# Latest

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## [Visual Disrupter not working?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/visual-disrupter-not-working/14141)

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**Author:** [@Reaper310](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper310)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/visual-disrupter-not-working/14141 "2017-08-19T14:10:15Z")

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using the ASCII based version of CDDA shouldn’t the visual disruptor have an effect like schizophrenia trait but by rearranging tiles around you for a short period of time. I remember having this a bit ago but now it doe…

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## [To find every map feature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-find-every-map-feature/14146)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-find-every-map-feature/14146 "2017-08-19T07:44:59Z")

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Is it true that one can see every possible map feature, if he travels the entire area generated at start? The co-ordinate starts at 0, goes to 0’179, then to 1’0, then to 1’179, so a 179x179 map seems a default unit, an…

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## [Fantasy overhaul mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fantasy-overhaul-mod/14140)

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**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fantasy-overhaul-mod/14140 "2017-08-18T23:42:20Z")

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Talkin’ 'bout skeletons and goblins, dwarves and magic. We have most of the tools to do so. Not explicitly offering to make, one, but prefer to talk about it and see what happens from this.

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## [Not compiling (Visual Studio)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-compiling-visual-studio/14139)

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**Author:** [@skai\_rue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/skai_rue)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-compiling-visual-studio/14139 "2017-08-18T21:26:43Z")

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Over the years, I’ve tinkered with my own personal copy of the game, but have always wanted to actually try doing something more complex. However, every time I’ve ever tried to actually compile the source (without any ch…

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## [Killing an enemy breaks the game (Build: 6679) \[FIXED\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-an-enemy-breaks-the-game-build-6679-fixed/14131)

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**Author:** [@Ronin1791](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ronin1791)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-an-enemy-breaks-the-game-build-6679-fixed/14131 "2017-08-18T17:16:34Z")

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Hey all, bit of a weird one here. It seems like in build 6679 (and possibly some of the builds before it), killing an enemy causes the game to stop working. When using a gun the words “Hang on a bit…” appears in a box a…

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## ["Not enough cash!" message when trading with companion NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-enough-cash-message-when-trading-with-companion-npcs/14116)

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**Author:** [@goldfish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/goldfish)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-enough-cash-message-when-trading-with-companion-npcs/14116 "2017-08-18T12:40:30Z")

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Version 0.C g4c45a9a SDL (tiles) Mac OS X 10.9.4 When trading with follower NPC, I get the message “Not enough cash! You have $0.00, price is $112.00.” This happens no matter what the cost of the items are or wheth…

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## [Buff Lajatang moves-per-attack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buff-lajatang-moves-per-attack/14135)

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**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buff-lajatang-moves-per-attack/14135 "2017-08-18T00:34:34Z")

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CDDA’s Lajatang is simply a quarterstaff with blades duct-taped to each end, making what you’d expect be a reasonably fast and effective mid-tier weapon, despite it’s obvious rule-of-cool leanings. Instead, with a moves-…

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## [Kind of annoyed to be honest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kind-of-annoyed-to-be-honest/13932)

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**Author:** [@Quin91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quin91)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kind-of-annoyed-to-be-honest/13932 "2017-08-18T00:11:12Z")

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Upon finding out that CataDDA is on Android I was like…Well cool! So I jump on the google play store and…This item is not available in my country…Insert angry face, Slightly confused face…Any particular reason why you’ve…

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## [Need Some Advice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-advice/14124)

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**Author:** [@bubbadoo14](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bubbadoo14)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-advice/14124 "2017-08-17T02:14:48Z")

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I hope this is the best place to ask this in, but I dunno if folks know but I and another run a C:DDA Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/CataclysmDDA/?hc\_ref=ARTpqp0Pe-cd76-ZqT\_RAzuYr1DUC400-rek-X00JIwu6x88BZanf3z…

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## [Randomised negative traits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomised-negative-traits/14129)

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**Author:** [@16161d](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/16161d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomised-negative-traits/14129 "2017-08-15T17:01:04Z")

