# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=11

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## [Portal storms lore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-lore/29055)

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**Author:** [@Pupker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pupker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-lore/29055 "2023-11-08T02:41:26Z")

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From what I understand portal storms teleport random things to random places. For plot reasons we tend to see aliens and aircraft carriers as stuff that get teleported around, us, but: -an average place in the vicinity …

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## [Are fungal mycelia left behind after killing the fungaloids safe?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-fungal-mycelia-left-behind-after-killing-the-fungaloids-safe/29053)

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**Author:** [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-fungal-mycelia-left-behind-after-killing-the-fungaloids-safe/29053 "2023-11-05T19:21:43Z")

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I have bad memories of fungaloids infestations from the past, where new fungaloids were spawned faster than they could be killed off and the mycelia spread even faster. However, recent experience seems to indicate that …

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## [Are disassembly zones safe to use with companions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-disassembly-zones-safe-to-use-with-companions/29046)

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**Author:** [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-disassembly-zones-safe-to-use-with-companions/29046 "2023-11-02T15:08:56Z")

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Will companions disassemble only the items placed into the zone, or will they proceed to disassemble the precious components gained from previous disassembly actions into raw materials, making the zones rather unsafe to …

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## [The Problem with Faction Camps and Companions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-problem-with-faction-camps-and-companions/29050)

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**Author:** [@Cakesicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cakesicle)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-problem-with-faction-camps-and-companions/29050 "2023-11-01T19:11:50Z")

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So, I’ve been trying the latest stable (G) lately and it feels like the development goal is to discourage the godly MC that does everything theirself, or at least make NPCs more competitive. Unfortunately, the greatest h…

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## [Huge update for Otopack soundpack+improvements+mods sounds support!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/huge-update-for-otopack-soundpack-improvements-mods-sounds-support/24412)

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**Author:** [@Kenan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kenan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/huge-update-for-otopack-soundpack-improvements-mods-sounds-support/24412 "2023-10-30T13:52:36Z")

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I’ve decided to become the new maintainer of Otopack (the first and main creator of which is Survival\_Man) - added support for many new mods as well, fixed the old ones, thanks to Cuddlebaby - the Go-Goat - I’ve added pl…

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## [I guess we need something to sheathe staff or stick like weapon?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-guess-we-need-something-to-sheathe-staff-or-stick-like-weapon/10019)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-guess-we-need-something-to-sheathe-staff-or-stick-like-weapon/10019 "2023-10-30T13:08:53Z")

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So we have sheath and scabbard to sheathe a sharp weapon like sword and knife, and a holster for the guns. but then I find out there is not item that can sheathe a staff or stick weapon like spear, quarterstaff and sled…

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## [Breaking Resin Cages, Freeing Prisoners?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-resin-cages-freeing-prisoners/25797)

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**Author:** [@coolvape](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/coolvape)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-resin-cages-freeing-prisoners/25797 "2023-10-25T12:26:14Z")

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I started as a rescuer in a mi-go camp - super cool start, fun to clear out a mi-go encampment that early, but how do you break in to free the prisoners? or is that plan doomed from the beginning, and it’s better to esca…

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## [Destination area has too many items. Remove some first](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/destination-area-has-too-many-items-remove-some-first/29044)

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**Author:** [@Sanehatter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sanehatter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/destination-area-has-too-many-items-remove-some-first/29044 "2023-10-23T02:53:04Z")

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Dont remember anything like this from hen I last played. anyone knows if its temporary?

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## [How long would the Nuclear Power Plant last?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-would-the-nuclear-power-plant-last/28448)

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**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-would-the-nuclear-power-plant-last/28448 "2023-10-20T23:42:03Z")

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We have a nuclear power plant ingame now. Amazing. How long until a catastrophe though? I did some research and apparently NPPs are so safe it isnt funny anymore. However, there is one vulnerability: The coolant. The re…

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## [Creating/Finding Faraday bags to protect electronics from EMP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-finding-faraday-bags-to-protect-electronics-from-emp/28971)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-finding-faraday-bags-to-protect-electronics-from-emp/28971 "2023-10-20T08:30:35Z")

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Would be a nice thing to have, so I don’t have to always leave my bags and electronics behind when I head off to purge the xenos and abominations.

