# The Drawing Board

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=30

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## [Driving Vehicles Between Z-Levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-vehicles-between-z-levels/17546)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-vehicles-between-z-levels/17546 "2018-11-23T14:05:14Z")

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Will driving or otherwise transferring vehicles between Z-levels (like driving down or up a ramp) be implemented at some point, or are there issues which make programming that impractical? There are a number of possibili…

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## [Airports & Air Force Bases!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/airports-air-force-bases/17565)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/airports-air-force-bases/17565 "2018-11-23T13:44:11Z")

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Airports and USAF bases would make for some pretty cool locations to explore and loot. Airports would be a good place to find lots of clothing and random items in the baggage, fuel, and some small amounts of food. There…

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## [The moat. defensive idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-moat-defensive-idea/16907)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-moat-defensive-idea/16907 "2018-11-22T21:46:04Z")

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i think the idea of making a moat would be nice its done just by making a few pits right next to on another (with spike pits and such having a digging tool need and more time with the idea you are digging the pit out) yo…

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## [Allergy Treatment Shots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allergy-treatment-shots/17287)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allergy-treatment-shots/17287 "2018-11-22T21:42:40Z")

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So in game you can find flu shots to give yourself immunity to the flu. I was thinking that there is another injectable which would be nice to have: Allergy shots. They could be rare, and used to permanently remove exist…

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## [NPC Quest Update Idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-quest-update-idea/16011)

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**Author:** [@pharynx007](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pharynx007)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-quest-update-idea/16011 "2018-11-22T21:31:10Z")

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I didn’t see a topic that addressed this idea, so I hope it isn’t a common idea. I think when you’ve accepted a quest from an NPC, there should be a short summary of who the NPC is, and what the NPC wants you to do. Ma…

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## [Tip of the Day: suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tip-of-the-day-suggestions/16665)

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**Author:** [@Eirenex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eirenex)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tip-of-the-day-suggestions/16665 "2018-11-22T20:10:30Z")

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Origin of https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/25686, i am bringing this to the discourse to bring in suggestion for the update that has been added in #25560. this threat here should ideally be a place fo…

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## [An idea for generic custom creation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-generic-custom-creation/17562)

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**Author:** [@Melen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Melen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-generic-custom-creation/17562 "2018-11-22T17:06:39Z")

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I was thinking recently about an idea I had back when I first discovered this game and decided I’d just ask everyone on the feasibility of adding it and if it would have any support. What if during creation, there was p…

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## [Dynamic start scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-start-scenario/17589)

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**Author:** [@Zhilkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zhilkin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-start-scenario/17589 "2018-11-22T19:20:23Z")

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## [Log Palisades are made of paper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/log-palisades-are-made-of-paper/17572)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/log-palisades-are-made-of-paper/17572 "2018-11-21T20:43:44Z")

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What’s with the delicate palisade walls? These things were used by the Romans to build major military fortifications, yet I can literally ride my bicycle through one

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## [A new player's Thanks and Thoughts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-new-players-thanks-and-thoughts/17294)

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**Author:** [@October](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/October)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-new-players-thanks-and-thoughts/17294 "2018-11-21T17:36:48Z")

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First up, I would just like to say that I recently found CDDA and I just fell in love with it. It is really such a great game. I remember the first time I survived past a day, and the first time i killed the different zo…

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## [Proposing AutoEat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proposing-autoeat/17437)

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**Author:** [@Unawares](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Unawares)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proposing-autoeat/17437 "2018-11-21T00:24:10Z")

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It was a mad dash, but somehow I’m still alive. Whatever possessed me to try the Big City?? If only I hadn’t needed those antibiotics so badly. But now I have them. Ha, I can live! Good thing I found all those vendi…

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## [Evaluating the Entity Component System model for DDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evaluating-the-entity-component-system-model-for-dda/13405)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evaluating-the-entity-component-system-model-for-dda/13405 "2017-02-18T17:58:01Z")

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Brought up here was using an ECS in DDA. The resulting discussion was off-topic for github, so I’m moving it here as I’m interested in evaluating it, as a mental exercise if nothing else. Sources: basic intro to ECS A…

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## [Suggestion: temperature effects on zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-temperature-effects-on-zombies/17364)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-temperature-effects-on-zombies/17364 "2018-11-19T16:02:40Z")

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As the winter sets in and my hands go numb, I’m thinking about those damn hulks and how they move every bit as fast. I’ve heard the odd suggestion about zombies freezing in winter, but I think that would be a problem fro…

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## [Skills: Knowledge VS Experience](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skills-knowledge-vs-experience/17476)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skills-knowledge-vs-experience/17476 "2018-11-19T11:32:20Z")

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So it seems a bit unrealistic to learn so much from books all within such a short time. What I’m proposing is a system where you have knowledge and experience. Books grant knowledge. Crafting grants experience. Knowledge…

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## [Strength dominating stat value](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strength-dominating-stat-value/17481)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 81\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strength-dominating-stat-value/17481 "2018-11-18T01:36:33Z")

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## [Teachers in the Cataclysm, and language skill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teachers-in-the-cataclysm-and-language-skill/17477)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/teachers-in-the-cataclysm-and-language-skill/17477 "2018-11-16T17:21:45Z")

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So you can pick the trait Illiterate but it hurts your characters growth pretty bad. What I suggest is that a small number of NPCs would be willing to teach you how to read. You would need paper and pencils or some books…

