# Latest

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## [What's your favorite mutation category?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-favorite-mutation-category/14205)

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**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-favorite-mutation-category/14205 "2017-09-15T05:52:20Z")

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Discuss what you personally like, the benefits, and how you deal with the drawbacks. I love chimera, basically makes you a murder machine and once you get the two bionics which reduce the amount of food and water you ne…

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## [In-game tile configuration UI](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-game-tile-configuration-ui/14229)

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**Author:** [@karashi\_sumiso](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/karashi_sumiso)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-game-tile-configuration-ui/14229 "2017-09-15T03:38:39Z")

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I’m a modder(tileset mainly) love this game but tileset modding is so inconvenience and painful. Therefore I propose the following function. “In-game tile configuration UI” 1.Select an object with the cursor and hit t…

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## [Suggestion: smart NPC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-smart-npc/14232)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-smart-npc/14232 "2017-09-14T17:37:57Z")

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He has a rifle, a SMG, enough ammo, several grenades. He wears scavenged military armor. He stalks you at the edge of your reality bubble, keeping distance when you approach. At night, you fall asleep. He comes and shoo…

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## [NPC reads computer screen for PC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-reads-computer-screen-for-pc/14208)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-reads-computer-screen-for-pc/14208 "2017-09-14T14:35:30Z")

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A repost, as I found this board a more suitable place: NPC reads book for PC, but doesn’t help PC using computer console. I want to make NPC read screen for PC. In game.cpp, the function use\_computer checks illiteracy,…

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## [Combine Survival and Trapping skills?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combine-survival-and-trapping-skills/14226)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combine-survival-and-trapping-skills/14226 "2017-09-14T10:04:14Z")

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I’ve been considering the idea, and I’m beginning to agree with it. Merging Survival and Trapping into greater Survival skill. Do you want to start coding it?

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## [Towns having names is friggin awesome!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/towns-having-names-is-friggin-awesome/14196)

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**Author:** [@SpadeDraco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpadeDraco)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/towns-having-names-is-friggin-awesome/14196 "2017-09-14T06:26:56Z")

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Just thought it needed to be said. flies off into the sunset

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## [Change Soldering Iron to use Fabrication rather than Mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-soldering-iron-to-use-fabrication-rather-than-mechanics/14105)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-soldering-iron-to-use-fabrication-rather-than-mechanics/14105 "2017-09-14T04:46:46Z")

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Currently, the Soldering iron, as far as I’m aware, relies purely on Mechanics skill when it comes to repairing/reinforcing metal objects. This is pretty weird and inconvenient, given that the majority of metal objects t…

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## [Depressing Days Ahead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/depressing-days-ahead/14197)

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**Author:** [@bostltch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bostltch)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/depressing-days-ahead/14197 "2017-09-13T21:34:31Z")

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Normally I play as a lone wolf, or whatever you want to call it, and tend to ignore NPCs. So I decided this time that I’d form a group of survivors to raid the world together. Instead I only found out another way to make…

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## [Using zombies to your advantage?!?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-zombies-to-your-advantage/14213)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-zombies-to-your-advantage/14213 "2017-09-13T19:10:04Z")

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I’ve exploited their idiocy many times before to kill them, but exploiting them to help me?!? Pfft, ridiculous! Nevertheless, I have found some ways to exploit zombies for your benefit; They break cars for me, giving m…

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## [UI color change](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-color-change/14224)

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**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-color-change/14224 "2017-09-13T16:32:38Z")

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I have an issue with the blue color in some selection highlights, like the vehicle part mending interfaces i can’t see what in selecting in those menus, instead guessing what km mending/removing. The problem its not the…

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## [Assigning crafting screen subcategories to new recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assigning-crafting-screen-subcategories-to-new-recipes/4427)

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**Author:** [@desrik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/desrik)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assigning-crafting-screen-subcategories-to-new-recipes/4427 "2017-09-13T15:42:24Z")

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With the new crafting screen upgrade I thought it would be a good idea to explain how to assign new recipes to a subcategory. Recipes must be given a “subcategory” field: "type" : "recipe", "result": "water\_clean",…

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## [Limitless vehicle tank contents when crafting?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/limitless-vehicle-tank-contents-when-crafting/14217)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/limitless-vehicle-tank-contents-when-crafting/14217 "2017-09-13T08:53:32Z")

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If I have a liquid like salt water or acid in my vehicle tank and use it to craft, the fluid in the tank does not get depleted. Is this a known bug?

