# The Garage

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## [0.5 uses less RAM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-uses-less-ram/1214)

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**Author:** [@Reservoir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reservoir)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-uses-less-ram/1214 "2013-05-21T20:21:21Z")

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I’ve noticed that 0.5 uses less RAM (19~20 kb) than older versions (27~30 kb). Which is good, I suppose? The problem is that is laggier. Well, its laggier when Im doing certain things. Like watching a video while playin…

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## [MOVED: Adding new items and weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-adding-new-items-and-weapons/1362)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-adding-new-items-and-weapons/1362 "2013-05-21T19:08:07Z")

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This topic has been moved to The Toolbox - Code Help. \[iurl\]http://www.cataclysmdda.com/smf/index.php?topic=1405.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Problem with the map](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-the-map/1337)

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**Author:** [@xLemor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xLemor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-the-map/1337 "2013-05-21T17:07:46Z")

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Is it normal that the areas that you explored in a previous game session gets wiped when you reload the game? It is quite aggravating when you explore for a few hours then decide to take a break and do something else on…

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## [\#debugfest2013](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debugfest2013/1349)

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**Author:** [@Aggrons\_shell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aggrons_shell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debugfest2013/1349 "2013-05-20T22:53:12Z")

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So, every so often every move i take it gives me a debug message. I even got one when a giant worm couldn’t move onto the road. help, plez .-.

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## [Annoying android perk bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/annoying-android-perk-bug/1345)

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**Author:** [@bubbadoo14](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bubbadoo14)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/annoying-android-perk-bug/1345 "2013-05-20T21:26:54Z")

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I find quite often that with the bionic perk I tend to get failed bionics, like ones that occasionally shock you and ones that spill acid on you and other annoying ones not to mention sometimes you get only one bionic in…

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## [Game "freezes" when reaching a certain point (0.5)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-freezes-when-reaching-a-certain-point-0-5/1286)

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**Author:** [@NineHunter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NineHunter)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-freezes-when-reaching-a-certain-point-0-5/1286 "2013-05-20T20:32:58Z")

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Hello, I posted a recent report on GitHub about this issue (Issue #1048), however I figured I should also post it here so that others can test this save out and also try to figure out what the problem is so that it can b…

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## [\[.05\] (possible) Bug - Game status not saved properly by autosave](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/05-possible-bug-game-status-not-saved-properly-by-autosave/1292)

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**Author:** [@prytoclasm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/prytoclasm)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/05-possible-bug-game-status-not-saved-properly-by-autosave/1292 "2013-05-20T18:36:18Z")

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Just an abservation. Burned down a house for nails, picked them up, loaded up my flat bed truck, went back to my base. Read ‘Under the Hood’ until skill 3 Mechanics. Did some modifications/repairs on the car, finished s…

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## [Water tank in vehicle is buggy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-tank-in-vehicle-is-buggy/1344)

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**Author:** [@TheKaltur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKaltur)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-tank-in-vehicle-is-buggy/1344 "2013-05-20T15:45:36Z")

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I’ve got a water tank in my vehicle to support my kitchen unit, but it’s now filled by -5%… The first time I tried to fill it it counted correctly but when I tried it again it suddenly counted backwards. Another thing: …

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## [Supressed NailGuns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/supressed-nailguns/1339)

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**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/supressed-nailguns/1339 "2013-05-20T15:04:25Z")

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They dont work. Nailguns with the suppressor attachment dont work. I guess ill have to go unstealthy with them.

