z")

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i lost my reclam prospect from the ranch - foreman give me this item. but in the journey i lost that. :frowning: who can help me? which item i need to “find” (via debug menu, of course)?

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## [How Do Ya'll Treat Your NPCs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-yall-treat-your-npcs/12907)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-yall-treat-your-npcs/12907 "2016-11-16T17:35:52Z")

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just like in DF , this question pops up alot , do you treat them as actual people or just meatshields ? i just RP that shit , make them actual clothing , cook them food , make them weapons , pretty much deck them out a…

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## [Iron sights bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iron-sights-bug/12929)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iron-sights-bug/12929 "2016-11-15T04:05:47Z")

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mounting iron sights on a TEC-9 raises the maximum aim time, while the same mod mounted on a H&K UMP45 lowers the aim time. Which one is a bug, or is it “working as intended” ? :slight\_smile:

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## [How much can I change at World Generation without breaking intended balance?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-can-i-change-at-world-generation-without-breaking-intended-balance/12859)

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**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-can-i-change-at-world-generation-without-breaking-intended-balance/12859 "2016-11-14T22:17:29Z")

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I can’t really think of another way to state it. When I make a new world I want as much stuff as possible in it. Deadleaves’ Fictional Guns, Icecoon’s Arsenal, The More Locations, and Tall Buildings, and The Vehicle Par…

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## [Need tactics advice - zomby-grenader](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-tactics-advice-zomby-grenader/12922)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-tactics-advice-zomby-grenader/12922 "2016-11-14T21:33:09Z")

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good day! how-to shut-down zombie grenader in the science-lab? i shot im from guns - he KA-BOOMs. i punch him with my fists - he KA-BOOMs. he kabooms - and my AMMO in the backpack detonate after him - i died. :frowni…

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## [Which tools i need?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-tools-i-need/12910)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 2:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-tools-i-need/12910 "2016-11-13T02:05:49Z")

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i dism"O"unt side mirror from the car i try to "B"utch mirror and… "you don’t have tools for this." which tools do i need?

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## [Alcohol distiller - does it works at all?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alcohol-distiller-does-it-works-at-all/12889)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alcohol-distiller-does-it-works-at-all/12889 "2016-11-09T16:53:15Z")

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i craft distiller from copper cooking pot and two rubber hoses and - and then i say “Activate” to my new distiller, and " you can not do with that" - he reply to me. ??? WTF? i can not distill myself my lovely homebrew…

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## [Folding Parts Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/folding-parts-question/12895)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/folding-parts-question/12895 "2016-11-08T23:01:59Z")

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i know that the defailt game , blazes part pack and the folding part pack add some foldable parts i know the small electric motor and foot crank are foldable , but what about gas or diesel engines ? also i know solars …

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## [New item stacking mechanism (+Weapon Technique)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-item-stacking-mechanism-weapon-technique/12870)

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**Author:** [@dragoduval](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dragoduval)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-item-stacking-mechanism-weapon-technique/12870 "2016-11-06T17:06:00Z")

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I really love the new item stacking mechanism, it work and it save space in the inventory. But jsut a problem i have whit it, how do we take a few item at a time ? I Want to drop 5 two per four in a stove, but it drop a…

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## [Gaining mutations by failing to install CBMs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gaining-mutations-by-failing-to-install-cbms/12881)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gaining-mutations-by-failing-to-install-cbms/12881 "2016-11-06T15:09:17Z")

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How does that even work ? i could see getting a malfunctioning CBM, or health loss, but what’s got to do with mutations ? Arent bionics and mutations supposed to be 2 different paths ?

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## [Vehicle related question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-related-question/12878)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-related-question/12878 "2016-11-05T18:06:27Z")

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since i’m half established right now , i started work on something called a "survivor’s quad" 7 wooden frames like so : = 4 wheels on the corners , powered by a pedal , cart on the back how much do you think i can upgr…

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## [Base building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/base-building/12850)

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**Author:** [@Deez\_Nutz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Deez_Nutz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 12:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/base-building/12850 "2016-11-05T00:56:59Z")

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I know I asked about this a few weeks back in the Tits, Dicks, and Nude Questions thread, but considering the major changes in some of the construction recipes I figured this subject could use some more in-depth discuss…

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## [Moving pauses after 5 minutes in game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-pauses-after-5-minutes-in-game/12853)