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When generating random characters they are only ever generated with positive traits (minus bad ones from professions), however what I want more is the bad traits rather than the good ones so that it provides more of a ch…

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## [Enhanced realism/Rusty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhanced-realism-rusty/14120)

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**Author:** [@TITANDERP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TITANDERP)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhanced-realism-rusty/14120 "2017-08-14T21:34:37Z")

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So in my endeavor to find the perfect survival game, alternate to that of rust, but most importantly, low spec, CDDA is all that comes to mind. That being said, and also being a yuge NEO Scavenger fan, this game has impr…

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## [Wiki Guides - Skill training guides](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiki-guides-skill-training-guides/14110)

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**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiki-guides-skill-training-guides/14110 "2017-08-13T21:41:19Z")

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Hi everyone! I’ve got a few weeks off (one of the perks of teaching) and I was looking for a little project. I was thinking of putting together some simple guides on the wiki for intermediate players, advising them on t…

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## [Ally NPC VS. Hostile NPC in-fighting not occurring](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ally-npc-vs-hostile-npc-in-fighting-not-occurring/14126)

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**Author:** [@TITANDERP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TITANDERP)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ally-npc-vs-hostile-npc-in-fighting-not-occurring/14126 "2017-08-13T17:56:06Z")

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0.C-23349-g30854fe SDL Windows 7 When encountering NPC’s that turn hostile after dialogue; i.e: failing to persuade them you mean no harm, Allies fail to attack them. They also decide to attack naturally occurring ho…

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## [Can i ask why this piece of code does this thing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-ask-why-this-piece-of-code-does-this-thing/14125)

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**Author:** [@Cosmitz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cosmitz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-ask-why-this-piece-of-code-does-this-thing/14125 "2017-08-13T08:06:38Z")

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// get fastest sight that can be used to improve aim further below @ref recoil int cost = INT\_MAX; int limit = 0; if( !gun.has\_flag( "DISABLE\_SIGHTS" ) && effective\_dispersion( gun.type-\>gun-\>sight\_dispers…

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## [Nightvision allows sight around corners](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightvision-allows-sight-around-corners/14122)

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**Author:** [@Sehn\_Knight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sehn_Knight)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightvision-allows-sight-around-corners/14122 "2017-08-13T07:02:49Z")

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0.C-23344-g332d7f3 (tiles) win x64 \[spoiler=Flashlight\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] \[spoiler=Nightvision\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\]

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## [Losing HP for literally no apparent reason?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/losing-hp-for-literally-no-apparent-reason/14113)

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**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/losing-hp-for-literally-no-apparent-reason/14113 "2017-08-13T01:08:58Z")

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I have downloaded the latest experimental so unfortunately I am going to need to find a crap ton of painkillers to install some of the bionics I have found (More disappointed that it involves all bionics not just ones yo…

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## [Bio diesel plant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bio-diesel-plant/14114)

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**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bio-diesel-plant/14114 "2017-08-12T20:56:30Z")

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In the apocalypse people can make diesel that fuels truck and tank. Producing bio diesel looks promising but is rarely talked about, if it has ever been done. The process turns out to be very complicated as I take a clo…

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## [Tool Bundle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-bundle/14115)

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**Author:** [@Maddremor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maddremor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-bundle/14115 "2017-08-12T06:17:39Z")

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The Tool Bundle mod adds the titular tool bundle, an item that acts as a sheath/holster/belt for most tools. It can hold 20 different items without restrictions on weight or volume. This does not mean you get magical sto…

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## [Getting rid of some of the ranged skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-rid-of-some-of-the-ranged-skills/14077)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-rid-of-some-of-the-ranged-skills/14077 "2017-08-12T01:45:49Z")

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Currently we have the following ranged skills: \[ul\]\[li\]Marksmanship\[/li\] \[li\]Pistol\[/li\] \[li\]SMG\[/li\] \[li\]Rifle\[/li\] \[li\]Shotgun\[/li\] \[li\]Launchers\[/li\] \[li\]Archery\[/li\] \[li\]Throwing (not exactly a ranged weapon …

