# Latest

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## [Animal farm does not work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-farm-does-not-work/16214)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-farm-does-not-work/16214 "2018-08-15T16:21:35Z")

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I tried to build a farm and put a duck in a room of a house. After a few seasons, the duck laid an egg, which became another duck. Then a coyote magically appeared in the room and killed everything. And that is why I …

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## [Use fertilizer or not?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-fertilizer-or-not/16225)

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**Author:** [@Wetwings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wetwings)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-fertilizer-or-not/16225 "2018-08-15T16:14:53Z")

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I read that using fertilizer makes the crop grow faster but yields less. Is this still the case? Because it seems a bit strange to me.

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## [Diversify Melee Weapon Skills Discussion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diversify-melee-weapon-skills-discussion/15758)

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**Author:** [@darktoes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/darktoes)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diversify-melee-weapon-skills-discussion/15758 "2018-08-15T15:26:51Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Throwing debate: I don’t know if this NEEDS to happen, but I’d be interested in a discussion over it. As we know, current implementation is that there are three melee weapon skills based …

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## [Bartering doesn't need its own skill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bartering-doesnt-need-its-own-skill/15311)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bartering-doesnt-need-its-own-skill/15311 "2018-08-15T14:50:25Z")

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For the following reasons, I believe Bartering should be collapsed into Speaking: Linguistically and logically, Bartering is a special case of Speaking. Bartering doesn’t change any real outcomes. At most, it slightly …

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## [The UI for dissembling the gobag is partially off screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-ui-for-dissembling-the-gobag-is-partially-off-screen/16224)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-ui-for-dissembling-the-gobag-is-partially-off-screen/16224 "2018-08-15T13:52:02Z")

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I can’t see the bottom of the screen of the dissemble box for the go bag. Just a minor bug.

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## [Speedy Dex LUA mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/speedy-dex-lua-mod/15344)

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**Author:** [@Shard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shard)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/speedy-dex-lua-mod/15344 "2018-08-15T01:03:46Z")

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Removal of LUA has broken this mod, but KorGgenT has converted it into C++ and it is now present in the game - details can be found here: add speedydex mod by KorGgenT · Pull Request #30941 · CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA · …

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## [Electric Motor Size Revamp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-motor-size-revamp/15932)

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**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-motor-size-revamp/15932 "2018-08-14T16:34:06Z")

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So I recently made a PR to add a new size of motor (motor\_tiny) to the electric motors. Discussions revealed that the sizes of electric motors might need a revamp. I proposed this solution : enhanced electric motor …

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## [Tell the truth...you reload when you die](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tell-the-truth-you-reload-when-you-die/16203)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tell-the-truth-you-reload-when-you-die/16203 "2018-08-14T15:16:29Z")

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Sometimes things just Don’t go according to plan. Like when you’re working really hard on that new character, encounter a zombear and try to take it down using a shotgun only to forget getting hit interrupts your aim, th…

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## [mods\["StatsThroughSkills"\] = MOD does what exactly? \[LUA\] \[OSX bug?\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mods-statsthroughskills-mod-does-what-exactly-lua-osx-bug/16210)

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**Author:** [@RogerWilco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RogerWilco)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mods-statsthroughskills-mod-does-what-exactly-lua-osx-bug/16210 "2018-08-14T12:07:26Z")

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I installed the game last week through homebrew on my Mac. I had one error while starting: Removing the offending line in main.lua makes the error go away. ( mods\[“StatsThroughSkills”\] = MOD ) I think it means that …

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## [Process for reparing 'faulty' engines?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/process-for-reparing-faulty-engines/14999)

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**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 7:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/process-for-reparing-faulty-engines/14999 "2018-08-14T07:01:13Z")

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Sorry if this has been posted before, but I did do some searching and nothing appeared. Just wondering what is the exact process for repairing faulty engines? I am having a lot of problems with this, first of all, you c…

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## [Need help choosing my melee weapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-choosing-my-melee-weapon/16207)

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**Author:** [@Wetwings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wetwings)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-choosing-my-melee-weapon/16207 "2018-08-13T23:47:43Z")

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So the last few days I have been using the Fire Axe as my melee weapon, but I recently found a Mace. Which one would be a better melee weapon? The Fire Axe has better Cut damage and more techniques, but lower bash damage…

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## [My fire keeps going out, how do I manage it so I can make biscuits? \[Help a noob\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-fire-keeps-going-out-how-do-i-manage-it-so-i-can-make-biscuits-help-a-noob/16205)

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**Author:** [@RogerWilco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RogerWilco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-fire-keeps-going-out-how-do-i-manage-it-so-i-can-make-biscuits-help-a-noob/16205 "2018-08-13T23:47:25Z")

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I’m new to the game and using a build from last week (c7fe5fe ??). I’ve now survived long enough to try and do some cooking. I have several jugs of milk about to go bad and a box of flour. I also have found a fireplac…

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## [Custom death event using LUA?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-death-event-using-lua/16185)

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**Author:** [@Axema](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Axema)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-death-event-using-lua/16185 "2018-08-13T22:13:13Z")

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As said, I want to get some help from creating a custom death function with .LUA file. Can someone tell me how its done? Thanks :slight\_smile:

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## [Seltbelt Removal Should be Bolt Turning and Makeshift Bolt Turning Tools](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seltbelt-removal-should-be-bolt-turning-and-makeshift-bolt-turning-tools/16206)

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**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seltbelt-removal-should-be-bolt-turning-and-makeshift-bolt-turning-tools/16206 "2018-08-13T21:44:36Z")

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Tried to collect seatbelts for ropes and realized cutting tool didn’t cut it. I guess it isn’t good enough to just cut it out for rope. But a makeshift screwdriver relies on finding duct tape. “install”: { “time”: 15000…

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## [Is there milk in dairy farm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-milk-in-dairy-farm/16204)

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**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-milk-in-dairy-farm/16204 "2018-08-13T16:10:30Z")

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So, I found a dairy farm, full of tightly sealed tanks. Is there milk inside? Is there a way to access it? I tried a wood spile or a faucet, but can’t find a way to use it.

