# Latest

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## [PoraComp Mod Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poracomp-mod-thread/16354)

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**Author:** [@Poragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Poragon)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poracomp-mod-thread/16354 "2019-03-18T06:30:54Z")

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Heyo all, stopin’ by to drop a link for my now on github mod PoraComp. PoraComp is a mod created by myself for the purpose of compiling my mods into one easy to install package, as well as adding bits and bobs that did …

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## [Which branch to merge to](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-branch-to-merge-to/19270)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-branch-to-merge-to/19270 "2019-03-18T01:45:11Z")

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Recently a somewhat dated pull request was set to point to development branch rather than master by @kevin.granade. However from what I can tell everyone else seems to be trying to merge to master directly, and the CI bu…

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## [Test Tubes Size listing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/test-tubes-size-listing/19261)

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**Author:** [@Naroc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Naroc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/test-tubes-size-listing/19261 "2019-03-17T19:07:55Z")

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Just found this on the CDDA item browser, is this correct for the current build, i’ve yet to check the item in game but the size of this container feels wrong. XD

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## [Help with adding flags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-adding-flags/19266)

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**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-adding-flags/19266 "2019-03-17T17:30:23Z")

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I’m trying to add the revives flag to every animal in the game. Do I need to write any other code beyond copy from and extends (ex. stats or harvest flags)? For example: { "id": "mon\_bear", "type": "MONSTER", …

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## [Tank Mod issues with weapon strengths](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-mod-issues-with-weapon-strengths/19179)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-mod-issues-with-weapon-strengths/19179 "2019-03-17T16:12:22Z")

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Hello, One thing I have noticed is that with the official tank mod enabled, the various cannons seem to not be that effective at all. As a test, I spawned a light-tank with the 120mm cannon outside of a bandit cabin for…

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## [A small idea about manual church bells](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-idea-about-manual-church-bells/19243)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-idea-about-manual-church-bells/19243 "2019-03-17T04:58:18Z")

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What do you think about the idea of manual church bells? I don’t know if those bells are still in use but it would be great to use them as a zombie bait. Just pull the rope for a minute, run outside and hide. Zombies are…

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## [A wreak Idea/ Starting senario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-wreak-idea-starting-senario/19253)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-wreak-idea-starting-senario/19253 "2019-03-17T02:44:01Z")

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So one Idea I just had. so far i have only seen helicopter crashes. I think having some plane crashes would being cool. Ranging from small personal planes to fighter jets. to full one cargo/commercial planes. the senario…

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## [Crafting salted meat slice crash the game in the 8621. version: 0.D-572-gc62f18a (tiles)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-salted-meat-slice-crash-the-game-in-the-8621-version-0-d-572-gc62f18a-tiles/19251)

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**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-salted-meat-slice-crash-the-game-in-the-8621-version-0-d-572-gc62f18a-tiles/19251 "2019-03-16T20:53:14Z")

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version: 0.D-572-gc62f18a (tiles) OS: win7 64bit mods: “dda”, “no\_npc\_food”, “filthy\_morale”, “novitamins”, “growable-pots” Crafting salted meat slice crash the game: CRASH LOG FILE: config/crash.log VERSION:…

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## [What's the deal with coal?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-coal/19229)

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**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-coal/19229 "2019-03-16T15:49:33Z")

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No seriously coal is pretty much useless. By the time I craft a pickaxe, the coal I can get from mining is pretty much useless compared to the more versatile charcoal. Is there a mod that gives coal some more usage?

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## [How do you get raw offal now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-get-raw-offal-now/19246)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-get-raw-offal-now/19246 "2019-03-16T13:10:30Z")

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The old butchering system made it easy to get raw offal, but how do you get it now? Which butchery mode?

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## [Why don't guns do piercing damage instead of cutting damage?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-guns-do-piercing-damage-instead-of-cutting-damage/19245)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-guns-do-piercing-damage-instead-of-cutting-damage/19245 "2019-03-16T12:39:19Z")

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I’m just wondering. Could piercing armor be coded in? Or maybe a new armor type(projectile)? Bullets and arrows will still have some of the other damage types but less of it, and higher projectile damage. Maybe this coul…

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## [Claymore mines?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claymore-mines/19247)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claymore-mines/19247 "2019-03-16T09:48:06Z")

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So now that we have a more detailed and realistic explosives and shrapnel mechanics, I was thinking Claymore mine should be a thing. You could place it and then point the direction of shrapnel to be bursted, the same way…

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## [Skill Progression (Practice makes perfect, redux)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-progression-practice-makes-perfect-redux/19212)

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**Author:** [@RickySandbox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RickySandbox)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-progression-practice-makes-perfect-redux/19212 "2019-03-16T07:58:27Z")

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Update: The discussion continues! I’ve updated the Issue on GitHub for those interested. While learning more about skill progression systems I discovered an article about a real world system used in military training …

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## [Game crash on cooking cooked cattail stalk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-on-cooking-cooked-cattail-stalk/19238)

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**Author:** [@Dlight\_full](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlight_full)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-on-cooking-cooked-cattail-stalk/19238 "2019-03-16T06:23:20Z")

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When i try to cook cooked cattail stalk, game crashes. This lead to corrupting my save game, which crushes the game immediately on loading the game.

