# The Toolbox

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-toolbox/21.md

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## [About the The Toolbox category](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-the-the-toolbox-category/27)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-the-the-toolbox-category/27 "2019-04-16T20:16:44Z")

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## [Mod Help - Weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-help-weapons/29897)

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**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-help-weapons/29897 "2026-08-24T08:39:24Z")

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Greetings! So I want to start tinkering with Modding although I am no programmer! So ill have lots of questions lol. The first of which is: Is there a way to create a weapon/enchantment that would allow be to modify dam…

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## [Trying to make DIO mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-make-dio-mod/29880)

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**Author:** [@Blacktornot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blacktornot)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-make-dio-mod/29880 "2026-04-10T12:23:51Z")

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I’m making mod, that adding DIO (from JJBA) profession, his Vampirism and his Stand… But problem is I’m poor mod maker, so I can’t realise everything I want and now it’s even crashing without error, so I’m asking for hel…

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## [Cata++ mode error on the android version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-mode-error-on-the-android-version/29852)

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**Author:** [@Kamal\_Ghuvailie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kamal_Ghuvailie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-mode-error-on-the-android-version/29852 "2026-01-31T18:40:11Z")

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An error has occurred! Written below is the error report: DEBUG : Error: Json error: storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.cleverraven.cataclysmdda.experimental/files/data/mods/nocts\_cata\_mo d\_DDA/legacy.json:114:12: un…

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## [I can't add sprites to my mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-add-sprites-to-my-mod/29832)

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**Author:** [@alexburr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/alexburr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-add-sprites-to-my-mod/29832 "2025-10-29T20:29:38Z")

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Hi. I’m making my first mod. It’s simple, adds a carpet that can be hung on the wall. I’ve dealt with most of the issues, but my sprites are not displayed in the game in any of the tilesets. How can I fix this? This is…

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## [Pack200 java archive and a compilation question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pack200-java-archive-and-a-compilation-question/29797)

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**Author:** [@feral\_scientist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/feral_scientist)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pack200-java-archive-and-a-compilation-question/29797 "2025-08-25T10:08:38Z")

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TL;DR 1. What is the . pack Pack200 java archive in the sources? 2. Why the binary that has been compiled natively runs so slow and requires more CPU cycles compared to the precompiled stable binaries? Full question: …

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## [Need help for tree graphic tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-for-tree-graphic-tileset/29771)

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**Author:** [@Bonercat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonercat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-for-tree-graphic-tileset/29771 "2025-08-25T06:23:01Z")

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so i try to add graphic tileset fo tropicataclysm but got this instead here the code \[ { “type”: “mod\_tileset”, “compatibility”: \[ “UltimateCataclysm”, “UNDEAD\_PEOPLE\_BASE”, “UNDEAD\_PEOPLE”, “MshockXottoplus”, “U…

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## [How do I split the starting traits by character gender in json?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-split-the-starting-traits-by-character-gender-in-json/29635)

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**Author:** [@Ideshon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ideshon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-split-the-starting-traits-by-character-gender-in-json/29635 "2025-03-09T06:08:40Z")

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I want to divide the starting traits by character gender so that when NPCs spawn, they are given traits based on their gender. I saw how to separate clothes by gender in the scripts, but it didn’t work out that way in “N…

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## [Modding NPC dialogue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-npc-dialogue/29575)

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**Author:** [@DollarstoreMario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DollarstoreMario)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-npc-dialogue/29575 "2025-01-02T15:17:21Z")

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I’m trying to learn how to add dialogue options to NPCs. For example I’d like to add an option “Let’s have a drink” if the player has alcohol in their inventory, then have a persuation and intimidation check options, the…

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## [How to get bionics from corpses?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-bionics-from-corpses/29421)

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**Author:** [@Huyobkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Huyobkins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-bionics-from-corpses/29421 "2024-09-17T08:59:03Z")

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I’ve autopsied over 10 zombie technicians and shockers and haven’t gotten a single module, even a burnt one. Maybe I need a scalpel? Not a model knife, or do I have a low survival level? Version 0.G

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## [Is there some kind of mechanism I can use to cause a door to close automatically when passing through it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-some-kind-of-mechanism-i-can-use-to-cause-a-door-to-close-automatically-when-passing-through-it/29366)

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**Author:** [@j4k3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/j4k3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 3:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-some-kind-of-mechanism-i-can-use-to-cause-a-door-to-close-automatically-when-passing-through-it/29366 "2024-08-21T03:35:28Z")

