# Latest

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## [SMG/Security Bot Night Sight Bug (?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smg-security-bot-night-sight-bug/14274)

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**Author:** [@Rels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rels)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smg-security-bot-night-sight-bug/14274 "2017-09-25T16:44:09Z")

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Prison Break scenario my character being 3+ spaces away from the Security Bot (meaning it shouldn’t have been able to see him), in the dark, when it stared shooting Zombie Brutes, took a burst-shoot from the Security Bot…

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## [Game Crashing in Character Creation\>Skills\>Survival, etc. (v.6790 Experimental)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashing-in-character-creation-skills-survival-etc-v-6790-experimental/14275)

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**Author:** [@Rels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rels)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashing-in-character-creation-skills-survival-etc-v-6790-experimental/14275 "2017-09-25T16:43:06Z")

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Not sure if this is common with experimental(s) and thus not worth reporting, that’d it get fixed soon anyway. So I uploaded my ‘config’, ‘mods’, and ‘worldoptions’. https://mega.nz/#!wzoFWTQS!y-GDwrttfTurgVG\_bUkgqEXNP…

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## [Cata and Steam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-and-steam/14269)

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**Author:** [@Quin91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quin91)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-and-steam/14269 "2017-09-25T10:02:55Z")

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So I tried adding Cata to Steam and while that bit works. Cata really doesn’t like the Steam overlay in game, Does anyone know why this is doesn’t work? Bringing the overlay up takes a long time then Cata hangs for a whi…

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## [Game won't launch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-wont-launch/14281)

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**Author:** [@Gaddabout](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaddabout)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-wont-launch/14281 "2017-09-25T03:18:20Z")

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Howdy. Been playing about 6 mos, got a new comp today, downloaded the launcher, and…nothing. Game won’t launch. High end Alienware machine, Win 10, 62 bit, NVIDIA 1080 graphics card. I’m a dummy so probably something…

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## [Cdda steam future](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-steam-future/14278)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-steam-future/14278 "2017-09-24T23:41:11Z")

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You know mabye sometime in in the (near) future somebody should make a official port of cata on steam just sayin because the revival happened 4 years ago or who ever’s reading this could what for a steam port when 0.d c…

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## [What does the migration file do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-the-migration-file-do/14276)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-the-migration-file-do/14276 "2017-09-24T19:40:20Z")

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Exactly as the title says or rather what do these migration do if anything?

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## [60L tank of water bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/60l-tank-of-water-bug/14265)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/60l-tank-of-water-bug/14265 "2017-09-24T19:12:50Z")

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Ok, so yesterday i built a metal funnel and a 60L tank but when i was going to unload the water into a glass jar it just added one option, THE SAME F\*\*\*\*\*\* TANK. Is it bug or feature? Edit: grammars

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## [Always miss your shots? Feel guns suck? You SHOULD read this!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/always-miss-your-shots-feel-guns-suck-you-should-read-this/14277)

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**Author:** [@Reaper327](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper327)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/always-miss-your-shots-feel-guns-suck-you-should-read-this/14277 "2017-09-24T17:44:24Z")

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Here’s some formula to calculate the accuracy and firing rate of guns, or you can skip to the conclusion part at the bottom Calculating total dispersion: -\> {0 ~ 45} means a random number between 0 and 45 Total\_disper…

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## [I calculated the DPM of some end-game melee weapons with end-game encumbrance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-calculated-the-dpm-of-some-end-game-melee-weapons-with-end-game-encumbrance/14241)

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**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-calculated-the-dpm-of-some-end-game-melee-weapons-with-end-game-encumbrance/14241 "2017-09-23T16:07:02Z")

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Context; I’m trying to make a mod that balances the game’s difficulty scaling by adjusting the stats of various weapons, armors, and monsters (how does a tank drone with 300 max melee damage sound?). To that end, I had t…

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## [Regional Schools are getting a bit out of hand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/regional-schools-are-getting-a-bit-out-of-hand/14263)

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**Author:** [@SpadeDraco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpadeDraco)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/regional-schools-are-getting-a-bit-out-of-hand/14263 "2017-09-23T07:16:22Z")

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I’m not saying that they shouldn’t have alot of zombies in them. I just think that the current spawn rate for them is excessive. I’ve had several of them completely collapse from the sheer number of zombies pushing again…

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## [Info on the armor nerf?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/info-on-the-armor-nerf/14258)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/info-on-the-armor-nerf/14258 "2017-09-23T06:10:56Z")

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What was changed with armor nerf, and what was its purpose?