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## [Unexpected artifact effect](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unexpected-artifact-effect/14227)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unexpected-artifact-effect/14227 "2017-09-13T03:40:48Z")

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{ translate\_marker( "humming" ), translate\_marker( "hums very quietly" ), {{AEP\_ALL\_UP, AEP\_PSYSHIELD, AEP\_NULL, AEP\_NULL}}, {{AEP\_SCHIZO, AEP\_PER\_DOWN, AEP\_INT\_DOWN, AEP\_NULL}}, {{AEA…

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## [Enforcing the worn item layer order](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enforcing-the-worn-item-layer-order/14221)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enforcing-the-worn-item-layer-order/14221 "2017-09-12T17:14:56Z")

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The characters can wear underpants over pants, Superman style. For underpants this is no big deal, but then there are hoodies, backpacks, holsters etc. There is no penalty for this behavior. You can acquire a gun throug…

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## [A way to avoid some clothes restrictions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-avoid-some-clothes-restrictions/14223)

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**Author:** [@Dreamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dreamer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-avoid-some-clothes-restrictions/14223 "2017-09-12T04:42:56Z")

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Version: 0.C-23878 Some clothes and armor have restrictions, that can be avoided by wearing stuff in right order. Some examples. You can’t wear turban-\>pot helmet. But you can wear pot helmet-\>turban. You can’t wear t…

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## [Back after a long brake with some mod plans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/back-after-a-long-brake-with-some-mod-plans/14203)

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**Author:** [@Theundyingcode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theundyingcode)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/back-after-a-long-brake-with-some-mod-plans/14203 "2017-09-12T03:40:17Z")

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I have been playing CDDA on and off for a long time now (pre-kick-starter). After coming back to it a week ago I have decided I want to put my mostly completed CS degree to use and take a real stab at improving cataclys…

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## [Modifying Stats For Skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modifying-stats-for-skills/14219)

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**Author:** [@InaneOctopus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/InaneOctopus)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modifying-stats-for-skills/14219 "2017-09-12T02:18:59Z")

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Hello! I’m having difficulty changing how StatsforSkills is working and I’d appreciate some guidance. I’m currently running the MacOS tileset. I’ve tried going into the file tree and opening the main.lua file in the Sta…

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## [Opinions in trying to add Gun- fu?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opinions-in-trying-to-add-gun-fu/14145)

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**Author:** [@Logistic\_Tangent](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logistic_Tangent)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opinions-in-trying-to-add-gun-fu/14145 "2017-09-11T15:12:07Z")

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I think that I have been watching too many movies.(and all the forum discussions about rebalancing/balancing/nerfing/USW. Weapon skills (typically guns)) But it started me thinking… What are the communities thoughts on…

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## [Inventory tetris](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-tetris/14144)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-tetris/14144 "2017-09-11T11:26:29Z")

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Why not add a version of the UFO: Alien Invasion tile-based inventory system to Cataclysm? There seems to be some silent campaigning for such in the form of “how I sorted my base into these piles”-type posts. https://uf…

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## [Breaking the "more accurate weapons are always better" disfunction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-the-more-accurate-weapons-are-always-better-disfunction/14067)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-the-more-accurate-weapons-are-always-better-disfunction/14067 "2017-09-10T20:21:04Z")

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Been looking into fixing ranged balance for good, see https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/21468 Had what I think is a good idea for addressing the problem we have where rifles are unatturally good at very …

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## [JSONizing mapgen\_basement\_junk gun safe items, any advice?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jsonizing-mapgen-basement-junk-gun-safe-items-any-advice/14218)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jsonizing-mapgen-basement-junk-gun-safe-items-any-advice/14218 "2017-09-10T19:04:35Z")