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## [Throwing Martial Style(or... HADOUKEN!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/throwing-martial-style-or-hadouken/1334)

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**Author:** [@Wanderer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wanderer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/throwing-martial-style-or-hadouken/1334 "2013-05-20T12:25:08Z")

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In version 0.5, \[glow=red,2,300\]you can use the equipped martial style as a throwing object\[/glow\]. It always does 0 points of damage, even Headshotting with Str 15, Dex 15 and Throwing 4… …but it can be used to train T…

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## [Cant see morale in .5](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-see-morale-in-5/1319)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-see-morale-in-5/1319 "2013-05-20T11:52:14Z")

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% is not mapped. When i look in commands I don’t see it listed. its still in wiki as showing morale

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## [Seams to be running more slowly since 0.5](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seams-to-be-running-more-slowly-since-0-5/1328)

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**Author:** [@Jack\_Slinger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jack_Slinger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seams-to-be-running-more-slowly-since-0-5/1328 "2013-05-20T07:48:38Z")

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I think the devs are aware of this so sorry if this is an unnecessary post, but on the windows 0.5 build the game seams to be running more slowly and jerkily. But its still a great update, so well done guys keep it up.

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## [Can't empty liquid containers without drinking (0.4-git)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-empty-liquid-containers-without-drinking-0-4-git/1321)

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**Author:** [@TheKaltur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKaltur)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-empty-liquid-containers-without-drinking-0-4-git/1321 "2013-05-20T04:06:46Z")

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AFAIK in the older versions it was like that: you could unload a liquid container and pour the contents in another container or on the floor by using Unload, but for me it doesn’t work anymore. It just says: You can’t un…

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## [Cataclysm (not responding)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-not-responding/1113)

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**Author:** [@Aggrons\_shell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aggrons_shell)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-not-responding/1113 "2013-05-19T18:08:23Z")

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So, i’m on a laptop and i downloaded Cataclysm DDA for windows. I come to play it, but whenever i loadit up i get a white screen and when i click at the top it says something like Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead - 0.4 (Not R…

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## [Getting frostbite in mild weather \[0.5-72-g7eff9b9-dirty\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-frostbite-in-mild-weather-0-5-72-g7eff9b9-dirty/1320)

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**Author:** [@Rexor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rexor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-frostbite-in-mild-weather-0-5-72-g7eff9b9-dirty/1320 "2013-05-19T13:46:20Z")

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My character’s face is pretty much destroyed by frostbite due to, get this, exposure to temperatures as low as 12 degrees centrigrade! That’s well above freezing. My movement is penalized by -80% because of it. I’m playi…

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## [0.5 Artifact becomes none (Spoiler)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-artifact-becomes-none-spoiler/1267)

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**Author:** [@Mythius](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mythius)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-artifact-becomes-none-spoiler/1267 "2013-05-19T11:43:15Z")

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So I picked up a glittering lamp artifact. I even used it a few times without incident. I noticed it seems to recharge when you hold it, but it SEEMS to cause pain when it does so. So, I used it but hurriedly stashed it …

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## [No Cabins except in Classic Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-cabins-except-in-classic-zombies/1308)

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**Author:** [@jumjummju](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jumjummju)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-cabins-except-in-classic-zombies/1308 "2013-05-19T03:33:14Z")

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Title. There is a distinct lack of cabins anywhere in normal mode, and I used the Debug menu to reveal the entire map. Not a single cabin. Compare to when I have Classic Zombies on. I can see at least one cabin in almo…

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## [Wonky lag of a sorts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wonky-lag-of-a-sorts/1287)

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**Author:** [@jumjummju](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jumjummju)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wonky-lag-of-a-sorts/1287 "2013-05-19T03:20:49Z")

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How this game could possibly lag, I’m not entirely sure, but it somehow manages to. On my laptop, I’ll admit it’s a bit dated, but that lag is near unplayable. It takes about .5 seconds to move ONE space. Oddly, I don’t…

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## [Fucking books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fucking-books/1288)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fucking-books/1288 "2013-05-18T17:45:16Z")

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When I get the prompt to read the book and select N it still reads it and takes my time. While not very dangerous if you attempt to read while fighting a turret 5 mins from daybreak and the turret Pow-Pow-Pows you to de…

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## [Seatbelts (0.5)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seatbelts-0-5/1277)

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**Author:** [@nuklearwanze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nuklearwanze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seatbelts-0-5/1277 "2013-05-18T00:54:06Z")

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I’m still rather new here, so maybe i’m missing something. But: driving offroad i noticed that when the car gets into a skid at medium to high speeds, i’m constantly thrown off the vehicle. the seat has a seatbelt (in p…

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## [Aiming limitations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aiming-limitations/1283)

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**Author:** [@Weyrling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weyrling)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aiming-limitations/1283 "2013-05-17T23:13:37Z")

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I’m pretty sure I saw this mentioned somewhere before, but I can’t find that thread/post and it’s really getting on my nerves recently. Aiming (with weapons or throwing) seems to have some arbitrary limits: 1 - You can…

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## [Game wont start](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-wont-start/1236)

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**Author:** [@rumpel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rumpel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-wont-start/1236 "2013-05-17T17:36:59Z")

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hi, i get the following error when ./catclysm terminate called after throwing an instance of 'std::out\_of\_range’ what(): basic\_string::substr

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## [Items not stacking correctly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-not-stacking-correctly/1255)

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**Author:** [@ejseto](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ejseto)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-not-stacking-correctly/1255 "2013-05-17T16:45:49Z")

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I currently have a stack of 2 string 3ft and a stack of 4 string 3ft. Looking at the save file, I noticed 2 of them have “FIT” (i.e. fitted clothing) in their record, which the other 4 do not. I 42 string\_36 -1 0 1 FIT…

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## [Map Notes Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-notes-bug/416)

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**Author:** [@Espero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Espero)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-notes-bug/416 "2013-05-17T04:19:00Z")

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I noticed a lot of my notes have had the text deleted upon loading my save. The default “N” on the map is still marked but I have no idea what I wrote. From the pattern of which still have text and which no longer, it se…

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## [0.5 - With an expanded viewport in Windows, the item information window persists](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-with-an-expanded-viewport-in-windows-the-item-information-window-persists/1251)

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**Author:** [@Mdnthrvst](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mdnthrvst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-with-an-expanded-viewport-in-windows-the-item-information-window-persists/1251 "2013-05-17T01:07:12Z")

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Like so - in the first sceenshot, I selected the jeans, pressed Escape to exit, and the Jeans’ information stayed on screen. Unselecting any item from the pick-up list empties the information window itself, but leaves t…

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## [Problems compiling with MinGW? Perhaps this will help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-compiling-with-mingw-perhaps-this-will-help/1231)

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**Author:** [@Justice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justice)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-compiling-with-mingw-perhaps-this-will-help/1231 "2013-05-17T00:38:52Z")

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After much time and frustration I’ve learned that the MinGW instructions for compiling Cataclysm-DDA are lacking a few bits of information. Follow these simple instructions: Download the latest Cataclysm-DDA source co…

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## [Map not saving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-not-saving/1257)

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**Author:** [@Vorpal2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vorpal2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-not-saving/1257 "2013-05-16T19:34:43Z")

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I’ve noticed if I save and quit, close cata, and re open it, I lose all my map info. If I don’t close it, and kill off then start a new char, I have both their map infos.

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## [Vehicle Collisions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-collisions/1228)

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**Author:** [@Vorpal2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vorpal2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-collisions/1228 "2013-05-16T17:10:06Z")

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I’ve noticed now while driving through towns that some of the physics for vehicle collisions seems a bit off. Bumping a bike at 32kph in a car sent it flying (through a pack of z’s, which was awesome, I have to admit), w…

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## [Should Zombies avoid fire?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-zombies-avoid-fire/1253)

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**Author:** [@Prezombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Prezombie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-zombies-avoid-fire/1253 "2013-05-16T16:42:36Z")

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I’ve been playing with matches, and I’ve found that the pile of wood a door gives you is enough to make a lethal fire, but not enough to cause it to spread. In practice, this makes deals with a hoard really simple, just …

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## [NPC's Have None!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-have-none/1249)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-have-none/1249 "2013-05-16T15:31:56Z")

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