# Latest

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## [HolyChunks of meat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/holychunks-of-meat/16447)

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**Author:** [@Demosthenes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Demosthenes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/holychunks-of-meat/16447 "2018-09-01T00:51:23Z")

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Innumdated with 24 chunks of tainted meat per zombie now. Love it!! Does it relate at all to using a scalpel now?

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## [Random grey tiles in vehicle screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-grey-tiles-in-vehicle-screen/16446)

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**Author:** [@Androwski](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Androwski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-grey-tiles-in-vehicle-screen/16446 "2018-08-31T23:27:55Z")

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I just lengthened a HUMMVE to become a survivor RV. What do grey tiles mean?

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## [Apartment Complex Battle ( Game Experience Flavor )](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apartment-complex-battle-game-experience-flavor/16443)

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**Author:** [@Mussorgsky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mussorgsky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apartment-complex-battle-game-experience-flavor/16443 "2018-08-31T22:27:52Z")

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I’m currently using 0.C-7628, which seems to be before a lot of recent changes people seem concerned about. I’m not familiar yet with anything more recent than this version, so feel free to add your experience as you see…

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## [Morale mod feasible via json only?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-mod-feasible-via-json-only/16436)

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**Author:** [@dpwb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dpwb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-mod-feasible-via-json-only/16436 "2018-08-31T17:52:51Z")

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I want to make a mod that makes morale far more important, essentially making joy activities an essential part of every day, or making friends with NPCs/pets. The idea being that if the mental wellbeing of your survivor…

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## [Chicken Maturation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chicken-maturation/16404)

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**Author:** [@randplay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/randplay)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chicken-maturation/16404 "2018-08-31T13:32:05Z")

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I’ve finally captured a chicken/chick. How long does it take for a chick to mature into a chicken? Does season length affect it? I’ve captured 3 crow chicks before, and none of them matured after 14 days. I’ve also look…

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## [Should diazepam reduce dispersion?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-diazepam-reduce-dispersion/16440)

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**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-diazepam-reduce-dispersion/16440 "2018-08-31T07:28:58Z")

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I’ve heard that some shooters use it to damp down the body’s normal small tremors and regulate the heart. Don’t know if it is bunk. I know I’d sure try it if there were lives on the line. Should diazepam reduce disper…

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## [The item highlight color make identify item and dead body difficult](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-item-highlight-color-make-identify-item-and-dead-body-difficult/16439)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-item-highlight-color-make-identify-item-and-dead-body-difficult/16439 "2018-08-31T04:29:25Z")

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I found a problem about this new menu color, that any time you select something, it will hide the original color that item have, which it make a few trouble to identify the item, for example, I tried to read a skill boo…

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## [Standardizing Tool Qualities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/standardizing-tool-qualities/16398)

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**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/standardizing-tool-qualities/16398 "2018-08-31T01:57:24Z")

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Tool qualities are currently very ad hoc. Level 1 is just set to whatever the lowest tool that performs the task is and turns into Level 2 if a makeshift tool is implemented. And butchering works on its own completely di…

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## [Attempted to heat up a frozen meal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attempted-to-heat-up-a-frozen-meal/16269)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attempted-to-heat-up-a-frozen-meal/16269 "2018-08-31T01:52:33Z")

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It was previously edible while just frozen, but once heated up, it became inedible. Listed as (hot), (frozen)…

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## [Vehicle Tanks (Liquid Storage)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-tanks-liquid-storage/16238)

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**Author:** [@SagitarTSeleth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SagitarTSeleth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-tanks-liquid-storage/16238 "2018-08-30T23:40:42Z")

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I’m not exactly sure at what point this stopped working, but while in my RV, I used to be able to craft clean water at the kitchen unit’s hotplate from a couple 60L vehicle rainwater tanks, and send the clean water direc…

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## [Cant disassemble Power CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-power-cbm/16435)

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**Author:** [@Orange01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orange01)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-power-cbm/16435 "2018-08-30T23:22:05Z")

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I just updated and cant get plutonium from these anymore. I use rm13 power armor and a minireactor so I have been relying on scavenging these from zombies. Is this intended? Do I need to go looking for mininukes?

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## [Is there any way to reload from crafting distance?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-reload-from-crafting-distance/16383)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-reload-from-crafting-distance/16383 "2018-08-30T20:48:10Z")

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Seems tedious to have to run to my charcoal and battery and thread cupboard just to reload a tool while I’m doing a lot of crafting. Reloading from crafting distance seems like a good easy fix, but the ideal fix in my m…

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## [Chopping wood and felling trees should be noisy work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chopping-wood-and-felling-trees-should-be-noisy-work/16431)

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**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chopping-wood-and-felling-trees-should-be-noisy-work/16431 "2018-08-30T18:13:39Z")

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Ever chop down a tree with an axe? Not nearly as loud as a chainsaw, but you can hear it a literal mile off. And when a good-sized tree hits the ground you can hear it and even feel it through the ground a pretty good …

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## [Drying meat in winter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drying-meat-in-winter/16381)

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**Author:** [@Santos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Santos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drying-meat-in-winter/16381 "2018-08-30T13:55:24Z")

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Winter air is devoid of moisture(falls to the ground to form snow and ice) leaving the air dry. Bugs also don’t fair well in the cold. Many cultures in the world learned they could dry/dehydrate meat in the winter. This…

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## [Leather Tarp should also act as Tarpaulin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leather-tarp-should-also-act-as-tarpaulin/16395)

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**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leather-tarp-should-also-act-as-tarpaulin/16395 "2018-08-30T13:44:47Z")

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For the shelter and raincatcher contruction items. Much easier to make a leather tarp than to find a space blanket or poncho. Well, at least at low scarcity it is.

