# The Garage

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## [Taking a Quadrillion Years to Save](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/taking-a-quadrillion-years-to-save/11059)

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**Author:** [@Jesus\_Smith\_Nandez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jesus_Smith_Nandez)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/taking-a-quadrillion-years-to-save/11059 "2015-12-16T00:29:07Z")

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Title. My game takes the entire Cretatious period to save. I have ended up being forced to quit during saving and this causes save corruption, loss of items without location and vice versa, and basically a lot of weird s…

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## [0.C-4032 No cars are spawning on the streets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4032-no-cars-are-spawning-on-the-streets/11077)

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**Author:** [@G.E.C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/G.E.C)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4032-no-cars-are-spawning-on-the-streets/11077 "2015-12-15T14:55:33Z")

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I noticed this after creating a new world, there are 0 random cars on the streets. The only cars that are spawning are those set to spawn with the structure (Like the tractor at the barn). I created 2 worlds, one with th…

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## [Cars not affected by item spawn scaling/ Item spawns cannot be set to zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cars-not-affected-by-item-spawn-scaling-item-spawns-cannot-be-set-to-zero/11082)

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**Author:** [@Brian361](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian361)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 12:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cars-not-affected-by-item-spawn-scaling-item-spawns-cannot-be-set-to-zero/11082 "2015-12-15T00:55:37Z")

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I tried to do a run with absolutely no item spawn, but found out it can only go to .01% I also noticed during this run items spawned in cars do not seem to be affected by the scaling setting. On an unrelated note, would…

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## [Every version past 0.C 4027 crashes with runtime error on world load](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/every-version-past-0-c-4027-crashes-with-runtime-error-on-world-load/11071)

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**Author:** [@pip12345](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pip12345)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/every-version-past-0-c-4027-crashes-with-runtime-error-on-world-load/11071 "2015-12-14T01:02:12Z")

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I can’t use any version past 0.C 4027, both 4028 and 4029 crash whenever I load a world with both old save games and fresh new unmodded save games. I do not have Avast and 4027 and all other previous versions work fine. …

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## [Suicide by stairs!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suicide-by-stairs/10613)

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**Author:** [@Graphical](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Graphical)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suicide-by-stairs/10613 "2015-12-13T17:47:09Z")

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Yo, you can walk UP stairs that go down and end up in limbo! And then you walk around and you fall down to the level you were before, eventually. Damage received ~40. FIX FIX FIX

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## [0.C 4011 won't launch for me? (Fixed!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4011-wont-launch-for-me-fixed/11057)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4011-wont-launch-for-me-fixed/11057 "2015-12-11T15:02:30Z")

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I just finished my first game on 0.C Cooper, and I’m trying to start a new one using 0.C 4011, but the game don’t load at all. It just hangs in my task manager, and I’m unable to end the process. Has anyone else had thi…

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## [No sound?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-sound/11051)

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**Author:** [@matty491](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/matty491)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-sound/11051 "2015-12-11T05:58:07Z")

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Hi, can someone help me get the sound working, im running the latest experimental build with volume both set at 100 but I still can’t hear any sound effects or music?

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## [Can't get past 'Mods to use'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-past-mods-to-use/11060)

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**Author:** [@zufzuf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zufzuf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-past-mods-to-use/11060 "2015-12-10T10:15:46Z")

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Hello, I have just downloaded the latest experimental and when trying to create a new world I am unable to get past the mod section. If I press Tab, like the old days, only the mod categories are changed but I can’t get…

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## [Crashing into walls appears appears to mess up the camera perspective](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashing-into-walls-appears-appears-to-mess-up-the-camera-perspective/11054)

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**Author:** [@Dorian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dorian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashing-into-walls-appears-appears-to-mess-up-the-camera-perspective/11054 "2015-12-10T03:27:53Z")

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Crashed into a wall with a vehicle with a ram equipped on the front. This seems to have messed up the refocusing POV that is supposed to help with providing more forewarning at high driving speeds. Camera wouldn’t go bac…

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## ["It's too bright to sleep"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-too-bright-to-sleep/11058)

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**Author:** [@Dorian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dorian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-too-bright-to-sleep/11058 "2015-12-10T02:47:03Z")

