# The Lab

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## [MOVED: I have questions about modding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-i-have-questions-about-modding/9362)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-i-have-questions-about-modding/9362 "2015-04-09T00:44:50Z")

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This topic has been moved to Translations Team Discussion. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=10029.0\[/iurl\]

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## [.json, Using equipment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-using-equipment/9313)

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**Author:** [@Artyom177](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Artyom177)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-using-equipment/9313 "2015-04-04T03:26:56Z")

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Is it possible to add more than one action to a piece of equipment? Like a backpack or container that has a quiver AND a sheath for a knife? or a full body protection suit that has a quiver, gun holster, sheath, and powe…

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## [Orchards?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/orchards/9293)

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**Author:** [@Iituem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iituem)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/orchards/9293 "2015-04-01T01:48:46Z")

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I was searching around for how to propagate trees and although I found an old thread suggesting that a mod was made to grow fruit trees, I couldn’t find it. So I made this mod instead. If it’s redundant, tell me and I’…

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## [Need modding help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193)

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**Author:** [@KrayzieJo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KrayzieJo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193 "2015-03-30T03:21:57Z")

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Hey guys! I’ve been playing this game for some time, and there are lots of things in it that I would like to change. I searched for cool mods, but didn’t find any that I liked/found interesting. I’d like to make mod(s) …

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## [Question about vehicle modding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-vehicle-modding/9255)

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**Author:** [@Bonemeal556](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonemeal556)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-vehicle-modding/9255 "2015-03-26T22:47:58Z")

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First of all i’m new to the forums and am sorry if this is the wrong section. Anyway I was wondering if I could make a vehicle that is a like tank with a rotating turret and the gun is controlled and manually fired. If…

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## [Mod market. (links to every cool C:DDA mod, tile set, and settings add-on)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-market-links-to-every-cool-c-dda-mod-tile-set-and-settings-add-on/9191)

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**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-market-links-to-every-cool-c-dda-mod-tile-set-and-settings-add-on/9191 "2015-03-20T23:47:17Z")

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Ok so there are lots of mods, tile sets, setting modifications, etc… etc… that are not in any of the mainline versions. Please limit comments here, Mods make one post with all of your various add ons here. Please remove …

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## [Mod Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-question/9145)

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**Author:** [@lagnas2000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lagnas2000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-question/9145 "2015-03-16T14:46:55Z")

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Hellow! I\`m modding beginner, so I have many question about modding syntax. At first, do you have list of ‘use\_action in json file’? "use\_action": { "type": "firestarter", "moves\_cost": 15 } "use\_actio…

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## [Is this possible: Lua and User Input](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-possible-lua-and-user-input/9130)

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**Author:** [@deadmoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deadmoose)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-possible-lua-and-user-input/9130 "2015-03-15T07:28:57Z")

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I was wondering if it’s possible to use Lua to control my character in the same I would as a player. I want to be able to do a simple script where my character would train in mechanics by prying open a door, then closin…

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## [Is it possible to make an armor nerf mod as easily as slow zombies mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-make-an-armor-nerf-mod-as-easily-as-slow-zombies-mod/9128)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-make-an-armor-nerf-mod-as-easily-as-slow-zombies-mod/9128 "2015-03-13T17:14:24Z")

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I figure armor values could really use another /3 nerf.

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## [IUSE Help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iuse-help/8962)

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**Author:** [@nomzynomnom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nomzynomnom)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/iuse-help/8962 "2015-03-03T19:48:58Z")

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I’ve been trying to add what is essentially a nodachi that works like one of the medieval flaming weapons (flammenschwert, Rising Sun, etc.). I’ve actually have the item’s on and off states in the game as chaos murakumo…

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## [MOVED: Seed rot breaks saves? Re: Wilderness Overhaul Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-seed-rot-breaks-saves-re-wilderness-overhaul-mod/9005)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-seed-rot-breaks-saves-re-wilderness-overhaul-mod/9005 "2015-02-28T19:41:24Z")