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## [Dishes, tableware, cutlery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dishes-tableware-cutlery/11489)

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**Author:** [@Malaxxor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malaxxor)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dishes-tableware-cutlery/11489 "2023-10-19T12:23:42Z")

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Let’s talk about cutlery and plates. Simply put, as of now most of those common household items are pretty much useless. In general, there is now use for them, with only a few notable expections: plastic bowls (but now …

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## [Light up the Night (Stable & Experimental)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/light-up-the-night-stable-experimental/28997)

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**Author:** [@Eirenex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eirenex)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/light-up-the-night-stable-experimental/28997 "2023-09-10T22:05:37Z")

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Afraid of the Night? ever wanted to be caught sneaking or see who lurks on the streets at night, or you want to use a wider cone of light to display your nice factory that you have just taken over with your npc friends? …

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## [I created my own mod: Slime-a-clysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-created-my-own-mod-slime-a-clysm/29036)

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**Author:** [@fungamer2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fungamer2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-created-my-own-mod-slime-a-clysm/29036 "2023-10-07T22:13:23Z")

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Hello, everyone. I decided to create my own mod for the game, called “Slime-a-clysm.” This basically turns it into a world full of slime creatures instead of zombies. Also removes portal storms. In addition, I created m…

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## [“Build more beds” issue in Light Industry Camp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-more-beds-issue-in-light-industry-camp/29025)

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**Author:** [@Yura.S](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yura.S)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-more-beds-issue-in-light-industry-camp/29025 "2023-10-06T04:45:46Z")

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Hello everyone! Please, can you advise me on what I’m doing wrong? Here’s the situation: I’ve built a camp in the Light Industry building with my only companion. He set up a notice board, but I don’t have the option to…

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## [Isometric Help and solutions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/isometric-help-and-solutions/29032)

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**Author:** [@TJPM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJPM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/isometric-help-and-solutions/29032 "2023-10-04T23:47:39Z")

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Is their anyway we can get a way to make walls invisible. (A toggleable button that lwts us see our character and other items through walls blocking view.) Isometric tileset is amazing. Up until you enter a house. Then i…

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## [How to stop game from minimizing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-stop-game-from-minimizing/29031)

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**Author:** [@Rick\_Grimes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rick_Grimes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-stop-game-from-minimizing/29031 "2023-10-04T16:28:23Z")

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Not sure this is the right place. I have multiple monitors and every time I click on something on a different monitor the game minimizes. I have it set to windows borderless and it still does it. Extremely frustrating,…

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## [Color of items list around player](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/color-of-items-list-around-player/29016)

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**Author:** [@JohnnyB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnnyB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/color-of-items-list-around-player/29016 "2023-10-01T00:23:02Z")

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I’ve noticed that many items in the \[V\]iew list of items around are colored red. What does this mean? I thought it might mean the item won’t fit into a pocket. But many of those colored red will clearly fit it a pocket,…

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## [Is there anyway to use experimental version with enabled steam achievements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-anyway-to-use-experimental-version-with-enabled-steam-achievements/29019)

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**Author:** [@drago888](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/drago888)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-anyway-to-use-experimental-version-with-enabled-steam-achievements/29019 "2023-09-30T00:17:15Z")

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Hihi, just as what the topic header mentioned. Any advices? Thanks

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## [Color codes of items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/color-codes-of-items/29015)

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**Author:** [@JohnnyB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnnyB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/color-codes-of-items/29015 "2023-09-29T01:09:08Z")

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I’m trying to work out which weapons in inventory are usable. I understand the difference between weapons which are listed green, red, and gray. However, many weapons are listed dark gray which appears to mean they won’…

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## [Addition of a TWD-like mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/addition-of-a-twd-like-mode/29013)

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**Author:** [@MestreCataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MestreCataclysm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/addition-of-a-twd-like-mode/29013 "2023-09-26T22:23:22Z")

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I would like to make a suggestion in terms of mode, you could add a twd-only zombie mode, this subject is well discussed in some forums.

