# Latest

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## [Ranged weapon's maximum range is low](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-weapons-maximum-range-is-low/15482)

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**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-weapons-maximum-range-is-low/15482 "2018-08-21T23:28:40Z")

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My maximum range on crossbow is 2 tiles, how to i fix this? \[sketch-1526235642546\] And some music for thinking whats the broblam: Edit: also, dex isen’t the broblam as i was able to shoot far whit the same dex

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## [AIM seems to have broke in the recent update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aim-seems-to-have-broke-in-the-recent-update/16327)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aim-seems-to-have-broke-in-the-recent-update/16327 "2018-08-21T13:46:57Z")

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I can’t select a direction for either box of the AIM screen. Just updated so its one the that last 3 updates.

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## [I'm back after over a year](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-back-after-over-a-year/16305)

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**Author:** [@TheFlame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-back-after-over-a-year/16305 "2018-08-21T05:32:45Z")

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I loaded up the game again after a long, long time away. I’ve noticed quite a few changes: These skeletal juggernauts are ridiculous. They take three hits from Marloss Man Reborn to kill, and there are hundreds of them…

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## [Translation - What are those 'survey' things (camp, farm, garage...)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translation-what-are-those-survey-things-camp-farm-garage/16319)

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**Author:** [@Noctivagante](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctivagante)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translation-what-are-those-survey-things-camp-farm-garage/16319 "2018-08-21T02:08:11Z")

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Hi, I’m working on the argentinian translation. I don’t understand what are those survey things on the overmap\_terrain. I haven’t seen them on the game, but in Transifex I can’t figure them out. Maybe someone can help…

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## [Reloading a hip flask is bugged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloading-a-hip-flask-is-bugged/16301)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloading-a-hip-flask-is-bugged/16301 "2018-08-20T20:00:45Z")

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Trying to load my hip flask with some good ole whiskey and it it loaded it with chicken and dumplings, Tried again and it was lemonade… something is funky.

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## [How do you remove side walk?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-remove-side-walk/16285)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-remove-side-walk/16285 "2018-08-20T19:59:06Z")

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I’ve tried to jack hammer it several times, tried deconstructing it, tried building a wooden wall on it and then destroying that, but to no avail. Any tips?

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## [I want a "spanish Reviewer"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-a-spanish-reviewer/14711)

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**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-a-spanish-reviewer/14711 "2018-08-20T19:09:57Z")

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Hi. \[copy&paste from reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/cataclysmdda/comments/7m8oyt/i\_want\_to\_validate\_the\_spanish\_translation\_how\_to/\] Well. I am a CDDA lover and free software lover and my natural language is spanish. …

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## [Crafting progression](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-progression/16236)

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**Author:** [@Malakh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakh)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-progression/16236 "2018-08-20T13:44:20Z")

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The CRPGer in me finds that lack of equipment progression unsatisfying. Given access to a few books, a player is capable of crafting the best equipment. (Right, no power armor or advanced firearms, but short of that). Th…

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## [Healing by medical items should be more useful](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-by-medical-items-should-be-more-useful/16279)

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**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-by-medical-items-should-be-more-useful/16279 "2018-08-20T10:30:22Z")

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Healing items should be help the player but they are not, while the buffed healing progress is more realistic, it fails to help the player. If our player character luckily survive a deadly encounter they become so fragil…

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## [Liquids that are freezable cannot be poured into vehicle tanks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/liquids-that-are-freezable-cannot-be-poured-into-vehicle-tanks/16312)

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**Author:** [@MedNed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MedNed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/liquids-that-are-freezable-cannot-be-poured-into-vehicle-tanks/16312 "2018-08-20T04:45:36Z")

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This includes not only water or any drinkable liquid but chemicals such as bleach or ammonia as well (yes I know you can drink them as well). I’m taking a shot in the dark here but I think is going on is the game is look…

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## [Just saw this on reddit, and since I don't have an account any more I want to say thank you here](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-saw-this-on-reddit-and-since-i-dont-have-an-account-any-more-i-want-to-say-thank-you-here/16310)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-saw-this-on-reddit-and-since-i-dont-have-an-account-any-more-i-want-to-say-thank-you-here/16310 "2018-08-20T02:49:02Z")

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@mlangsdorf Master Mechanic, Code Contributor 6 points 12 hours ago I’m taking a break from working on the invincible coil of frames problem and working on bike racks, since bike racks will share a lot of the same code…

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## [We have budget steel weapons, should good weapons require high carbon steel to make?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-have-budget-steel-weapons-should-good-weapons-require-high-carbon-steel-to-make/16276)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-have-budget-steel-weapons-should-good-weapons-require-high-carbon-steel-to-make/16276 "2018-08-20T02:32:48Z")

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Making weapons out of regular steel isn’t very sensible, its too soft, and doesn’t hold an edge. We have budget steel weapons that we can find, how about high carbon steel to forge quality weapons instead of the scrap of…

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## [Metabolism and Thirst Reduction Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metabolism-and-thirst-reduction-mod/16300)

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**Author:** [@Shard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metabolism-and-thirst-reduction-mod/16300 "2018-08-19T18:10:43Z")

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Adds several mutations that alter hunger and thirst rates by reducing them to 1/2, 1/4, or 1/10th. Can add to an existing world by modifying the save’s mods.json and adding “Metabolism\_Rates” to the list, with a comma b…

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## [Runtime error after consuming mutagen/serum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/runtime-error-after-consuming-mutagen-serum/16302)

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**Author:** [@DaWhatTheFox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DaWhatTheFox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/runtime-error-after-consuming-mutagen-serum/16302 "2018-08-19T16:22:51Z")

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Perhaps it is one of the mods I am using, or perhaps it’s just the game currently, either way I have no idea. My mod load list as of right now is: "dda", "brightnights", "more\_locations", "Bootleg\_Walkers", "…

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## [Guide to modding the Cataclysm! (WIP)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-to-modding-the-cataclysm-wip/15707)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guide-to-modding-the-cataclysm-wip/15707 "2018-08-19T13:59:18Z")

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–This thread is meant to give a (hopefully) good reference to those who wish the mod C:DDA. I’m still learn a lot myself, so don’t expect it to be perfect, but I’ve learned quite a lot of things so far. There is a lot to…

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## [Hot to open json files reliably?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hot-to-open-json-files-reliably/16298)

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**Author:** [@Androwski](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Androwski)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hot-to-open-json-files-reliably/16298 "2018-08-19T13:39:57Z")

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Hi, I have notepad++. But I cant get Notepad++ to be the standard editor which simply works by a double click. I have the json viewer plugin for Notepad++. I have to choose here every time which editor I want the json …

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## [Help with Mod needed - HalfHunger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-mod-needed-halfhunger/16281)

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**Author:** [@Androwski](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Androwski)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-mod-needed-halfhunger/16281 "2018-08-19T13:19:05Z")

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Hi, can you help me please with my first mod. I started on Github with that but I think this is maybe a better place. This is what I have: The error message is gone now. But how do i get this mod activated in my …

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## [Item duplication NPC unequipping](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-duplication-npc-unequipping/16297)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-duplication-npc-unequipping/16297 "2018-08-19T08:33:56Z")

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Not sure if this has been patched or whatever, but I found a bug with removing gear from NPCs. If the NPC doesn’t have the capacity he’ll drop the item. But it seems there’s a likelihood You’ll get a duplicate item. Not …

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## [Can't sleep after installing cbm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-sleep-after-installing-cbm/16256)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-sleep-after-installing-cbm/16256 "2018-08-19T04:45:34Z")

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I installed sensory dulling and kept it on for a while. And my character doesn’t have to sleep any more. Now I have to press the dot key for the whole night just to pass the time… Do we have a cbm that helps pushing b…

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## [Depression, loneliness, lategame challenge/incentive?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/depression-loneliness-lategame-challenge-incentive/16234)

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**Author:** [@dpwb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dpwb)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/depression-loneliness-lategame-challenge-incentive/16234 "2018-08-19T00:09:43Z")

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I see this has been mooted before a few years ago, when pets/NPCs were less fleshed out. Seems to me, that as a non-combat mid to lategame challenge, a scaling morale factor that keeps getting worse would be a realistic…