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## [Hot weather clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hot-weather-clothing/16418)

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**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 11:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hot-weather-clothing/16418 "2018-08-30T11:34:48Z")

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Right now we have ways to keep warm, but not cool. A loose cotton robe, a broad straw hat,etc can provide sun protection and relief in hot weather. Perhaps a tailoring modification to lower the warmth rating - adding v…

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## [How do I use rope on a long drop?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-rope-on-a-long-drop/16430)

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**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-rope-on-a-long-drop/16430 "2018-08-30T11:32:53Z")

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I tried activating the long rope from the top. I tried dropping it. I tried jumping. I tried everything. What the heck do I do? Thanks!

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## [Area lighting options](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/area-lighting-options/16396)

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**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 9:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/area-lighting-options/16396 "2018-08-30T09:35:55Z")

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## [Stats dropped and I dont know why](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-dropped-and-i-dont-know-why/16427)

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**Author:** [@Androwski](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Androwski)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-dropped-and-i-dont-know-why/16427 "2018-08-30T04:15:40Z")

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I started with 10, 8, 10, 10. And Statsthroughskills has increased them. Strength was at 13 already. I only noticed it, when I tried to read a book and it was very slow. Debug console says, health is alright (at around…

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## [First time posting a crash log](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-time-posting-a-crash-log/16415)

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**Author:** [@Maverick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maverick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-time-posting-a-crash-log/16415 "2018-08-29T14:41:23Z")

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So I’ve been expanding an outpost with NPCs. I recently upgraded my farming area to the 3rd or 4th level when it started causing the game to lock up and just close. It was right after I brought someone back from planting…

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## [Sparring practice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sparring-practice/16420)

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**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sparring-practice/16420 "2018-08-29T05:18:49Z")

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Initiate non-lethal combat with followers, work on skills.

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## [How time comsuming will it be to add classes to a scenario!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-time-comsuming-will-it-be-to-add-classes-to-a-scenario/16416)

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**Author:** [@Demosthenes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Demosthenes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-time-comsuming-will-it-be-to-add-classes-to-a-scenario/16416 "2018-08-29T04:58:44Z")

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I’ll preface by saying I plan on learning to code for this game and have plans for a sumo wrestler as well as late game events like an alien imvasion after 400 game days have past. But I don’t have time right now. I wo…

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## [New player needing guidance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player-needing-guidance/16317)

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**Author:** [@PhenomPhear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PhenomPhear)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player-needing-guidance/16317 "2018-08-28T22:38:41Z")

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So I’ve been playing a lot Cogmind, but, needed a break so I started playing CDDA. I initially tried using tiles but I found it very difficult to spot monsters and determine what the heck is going on so I switched to ASC…

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## [Radical Suggestion: Mutation and Playstyles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radical-suggestion-mutation-and-playstyles/16413)

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**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radical-suggestion-mutation-and-playstyles/16413 "2018-08-28T16:43:37Z")

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So, one of the eternal questions over mutation is ‘balance vs bionics’ and then all the details of the types of mutation/etc. But playing with the mutations as they stand in the latest experimental, after having avoided…

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## [Suggestion: additional info on time costs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-additional-info-on-time-costs/16406)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-additional-info-on-time-costs/16406 "2018-08-28T00:43:02Z")

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It would be helpful if somewhere in the game itself there were clues as to how to reduce the time to engage in different constructions and crafts. Likewise, a way to see what is contributing to the current time estimate…

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## [Cannot defrost some liquids](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-defrost-some-liquids/16304)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-defrost-some-liquids/16304 "2018-08-27T20:59:25Z")

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I have a bunch of fruit juice in a 3L jar on the floor. It’s winter so it freezes. I try to defrost it with my pot, and it gives me the “You defrost the food” message. However the liquid is still frozen and undrinkable.…

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## [Question: Post-Thresholds and Meat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-post-thresholds-and-meat/16401)

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**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-post-thresholds-and-meat/16401 "2018-08-27T20:57:33Z")

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Question - do any of the post-threshold mutations give a preference for eating fresh, uncooked meat? I know Eater of the Dead lets you eat rotting corpses, but it would seem that certain thresholds (like Arachnid, Beast,…

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## [Help! Can't find brain blob in slime pit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-cant-find-brain-blob-in-slime-pit/16375)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-cant-find-brain-blob-in-slime-pit/16375 "2018-08-27T18:14:18Z")

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I went down a downward slope, and burn every slime. But I see no brain blob, even before I burn anything. Where is the brain blob??? The blobs are just very annoying. They are not dangerous. I have look all around the …

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## [Some thoughts on heat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-thoughts-on-heat/16394)

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**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-thoughts-on-heat/16394 "2018-08-27T17:57:26Z")

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Some campers and RVs have wood-burning heaters. A freezer or fridge heats the environment it is in equal to the power it uses. My solar-powered cabin needs an electric space heater.

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## [Invisible Dinos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invisible-dinos/16391)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invisible-dinos/16391 "2018-08-27T14:02:34Z")

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