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## [Randomized Overmaps?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomized-overmaps/19237)

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**Author:** [@Deadrick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Deadrick)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomized-overmaps/19237 "2019-03-16T06:19:42Z")

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I am not much of a programmer so I have no idea if this is possible to do in the game engine or not. I was just thinking how a feature to randomize the overmaps would be nice. If you travel you can go through sparsely p…

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## [Globster-inspired Zed idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/globster-inspired-zed-idea/19244)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/globster-inspired-zed-idea/19244 "2019-03-15T23:52:22Z")

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Note, this is a basically a big WIP for this, so lots of words ahoy. I wanted to get feedback before going on, for things like lore, feasibility, how stupid of a name Globster is, and how silly the idea is. I’ve got to g…

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## [Before I play, I have a few questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/before-i-play-i-have-a-few-questions/19220)

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**Author:** [@Starfoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Starfoth)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/before-i-play-i-have-a-few-questions/19220 "2019-03-15T23:52:29Z")

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So I watched a few videos while away from home about the game and it seems like a lot of fun. I enjoy games like this and have hundreds of hours sunk into Project Zomboid and RimWorld for that reason. When ai get home I …

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## [Overnight healing is too fast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overnight-healing-is-too-fast/17057)

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**Author:** [@Entity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Entity)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overnight-healing-is-too-fast/17057 "2019-03-15T22:45:06Z")

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## [Favorite bad traits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/favorite-bad-traits/19170)

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**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/favorite-bad-traits/19170 "2019-03-15T21:20:04Z")

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Does anyone have a favorite bad traits they like to take? For example, i like to take pyromaniac bc i think it adds a neat RP element to the game. The constant messages about fire is is very nicely done. Anyone else ha…

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## [Itchy metal bionic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/itchy-metal-bionic/19225)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/itchy-metal-bionic/19225 "2019-03-15T17:58:19Z")

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Build 8605 I’m going to assume this is a bug because it says so in the description. Surgically removed the Itchy bastard and found this on the operating table when I moved off it. Didn’t see anything mentioning it got f…

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## [Crashes, bugs, etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashes-bugs-etc/19233)

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**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashes-bugs-etc/19233 "2019-03-15T12:04:53Z")

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OS: WIN7 64 Mods: “dda”, “no\_npc\_food”, “filthy\_morale”, “novitamins”, “growable-pots” Below i changed every @ to & in the crash log, because the forum engine refused to allow them, because they looked like as use…

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## [Crash while siphoning fuel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-while-siphoning-fuel/19234)

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**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-while-siphoning-fuel/19234 "2019-03-15T10:58:45Z")

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I’m trying to siphon gasoline from any vehicle and choose my car as a destination. Then this happens (build 8614, version 0.D-500-gb79130f (tiles): Ignore doesn’t do anything, Retry crashes it for good: Crash log: …

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## [Future LUA Removing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/future-lua-removing/19122)

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**Author:** [@Adevald](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adevald)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/future-lua-removing/19122 "2019-03-15T07:58:33Z")

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On github has some LUA infrastructure remove. And i have some questions. How i can make some “complicated” and nonstandart gameplay mod features? I think json is not enough for everything.

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## [Newest update broke my existing expansions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newest-update-broke-my-existing-expansions/19230)

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**Author:** [@Luce\_of\_fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Luce_of_fire)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newest-update-broke-my-existing-expansions/19230 "2019-03-15T05:22:48Z")

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I cant upgrade anything aside from the main camp and chopshop wont work, the crafting still works though, it cuts back to conversation with the camp manager if i try anything that doesn’t work, and yes i have met the req…

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## [Survior Gear vs Nomad Gear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survior-gear-vs-nomad-gear/19215)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survior-gear-vs-nomad-gear/19215 "2019-03-15T03:34:24Z")

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I’m curious what everyone’s preferences as far as equipment go later in the game, once you have the skills to start making most everything… I’ve mostly been running Nomad Gear on all my characters and haven’t seen much r…

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## [Attack types and self inflicting attacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attack-types-and-self-inflicting-attacks/19226)

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**Author:** [@Moss\_Jones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moss_Jones)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attack-types-and-self-inflicting-attacks/19226 "2019-03-15T02:30:20Z")

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I was curious to see if anyone knew all the “attack\_type” 's for monster\_attacks. Are they hardcoded and is it possible for monsters to use an attack on themselves, as well as the effects it would cause if used on the p…

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## [How do i get rid of shady zombies and others who see in the dark](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-shady-zombies-and-others-who-see-in-the-dark/19223)

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**Author:** [@greg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/greg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-shady-zombies-and-others-who-see-in-the-dark/19223 "2019-03-15T00:04:41Z")

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I just want to get rid of the ones that see in the dark, I don’t want to get rid of anything else. how would I do this. I don’t know anything about coding I just found this game a week ago.

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## [NPC Dialogue Repeat Causes Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-dialogue-repeat-causes-crash/19219)

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**Author:** [@Nizizumi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nizizumi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-dialogue-repeat-causes-crash/19219 "2019-03-14T21:25:57Z")

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Been running into a problem with NPC’s repeating their mission request dialogue and crashing the game due to already having the quest. Haven’t seen any pattern in when it repeats yet. You can bypass this issue by simply …

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## [Game breaking issue with stats through skills enabled on latest builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-breaking-issue-with-stats-through-skills-enabled-on-latest-builds/19213)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-breaking-issue-with-stats-through-skills-enabled-on-latest-builds/19213 "2019-03-14T18:20:03Z")

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All players, NPCS will constatly deplete in Head, Torso, and Arms until death when stats through skills is enabled. This applies even with debug invincibility applied to players or NPCs. In addition, this depletion will…

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## [JSON form editors utilites](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-form-editors-utilites/19214)

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**Author:** [@Adevald](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adevald)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-form-editors-utilites/19214 "2019-03-14T14:39:32Z")

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Im a layman in that topic, and whole my modding work happen i NotePad++. But as a practice show, all work with JSONs can be simplified, and quicker. Especially with map vehicle edition. Maybe its just my dreams…

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