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## [Looking for some advice on how tree drop rates work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-some-advice-on-how-tree-drop-rates-work/16120)

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**Author:** [@Nymall1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nymall1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-some-advice-on-how-tree-drop-rates-work/16120 "2018-08-13T03:25:28Z")

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So, after doing some research, I found a species of coffee tree that survives in Eastern Canada. Since new england is not that different from Eastern Canada in terms of climate, it seems like it would be a good fit. The …

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## [Most Knowledgeable Lets player?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-knowledgeable-lets-player/16166)

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**Author:** [@Devan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Devan)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-knowledgeable-lets-player/16166 "2018-08-13T03:12:13Z")

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Hello! I was curious who is a good let’s player to watch who goes into the late game. I want to watch someone build a deathmobile and experiment with bionics/mutations. I have a pretty good handle on the early to mid g…

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## [Weight and Volume after installing CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-and-volume-after-installing-cbm/16201)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-and-volume-after-installing-cbm/16201 "2018-08-13T02:58:59Z")

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Does the volume and weight of a CBM magically disappear after I install it?

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## [Here are some Ideas that I think would make neat additons to CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/here-are-some-ideas-that-i-think-would-make-neat-additons-to-cdda/16199)

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**Author:** [@Maverick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maverick)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/here-are-some-ideas-that-i-think-would-make-neat-additons-to-cdda/16199 "2018-08-13T01:58:28Z")

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I’m reasonably new to the discord, and have been playing CDDA for about a year. I’ve thought of a few little things I would like to see in the game. I don’t have any expierence in editing .json files, but would be willin…

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## [What to do after lab?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-after-lab/16174)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-after-lab/16174 "2018-08-12T22:39:07Z")

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I found an entrance to a science lab at the basement of a house. But the entrance is locked by a card reader. After looking all over the place for a science id card, I found an id card. Now I am busy raiding the scien…

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## [Window and curtain issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/window-and-curtain-issues/16183)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/window-and-curtain-issues/16183 "2018-08-12T22:08:54Z")

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I’m in one of the newer houses, its a wooden house that appears unfinished, no furnishings or curtains on the windows and the windows don’t open. I am attempting to build curtains on the windows but it won’t let me, is t…

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## [Fix the NPC cloches without undress](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fix-the-npc-cloches-without-undress/16190)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fix-the-npc-cloches-without-undress/16190 "2018-08-12T17:12:12Z")

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I found a little annoying about tried to fix the npc clothes up, because anytime you have to undress them first, before you can fix the clothes, can’t we just fix their clothes directly?

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## [Changing season length in exiting game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-season-length-in-exiting-game/16186)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-season-length-in-exiting-game/16186 "2018-08-12T12:44:53Z")

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Does going to current world during an already running game allow you to change season length? I like realistic 91-day seasons, but don’t want to restart the game.

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## [Player character switching?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/player-character-switching/16188)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/player-character-switching/16188 "2018-08-12T12:43:22Z")

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Since we can build a camp and recruit a new NPC for now, I’m start thinking mabye we can make a system that switch a different character on the camp, so if you died, you wont need to crate a new character and go back the…

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## [Unable to treat the NPC wounds with medical stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-treat-the-npc-wounds-with-medical-stuff/16085)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-treat-the-npc-wounds-with-medical-stuff/16085 "2018-08-12T08:03:21Z")

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Because there was something data change about the first-aid kit, I was unable to treat the npc on the menu, in the old version, we can treat the npc wounds by select on the menu and use item to treat them, but since the …

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## [Curing infection in current version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curing-infection-in-current-version/16184)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curing-infection-in-current-version/16184 "2018-08-12T06:20:55Z")

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Doing RBD and need to cure infection. I found a med kit but apparently the only option is to disassemble it into mostly useless items. Is the only way to cure infection now either royal jelly or antibiotics?

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## [0.C-30307-g151b1e3 - line 253:13 assignment does not update value](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-30307-g151b1e3-line-253-13-assignment-does-not-update-value/16182)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 5:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-30307-g151b1e3-line-253-13-assignment-does-not-update-value/16182 "2018-08-12T05:48:40Z")

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I keep getting that error when generating a new world or loading a game. Never got it in past version.

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## [When you're searching for the secrets of ancient martial arts and BAM, LAVA IN THE SKY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-youre-searching-for-the-secrets-of-ancient-martial-arts-and-bam-lava-in-the-sky/15390)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-youre-searching-for-the-secrets-of-ancient-martial-arts-and-bam-lava-in-the-sky/15390 "2018-08-11T17:48:28Z")

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\[image\] This image speaks for itself. I mean, wow. If there’s anything that’s going to MY Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead moment, it’s gonna be this.

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## ["Groundhog Day" world setting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/groundhog-day-world-setting/16172)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/groundhog-day-world-setting/16172 "2018-08-11T02:34:01Z")

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How hard would it be to set a World option so that instead of keeping it or resetting the entire world, it keeps the locations, a la the save-scumming Vormithrax did on his groundhog day series? Essentially, he saved im…

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## [Where can I find multivitamins?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-multivitamins/15740)

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**Author:** [@Gunpowder17](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gunpowder17)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-multivitamins/15740 "2018-08-11T01:50:12Z")

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Due to bad RNG, I have very few of them in possession and I have never learned where to find them. I killed literally over a hundred zombies in a giant pile and found none on them. Are they are more reliable ways to get …

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