# Latest

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## [Lots of Error Codes with new update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lots-of-error-codes-with-new-update/19193)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lots-of-error-codes-with-new-update/19193 "2019-03-14T14:33:49Z")

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Error Link Condensed all the stuff that popped up into this image. Hope it helps fix whatever it is. The zombie error has me the most worried

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## [Prompt for certain debug commands](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prompt-for-certain-debug-commands/19209)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prompt-for-certain-debug-commands/19209 "2019-03-14T07:35:15Z")

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Hello, In the debug menu, it has two options learn all martial arts and learn all recipes. When mucking about, I found it easy to accidently trigger these two options when I am trying to navigate another menu. Is it po…

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## [Defense mode tips?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/defense-mode-tips/19202)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/defense-mode-tips/19202 "2019-03-14T06:51:30Z")

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I know it doesn’t get talked about a lot but I want to try defense mode. Anyone know a good build or good strategies to use?

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## [Laboratories with unaligned walls and doors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laboratories-with-unaligned-walls-and-doors/19204)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laboratories-with-unaligned-walls-and-doors/19204 "2019-03-14T06:46:20Z")

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Laboratories sometimes spawn rooms that are one unit too high or too low, leading to things like While this is more annoying than anything, I’ve seen this happen most with the rooms with all the clone vats, which some…

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## [New help text on git and github for the guide for 1st time modders](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-help-text-on-git-and-github-for-the-guide-for-1st-time-modders/18917)

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**Author:** [@mlangsdorf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mlangsdorf)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-help-text-on-git-and-github-for-the-guide-for-1st-time-modders/18917 "2019-03-14T05:41:24Z")

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I’ve added the following text to the guide for 1st time modders. Please review and tell me if this makes any sense to you. I know how git works, so it makes sense to me, but communication is tricky. A brief introducti…

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## [Being able to find/make the irons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-find-make-the-irons/19205)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-find-make-the-irons/19205 "2019-03-14T01:50:28Z")

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The halligan bar and the fire ax can be combined into a single unit known as the Irons, which is evidently a common setup for a lot of fire-departments to have. I have no idea how this is used, but I’d imagine that if fo…

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## [Point playing with Mycus or Marlos?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/point-playing-with-mycus-or-marlos/19152)

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**Author:** [@Valerij\_Bosch1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valerij_Bosch1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/point-playing-with-mycus-or-marlos/19152 "2019-03-14T01:12:02Z")

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I didnt managed to play all mutatuions build, but from the wiki they are explained very well. I wanted to try now the funguys way and since 3 days I cant figure out how to play them. I cheated my way in so I could see wh…

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## [Different type of weapon spawn in different session, possible?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/different-type-of-weapon-spawn-in-different-session-possible/19200)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/different-type-of-weapon-spawn-in-different-session-possible/19200 "2019-03-14T00:46:04Z")

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recently im surfing around youtube looking for some video about weapon firing demonstration, and i came across one video of someone firing 2 weapon, Barrett M107 and the other one is Barrett M82. and then i got this ide…

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## [Is there any way to remove liquid off the ground?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-remove-liquid-off-the-ground/19195)

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**Author:** [@retuza](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/retuza)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-remove-liquid-off-the-ground/19195 "2019-03-13T12:49:51Z")

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I know the mop is used to remove blood and guts, but what about various liquids like gasoline, diesel, alcohols, etc? shown in image I’ll use debug if I have to, I just want these liquids out of my base after they some…

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## [Why do I keep getting Lockjaw(tetanus)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-lockjaw-tetanus/19171)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-lockjaw-tetanus/19171 "2019-03-13T01:20:24Z")

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I’ve probably used 30 antibiotics trying to get rid of it. It has gone away from the status screen, but it keeps coming back, even though I’m not climbing over wreckage or broken windows. Is it because my bionic claws or…

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## [Copper Pot full of water burning away on oven?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copper-pot-full-of-water-burning-away-on-oven/19166)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copper-pot-full-of-water-burning-away-on-oven/19166 "2019-03-12T06:35:11Z")

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A lot of the time I’ve kept varous pots and things, sometimes with stuff in them on to of an oven and never run into an issue. Can be nice for a bit of an automatic defrost of your water. But my copper pot full of water …

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## [Merchant suddenly died](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merchant-suddenly-died/19164)

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**Author:** [@Belcanzor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Belcanzor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merchant-suddenly-died/19164 "2019-03-12T02:11:43Z")

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The one give the quest for 25 plutonium. I walk around the building and read I just failed mission. I reload and try teleport using debug, say NPC died. Already try turn debug mode, nothing to read. Its a bug? Its po…

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## [Suggestion: blobs generate "a squishing noise" not "footsteps"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-blobs-generate-a-squishing-noise-not-footsteps/19181)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-blobs-generate-a-squishing-noise-not-footsteps/19181 "2019-03-12T01:54:34Z")

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Currently when you overhear Blobs moving around, the sound heard is “footsteps.” “A squishing noise” seems more appropriate, since they have no feet.

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## [Minifridge/freezer insulation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-freezer-insulation/19174)

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**Author:** [@Lightova](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lightova)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-freezer-insulation/19174 "2019-03-12T01:45:33Z")

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Is the insulation mentioned by the minifridge supposed to work? Or is winter temperature just cold enough to freeze items inside it?