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## [Mage Blade/Mage Armor does not increase in power with gaining spell levels/INT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mage-blade-mage-armor-does-not-increase-in-power-with-gaining-spell-levels-int/28955)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mage-blade-mage-armor-does-not-increase-in-power-with-gaining-spell-levels-int/28955 "2023-09-26T22:14:23Z")

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No matter how many times I level them up, their stats don’t seem to improve.

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## [How to pickup and insert into inventory container](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-pickup-and-insert-into-inventory-container/29008)

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**Author:** [@JohnnyB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnnyB)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-pickup-and-insert-into-inventory-container/29008 "2023-09-25T02:58:42Z")

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I’ve been playing CDDA for a couple of weeks now and it’s great! Rather complicated at times, but great. It took me a while to figure out how to manage my stuff and there’s still one thing that I cannot do. I have a co…

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## [Where are the feral children and what happened to the unborn ones?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-the-feral-children-and-what-happened-to-the-unborn-ones/28081)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-the-feral-children-and-what-happened-to-the-unborn-ones/28081 "2023-09-23T15:51:42Z")

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Did any children go feral during the cataclysm just like many adults did? If so where are they now? There would have been to many of them to just all die before game start. Also what happened to the unborn children that…

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## [Mod Suggestion: Easily turning this game into the most powerful language learning game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-suggestion-easily-turning-this-game-into-the-most-powerful-language-learning-game/28681)

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**Author:** [@Marcus\_Aseth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Marcus_Aseth)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-suggestion-easily-turning-this-game-into-the-most-powerful-language-learning-game/28681 "2023-09-17T15:26:42Z")

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I should start by saying I don’t have the programming knowledge to make this into a reality, so I’m only suggesting the idea to make this to you guys :slight\_smile: So, essentially I’m working at the italian translation…

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## [Another Day, Another Dollar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-day-another-dollar/29002)

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**Author:** [@Cobweb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cobweb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-day-another-dollar/29002 "2023-09-14T19:58:46Z")

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I present Another Day, Another Dollar. Created by Keefteefa for 0.G Stable, I’ve updated it to work with Experimental, september 12th 2023 to be exact. To be clear, I’ve updated !!!Keith mod and !UUUUU. !!Phe and Rheto…

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## [Non player faction things to do with npcs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-player-faction-things-to-do-with-npcs/28861)

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**Author:** [@Nexira](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nexira)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-player-faction-things-to-do-with-npcs/28861 "2023-09-16T16:19:41Z")

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preface: I am a programmer by trade, and i utterly abhor touching anything programing related in my free time as what was once a job of love is now one of hate. so my motivation to upkeep this is going to be 0 if i make …

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## [Does anyone use the .22 LR caliber in the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-use-the-22-lr-caliber-in-the-game/28865)

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**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-use-the-22-lr-caliber-in-the-game/28865 "2023-09-16T03:42:14Z")

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Hello people I tried in the game to hunt small animals with a rifle caliber .22 LR. Unfortunately I had zero success because the range of the rifle is only 13. All the animals run away immediately before I even get cl…

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## [Best config for multidevice playing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-config-for-multidevice-playing/27223)

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**Author:** [@C4nt3r](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/C4nt3r)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-config-for-multidevice-playing/27223 "2023-09-14T08:55:13Z")

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Hi all, I have iOS version (for iPad), obviously PC version, and Android version. Because tilesets/mods and world saves shares between all of them, I would like to know, for those that share progress between devices, wi…

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## [Story of Bob of Barnet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/story-of-bob-of-barnet/28999)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/story-of-bob-of-barnet/28999 "2023-09-13T03:51:50Z")

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p ~ w~ B ~F ~ P ~ ~ T ~ S~ B: Barnet p: pump station P: Pittsburg T: Triffid F: farm between rivers w: dairy farm S: Sweden ~: river spawned in Barnet got car at pump station drove east across…

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## [Boiling water should work like fermenting eggs or yeast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boiling-water-should-work-like-fermenting-eggs-or-yeast/28996)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boiling-water-should-work-like-fermenting-eggs-or-yeast/28996 "2023-09-11T17:10:32Z")

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Considering how crucial boiling water in the game is and how often you’ll be doing it, I feel like a huge quality of life improvement would be not having to spend time actually boiling the water. I think about 80% of the…

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