# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=37

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## [What am I missing to get an NPC to butcher some corpses?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-am-i-missing-to-get-an-npc-to-butcher-some-corpses/27151)

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**Author:** [@ProfoundDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ProfoundDarkness)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-am-i-missing-to-get-an-npc-to-butcher-some-corpses/27151 "2021-10-10T22:31:36Z")

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The corpses are piled onto a table, which is the corpse loot zone. There is a constructed butchering rack next to the table. The tools loot zone is 3 tiles from the corpses (includes a butchering kit and hacksaw). The…

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## [The problem that the compiled program is not compatible with non-English language packs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-problem-that-the-compiled-program-is-not-compatible-with-non-english-language-packs/27148)

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**Author:** [@wwkk222208](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wwkk222208)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-problem-that-the-compiled-program-is-not-compatible-with-non-english-language-packs/27148 "2021-10-09T09:18:01Z")

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I tried to compile CDDA with the help of ‘Compilation guide for Windows (using Visual Studio and vcpkg)’ and got the released. It works well in English, but it will crash after non-English language packs being installed…

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## [Item::has\_label() inconsistent behavior?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-has-label-inconsistent-behavior/27145)

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**Author:** [@ProfoundDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ProfoundDarkness)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-has-label-inconsistent-behavior/27145 "2021-10-09T00:00:37Z")

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It seems like item::has\_label() has different behavior if called from within the item class vs outside the item class. In particular it always seems to return false from outside the item class while behaving as expected…

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## [Modding Help: Where Is This Located?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-help-where-is-this-located/27144)

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**Author:** [@Dalamar\_Aaefe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalamar_Aaefe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-help-where-is-this-located/27144 "2021-10-08T15:57:10Z")

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Hello, I’ve spent the last two days opening every Json file and much to my dismay I cannot seem to find a few things, so if someone wouldn’t mind pointing me in the right direction or explaining how it works to me I’d gr…

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## [Permanent Debug Menu Remover](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/permanent-debug-menu-remover/27141)

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**Author:** [@Orkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orkin)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 7:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/permanent-debug-menu-remover/27141 "2021-10-08T07:48:56Z")

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I want a way to remove the debug menu from my game kind of like how its done in Rimworld where it deletes it. I feel like whenever I discover a game has a debug menu in it and it doesn’t punish me upfront for using it th…

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## [Has anyone noticed some odd terrain (roads) lately?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-anyone-noticed-some-odd-terrain-roads-lately/27140)

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**Author:** [@ProfoundDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ProfoundDarkness)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-anyone-noticed-some-odd-terrain-roads-lately/27140 "2021-10-08T07:33:23Z")

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I just recently visited some regions that I haven’t been before and I’m getting some odd road generation… bits wider on one side than normal or missing some bits (narrower?) in other places. I’ve included an image. The…

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## [Ingame font looks... strange](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ingame-font-looks-strange/27137)

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**Author:** [@Lance\_Endsley](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lance_Endsley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ingame-font-looks-strange/27137 "2021-10-06T12:28:09Z")

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Hey, I created this account and post just for this one issue. Not once in my life have i had to spend more than 13 hours attempting to fix such a simple problem. