# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=202

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## [Does this count as cheating? (Also random bagpipe talk)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-this-count-as-cheating-also-random-bagpipe-talk/15619)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-this-count-as-cheating-also-random-bagpipe-talk/15619 "2018-06-05T07:13:23Z")

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–I want all my NPC buddies to have at least some sort of a uniform. So, I want all of them to wear kilts! I’d make them myself, but getting the stuff for it is soooo annoying! But at the same time, I’m rather averse to c…

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## [Tearing down curtains](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tearing-down-curtains/15626)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tearing-down-curtains/15626 "2018-06-05T00:36:33Z")

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Where can I find an option for tearing down curtains? In which json? I mean an option for (e)xamine. I need to know that in order to create a mod which makes locking door possible

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## [Why does my food rot early?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-my-food-rot-early/15620)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-my-food-rot-early/15620 "2018-06-04T23:23:33Z")

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The game said I had 2 days left on my pizza, but it went rotten anyway! HOW CAN I SURVIVE WITH NO PIZZA?!

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## [THE POTATO - CDDA on a 486DX](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-potato-cdda-on-a-486dx/14022)

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**Author:** [@Treah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Treah)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-potato-cdda-on-a-486dx/14022 "2018-06-04T22:34:48Z")

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So like the title says I plan to see Just how bad the game runs on a really REALLY old computer. System Specs Packard Bell Legend 12CD MODEL: A940-4X4A Processor: 486DX 66mhz RAM: 40MB HDD: 540MB Floppy: 1.44mb C…

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## [Comparing sights says lower aim speed is better ... but its not](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comparing-sights-says-lower-aim-speed-is-better-but-its-not/15624)

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**Author:** [@TeSparg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TeSparg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comparing-sights-says-lower-aim-speed-is-better-but-its-not/15624 "2018-06-04T19:36:01Z")

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I spotted that the rifle scope has an aim speed of 0 and when i compare it with a red dot sight with aim speed of 6 i see that the 0 is green (good) and the 6 is red (not good) … Done some tests and found out that’s not…

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## [What do you need to disassemble robots?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-need-to-disassemble-robots/15610)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-need-to-disassemble-robots/15610 "2018-06-04T15:39:03Z")

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Just as it says on the tin.

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## [Arsenal breach: Laser warfare mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arsenal-breach-laser-warfare-mod/15616)

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**Author:** [@rooki12k](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rooki12k)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arsenal-breach-laser-warfare-mod/15616 "2018-06-04T11:23:48Z")

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This mod adds laser related weapons and laser weapon mod. Made CDDA to more laser fun environment. Download Install Unzip the file to data \> mods folder. New weapons Type-38 laser pistol: “The service sidearm of…

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## [Brass catcher craft time might be bugged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brass-catcher-craft-time-might-be-bugged/15612)

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**Author:** [@iezymihuke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/iezymihuke)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brass-catcher-craft-time-might-be-bugged/15612 "2018-06-04T03:54:48Z")

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For my character it takes 1 hour and 5 minutes to craft 1 brass catcher (normal speed, my morale is positive). I think it used to take very little time to craft, maybe 1 minute and 5 seconds. Playing on the latest expe…

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## [Game literally unplayable due to this new NPC on fire crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-literally-unplayable-due-to-this-new-npc-on-fire-crash/15557)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-literally-unplayable-due-to-this-new-npc-on-fire-crash/15557 "2018-06-03T02:19:24Z")

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I started two games in a row, both Really Bad Day, and each one crashes as soon as the NPC catches fire! Is there any fix for this? This is kind of ridiculous given that half a year ago the game was more stable. Or is t…

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## [I can't modify fontsize in latest version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-modify-fontsize-in-latest-version/15560)

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**Author:** [@xotto2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xotto2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-modify-fontsize-in-latest-version/15560 "2018-06-02T18:01:43Z")

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\[image\] "overmap\_fontwidth" : 12, "overmap\_fontheight" : 12, "overmap\_fontsize" : 16 in 7350 \[image\] "overmap\_fontwidth" : 12, "overmap\_fontheight" : 12, "overmap\_fontsize" : 16 in 7431 (I can’t scale fontsize bigg…

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## [Peeking through curtains bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/peeking-through-curtains-bug/15578)

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**Author:** [@Usutra](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Usutra)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/peeking-through-curtains-bug/15578 "2018-06-02T16:41:41Z")

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when you peek through the curtains and press V, it shows the exclamation mark to all zombies

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## [Why do my items disappear when I put them in a crate near the ranch?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-my-items-disappear-when-i-put-them-in-a-crate-near-the-ranch/15592)

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**Author:** [@Bence](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bence)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-my-items-disappear-when-i-put-them-in-a-crate-near-the-ranch/15592 "2018-06-02T16:16:08Z")

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Why do my items disapper?

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## [Healing NPC allies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-npc-allies/15601)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-npc-allies/15601 "2018-06-02T02:02:23Z")

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Is there any way to heal any ally with an infection? I tried everything obvious while I was holding my disinfectant, and then I tried giving it to him, and dropping it on the ground for him to pick it up. None of these w…

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## [Please add clay containers to Pickled "Ingredient" Recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-clay-containers-to-pickled-ingredient-recipe/15600)

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**Author:** [@iezymihuke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/iezymihuke)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-clay-containers-to-pickled-ingredient-recipe/15600 "2018-06-01T21:08:56Z")

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Glass jars’ have 0.51 L of volume and the closest clay container by volume to a glass jar is a clay jug with 1.01 L of volume. Technically with a 1.01 L container you should be able to make twice the amount of pickled f…

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## [Disease comes back](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disease-comes-back/14681)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disease-comes-back/14681 "2018-06-01T04:44:37Z")

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For months, my survivors never get any cold or flu. Now they get cold now and then. Is it fluke or changed mechanism?

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## [Crafting mechanics abuse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-mechanics-abuse/15238)

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**Author:** [@syler1983](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/syler1983)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-mechanics-abuse/15238 "2018-06-01T01:50:14Z")

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The health of the created item does not depend on the health of the consumables. Just made perfectly intact sleeveless trenchcoat from nearly broken trenchcoat. Funny how cutting off sleeves can repair clothing.

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## [Breaching charges](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaching-charges/15571)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaching-charges/15571 "2018-05-31T18:19:10Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Tactical Grenades:

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## [Cooked Acorn Meal disappearing from crafting menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooked-acorn-meal-disappearing-from-crafting-menu/15591)

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**Author:** [@Krummvivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krummvivor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooked-acorn-meal-disappearing-from-crafting-menu/15591 "2018-05-31T16:28:16Z")

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Hello People! Im pretty new to the game, and there is one thing that confuses the hell out of me. I started a sheltered game and was pretty lucky concerning my starting food stocks. Still, I tried to conserve etc, but e…

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## [More City Locations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-city-locations/13954)

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**Author:** [@nornagon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nornagon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-city-locations/13954 "2018-05-31T10:41:02Z")

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Good afternoon, survivor! Did you remember to pick up your zombie child from day care? What about that missed package notification from Amazomb? Better stop past the post office on your way there… oh, right. Your bike ha…

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## [Explanation of StatsThroughSkills variants?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explanation-of-statsthroughskills-variants/13489)

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**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explanation-of-statsthroughskills-variants/13489 "2018-05-31T08:23:02Z")

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There is one that now comes with the core pack when downloaded via the launcher, plus 4 others with roman numerals. What is the difference between them all?

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## [Nutrition rebalance project](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nutrition-rebalance-project/15528)

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**Author:** [@DaviBones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DaviBones)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nutrition-rebalance-project/15528 "2018-05-31T01:48:49Z")

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So, I have been getting progressively more annoyed at the incredible variance of nutrition values in cooked products. Quite a few cooking recipes either destroy boatloads of nutrition, or create it out of thin air. Let m…

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## [Latest experimental Jacking bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-jacking-bug/15588)

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**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-jacking-bug/15588 "2018-05-30T23:47:16Z")

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So as of 7300 whatever the heck. There lies a bug with bottle/scissors jacks. I’m only able to use a folding crane(not sure of vehicle attachment crane arms) to lift heavy parts; not all but examples are: engines, heavy …

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## [Vehicle Construction Mishap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-construction-mishap/15538)

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**Author:** [@Kofiman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kofiman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-construction-mishap/15538 "2018-05-30T23:42:28Z")

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I built my vehicle as if it would go eastwards on the construction screen. Now what do I do? I don’t want it going sideways. Is there any hope?

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## [Help with Hooves and Bodytemp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-hooves-and-bodytemp/15575)

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**Author:** [@Zaragata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zaragata)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-hooves-and-bodytemp/15575 "2018-05-30T22:24:39Z")

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I’ve been looking around for a way to add a body part temperature modifier, searching git (but I’m really new into this). My problem, not necessarily a problem with the game, is that the only option to regulate temperat…

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## [SImple Flamethrower has no compatible magazine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-flamethrower-has-no-compatible-magazine/15573)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-flamethrower-has-no-compatible-magazine/15573 "2018-05-28T23:06:28Z")

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I made one of those recently and i cant find a way to load it, i tried with the small pressurized canister empty and filled with gas or diesel. The gun says that the compatible magazine is a canister made with the same i…

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## [Title screen buttons invisible!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/title-screen-buttons-invisible/15572)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/title-screen-buttons-invisible/15572 "2018-05-28T21:38:08Z")

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When I open the game, all the settings/buttons on the title screen are invisible! I know they are still there, since I managed to get into a game somehow, but I can’t accurately navigate anything now since I can’t see wh…

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## [Tactical Grenades](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tactical-grenades/15542)

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**Author:** [@Theodore\_William](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theodore_William)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tactical-grenades/15542 "2018-05-28T20:34:05Z")

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After a near fatal run in with a Zombie Hulk at the bottom of the stairs in a basement(thoroughly noped out of), I thought to myself, “What if I could activate a grenade, (e)xamine the stairwell, and drop the grenade dow…

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## [Comprehensive graphical compiling guide for Windows 7 x64?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comprehensive-graphical-compiling-guide-for-windows-7-x64/15567)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comprehensive-graphical-compiling-guide-for-windows-7-x64/15567 "2018-05-28T16:13:23Z")

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Can someone link to or post a comprehensive compiling guide, starting from where to download the latest official source code and get and set up all software dependencies from scratch, for Windows 7 x64? I’ve read countle…

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## [Nothing shakes, nothing rattles - Sound & Items carried](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nothing-shakes-nothing-rattles-sound-items-carried/15397)

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**Author:** [@trib](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/trib)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nothing-shakes-nothing-rattles-sound-items-carried/15397 "2018-05-27T02:14:33Z")

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Bringing this over from the subreddit for more discussion on the subject. Subreddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/cataclysmdda/comments/8ggp2d/nothing\_shakes\_nothing\_rattles\_sound\_items\_carried/ My writeup there: A…

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## [Rc Control spawn location](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rc-control-spawn-location/15559)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rc-control-spawn-location/15559 "2018-05-26T15:13:18Z")

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Heyyy, i tried to find this little gadget in like 4 towns or more but i didn’t see one since my last char, i don’t even know where they spawn or if they are craftable.

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