# Latest

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## [Does refugee center removed from last experimental (0.C-29743-g69c727c)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-refugee-center-removed-from-last-experimental-0-c-29743-g69c727c/16171)

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**Author:** [@AngelicosPhosphoros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AngelicosPhosphoros)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-refugee-center-removed-from-last-experimental-0-c-29743-g69c727c/16171 "2018-08-11T00:39:42Z")

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So, I played some time with the stable version and now play with experimental. At the stable version there was a one refugee center at overmap. After a long playing in experimental, I used the debug menu. I revealed 9 …

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## [Our vehicles vs mud](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/our-vehicles-vs-mud/16158)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/our-vehicles-vs-mud/16158 "2018-08-10T19:04:52Z")

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I have an idea about mud at fields. We all know that rainy weather in Cata can last for a very long time. I live in a small village and almost every year I see how a long period of a rainy weather ends. Fields are real t…

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## [Cataclysm Theme Songs \[2018\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-theme-songs-2018/15202)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-theme-songs-2018/15202 "2018-08-10T16:31:52Z")

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This is simply a thread to post a song that you think goes along with one or any of your characters, or some faction/character from Cataclysm. Perhaps the game itself, if you want. Please provide a Link to the song (and …

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## [Move config dir on OSX](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-config-dir-on-osx/16083)

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**Author:** [@vircung](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vircung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-config-dir-on-osx/16083 "2018-08-10T12:34:00Z")

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Hi, Currently for OSX users config directory is located in ~/Library/Application Support/Cataclysm/. I’m thinking of creating PR to move it to ~/.cataclysm-dda/ like for other non-windows/xdg builds. It’s not much of …

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## [Best way to grind higher level mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-grind-higher-level-mechanics/16156)

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**Author:** [@Malakh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-grind-higher-level-mechanics/16156 "2018-08-10T11:17:58Z")

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My mechanics skill is 6. I have the DIY Compendium and according to the item browser I won’t be able to craft the welding rig until mechanics 8. What’s the best way to grind from 6 to 8 that won’t require a bazzilion bat…

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## [Personal opnion - explosions are overbuffed, with two examples (UPDATED - SEE NEW LONG POST BY ME)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personal-opnion-explosions-are-overbuffed-with-two-examples-updated-see-new-long-post-by-me/16058)

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**Author:** [@SirPendrak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPendrak)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 4:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personal-opnion-explosions-are-overbuffed-with-two-examples-updated-see-new-long-post-by-me/16058 "2018-08-10T04:24:32Z")

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A lategame survivor explores 6th level of frozen labs. He is armored by heavy survivor armor and wears two electric thermal outfits underneath, so he is on medium encumbrance, but even now it is getting rather cold. Oh, …

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## [Vehicle question - the value of heavy duty frame on inner squared, and heavy duty roofs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-question-the-value-of-heavy-duty-frame-on-inner-squared-and-heavy-duty-roofs/15407)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-question-the-value-of-heavy-duty-frame-on-inner-squared-and-heavy-duty-roofs/15407 "2018-05-03T14:10:59Z")

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Hey, Given the weight of a heavy duty frame and the heavy duty roof, is there any point in having them on the inner tiles of a vehicle? and since roof tiles don’t need to be placed on the same tile of a board or quarter…

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## [The 'V' button lies! I see the cloths with me own two eyes!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-v-button-lies-i-see-the-cloths-with-me-own-two-eyes/15669)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-v-button-lies-i-see-the-cloths-with-me-own-two-eyes/15669 "2018-08-10T03:42:41Z")

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–You can ‘clearly’ see that there is some clothing, corpses, and various other things around. Yet, the game insists there is not! (You might need to zoom in on it) \\/ \\/ \\/ \[Filter%20lies\] –It says ‘Filter’ rather tha…

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## [Which Fire source burns the longest?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-fire-source-burns-the-longest/16150)

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**Author:** [@Star3ye](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Star3ye)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-fire-source-burns-the-longest/16150 "2018-08-09T21:46:41Z")

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So I always wondered which fuel to use to make a fire last the longest. Anything other than wood? Also does it make any difference if I cut up the long sticks/logs etc into their smaller parts such as heavy sticks& Two …

