# The Garage

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-garage/8.md?page=2

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## [Feedback: Menus Messed up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feedback-menus-messed-up/29384)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feedback-menus-messed-up/29384 "2024-08-26T05:01:48Z")

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So been playing experimental -2024-08-25-0056 via Catapult launcher. Debug Menu is all messed up. Can only guess where enable achievements are (used hotkeys). Also in large apartments, when I smash down door to go down…

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## [The swappable battery storage case in vehicles is unrealistic, chain link fence fittings shouldn't disappear, NPC zone issues and behaviors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-swappable-battery-storage-case-in-vehicles-is-unrealistic-chain-link-fence-fittings-shouldnt-disappear-npc-zone-issues-and-behaviors/29362)

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**Author:** [@j4k3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/j4k3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-swappable-battery-storage-case-in-vehicles-is-unrealistic-chain-link-fence-fittings-shouldnt-disappear-npc-zone-issues-and-behaviors/29362 "2024-08-18T00:10:10Z")

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The way removal of a large storage battery from a vehicle that then requires installation of another entire part in order to reassemble feels very unrealistic, and petty/pedantic. A far more realistic mechanism would be …

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## [Why do I need launchers 1 to remove a mounted grenade launcher from a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-i-need-launchers-1-to-remove-a-mounted-grenade-launcher-from-a-vehicle/29349)

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**Author:** [@Fload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fload)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-i-need-launchers-1-to-remove-a-mounted-grenade-launcher-from-a-vehicle/29349 "2024-08-01T22:25:07Z")

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So I’ve spent about a week in-game tuning up a Humvee with parts from a military base. I wanted to replace the mounted grenade launcher turret with a 50 cal or something. Apparently my gearhead with mechanics 6 simply ca…

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## [Steam deck don't save](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steam-deck-dont-save/29315)

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**Author:** [@teoleo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/teoleo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steam-deck-dont-save/29315 "2024-07-14T16:07:31Z")

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i have installed the free version of the game on my steam deck… i finally have started the game ( need to create some folder ) and the game work… but i can’t save because i get the error " can’t open file"… some can h…

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## [Crafting times being absolutely ludicrous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-times-being-absolutely-ludicrous/29239)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-times-being-absolutely-ludicrous/29239 "2024-07-05T04:22:55Z")

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Alright, so it’s understandable that homemade plate armor, etc take weeks to create. But stuff like simple knife spears just seem to take way more time than they really should, I don’t think it should take 3 hours for so…

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## [How to spawn npcs 1?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-spawn-npcs-1/29295)

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**Author:** [@Ricardo\_Sanchez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricardo_Sanchez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-spawn-npcs-1/29295 "2024-06-21T13:10:12Z")

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I set it to lowest setting on random NPC settings. Is it any mods I need to turn on or off? Any suggestions?

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## [Monsters will always prioritize attacking player avatar over anything else](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-will-always-prioritize-attacking-player-avatar-over-anything-else/29291)

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**Author:** [@discord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/discord)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-will-always-prioritize-attacking-player-avatar-over-anything-else/29291 "2024-06-21T13:03:52Z")

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If you get adjacent to a monster that’s currently attacking something, that same monster will start hitting you instead. When you and your npc companion melee the same monster, you will always get hit even though it’s yo…

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## [Trying to get a stats about sprites (in core)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-get-a-stats-about-sprites-in-core/29276)

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**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-get-a-stats-about-sprites-in-core/29276 "2024-06-07T08:37:15Z")

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Hi. With the script tools/gfx\_tools/tileset\_coverage.py, I am trying to get stats about the sprites. But I don’t sure if the stats are correct (because the all objects change in the each tileset). This is my tiny scri…

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## [Just downloaded the latest stable version, can't create character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-downloaded-the-latest-stable-version-cant-create-character/29275)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-downloaded-the-latest-stable-version-cant-create-character/29275 "2024-06-05T21:25:09Z")

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as the title said, just downloaded the latest stable 0.G and encountered this error ERROR : src/main\_menu.cpp:986 \[bool main\_menu::new\_character\_tab()\] Error: Json error: data/json/character\_modifiers.json:119:13: denom…

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## [\[bug\]Interact the bike rack cause the game to crash?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-interact-the-bike-rack-cause-the-game-to-crash/29270)

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**Author:** [@Crisom\_Amber](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Crisom_Amber)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-interact-the-bike-rack-cause-the-game-to-crash/29270 "2024-05-25T18:41:12Z")

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Anybody manage to remove their bike from it? I try to interact with the part of it and the game just crash, every single time. I tried search the forum for clues and had no luck, so I had to create a topic asking for hel…

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## [Tetanus & antibiotics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tetanus-antibiotics/29222)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tetanus-antibiotics/29222 "2024-05-12T15:12:00Z")

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Narrow and broad spectrum antibiotics have no effect on tetanus. If you take regular antibiotics you immediately get a message as to whether it’s cured it or not. I do not believe this is acting as intended.

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## [Breaking into Hub01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-into-hub01/29243)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-into-hub01/29243 "2024-05-09T05:00:41Z")

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After some driving around I encountered a 2nd Hub01, after realizing that the intercom NPC at that particular location was basically broken due to me already meeting the first intercom and completing the questline, I dec…

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## [How to change start day? (for latest experimentals)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-start-day-for-latest-experimentals/29238)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-start-day-for-latest-experimentals/29238 "2024-05-05T00:30:45Z")

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Where is the option to change the start day in the latest experimentals? I actually like starting at day 1.

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## [Portal storms killing npcs despite mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-killing-npcs-despite-mods/29233)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-killing-npcs-despite-mods/29233 "2024-04-27T17:37:12Z")

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Despite NPCs being immune to portal storms, it seems that the pulsating material monsters that spew lightning still damage npcs regardless, which I unfortunately encountered when it ended up killing the intercom npc at H…

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## [Screen becomes blurry?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/screen-becomes-blurry/29221)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/screen-becomes-blurry/29221 "2024-04-18T04:52:29Z")

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For some reason the visuals become blurry at random intervals and I don’t know what could cause it. All I know is that while I would have preferred to share screenshots all attempts to do so just show what the game is su…

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## [Save transfer trouble](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-transfer-trouble/29198)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-transfer-trouble/29198 "2024-03-23T00:44:37Z")

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Hey people, so I’ve been having some issues booting the game, and decided to reinstall my game and transfer my previous safe file, however I have zero idea what I am doing and the reinstalled game while it works, does no…

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## [Minor nutrition/allergen nitpick (wheat-free)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-nutrition-allergen-nitpick-wheat-free/29196)

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**Author:** [@MrAbrahms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrAbrahms)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-nutrition-allergen-nitpick-wheat-free/29196 "2024-03-22T09:42:52Z")

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The wheat-free sandwich options include soy sauce as a possible ingredient. But regular (or light) soy sauce contains wheat, as does sweet soy sauce/kecap. Dark soy sauce, such as tamari, doesn’t, but it isn’t in the gam…

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## [The Real Lategame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-real-lategame/28319)

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**Author:** [@potato\_guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/potato_guy)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-real-lategame/28319 "2024-03-20T12:04:11Z")

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Here it seems the (blob) is this games version of A zombie virus. But it doesn’t seem to actually give the player a drive, a mystery, a motivation, or an atmosphere. And I can already predict one of the replies is gonna…

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## [MRE packages not being put into food storage zones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mre-packages-not-being-put-into-food-storage-zones/29185)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mre-packages-not-being-put-into-food-storage-zones/29185 "2024-03-18T15:02:47Z")

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So I’ve been playing around NPC zoning, and I noticed that when dealing with MRE’s, NPCs will put MRE packages, into Container loot zones, rather than food loot zones. Honestly this is more annoying than anything as this…

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## [Ubuntu: Trying to add Cataclysm as a Non-Steam game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ubuntu-trying-to-add-cataclysm-as-a-non-steam-game/29183)

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**Author:** [@PacifistDolphin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PacifistDolphin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ubuntu-trying-to-add-cataclysm-as-a-non-steam-game/29183 "2024-03-15T21:35:05Z")

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I installed Cataclysm DDA on Ubuntu using apt, and it seemed to install fine. I’d like to add it to steam as a non-steam game, but when I pick out the executable at /usr/games/cataclysm-tiles and run the item in steam it…

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## [Strange game view on android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-game-view-on-android/29175)

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**Author:** [@3APA3A](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/3APA3A)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-game-view-on-android/29175 "2024-03-10T09:07:26Z")

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Please help fix this thing.((( Android 10 CDDA-x32 - latest versions of experimental builds.

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## [NPC throwing guns instead of shoting them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-throwing-guns-instead-of-shoting-them/27083)

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**Author:** [@anonimoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonimoose)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-throwing-guns-instead-of-shoting-them/27083 "2024-02-22T13:00:42Z")

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As title says, if you move outside the range of gun they are wielding currently (even when almost full), they will just throw it. And I think I found answer in this old thread: Throwing guns just does more damage then …

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## [NPC threat assessments shoudl take into account worn/wielded weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-threat-assessments-shoudl-take-into-account-worn-wielded-weapons/29145)

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**Author:** [@Demetrious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Demetrious)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-threat-assessments-shoudl-take-into-account-worn-wielded-weapons/29145 "2024-02-16T07:38:28Z")

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It’s not exactly news to anyone that NPC’s are a “work in progress,” but I’ve found the pure suicidal attitude of NPC’s to the initial encounter somewhat puzzling. More than once I’ve been trucking about only to encounte…

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## [Why is the weather almost always foggy?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-the-weather-almost-always-foggy/29126)

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**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-the-weather-almost-always-foggy/29126 "2024-01-27T14:07:29Z")

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Hi folks. I have experienced it several times, the weather in the game is almost all foggy. I have the feeling it wasn’t like this “before”. No matter what time of year, fog all the time. Can anyone confirm this? Is…

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## [UI Issue: Similar Firearm Magazines with differing ammo in same pocket don't show selection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-issue-similar-firearm-magazines-with-differing-ammo-in-same-pocket-dont-show-selection/29124)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 7:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-issue-similar-firearm-magazines-with-differing-ammo-in-same-pocket-dont-show-selection/29124 "2024-01-23T07:21:32Z")

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Running Ver.0006800 2024-01-20-1204 I have a triple stack magazine pouch on my riot armor and all my magazines are in it. When I go to load my 1911 it only shows one ammo type. (its 6 of the 10 round mag, 3 filled wit…

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## [Bug: e-ink tablet PC unloaded stored books when it is too dark to read](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-e-ink-tablet-pc-unloaded-stored-books-when-it-is-too-dark-to-read/29111)

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**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-e-ink-tablet-pc-unloaded-stored-books-when-it-is-too-dark-to-read/29111 "2024-01-13T21:23:06Z")

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In the night i tried to read a book from my tablet, but instead of showing the readable book list, every book fell from it in physical form into the car. Works as intended if i turn on the dome light. Also because I can…

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## [MOLLE bug report](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/molle-bug-report/29104)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/molle-bug-report/29104 "2023-12-30T06:51:02Z")

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Tried attatching a triple stack ammo pouch to a heavy load bearing vest and got this error. DEBUG : Oops! deleted some items when updating pockets that were added via toolmods FUNCTION : void item\_contents::update\_…

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## [Cursor highlight missing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cursor-highlight-missing/29090)

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**Author:** [@Rick\_Grimes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rick_Grimes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cursor-highlight-missing/29090 "2023-12-05T08:09:11Z")

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I loaded the game. The cursor highlight in menus including main menu, vehicle modification and the map is gone. I have changed nothing and it persists between different versions of the game.

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## [CTD playing experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ctd-playing-experimental/29088)

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**Author:** [@Bestivus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bestivus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ctd-playing-experimental/29088 "2023-12-03T17:27:18Z")

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This was what my crash log says The program has crashed. See the log file for a stack trace. CRASH LOG FILE: ./config/crash.log VERSION: b101632 TYPE: Signal MESSAGE: SIGSEGV: Segmentation fault STACK TRACE: #0 …

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## [External storage not working on Laptop/eBook/smartphone?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/external-storage-not-working-on-laptop-ebook-smartphone/29080)

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**Author:** [@HackJob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HackJob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 6:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/external-storage-not-working-on-laptop-ebook-smartphone/29080 "2023-11-22T06:22:16Z")

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Been playing experimental since early November, and ran into something. I can take a batch of memory cards and download all their juicy data to a device. Some are corrupted, others arent… songs, photos, and recipes are…

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