# Latest

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## [Laser Turrets - Do Different Recipes Give Different Results?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-turrets-do-different-recipes-give-different-results/14202)

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**Author:** [@Umbra\_Vorago](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra_Vorago)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-turrets-do-different-recipes-give-different-results/14202 "2017-09-05T15:06:34Z")

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By pure luck, within a cave filled with Rats and a Rat King, I found an inactive laser turret. I decided to do a little research online about laser turrets, to find that that a laser turret can be made with various lase…

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## [Power Armor Degradation/Repair](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-degradation-repair/14199)

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**Author:** [@endders2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/endders2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-degradation-repair/14199 "2017-09-05T04:01:12Z")

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Dear lord power armor. Power. Armor. This at a glance seems like a nonchalant way of making a character invincible. I understand it is top of the ribbon material. But I mean come on nothing damages it. You can legitimat…

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## [Z levels and collecting water](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels-and-collecting-water/14182)

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**Author:** [@survivornaginata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/survivornaginata)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels-and-collecting-water/14182 "2017-09-04T19:21:33Z")

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Funnels dont seem to fill containers with water if you are underground.

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## [NPC Captive - How to change their name?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-captive-how-to-change-their-name/14201)

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**Author:** [@Umbra\_Vorago](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra_Vorago)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 6:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-captive-how-to-change-their-name/14201 "2017-09-04T18:44:12Z")

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My have something of a, well not really an actual problem, but something I’ve found rather annoying. After raiding my first large military outpost surrounded by traps and filled with raiders/bandits/thugs, I went around…

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## [The world map looks different](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-world-map-looks-different/14168)

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**Author:** [@Orca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orca)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-world-map-looks-different/14168 "2017-09-03T19:19:59Z")

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I updated to the latest experimental and now the font on the map is really tiny. It makes it hard to tell things apart in cities. Is there some way to revert it?

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## [Putting the "mmmmm" in "Cataclysm" - What do you cook in the apocalypse?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/putting-the-mmmmm-in-cataclysm-what-do-you-cook-in-the-apocalypse/14156)

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**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/putting-the-mmmmm-in-cataclysm-what-do-you-cook-in-the-apocalypse/14156 "2017-09-03T14:54:54Z")

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A place to share your favourite yummy treats to sustain your haggard, hollow-eyed avatar through the endless struggle against death. My personal favourite, at the moment: Spider Soup! Once you can safely clear a whole …

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## [Most damage you dealt? (either directly or indirectly)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-damage-you-dealt-either-directly-or-indirectly/14119)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-damage-you-dealt-either-directly-or-indirectly/14119 "2017-09-03T05:32:05Z")

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The top 5 most damage I dealt was with… HEAT round (500+) M72 LAW grazing hit (202) Shotgun (remington 870) headshot (90-200) Landmines (150+) Fencing critical hit stop thrusts with rapier (80-140) Proof of the M72 LA…

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## [What determines how powerful an engine is?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-determines-how-powerful-an-engine-is/14158)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-determines-how-powerful-an-engine-is/14158 "2017-09-02T07:28:24Z")

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Electric motors have a power stat and an epower stat, which I presume mean how powerful said motor is and how much electricity it uses respectively. However as far as I have seen in the jsons combustion engines only have…

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## [Link to JSON update page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/link-to-json-update-page/14193)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/link-to-json-update-page/14193 "2017-09-01T22:06:45Z")

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In case it gets lost in the future, here is a link to a list of JSON changes in experimental: https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/19376

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## [Current experimental/ playtrough](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-experimental-playtrough/14188)

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**Author:** [@Oragepoilu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oragepoilu)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-experimental-playtrough/14188 "2017-09-01T08:31:40Z")

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Hello, I’m playing this game for now years and noticed that sometime it’s wiser to juts wait or use an older version of the exp. rather than the current one because of whatever bug/feature problem it have (like car syst…

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## [Windows Console build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-console-build/14190)

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**Author:** [@Caplin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Caplin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-console-build/14190 "2017-08-31T19:24:10Z")

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Hi All, So I’m wondering if it’s possible to revamp the Windows “console,” build to actually be a console application. As it stands now, it seems to run in a graphical window, which makes playing with Windows screen rea…