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This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9660.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Square 16x16 ASCII font](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/square-16x16-ascii-font/8440)

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**Author:** [@Okiemurse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Okiemurse)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/square-16x16-ascii-font/8440 "2015-02-18T01:39:28Z")

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I found a square ASCII font based on curses I quite like and wanted to share. I play on 1920x1080 and this filled the screen nicely. \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] What I did: Download file f…

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## [Set items for each building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-items-for-each-building/8906)

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**Author:** [@nacional100](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nacional100)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-items-for-each-building/8906 "2015-02-17T18:57:36Z")

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So, i am making a mod by editing the json files. For instance, a new item called “hospital gown”. I want it to spawn inside hospital rooms. Which file must I edit? Thanks

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## [XStuff \[0.7.1\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xstuff-0-7-1/6657)

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**Author:** [@Enke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Enke)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xstuff-0-7-1/6657 "2015-02-17T17:48:37Z")

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XStuff is a mod that adds in some items (mostly combat oriented, but also just some simple tools and whatnot), and that also has some of the professions from XProfessions The gist of this mod is that there’s no real the…

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## [Hunger/thirst Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hunger-thirst-mod/8925)

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**Author:** [@DrNightmares](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DrNightmares)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hunger-thirst-mod/8925 "2015-02-16T16:52:42Z")

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Recently, I heard that someone wanted a mod that’ll slow down the rate that you become hungry and thirsty. I don’t think I’ve seen something like this in the labs, I did a search in google and only came up with Skyrim m…

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## [Military Vehicle Heavy Weapons pack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-vehicle-heavy-weapons-pack/8685)

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**Author:** [@AdmiralKew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AdmiralKew)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-vehicle-heavy-weapons-pack/8685 "2015-02-08T21:02:14Z")

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Hi, so I thought there’s a sore lack of military heavy weapons and the vehicles that use them in CDDA, and I figured I should try to rectify that. The plan is to incorporate mid-to-endgame heavy weapons, recipes, vehicl…

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## [Cthul stuff - my mods/PRs that aren't yet in game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cthul-stuff-my-mods-prs-that-arent-yet-in-game/8412)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cthul-stuff-my-mods-prs-that-arent-yet-in-game/8412 "2015-01-31T18:26:10Z")

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In this thread I’ll list my stuff, answer questions and listen to criticism. Working on: \[ul\]\[li\]Generic liquid vehicle tank: https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/10832\[/li\]\[/ul\] Stuff that got in: \[ul\]\[…

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## [CBM Modding Query](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-modding-query/8793)

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**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-modding-query/8793 "2015-01-31T17:57:52Z")

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Question. The only modding I’ve done is very basic modding, like modding in missing items or professions I thought would be cool on my local copy. For kicks, I want to try and make an ‘Elsa wannabe’ profession. (Again, …

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## [Android port (on hold)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-port-on-hold/1726)

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**Author:** [@utunnels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/utunnels)\
**Replies:** 161\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-port-on-hold/1726 "2015-01-28T00:10:02Z")

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Github repo: https://github.com/utunnels/Cataclysm-DDA/tree/android Compiled binary: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fqy4wf33zppasyd/DDA4droid.7z Currently I edit all paths to let DDA load from sdcard. So the code isn’t comp…

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## [Yet another stupid question: modinfo dependencies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-stupid-question-modinfo-dependencies/8667)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-stupid-question-modinfo-dependencies/8667 "2015-01-27T15:53:37Z")

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So, I’m having trouble getting the dependencies function to work. I’ve tried to get it to recognize it needs another mod to work, but it continues to display “\[NONE\]” in the world generation’s mod-selection screen. { …

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## [\[Modding tool\] JSON Duplicate Checker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-tool-json-duplicate-checker/8700)

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**Author:** [@ThinkInvisible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkInvisible)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2015, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-tool-json-duplicate-checker/8700 "2015-01-21T19:37:32Z")