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I have a roof access door made, but I want to close it from the inside and I’m not clear about the best way to do that. /furniture\_and\_terrain/terrain-roofs.json{ "type": "terrain", "id&…

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## [How to blacklist specific variants of items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-blacklist-specific-variants-of-items/29339)

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**Author:** [@Fload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fload)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-blacklist-specific-variants-of-items/29339 "2024-08-01T15:05:34Z")

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I am tinkering with my own blacklist mod, for personal flavor purposes. I have had a hard time finding out whether specific variants under an item id can be blacklisted. Is there a way to do this? To give an arbitrary ex…

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## [Building on distrobox Fedora 40 with Tiles and Sound and first play feedback](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-on-distrobox-fedora-40-with-tiles-and-sound-and-first-play-feedback/29308)

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**Author:** [@j4k3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/j4k3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-on-distrobox-fedora-40-with-tiles-and-sound-and-first-play-feedback/29308 "2024-07-09T04:51:08Z")

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Hey, thanks for the great game experience. I wanted to play the latest experimental but only the linux curses config was prebuilt, so I compiled from source. I’m not a dev, rarely compile anything, but can make my way t…

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## [How context-aware can soundpacks be?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-context-aware-can-soundpacks-be/29176)

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**Author:** [@Amarin\_Reyny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Amarin_Reyny)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-context-aware-can-soundpacks-be/29176 "2024-03-10T19:21:45Z")

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Hello! I’ve kind of had an idea for a personal soundpack that would basically give the game music from Phantasy Star IV. Mostly, I want to have different music from PSIV playing in the background, with different music pl…

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## [Easiest way to install 0.H RC1 on Devuan?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easiest-way-to-install-0-h-rc1-on-devuan/29164)

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**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easiest-way-to-install-0-h-rc1-on-devuan/29164 "2024-03-05T06:01:35Z")

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I’m excited about the upcoming 0.H release and keen to try out all the shiny! I saw on Github that there’s supposed to be an RC1 build in the experimental repo, but I’m not sure how to install from that on Devuan - is th…

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## [Attempting to mod subway system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attempting-to-mod-subway-system/29147)

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**Author:** [@Adronath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adronath)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attempting-to-mod-subway-system/29147 "2024-02-17T22:24:38Z")

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I wanted to build a large vehicle to navigate the subway system while staying out of the sunlight as a trog, but the tracks cannot be driven over with a normal wheeled vehicle. I considered using a train vehicle but deci…

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## [Seeking Guidance as a Beginner](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seeking-guidance-as-a-beginner/29094)

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**Author:** [@Atlas0079](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Atlas0079)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 8:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seeking-guidance-as-a-beginner/29094 "2023-12-20T08:20:05Z")

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Hello everyone, I am a first-year university student, currently studying computer science. I have previously created a turn-based strategy game using Python, so I have a strong interest in this type of game. Although my…

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## [Can I somehow change the rate of reproduction of the fungus without changing the rate at which the fungoids "Attack"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-somehow-change-the-rate-of-reproduction-of-the-fungus-without-changing-the-rate-at-which-the-fungoids-attack/29096)

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**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-somehow-change-the-rate-of-reproduction-of-the-fungus-without-changing-the-rate-at-which-the-fungoids-attack/29096 "2023-12-19T22:14:35Z")

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Judging by what I could see, the spores are capable of turning into young mushrooms, but this has some chance that it is registered somewhere outside the code of the monster itself (Changing the parameters there did noth…

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## [Anyone Know how to add trait while ignoring prereqs and threshreq?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-know-how-to-add-trait-while-ignoring-prereqs-and-threshreq/29056)

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**Author:** [@vitmainlem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vitmainlem)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-know-how-to-add-trait-while-ignoring-prereqs-and-threshreq/29056 "2023-11-09T20:47:06Z")

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So then I try to aply a trait without prereqs and threshreq with code?

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## [What mods still work together?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-mods-still-work-together/28977)

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**Author:** [@Shayle\_Thorne](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shayle_Thorne)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-mods-still-work-together/28977 "2023-08-26T22:19:46Z")

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I think this is the right board. Im new to this site. Was hoping someone could help me with a modlist. I LOVE adding mods to my games. Ive been playing CDDA for awhile now, and Ive tried modding it. I can add some mods, …

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## [Need help with adding tileset from another mod to ultica](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-adding-tileset-from-another-mod-to-ultica/28764)

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**Author:** [@Bonercat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonercat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-adding-tileset-from-another-mod-to-ultica/28764 "2023-07-27T15:08:14Z")

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sorry iam new here, just recently create an account to ask not sure is this the correct place or not. since i like the ultica aesthetic but it dont have the dino art yet in it. so i want to add dino tileset from chibi …