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## [Map font size is too small](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-font-size-is-too-small/14187)

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**Author:** [@J3ster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/J3ster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-font-size-is-too-small/14187 "2017-08-31T11:19:22Z")

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Let’s see if I can get an answer this time :smiley: I’ve been looking at world map that looks like this: \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] since 6700-ish. All this squinting really tires my eyes. Notes in particular are pra…

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## [Can't decide what weapon to use on my Crusade to take back the hexastate area](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-decide-what-weapon-to-use-on-my-crusade-to-take-back-the-hexastate-area/14185)

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**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-decide-what-weapon-to-use-on-my-crusade-to-take-back-the-hexastate-area/14185 "2017-08-30T19:01:05Z")

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I want to equip myself and all my companions with one weapon to take on anything and everything on our quest to take back the Holy Land Jerusalem New England from the Saracens zombies and other infidels eldritch horrors.…

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## [Degradation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/degradation/14183)

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**Author:** [@caffeineisgood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/caffeineisgood)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/degradation/14183 "2017-08-30T10:09:15Z")

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Hi Recently my brother moved out, he’s been getting into cooking, so I got him a nice damascus knife, the knife needs to be oiled to keep from rusting, and it needs to be sharpened after a while. Acidic foods can munch…

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## [Help with Mods, probably been asked](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-mods-probably-been-asked/14189)

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**Author:** [@Nitrotic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nitrotic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-mods-probably-been-asked/14189 "2017-08-30T00:39:51Z")

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Hello folks. I only have a short question, one that’s likely been answered here, but I couldn’t find it when I searched, so how does one install mods in this game? I’ve played the game for a while, and I’d like to expe…

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## [Z-level issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-level-issue/14178)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-level-issue/14178 "2017-08-29T01:31:55Z")

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I have all the Z level stuff active. Was in a basement sleeping when a companion got up and speared a zombie on the lever above.

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## [Interface issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-issue/14159)

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**Author:** [@ExecutiveOdin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ExecutiveOdin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-issue/14159 "2017-08-28T15:20:44Z")

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Kinda bummed that my first post about this amazing game is in the bug forum but honestly I am usually too busy playing to post anything at all. Anyway the issue is in the picture. Downloaded newest experimental, opened…

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## [写给枪械流的指引性攻略。](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/14172)

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**Author:** [@cellxiecao](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/cellxiecao)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/14172 "2017-08-28T09:01:42Z")

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本帖的目标是对枪械流玩家进行一些方向性指引，MOD内容不在考虑之中，不考虑弓弩，也不会做详细的数据讨论，是故： 安卓版操作繁琐没有人权，请无视本帖，爱去哪去哪。 近战武术流一拳下去比巴雷特爆头还猛,请无视本帖。 先天神兽后期修改——你咋不上天？ 另外，因为百度发图麻烦，所以不配任何图片。 好了正文： 一、什么样的一个小@才是一个合格的射手？ 按照游戏的4维设定，初始属性8点是普通人，4点是丧尸的RBQ，12点是完人，超过1…

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## [Is farming for food really worth it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-farming-for-food-really-worth-it/14127)

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**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-farming-for-food-really-worth-it/14127 "2017-08-27T17:20:54Z")

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I’m asking an open question, here, and it may come down to playstyle. This isn’t a criticism of the farming mechanics at all, which are very cool and add flavour! So… \[b\]Is farming for food ever worth it, in its current…

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## [Is it feasible to add an "overmap special density" option to worldgen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-feasible-to-add-an-overmap-special-density-option-to-worldgen/14177)

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**Author:** [@Squaggly\_Maggleton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squaggly_Maggleton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-feasible-to-add-an-overmap-special-density-option-to-worldgen/14177 "2017-08-26T13:33:36Z")

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I know you can edit OMDATA\_FREQ to increase or decrease how far apart specials spawn in the overmap, but is there a reason it’s not a configurable worldgen option? You can already adjust quite a few other variables such …

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## [Help understanding projectile/ammo effects and monster AI](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-understanding-projectile-ammo-effects-and-monster-ai/14176)