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## [Multible Tilesets are buggy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multible-tilesets-are-buggy/16159)

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**Author:** [@Star3ye](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Star3ye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multible-tilesets-are-buggy/16159 "2018-08-09T21:46:03Z")

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Hey i have problems with certain tiles sich as some vehicle parts found in humvees and some certain gun like the Glock 17. Which really breaks the immersion. Is there a way to manually fix this? If yes let me know. If…

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## [NPC behavior changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-behavior-changes/16088)

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**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-behavior-changes/16088 "2018-08-09T06:29:14Z")

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I’m sure many of these have been implemented or are being worked on already, but I’m going to go ahead and brainstorm possible changes, practicality, etc. Recognizing player property: this is a difficult one. One might…

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## [New use for all that wood ash?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-use-for-all-that-wood-ash/16142)

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**Author:** [@stekolla](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stekolla)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-use-for-all-that-wood-ash/16142 "2018-08-09T06:23:49Z")

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Converting wood ash into calcium oxide (quicklime) via saturation, drying, then forge/kiln firing.

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## [Sewage and manhole makes no sense](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-manhole-makes-no-sense/16080)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-manhole-makes-no-sense/16080 "2018-08-09T02:07:19Z")

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It is a long path with 2-3 turns that leads to a dead end. I thought it would at least lead to another manhole. … … … … … … But, no! The worst thing is that the walk takes 3 days. And when I saw household waste…

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## [Does damaged gear give a penalty?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-damaged-gear-give-a-penalty/16144)

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**Author:** [@Wetwings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wetwings)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-damaged-gear-give-a-penalty/16144 "2018-08-08T20:34:14Z")

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Do damaged clothing and weapons give a penalty to it’s stats? Should I always use fully repaired gear over damaged gear? Or is the only reason to repair stuff to make it less likely it will get destroyed?

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## [Can zombies still phase into a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-zombies-still-phase-into-a-vehicle/16126)

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**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-zombies-still-phase-into-a-vehicle/16126 "2018-08-08T19:05:21Z")

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I am building a vehicle with heavy duty frame and armor at the edges, and extra light frames in the interior. Example (H for heavy duty, and E for extra light): HHHHHH HHEEEH HHHHHH When I crash the car into zombies…

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## [Allow mods to change hard-coded stuff!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-mods-to-change-hard-coded-stuff/16143)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-mods-to-change-hard-coded-stuff/16143 "2018-12-13T00:25:50Z")

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\-I don’t have anywhere near the knowledge to mess around with this sort of programming stuff myself, I can only really do some json stuff. However, it would probably be very useful for some modders if this was possible, …

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## [Crafting enhancement idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-enhancement-idea/16119)

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**Author:** [@a1studmuffin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/a1studmuffin)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-enhancement-idea/16119 "2018-08-08T03:04:07Z")

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I had a thought while playing the other day. It would be cool if the crafting menu gave recipes 3 states instead of 2 based on your ingredients on-hand: craftable (white), not craftable (grey), indirectly craftable (yell…

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## [Quickest method to compile for code testing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quickest-method-to-compile-for-code-testing/16111)

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**Author:** [@0be1isk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/0be1isk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quickest-method-to-compile-for-code-testing/16111 "2018-08-07T12:04:20Z")

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Currently using VS, however it doesn’t matter to me if its graphic or console, just any suggestions for a fast compile for quick testing

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## [Is the unfold\_vehicle use-action in json vestigial or the way of the future?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-unfold-vehicle-use-action-in-json-vestigial-or-the-way-of-the-future/16114)

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**Author:** [@Piet\_Devries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Piet_Devries)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 10:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-unfold-vehicle-use-action-in-json-vestigial-or-the-way-of-the-future/16114 "2018-08-07T10:54:56Z")

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There doesn’t appear to be a corresponding data relationship for the vehicle transforming back into a predefined item (unless I missed something in the save jsons). I assume that’s so a folded vehicle can be placed as e…

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## [The keyboard is delayed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-keyboard-is-delayed/15972)

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**Author:** [@Bence](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bence)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-keyboard-is-delayed/15972 "2018-08-06T19:51:28Z")

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Title Example: I press d, nothing happens , I press down arrow and drop menu opens instead , I press right arrow to drop stone axe but it selects something other instead … I reinstalled the game and it worked , until …