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## [Acidic Ants with Broken Hives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acidic-ants-with-broken-hives/19178)

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**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acidic-ants-with-broken-hives/19178 "2019-03-12T00:13:21Z")

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I created a map that is pretty much all urban, so I don’t know if this contributes. But an issue I keep coming across is that acidic ant hives spawn normal ant larvae chambers (which they then usually kill) and normal a…

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## [MOPP suits? Anyone?mm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mopp-suits-anyone-mm/19160)

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**Author:** [@Hof1993](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hof1993)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mopp-suits-anyone-mm/19160 "2019-03-11T20:41:22Z")

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So my father sometimes watches me play. He was infantry for many years. He made a neat point. Most of the zombie soldiers should be in Mopp suits . I think these would work like clean suits. Also gas masks should b…

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## [How are fires contained now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-are-fires-contained-now/19163)

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**Author:** [@slitherrr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/slitherrr)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-are-fires-contained-now/19163 "2019-03-11T20:32:39Z")

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The firepit is no longer visible on the construction menu, so what has become the new way to have a contained fire without a fireplace/brazier? I know a shallow pit, at least, doesn’t cut it (after burning down one shelt…

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## [How to spawn NPCs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-spawn-npcs/18750)

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**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-spawn-npcs/18750 "2019-03-08T11:30:49Z")

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/!\\ Possible spoiler ahead /!\\ I need help with #28157 (contains spoiler) To make it work I need to spawn NPC near the player, but what i’ve got so far crashes the game : std::shared\_ptr\<npc\> tmp = std::make…

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## [¿How does updating the game affect my old saves or old worlds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-updating-the-game-affect-my-old-saves-or-old-worlds/19155)

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**Author:** [@Iliyan44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iliyan44)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-updating-the-game-affect-my-old-saves-or-old-worlds/19155 "2019-03-11T14:51:07Z")

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So every time i see in the update log a new monster update, a new building or a existing structure geting change or added, i get the question in my head ¿Do i need to make a new world so that the changes can take place o…

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## [Build 8595/6? breaks things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-8595-6-breaks-things/19161)

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**Author:** [@Cakesicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cakesicle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-8595-6-breaks-things/19161 "2019-03-11T12:18:05Z")

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I use the game launcher. After the latest update I tried to go near a cemetery and crashed- I see logs for an 8595 mentioning some cemetery changes but it’s not available for download in the launcher, so I’m not sure wh…

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## [About in-game Missile Silo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-in-game-missile-silo/19124)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-in-game-missile-silo/19124 "2019-03-11T12:13:21Z")

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so i’ve been thinking for some time now that there is abandoned Missile Silo scattered around the world with active missile in it ready to launch… but things that i am unable to answer is : the missile itself is activ…

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## [Grid on minimap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grid-on-minimap/19165)

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**Author:** [@Nizizumi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nizizumi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grid-on-minimap/19165 "2019-03-11T08:48:50Z")

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I had to do some re-loading after latest patch broke Alternate Map Keys mod, but after a re-install my mini map is drawing grids over it. I’m not sure what could have caused this.

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## [\[WIP\] Looking at the sky around player position](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-looking-at-the-sky-around-player-position/18594)

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**Author:** [@int\_ua](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/int_ua)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-looking-at-the-sky-around-player-position/18594 "2019-03-11T07:12:40Z")

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First PR is merged. This thread exists to track ideas for further improvement: Displaying wind, temperature, humidity and pressure info in the same window. Allowing some weather to block viewing what’s behind it. Bas…

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## [Edit: Adding a Radiation Bionic?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/edit-adding-a-radiation-bionic/19100)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 5:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/edit-adding-a-radiation-bionic/19100 "2019-03-11T05:17:40Z")

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Are there any bionics that cause radiation similar to the radioactivity mutation tree? Preferably a purely detrimental broken bionic. If not I’ll have to see if I can code one but figured I’d ask first.

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## [Tips for keeping npc's alive?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-for-keeping-npcs-alive/19153)

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**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-for-keeping-npcs-alive/19153 "2019-03-10T20:39:48Z")

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So I’m pretty new to this whole having an npc companion thing but they seem to have a little trouble with the whole surviving thing. I managed to stop her from jumping out of a building to fisticuff 15 zombies after drop…

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## [Can't Grab Controls?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-grab-controls/19159)

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**Author:** [@Nizizumi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nizizumi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-grab-controls/19159 "2019-03-10T19:32:45Z")

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I’m not sure if I’m missing something, but I found a pickup truck with about 3 hours of gas , a working battery, and enough wheels to move. However, when I sit in the driver seat and hit ^ for vehicle controls I can’t gr…

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## [Combat Log and how to view](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combat-log-and-how-to-view/19140)

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**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combat-log-and-how-to-view/19140 "2019-03-10T18:58:59Z")

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Hey this might be a weird question, but is there a way to view the combat log outside of the game or while I’m playing? Often I will see something scroll by too fast and I have no idea wtf just happened. For example I w…

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## [Annyone have experirnce with unreal engine?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/annyone-have-experirnce-with-unreal-engine/19149)

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**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/annyone-have-experirnce-with-unreal-engine/19149 "2019-03-10T18:42:21Z")

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I’ve got the idea of using cataclysm as a base to learn unreal engine. I’m basically starting from scratch, but any help I find online includes extra stuff to what i’m after. Anyone on here know the workings of unreal …

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## [Request for Deathmobiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/request-for-deathmobiles/19117)

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**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/request-for-deathmobiles/19117 "2019-03-10T14:35:02Z")

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Can you guys post your deathmobiles here? I need some help with making my own not look like a chaotic mess of vehicle parts and utilities so that I can survive the Cataclysm in style.

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## [Skeletal Juggernaut spawn rates too high?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skeletal-juggernaut-spawn-rates-too-high/18921)

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**Author:** [@draghi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/draghi)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skeletal-juggernaut-spawn-rates-too-high/18921 "2019-03-10T11:52:57Z")

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Hello, I’m kinda into mid-game I got heavy survivor armor and stuff like that and tried looting a hospital and got greeted by a bunch of zombies and 3 Skeletal Juggernauts, and killed them all with unarmed dragon kung fu…

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