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**Author:** [@Alec\_White](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alec_White)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-understanding-projectile-ammo-effects-and-monster-ai/14176 "2017-08-26T06:42:46Z")

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Where and how are defined projectiles/ammo effects? I saw that it has 1 method and one struct. One in ballistics.h and other in map.h. Is there any place with all the effects and what they do? And if I wanted to impleme…

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## [Best zombie/monster kills?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-zombie-monster-kills/14130)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-zombie-monster-kills/14130 "2017-08-26T03:19:31Z")

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Playing with PK’s mod, I just killed a cyberdemon by smashing a fire engine into it at 70mph Too bad they don’t have those in Doom

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## [Improving ranged skill handling. was: Getting rid of some of the ranged skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improving-ranged-skill-handling-was-getting-rid-of-some-of-the-ranged-skills/14160)

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**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improving-ranged-skill-handling-was-getting-rid-of-some-of-the-ranged-skills/14160 "2017-08-24T20:35:25Z")

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Very late to the party, and maybe i should leave it alone… But still… Regarding the current system: \[ul\]\[li\]To my understanding, the markmanship is the generic ranged skill, while the others are weapontype-specific. Gu…

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## [Compiling SDL for Windows (CodeBlocks) \[Need Help\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-sdl-for-windows-codeblocks-need-help/12711)

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**Author:** [@The13thRonin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The13thRonin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-sdl-for-windows-codeblocks-need-help/12711 "2017-08-23T07:25:36Z")

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I am receiving the following errors when trying to compile. ||=== Build: Release (SDL) in Cataclysm (compiler: GNU GCC Compiler) ===| obj\\ReleaseSDL\\src\\cata\_tiles.o:cata\_tiles.cpp|| undefined reference to SDL\_SetRende…

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## [I found my "best friend"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-my-best-friend/14137)

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**Author:** [@Arkikio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arkikio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-my-best-friend/14137 "2017-08-22T02:13:55Z")

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While I know that it’s most likely a mod entry, and the name choice is randomized. This one in particular had a history of being the person who would last the longest with my long lasting characters. And the mere thoug…

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## [Inconspicuous trait question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inconspicuous-trait-question/14155)

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**Author:** [@EpsilonShadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EpsilonShadow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inconspicuous-trait-question/14155 "2017-08-21T12:22:40Z")

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Hello everyone! Several days ago I’ve started playing C:DDA. At first I’ve downloaded stable version and after couple of dozens dead characters I’ve made up one who lived long enough and was interesting enough to me. Af…

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## [\[SPOILERS\] The Outpost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-the-outpost/9295)

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**Author:** [@acidia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acidia)\
**Replies:** 81\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-the-outpost/9295 "2017-08-21T05:38:18Z")

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So, I was experimenting with having an NPC camp over the weekend since I really haven’t heard much feedback about things in the vault (too hard/easy/not rewarding?)… \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] A labeled image… \[spoile…

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## [My Thoughts on Guns, Balance, Zombies, Pain, and Machines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-thoughts-on-guns-balance-zombies-pain-and-machines/14154)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-thoughts-on-guns-balance-zombies-pain-and-machines/14154 "2017-08-21T00:35:22Z")

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A pre-note: I’m not saying any of this should be reflected in the game. It’s just me thinking about things. If afterwards I feel like something might be especially good in game I’ll comment on it at the end. This is m…

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## [Give barns roofs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-barns-roofs/14106)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-barns-roofs/14106 "2017-08-20T21:55:27Z")

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Barns have roofs so the animals inside do not get shined on by the sun too much. But when I go inside the barn and close all the metal doors and leave the boarded up windows intact at daytime, I find the lighting is brig…

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## [Static NPCs stuck in infinite loop (build: 6695)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-stuck-in-infinite-loop-build-6695/14147)

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**Author:** [@Clueless](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Clueless)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-stuck-in-infinite-loop-build-6695/14147 "2017-08-19T18:31:46Z")

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0.C gffc5540 SDL Windows 10 When I visited the refugee center for the first time in several real-time days (and quite a few updates to the game), I was informed that there was an error with “NPC Clair Huston, Guard en…

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