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## [How does a tileset.json read a tileset png?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-a-tileset-json-read-a-tileset-png/28915)

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**Author:** [@Ragna\_Jorm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ragna_Jorm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-a-tileset-json-read-a-tileset-png/28915 "2023-07-16T19:37:53Z")

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So I made a tileset for a mod I’m making, but I have some confusions. How does the json file read the png, cuz its skipping the first tile that I’ve set? I needed to set 1st sprite as "0" instead of "1". But i'd still…

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## [Newbie modding question about how to property layer custom muations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-modding-question-about-how-to-property-layer-custom-muations/24503)

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**Author:** [@TheMasterGear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMasterGear)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-modding-question-about-how-to-property-layer-custom-muations/24503 "2023-07-16T18:37:27Z")

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Hello, I’m been making a mutation mod in the json files. When I got to making the sprites I used Alternate ear graphics and copied how they formated their overlay for mutations. Things were going well, until I made a new…

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## [Question regarding Tilesets and Chase' Tileset editor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-regarding-tilesets-and-chase-tileset-editor/28901)

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**Author:** [@Ragna\_Jorm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ragna_Jorm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-regarding-tilesets-and-chase-tileset-editor/28901 "2023-07-11T19:46:48Z")

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So to use the editor, I need to download Java 7 or 8? And there are so many subtypes for them? Again I have no idea about programming, so can someone please help? Cuz to download these I have to make an oracle account…

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## [How do you remove the HUD of the moon?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-remove-the-hud-of-the-moon/28891)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-remove-the-hud-of-the-moon/28891 "2023-07-10T17:03:31Z")

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Is there any way to hide the moon from the HUD? Its not really all that useful unless you’re playing as a werewolf and I’d like a cleaner HUD. In fact it would be nice to only just have health stats

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## [Questions about mutation/trait making](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-mutation-trait-making/28894)

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**Author:** [@Ragna\_Jorm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ragna_Jorm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-mutation-trait-making/28894 "2023-07-10T14:58:24Z")

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So I’m a newb here, and I know nothing of coding or anything along these lines. I only downloaded Notepad++ a day ago and have learned some stuff about json from looking at other mods’ json files. But thats all i know, s…

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## [Is there an alternative to "extend" for item and recipe groups?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-alternative-to-extend-for-item-and-recipe-groups/28883)

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**Author:** [@Amarin\_Reyny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Amarin_Reyny)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-alternative-to-extend-for-item-and-recipe-groups/28883 "2023-07-05T19:01:49Z")

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I want to be able to add entries to item and recipe groups without having to otherwise overwrite said groups in the process, but apparently “extend” isn’t the right option. Does anyone know what the right option is? EDI…

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## [Does "copy-from" and "extend" work on item groups?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-copy-from-and-extend-work-on-item-groups/19574)

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**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-copy-from-and-extend-work-on-item-groups/19574 "2023-07-05T18:47:20Z")

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Can I use “copy-from” to copy an item group to replace itself, and add another item with “extend” in the process?

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## [Planning on finally updating from an experimental version of 0.F from some time late last year to the current experimental; what should I know about making sure my current save runs smoothly?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/planning-on-finally-updating-from-an-experimental-version-of-0-f-from-some-time-late-last-year-to-the-current-experimental-what-should-i-know-about-making-sure-my-current-save-runs-smoothly/28882)

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**Author:** [@Amarin\_Reyny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Amarin_Reyny)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/planning-on-finally-updating-from-an-experimental-version-of-0-f-from-some-time-late-last-year-to-the-current-experimental-what-should-i-know-about-making-sure-my-current-save-runs-smoothly/28882 "2023-07-05T02:02:21Z")

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Just making sure I know as much about what I’m getting into before I get started on the json edits I’m probably doing to need to do to get things working. I know I’ll have to do some edits to get my current save working …

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## [Any info about mutations/CBMs/etc that passively spawn/recharge items over time, along with related drawbacks?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-info-about-mutations-cbms-etc-that-passively-spawn-recharge-items-over-time-along-with-related-drawbacks/28839)

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**Author:** [@Amarin\_Reyny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Amarin_Reyny)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-info-about-mutations-cbms-etc-that-passively-spawn-recharge-items-over-time-along-with-related-drawbacks/28839 "2023-06-20T01:07:51Z")

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So, I’d like to do some modding on my own end to add mutations, and possible CBMs and other things that change a survivor’s body, which can passively drain things like nutrients, mana, etc. from the survivor’s body, in o…

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