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**Author:** [@calcifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/calcifer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-pauses-after-5-minutes-in-game/12853 "2016-11-04T15:52:09Z")

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Hi all, I kind of remember this setting from long ago but can’t seem to track it down. When moving, my game keeps pausing/stopping after 5 minutes elapses on the in-game clock. Can someone remind me how to disable this p…

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## [How to beat boredom?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-beat-boredom/12848)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-beat-boredom/12848 "2016-11-03T06:44:29Z")

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Hi. To start with, Cataclysm DDA is my favourite game at this moment. I like realism, focus on details, immersive gameplay, randomization. But usually I play with ,classic zombies" or even ,no monsters". I hate situation…

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## [How to use? "N - Add/Edit a note" in the map screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-n-add-edit-a-note-in-the-map-screen/12843)

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**Author:** [@Nhatorama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nhatorama)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-n-add-edit-a-note-in-the-map-screen/12843 "2016-11-02T06:55:55Z")

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I can make notes just fine, it’s just that I can’t figure out how to use custom symbols and/or colors. Can someone enlighten me? \[url=https://postimg.org/image/45tucblp9/\]\[image\]

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## [Spawn behavior with random NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-behavior-with-random-npcs/12845)

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**Author:** [@Hypereia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hypereia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 9:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-behavior-with-random-npcs/12845 "2016-11-01T21:22:51Z")

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An issue I’ve just ran into, is that while trying to wait out meth withdrawl in a prepper basement by reading books, multiple times now I’ve been ambushed by random NPCs demanding for me to drop my weapon, and demanding …

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## [What was your strangest encounter?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-was-your-strangest-encounter/12755)

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**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-was-your-strangest-encounter/12755 "2016-11-01T13:56:38Z")

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It could be a funny encounter with a certain NPC, maybe a glorious death, a peculiar sight, a lucky find; really, just, anything. I’ll start with one I remember: I was walking through the forest some time ago, maybe a …

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## [Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question/12839)

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**Author:** [@dragoduval](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dragoduval)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question/12839 "2016-11-01T13:07:12Z")

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First, is it the good place for question ? Second, are map marker shared in the same world ? Started whit a shelter guy and died, but my second (or third ?) character was a cop, and on the map i could see my other chara…

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## [Rock Paper Shotgun posted about the game!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rock-paper-shotgun-posted-about-the-game/12842)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 7:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rock-paper-shotgun-posted-about-the-game/12842 "2016-11-01T07:21:29Z")

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It’s a page of game news that I love, and while Cata’s part in the article is really brief, I thought you might like it! https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/10/31/the-50-best-free-games-on-pc/13/ Don’t worry, the pla…

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## [How do you self-limit your playthroughs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-self-limit-your-playthroughs/12836)

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**Author:** [@Subhazard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Subhazard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-self-limit-your-playthroughs/12836 "2016-10-31T22:41:04Z")

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For me, no battle busses. I can make vehicles for exploration/combat, and vehicles for storing all my shit and moving it around. Next playthrough I think I’m going to forego power armor, it’s too OP. What about you? H…

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## [Where Should I Go From Here?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-should-i-go-from-here/12823)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 12:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-should-i-go-from-here/12823 "2016-10-31T00:40:38Z")

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i am 7 days into the game , From day 1 to 5 i lived in a house in my starting town and boarded it up , looted every building (2 alch stores , 1 office , 4 houses and some other shit ) and now i have a full shopping cart …

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## [Larger minimap thing in the bottom right](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/larger-minimap-thing-in-the-bottom-right/12829)

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**Author:** [@noname1208](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/noname1208)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/larger-minimap-thing-in-the-bottom-right/12829 "2016-10-31T00:39:39Z")

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Hey I was reading through John’s ''I will draw your survivor" thread and Sacriel uploaded a screenshot that had a minimap in the bottom right of the screen below the log that was just kind of like a larger minimap that’s…

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## [Food You Usually Eat (RP perspective Vs Meta Perspective)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-you-usually-eat-rp-perspective-vs-meta-perspective/12826)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-you-usually-eat-rp-perspective-vs-meta-perspective/12826 "2016-10-30T22:34:50Z")

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Meta : usually i’ll just stick to cooked meat and cooked wild herbs , maybe even a meat/veggie sandwich if i’m feeling great RP : when i’m feeling a little of that RP in my bones or if i just did something grand like cl…

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