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## [Cool old nuclear war survival manual](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cool-old-nuclear-war-survival-manual/14271)

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**Author:** [@Asor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Asor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cool-old-nuclear-war-survival-manual/14271 "2017-09-23T05:13:03Z")

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This is an old manual about surviving the nuclear apocalypse. Could be useful for ideas/reference, and if nothing else, an interesting reading. http://oism.org/nwss/nwss.pdf I’m not sure how long the link will be alive…

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## [Using vehicle atomic nightlight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-vehicle-atomic-nightlight/14252)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-vehicle-atomic-nightlight/14252 "2017-09-22T18:38:51Z")

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I found an atomic nightlight. It’s good to have a permanent light, but it has to be held in inventory to give enough light. I found out that it can be installed on a vehicle. Maybe it can be turned on, so I can sit ther…

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## [\#6790 new holsters eat my wielded items (fixed in #6793)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6790-new-holsters-eat-my-wielded-items-fixed-in-6793/14267)

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**Author:** [@wortkombination](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wortkombination)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6790-new-holsters-eat-my-wielded-items-fixed-in-6793/14267 "2017-09-22T11:49:54Z")

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holsters got new menu in #6789/90 e.g.: have a glock in it, wielding a spear, activating holster, glock is wielded - spear is gone… (doesnt matter what kind of item is held before using the holster, its gone, or i just…

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## [Laser Turret - What do you use them for?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-turret-what-do-you-use-them-for/14250)

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**Author:** [@Umbra\_Vorago](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra_Vorago)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-turret-what-do-you-use-them-for/14250 "2017-09-21T12:11:40Z")

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A small while ago, I found an inactive laser turret inside a rat cave, which made me so excited. The turret can not be placed on a vehicle, so I decided to place it near my base. It was, perhaps the most disappointing t…

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## [Stuff related to android port](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stuff-related-to-android-port/14259)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stuff-related-to-android-port/14259 "2017-09-21T03:46:51Z")

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Since somebody already ported 0.c to android awhile ago shouldnt some smart people roll in the experimentals or something?

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## [Is melee weapon training good?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-melee-weapon-training-good/14254)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-melee-weapon-training-good/14254 "2017-09-21T03:23:47Z")

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I was thinking about picking this up but I’m not sure if it would be worth while, thoughts?

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## [UPS/batt mods vanish from firearm kit when put in same pile as reg firearm kit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ups-batt-mods-vanish-from-firearm-kit-when-put-in-same-pile-as-reg-firearm-kit/14256)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ups-batt-mods-vanish-from-firearm-kit-when-put-in-same-pile-as-reg-firearm-kit/14256 "2017-09-20T12:54:19Z")

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Win 10 x64, Tiles, build 6784, https://imgur.com/orn06GM If you try and add a UPS mod to a firearm repair kit, while having a stack of 3 on the ground next to you, it says “you attached your UPS mod to none” and the UPS…

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## [Cable Charger System+folding cart+storage battery=](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cable-charger-system-folding-cart-storage-battery/14237)

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**Author:** [@Squaggly\_Maggleton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squaggly_Maggleton)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cable-charger-system-folding-cart-storage-battery/14237 "2017-09-20T05:28:44Z")

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UNLIMITED POWA!!