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Sleeping in a vehicle produces “it’s too bright to sleep”. This is in spite of fact that every single tile is accounted for. All interior tiles have heavy duty roofs, all surroundings tiles have either heavy duty boards …

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## [Changing Directional Key Causing Menu Issues 0.C-4008](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-directional-key-causing-menu-issues-0-c-4008/11053)

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**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-directional-key-causing-menu-issues-0-c-4008/11053 "2015-12-09T10:18:53Z")

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So decided to come back after about a year I think but I normally use the numpad and figured I would try ChestholeTileset since it's more isometric and thought it was neat. Well after changing the numpad keys to 7 being …

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## [Game lags when crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-lags-when-crafting/11049)

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**Author:** [@theepicvoid111](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/theepicvoid111)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-lags-when-crafting/11049 "2015-12-08T23:30:46Z")

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So whenever I open the crafting menu and switch tabs the game starts lagging very badly. I’m currently in an evac shelter with a ton of items,food,water and the like. Does anyone know how to fix this if there is a way? T…

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## [How to get your bug reports seen and fixed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-your-bug-reports-seen-and-fixed/635)

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**Author:** [@Williham](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Williham)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-your-bug-reports-seen-and-fixed/635 "2015-12-08T23:29:02Z")

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There are a few good ways to get your bug reports seen, and hence, hopefully, fixed: \[size=18pt\]Route one:\[/size\] Register on github, and post your bug report directly as an issue to the issue tracker. This is the abs…

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## [Debug.log is 20 GB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-log-is-20-gb/11016)

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**Author:** [@Barex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Barex)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-log-is-20-gb/11016 "2015-12-08T01:17:46Z")

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Version: 0.C-7923-gbd45294 It looks like this version is trying to load .wav files which don’t exist, and is spamming the debug log into space. The catasounds mod I have only has .ogg files.

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## [Opening crafting menu crashes game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opening-crafting-menu-crashes-game/11013)

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**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opening-crafting-menu-crashes-game/11013 "2015-12-07T21:47:46Z")

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Experimental 0.C-7918-g744ef80 (0.C-3982 as a zip file): Game loads and functions normally until you press the & key to open the crafting menu. It crashes saying that the run time environment shutdown the application in…

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## [Avast users may not be able to run the latest experimentals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avast-users-may-not-be-able-to-run-the-latest-experimentals/10907)

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**Author:** [@rremyroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rremyroy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avast-users-may-not-be-able-to-run-the-latest-experimentals/10907 "2015-12-07T19:48:07Z")

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It seems like Avast is preventing the game from starting if you are using some of the recent experimental builds. You might need to update Avast or use the following workaround provided by a reddit user: Fix that worke…

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## [Acetylene Torch Not Cutting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acetylene-torch-not-cutting/10919)

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**Author:** [@Newper5](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Newper5)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acetylene-torch-not-cutting/10919 "2015-12-07T19:46:12Z")

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I’m running the Windows experimental console build 3934, and just discovered that acetylene torches are no longer able to cut through metal barriers like doors or fences. I possess welding goggles, and you can still act…

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## [Compile Help Windows Tests](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compile-help-windows-tests/11038)

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**Author:** [@Valkjosandi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valkjosandi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compile-help-windows-tests/11038 "2015-12-07T18:07:38Z")

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After about a week of messing around with trying to get Cata (Tiles SDL, Windows 7 via MinGW) to compile I am finally met with success. After it compiles I am left with this message: "Leaving Directory …/Cata/tests and …

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## [Bugged sauerkraut and/or hamburger recipe?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugged-sauerkraut-and-or-hamburger-recipe/11034)

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**Author:** [@Kordian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kordian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugged-sauerkraut-and-or-hamburger-recipe/11034 "2015-12-07T18:03:42Z")

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I just wanted to cook 2x hamburgers using: 8x hardtack 2x chunk of meat 2x pickled vegetable 2x sauerkraut I have a sealed jar of sauerkraut, so I have to open it in order to cook. Once opened the game shows I have…

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## [Bionic items can be given to npcs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-items-can-be-given-to-npcs/11033)

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**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-items-can-be-given-to-npcs/11033 "2015-12-05T06:39:00Z")

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Not that I am complaining but it appears you can give an npc your monoclear blade then activate the bionic for a new one. With enough power, you can arm your npc army.