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## [Heavy duty door vs Heavy Duty Hatch vs Heavy duty trunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heavy-duty-door-vs-heavy-duty-hatch-vs-heavy-duty-trunk/16290)

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**Author:** [@Wetwings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wetwings)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heavy-duty-door-vs-heavy-duty-hatch-vs-heavy-duty-trunk/16290 "2018-08-18T22:39:26Z")

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1 Can someone tell me which to use in what scenario? 2 The trunk can have multiple tiles open at once right? 3 Can the hatch do the same? What advantage does the hatch have over the trunk? I don’t see a reason when to…

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## [Can no longer reload a canteen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-no-longer-reload-a-canteen/16278)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-no-longer-reload-a-canteen/16278 "2018-08-18T20:01:34Z")

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I’m guessing its related to the food temperature stuff. I can Unload into it, just not reload it.

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## [Just explored a mine and strange temple, thought some would be interested in seeing these end game locations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-explored-a-mine-and-strange-temple-thought-some-would-be-interested-in-seeing-these-end-game-locations/16251)

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**Author:** [@Orange01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orange01)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-explored-a-mine-and-strange-temple-thought-some-would-be-interested-in-seeing-these-end-game-locations/16251 "2018-08-18T19:28:45Z")

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## [Can openers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-openers/5655)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-openers/5655 "2018-08-18T18:49:40Z")

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How are you supposed to open cans… of course can openers :stuck\_out\_tongue: -small cans… 1/3 the size of normal cans holding one ration of like tuna or something -large cans probably have 3 servings perhaps to compens…

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## [Monster damage types?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-damage-types/16027)

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**Author:** [@Axema](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Axema)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-damage-types/16027 "2018-08-18T18:36:05Z")

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I’m curious about the monster damage types. Well, to give a fresh concept on the topic, here’s what all I know: (ripped contents from monster\_attack.json) “+”: “physical” “\*”: “elemental?” +bash +cut +stab \*acid …

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## [Hav-A-Heart Traps and animal breeding/husbandry?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hav-a-heart-traps-and-animal-breeding-husbandry/13368)

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**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hav-a-heart-traps-and-animal-breeding-husbandry/13368 "2018-08-18T17:54:22Z")

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I know that in many a preppers research and preparations, rabbit farms, chicken farms, fish farms, etc are considered as a very reliable method of meat sourcing, fur, bones, etc. I feel like like if animals breeding is…

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## [You can build a door on an already built door](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-can-build-a-door-on-an-already-built-door/16284)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-can-build-a-door-on-an-already-built-door/16284 "2018-08-18T16:19:02Z")

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It then removes the door and the materials disappear.

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## [Cataclysm in Memoriam / A Spectacle of Horror](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-in-memoriam-a-spectacle-of-horror/16282)

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**Author:** [@Vormithrax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vormithrax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-in-memoriam-a-spectacle-of-horror/16282 "2018-08-18T14:14:49Z")

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Cataclysm in Memoriam is a highlight series that shows the final moments of every poor survivor unlucky enough to have Vorm as a controller. Sit back and enjoy the spectacle of horror that is… Cataclysm in Memoriam. Cat…

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## [The art of the xtal - Gem mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-art-of-the-xtal-gem-mod/16219)

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**Author:** [@Azure\_Soul\_Azur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azure_Soul_Azur)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-art-of-the-xtal-gem-mod/16219 "2018-08-18T04:29:18Z")

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Okay… so here is a basic try at modding cata… The art of the xtal. Adds 24 new gems to the game 1, Alexandrite 2, Amethyst 3, Aquamarine 4, Citrine 5, Emerald 6, Garnet 7, Jade 8, Lapis Lazuli 9, Moonstone 10…

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## [\[Experimental #7699 Windows x64 Graphical\] Cannot see certain items on the ground](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-7699-windows-x64-graphical-cannot-see-certain-items-on-the-ground/16275)

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**Author:** [@Shady\_Mcshade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shady_Mcshade)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-7699-windows-x64-graphical-cannot-see-certain-items-on-the-ground/16275 "2018-08-18T02:15:31Z")

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Edit after testing - tl;dr for devs: First issue: Condition: At least 1 stack of Item is either on pavement under a vehicle. (there could be more condition) Expected: All items under a vehicle displays properly under …

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