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## [Underground ant hill generation garbled (build 6784](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underground-ant-hill-generation-garbled-build-6784/14253)

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**Author:** [@Wondabarappa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wondabarappa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underground-ant-hill-generation-garbled-build-6784/14253 "2017-09-19T19:54:53Z")

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0.C-23959-g8a96896 latest experimental at the time Ant nests are pretty messed up right now (atleast the two ive found in my playthrough) https://gyazo.com/b5237845ba332eab994a9f2d427605db Here is an example some of th…

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## [How would you get to the back room of gun stores?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-would-you-get-to-the-back-room-of-gun-stores/14180)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-would-you-get-to-the-back-room-of-gun-stores/14180 "2017-09-19T18:31:45Z")

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Metal doors leading to the back room of gun stores are locked and unpicklockable. How do you get to the back room of gun stores? I personally go to the bathroom next to the back room and shoot the wall leading to it wit…

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## [Presets, which is your favourite combination(s)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/presets-which-is-your-favourite-combination-s/14246)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/presets-which-is-your-favourite-combination-s/14246 "2017-09-19T14:10:12Z")

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Hi :smiley: I wanted to know your personal presets when creating a new character and make comparisons in between each one. I thought this could be helpful for everybody when making new presets or challenges and to resea…

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## [Baton holster/holder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/baton-holster-holder/14247)

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**Author:** [@Asor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Asor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/baton-holster-holder/14247 "2017-09-18T21:13:55Z")

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Is there an item that allows you to holster a baton/pr24?

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## [Runtime Error Crashes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/runtime-error-crashes/14248)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/runtime-error-crashes/14248 "2017-09-18T21:12:25Z")

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Win 10 Tiles Most recent Experimental at the time. Mods (c/p from mods.json): “dda”, “Urban\_Development”, “ExtraContent-Buildings”, “StatsThroughSkills”, “no\_npc\_food”, “Mining\_Mod”, “realguns”, “No\_Fungi”, “…

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## [Wood gasifier engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wood-gasifier-engines/14204)

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**Author:** [@Maddremor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maddremor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wood-gasifier-engines/14204 "2017-09-18T11:23:48Z")

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During times of oil shortage (especially during WII) combustion engines were converted to run on wood or coal using wood gasifiers. This fits the apocalyptic aestethic, is feasable to make with existing combustion engine…

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## [Compiling on linux with tiles causes SDL issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-on-linux-with-tiles-causes-sdl-issues/14239)

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**Author:** [@condortaco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/condortaco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-on-linux-with-tiles-causes-sdl-issues/14239 "2017-09-17T22:22:59Z")

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I’m trying to compile on linux following the instructions here https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/blob/master/COMPILING.md#linux-native-sdl-builds. It compiles fine if I do it without tiles, but when I try mak…

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## [Status on some things in current experimentals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/status-on-some-things-in-current-experimentals/14242)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/status-on-some-things-in-current-experimentals/14242 "2017-09-17T21:47:25Z")

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There are 2 things that I want to know what the status of as in if they are being looked at, removed for the foreseeable future etc. Thing 1 is what is going on with the auto fire modification for pistols? Is it being l…

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## [What tools can modify equipment?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tools-can-modify-equipment/14207)

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**Author:** [@Squaggly\_Maggleton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squaggly_Maggleton)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tools-can-modify-equipment/14207 "2017-09-16T19:21:56Z")

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I know you can use a tailors kit to reinforce armor and a firearms kit to make guns better, is there anything I’m missing?

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## [Simple Party / Multi-Player / Tabletop Adaptations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-party-multi-player-tabletop-adaptations/14234)

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**Author:** [@Taerzik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taerzik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-party-multi-player-tabletop-adaptations/14234 "2017-09-15T15:29:20Z")

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CDDA is awesome. CDDA with friends could be even more awesome! Party Control Simply, as friendly NPCs ally with the player he/she then gets the option to either directly control them or let the computer control them, …

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## [Which is more gas-efficient?Gasoline powered Vehicle or Hybrid Vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-is-more-gas-efficient-gasoline-powered-vehicle-or-hybrid-vehicle/14236)

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**Author:** [@hehehillman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hehehillman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-is-more-gas-efficient-gasoline-powered-vehicle-or-hybrid-vehicle/14236 "2017-09-15T14:37:45Z")

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Hi,Every one.I’am a newbee,here’s my question,wish your help: I’ve bulit a vehicle with 2 engines, 1 combustion engine(Inline-4 for example) used only for recharging the battery with a truck alternator,1 electric motor …

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