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## [Firearm maintenance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firearm-maintenance/14100)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firearm-maintenance/14100 "2017-08-12T01:44:12Z")

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Hello. What do you think about this idea? Firearm maintenance system may make our guns more “personal”. A few things to think about: Cleaning: The most important part of firearm maintenance. \[spoiler\]The ordinary firin…

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## [~ and ^ problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/and-problems/14097)

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**Author:** [@DemAvalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DemAvalon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/and-problems/14097 "2017-08-10T22:07:52Z")

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so I had stopped playing CDDA for a while and then came back to it, (a few months ago) and when I tried to control a vehicle it required me to press the ^ key twice, I thought that maybe it was a problem with control veh…

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## [Pain and damage decreasing morale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-and-damage-decreasing-morale/14072)

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**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-and-damage-decreasing-morale/14072 "2017-08-10T19:43:50Z")

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Pain is painful. And it can be very discouraging to see that your arms and legs have been cut up, bitten, shot, crushed, and broken. I have an idea: Every 5 pain = -1 morale (1 pain = -1 morale would be too much in my o…

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## [Profession Balancing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-balancing/14112)

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**Author:** [@Adragis029](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adragis029)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 10:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-balancing/14112 "2017-08-10T10:24:37Z")

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I’m planning to make a bunch of custom starting professions based on either fictional characters or plain old ‘stuff I’d like to see’. Can anyone experienced therein tell me the basic rules you follow to determine a clas…

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## [The Weapons Balance wiki has a data error in the ammo stats field](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-weapons-balance-wiki-has-a-data-error-in-the-ammo-stats-field/14111)

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**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-weapons-balance-wiki-has-a-data-error-in-the-ammo-stats-field/14111 "2017-08-09T17:51:48Z")

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The .32 ACP listed in https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/wiki/Weapons-Balance hasn’t been converted from foot-pounds to joules. It should be 218 joules.

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## [Registration does not work for forums](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/registration-does-not-work-for-forums/14021)

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**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/registration-does-not-work-for-forums/14021 "2017-08-09T16:09:21Z")

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If you try to sign up for registration on this forum, you are met with this 404 error: \[image\] Should I open an issue on Github?

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## [Using Katana "is to simple to train your piercing weapons"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-katana-is-to-simple-to-train-your-piercing-weapons/14095)

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**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-katana-is-to-simple-to-train-your-piercing-weapons/14095 "2017-08-09T02:44:45Z")

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So yeah, just got that message “This task is too simple to train your piercing weapons beyond 7” but I was using a katana. Don’t really know if it’s a bug or not but seems weird enought to signal it. I’m on build 6661. …

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## [NPC trains me in a skill they don't currently have](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-trains-me-in-a-skill-they-dont-currently-have/14102)

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**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-trains-me-in-a-skill-they-dont-currently-have/14102 "2017-08-09T01:13:51Z")

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If I ask an NPC to train me in brawling, I think it just trains the previous skill I asked them to train me in instead, even if they don’t have that high of a level in the skill. Currently out of 2 of my 4 NPCS, one has …

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## [Zombie Evolution - How Does It Work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-evolution-how-does-it-work/14075)

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**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-evolution-how-does-it-work/14075 "2017-08-09T00:27:13Z")

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In this case, thread content = thread topic.

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## [Joerg's Magazine Bows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joergs-magazine-bows/14098)

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**Author:** [@Substance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Substance)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 4:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joergs-magazine-bows/14098 "2017-08-08T04:07:05Z")

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Hello, Survivors! This is my very first mod that I ever bothered to publish! Let me show you its features! This mod adds bows, that have magazines, based off Joerg’s design, as seen in his Instant Legolas video. (https:…

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## [NPC's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs/14089)

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**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs/14089 "2017-08-08T02:51:53Z")

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One thing that always gets my NPC’s killed is that they don’t retreat with me, I often kite or use fighting retreat methods to take out larger hordes. I like having companions with me it makes the game feel more real bec…

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