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## [Greatbow balance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/greatbow-balance/17474)

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**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Replies:** 76\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/greatbow-balance/17474 "2018-11-16T09:37:00Z")

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## [Practical Applications of Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/practical-applications-of-zombies/17359)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/practical-applications-of-zombies/17359 "2018-11-15T04:46:11Z")

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In a post apocalyptic society, a shortage of manpower and equipment would necessitate finding alternatives. Zombies are plentiful, simple, and predictable. As a result there are plenty of things you could do with a prope…

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## [Mod Ideas for Everything](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-ideas-for-everything/16970)

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**Author:** [@Eastwardrope91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eastwardrope91)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-ideas-for-everything/16970 "2018-11-13T06:52:20Z")

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What’s your best ideas for mods? Mods you wish you had the skill, time, tools to make. Anything from jet packs to drill packs. Maybe if we are lucky someone with alot of time, skill and tools could make them.

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## [Super simple json question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/super-simple-json-question/17404)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/super-simple-json-question/17404 "2018-11-10T15:03:31Z")

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In classes.json, things like skill bonuses and stat bonuses are often listed as: "rng" : \[ -2, 0 \] I understand this to mean that the bonus is a range from -2 to 0. However, they also sometimes are listed as "one\_in"…

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## [Inspiration: the #1 sport among Civil War soldiers was lice-racing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inspiration-the-1-sport-among-civil-war-soldiers-was-lice-racing/17378)

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**Author:** [@MarkJerue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarkJerue)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inspiration-the-1-sport-among-civil-war-soldiers-was-lice-racing/17378 "2018-11-09T16:11:33Z")

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BACKGROUND: the most common sport among American soldiers during the Civil War was lice-racing. As in, having lice run races. See, the majority of Civil War soldiers had lice. It was considered unusual to NOT have lice …

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## [Got plutonimum? Build a Radioisotope Thermal Generator!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/got-plutonimum-build-a-radioisotope-thermal-generator/16421)

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**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/got-plutonimum-build-a-radioisotope-thermal-generator/16421 "2018-11-08T22:11:05Z")

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Intended for the stationary base. Along the lines of an Atomic Lamp. Bigger, more materials needed. Permanently fueled just like the Mars rovers. Power and heat from plutonium. Open a cover for light. Output pretty sm…

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## [Nuclear Cataclysm Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-cataclysm-mod/15751)

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**Author:** [@ixi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ixi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-cataclysm-mod/15751 "2018-11-08T15:32:20Z")

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Hi Everyone! The idea is simple: create a mod that makes Cataclysm DDA post-nuclear cataclysm game. This is quite a large suggestion that consist of many parts since large-scale nuclear war would have a lot of different…

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## [Target limbs idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/target-limbs-idea/17367)

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**Author:** [@socom55](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/socom55)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/target-limbs-idea/17367 "2018-11-08T02:20:02Z")

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you know how to caan see what body part is damaged on you and your followers i had the idea that you should be able to target parts of zombies, fungalods, ect. like v.a.t.s

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## [Balancing repair nanobots CBM after healing overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balancing-repair-nanobots-cbm-after-healing-overhaul/17269)

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**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balancing-repair-nanobots-cbm-after-healing-overhaul/17269 "2018-11-07T16:13:28Z")

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Anyone else feels like Repair nanobots CBM should be balanced way, waaaay down at this point? I mean, it was hilariously overpowered even BEFORE healing was made non-instant (as it practically made all other healing sup…

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## [Moving broken vehicles out of the road](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-broken-vehicles-out-of-the-road/17200)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 69\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-broken-vehicles-out-of-the-road/17200 "2018-11-07T14:47:49Z")

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We need some way to be able to move broken vehicles blocking the road without having to ram them out of the way, potentially damaging your own vehicle. I was thinking it would be nice to be able to mount a winch and tow …

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## [No Zombie Mutation tree?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-zombie-mutation-tree/17353)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-zombie-mutation-tree/17353 "2018-11-07T14:40:08Z")

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How come there isn’t a zombie mutation tree? A category of mutations that grant zombie like traits would be interesting. Besides random mutation chance, what if there’s a rare chance to gain zombie traits during infecti…

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## [Endless weather or Night?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endless-weather-or-night/17354)

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**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 11:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endless-weather-or-night/17354 "2018-11-07T11:28:54Z")

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Is it possible to make a scenario have endless weather or night? If i wanted to make a game where it never stops raining? And to add to that, is flooding a thing in the game, possible to make rivers run wild? Is this thi…

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## [A way to contain radioactive material?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-contain-radioactive-material/17345)

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**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-contain-radioactive-material/17345 "2018-11-07T04:13:10Z")

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One of my characters came across an Itchy Crystal, and I was overjoyed to find that it greatly pumped up my speed. However, I found that it also irradiated me, so I decided to leave it behind. Is there something that I c…

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## [Do blobs spawn from pulped zombie corpses?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-blobs-spawn-from-pulped-zombie-corpses/17321)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-blobs-spawn-from-pulped-zombie-corpses/17321 "2018-11-06T10:48:45Z")

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I’m literally trapped in a corner fighting blob because there are hundreds of them. I’m not dying anytime soon, but I’m stuck. I know I’ve pulped lots of corpses. Do they spawn from those?

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