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## [Welders stopped working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welders-stopped-working/10895)

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**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welders-stopped-working/10895 "2015-12-03T22:23:41Z")

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I’m using the stable 0.C version, and my character was doing really well; I installed Integrated Toolset, Solar Panels, 400 bionic power so far, and I made a pretty good mobile base with a recharging station, which I put…

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## [Crash on opening advanced inventory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-opening-advanced-inventory/11023)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-opening-advanced-inventory/11023 "2015-12-02T09:56:17Z")

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But only for one specific save, which is corrupted somehow. Doesn’t matter where I am when I try to open it. Would like to keep this save. Thoughts?

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## [Crash on opening Craft Menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-opening-craft-menu/11020)

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**Author:** [@MCipher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MCipher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 2:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-opening-craft-menu/11020 "2015-12-02T02:33:42Z")

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0.C g1596c74 SDL Windows 8 The Title says it all. On startup and even when playing normally, everything works just fine, but the moment I try to open the craft menu I get a standard runtime error.

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## [Activating a holster allows you to unwield the monomolecular blade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/activating-a-holster-allows-you-to-unwield-the-monomolecular-blade/11015)

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**Author:** [@Barex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Barex)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/activating-a-holster-allows-you-to-unwield-the-monomolecular-blade/11015 "2015-12-01T14:29:04Z")

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Version: 0.C-7923-gbd45294 Activating a holster allows you to unwield the monomolecular blade, adding one to your inventory.

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## [Strange issue with "artifact\_data"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-issue-with-artifact-data/11003)

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**Author:** [@Marte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Marte)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-issue-with-artifact-data/11003 "2015-11-30T20:01:33Z")

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I’m working on a mod, playing with battery powered tools with “artifact\_data” embedded in the code (calling special effects…) and I think have found a strange issue… (Tested on last experimental). For example, this is t…

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## [Advanced Inventory and moving liquids](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-inventory-and-moving-liquids/10998)

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**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-inventory-and-moving-liquids/10998 "2015-11-30T16:02:14Z")

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I’m attempting to move cola from aluminum cans to a 55 gallon drum via advanced inventory. I receive the error message “source must be watertight container”. I check the container json. Aluminum cans are “watertight: tr…

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## [Frozen and black screen on startup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frozen-and-black-screen-on-startup/11008)

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**Author:** [@flame51](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/flame51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frozen-and-black-screen-on-startup/11008 "2015-11-29T23:17:48Z")

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Hey guys, I’ve got two bugs with Cataclysm Firstly, whenever I startup the game, on Stable version, a screen pops-up with the normal menu but the problem is that its frozen, and the more I press the left and right arro…

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## [Crazy large zombie spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crazy-large-zombie-spawns/10885)

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**Author:** [@Sundaysmile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sundaysmile)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crazy-large-zombie-spawns/10885 "2015-11-29T21:37:44Z")

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I’m not sure if this is a bug or feature on the latest experimental build. (I’m playing on the default World settings - btw) If it is a feature, then are you having a laugh? This has been my fourteenth play-through in…

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## [Necromancer resurrection causes monster upgrades](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necromancer-resurrection-causes-monster-upgrades/10999)

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**Author:** [@Barex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Barex)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necromancer-resurrection-causes-monster-upgrades/10999 "2015-11-29T20:14:58Z")

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Version: 0.C-7811-ga6f14ef While fighting with a necromancer around, I noticed that when a monster gets resurrected, it sometimes upgrades. http://imgur.com/QcZDjOu \<-- the image includes the log which shows me killing…

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## [Z-Levels and LMOE shelters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels-and-lmoe-shelters/11001)

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**Author:** [@Graphical](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Graphical)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels-and-lmoe-shelters/11001 "2015-11-29T15:31:25Z")

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So i commandeered an LMOE shelter. Thing is, I’m playing with hordes, so is funny how I gotta clean out my back yard every once in a while. Problem: as I go up and down the entrance stairs, the zeds teleport downstairs…

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