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After I found out about this little bug here, I decided to write a HTML/Javascript tool that checks JSON files for duplicate entries. dupchecker.html To use for C:DDA: Type ‘id’ into the text box and uncheck the check …

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## [Couple of questions about military robots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/couple-of-questions-about-military-robots/8663)

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**Author:** [@Florin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Florin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2015, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/couple-of-questions-about-military-robots/8663 "2015-01-18T23:27:17Z")

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I’m working on a small personal mod to make military bots/turrets recognise characters with a military profession and refrain from shooting them. Two questions: Aside from milspec turrets, are there any other military…

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## [CataTweaks \[ 2014-12-19 \]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/catatweaks-2014-12-19/7777)

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**Author:** [@Robik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Robik)\
**Replies:** 104\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/catatweaks-2014-12-19/7777 "2015-01-12T19:58:36Z")

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I decided to compile my own version of game with things I’d like to play with, that didn’t get into the mainline. In this thread, I am going to share what features are different from main version of the game. Feel free t…

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## [Set up the templates for crafting weapon mods, now it's time for some feedback](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-up-the-templates-for-crafting-weapon-mods-now-its-time-for-some-feedback/8376)

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**Author:** [@SorensonPA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SorensonPA)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-up-the-templates-for-crafting-weapon-mods-now-its-time-for-some-feedback/8376 "2015-01-10T23:15:51Z")

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It seems kinda’ strange that we can craft things like bayonets and shortened/extended barrels, but not other bits similarly intricate or less so like blowbacks and auto-fire mechanisms or forward grips and pistol stocks,…

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## [Start New Male' Mod in 2015](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-new-male-mod-in-2015/8436)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Boettcher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Robert_Boettcher)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 5:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-new-male-mod-in-2015/8436 "2014-12-30T05:16:29Z")

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I would like to Simulate Male’, a tropical island with the size of 2,5 sq km and about 130.000 people on it in the Cataclysm DDA engine. It would support 7-10 z-level buildings and boats now, wouldnt it? Is is possible…

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## [Need help with some technical stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-some-technical-stuff/8461)

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**Author:** [@rjtrains](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rjtrains)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-some-technical-stuff/8461 "2014-12-29T08:14:31Z")

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Hi all! Me and a friend of mine are planning to start a new mod after Christmas break, once he’s back in town, and we need some help. One of the basic premises of the mod is to make new layouts for current buildings, as…

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## [I've released the Item Browser's source code](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ive-released-the-item-browsers-source-code/8439)

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**Author:** [@Sheco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sheco)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 5:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ive-released-the-item-browsers-source-code/8439 "2014-12-27T05:39:53Z")

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When I first started working on the item browser, I promised I would share the code after I cleaned it up. It’s been now almost a year, the code still is not well commented (or at all), but it should be clean enough oth…

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## [Two sword based martialarts ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-sword-based-martialarts-ideas/8201)

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**Author:** [@Purplewisp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Purplewisp)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-sword-based-martialarts-ideas/8201 "2014-12-27T05:27:30Z")

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This is more of a suggestion for two martialarts, than a mod for them. Although I did some basic coding in the json files, and they work at the moment, I am not a coder and would probably make some serious mistakes if I …

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## [Computer Revamp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-revamp/8308)

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**Author:** [@vache](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vache)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2014, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-revamp/8308 "2014-12-24T22:32:48Z")

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Basically, I am trying to rework computers so that they can be loaded through json. It’s getting fairly close to a releasable condition, so I am submitting it here for everyone to review and tell me what I’m missing. O…

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## [Corpse Tile Questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corpse-tile-questions/8395)

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**Author:** [@ragamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ragamer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corpse-tile-questions/8395 "2014-12-24T00:10:32Z")

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It all started because of a 3 days attack on a Mall… The ammount of close quarter duels, tight escapes and corner fights was so much (and fun) that at the end the entire mall was a field of corpses… That I didn’t want to…

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