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Modifying this bit of code in src/mapgen\_functions.cpp mapgen\_basement\_junk: if( one\_in( 1600 ) ) { m-\>furn\_set( p, furn\_str\_id( "f\_gun\_safe\_el" ) ); if( one\_in( 2 ) ) { m…

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## [How do mutations function?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-mutations-function/14210)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Moustache](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Moustache)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-mutations-function/14210 "2017-09-10T03:55:04Z")

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So I’ve been tweaking around with the mutation .jsons and I’m getting pretty confused. Some mutations seem to be nothing but a description and some points, but they obviously do more, like the Night Vision traits for exa…

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## [Play Last Used Character Option](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/play-last-used-character-option/14215)

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**Author:** [@Theundyingcode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theundyingcode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/play-last-used-character-option/14215 "2017-09-10T02:26:32Z")

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When you start a new game you get the options of \[Custom Character\],\[Preset Character\],\[Random Character\] and \[Play Now!\] how hard would it be to add a \[Play Last Character\] option? It seems every time I say “I wanna tr…

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## [Good end-gamish battle armor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-end-gamish-battle-armor/14206)

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**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-end-gamish-battle-armor/14206 "2017-09-09T15:55:30Z")

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Provided you do not have access to power armor, what is good end-gaming armor? I have a deadmobile and can craft just about anything. In my experience, the torso is the most common body part to be the attacked the only o…

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## [Font changes to something impossible to read on launch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/font-changes-to-something-impossible-to-read-on-launch/14161)

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**Author:** [@SailorJerrys](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SailorJerrys)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/font-changes-to-something-impossible-to-read-on-launch/14161 "2017-09-09T05:32:02Z")

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\[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] Just to keep it simple, here you guy guys, anytime I ever open up the game, it adds a font config file that causes the game to look completely illegible like this. No idea what the default is …

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## [CBM changes and you - POLL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-changes-and-you-poll/14032)

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**Author:** [@Treah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Treah)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-changes-and-you-poll/14032 "2017-09-09T01:59:34Z")

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Hello all I wanted to create this poll to get a feel for how end users felt about this change. This is not meant to be used to try and change any of the dev’s mind on the change or to try and get the PR reversed. I am si…

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## [Mobile Base Maneuvering Tactics (and ram questions)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-base-maneuvering-tactics-and-ram-questions/14209)

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**Author:** [@Squaggly\_Maggleton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squaggly_Maggleton)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-base-maneuvering-tactics-and-ram-questions/14209 "2017-09-08T21:26:55Z")

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I have heard stories about people with vehicles larger than a tile. How is it possible to move something like that any reasonable distance without having to stop and repair everything? I’m currently using military compos…

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## [Mod request - Book Learning limited by int](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-request-book-learning-limited-by-int/14191)

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**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-request-book-learning-limited-by-int/14191 "2017-09-08T18:29:17Z")

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A request for a mod that makes it so that the maximum skill level you can get from books is half your int while reading, rounded down. So, if you have 6 int, you can’t gain exp for reading a book if your skill is 3 or g…

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## [Questions on crossbows/ primitive ranged weapons and autofire mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-on-crossbows-primitive-ranged-weapons-and-autofire-mod/14200)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-on-crossbows-primitive-ranged-weapons-and-autofire-mod/14200 "2017-09-08T04:33:13Z")

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I had asked these questions on the general discussion thread and myself and others are not getting an answer to it so I am posting it here hopefully so that said question actually gets seen. How does one accurize/reinfo…

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## [Please add some tips to help me remind of my last world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-some-tips-to-help-me-remind-of-my-last-world/14195)

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**Author:** [@Silentdavi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Silentdavi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-some-tips-to-help-me-remind-of-my-last-world/14195 "2017-09-07T00:29:03Z")

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I build so many worlds---------it is hard for me to remember what is the detail of my last world Can author add a function to briefly introduce what my provious world like?----what mods do I use, what is the density of …

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