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## [Несколько предложений.](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/16107)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_TM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alex_TM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/16107 "2018-08-06T15:00:16Z")

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Раз уж аптечку сделали набором то не плохо бы положить туда хотя бы 1 антибтотик. А то их почти не найти. Дружественных NPCs жалко. Еще хочется, чтоб NPCs жаловались, что их укусили как можно чаще. А то мои статы видно…

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## [A specialized command to empty an entire stack at once?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-specialized-command-to-empty-an-entire-stack-at-once/16104)

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**Author:** [@DragonBuddy6669](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DragonBuddy6669)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-specialized-command-to-empty-an-entire-stack-at-once/16104 "2018-08-06T06:40:16Z")

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I have encountered a circumstance were I posses a dozen bottles of water, I need to empty the bottles into a larger container to fill the bottles with petrol. Pressing i and scrolling thru the extensive item list is a …

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## [Park Ranger, an additional start idea, and proffession option suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/park-ranger-an-additional-start-idea-and-proffession-option-suggestion/16055)

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**Author:** [@DragonBuddy6669](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DragonBuddy6669)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/park-ranger-an-additional-start-idea-and-proffession-option-suggestion/16055 "2018-08-06T01:04:27Z")

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Imagine, The Apocalypse comes, and for weeks you don’t realize as you continue minding your state park, Obeying national laws, and cleaning litter, then one day, some rude park guests break your shacks door in and try ma…

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## [Pain IMMUNE trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-immune-trait/15969)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-immune-trait/15969 "2018-08-05T22:45:17Z")

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–This is something that actually happens in real life. It’s called Congenital Insensitivity to Pain (CIP). These people literally never (and have never) felt pain. Of course, this trait would be rather expensive, since y…

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## [Requesting Help Equating skills to RL levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-help-equating-skills-to-rl-levels/16075)

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**Author:** [@Saiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saiko)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-help-equating-skills-to-rl-levels/16075 "2018-08-05T03:57:50Z")

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After many starts (and subsequent deaths and restarts), i believe i have learned enough to start anew once more, and play “for real” this time. and im going to cheat some on character generation… because of who i am, and…

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## [What's the best protection against acid pool?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-protection-against-acid-pool/16033)

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**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-protection-against-acid-pool/16033 "2018-08-05T02:10:01Z")

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So, I though that wearing turnout boots would basically make acidic zombies and ants much less of an issue because puddles of acids wouldn’t be an issue, but I still take ton of damage to the legs. What’s the best armor/…

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## [Item descriptions when installing items on vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-descriptions-when-installing-items-on-vehicles/15092)

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**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-descriptions-when-installing-items-on-vehicles/15092 "2018-08-05T01:41:42Z")

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When you are installing items on your vehicle the vehicle view leaves you clueless on what anything does. At the bottom you can see few stats for the item you are installing (durability, weight, capacity) but nothing tel…

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## [Woods soup/egg food type mismatch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/woods-soup-egg-food-type-mismatch/16089)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/woods-soup-egg-food-type-mismatch/16089 "2018-08-04T19:13:23Z")

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Woods soup contains three ingredients: a seasoning, a vegetable matter, and a meat/egg product. When created it registers as a meat type for the purposes of the Meat Intolerance trait. However, eggs are not classified as…

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## [Bored, for somereason](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bored-for-somereason/16041)

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**Author:** [@Code\_4Life](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Code_4Life)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bored-for-somereason/16041 "2018-08-04T15:09:22Z")

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well, in short terms iam bored with cataclysm. its a great game that is SO MUCH FUN to mess around with, but for some reason in the start of every new character i play i get bored that i eventually do stupid stuff and en…

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## [Issue witch NPC camp cooking, batch size fixed to zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/issue-witch-npc-camp-cooking-batch-size-fixed-to-zero/16092)

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**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/issue-witch-npc-camp-cooking-batch-size-fixed-to-zero/16092 "2018-08-04T09:07:41Z")

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So I’ve had an issue with my NPC camp. The cooking used to work fine, but now it’s bugged. If I have the ingredients, I can ask for something to be cooked, but batch size seems fixed at 0. (See screenshot where I attempt…

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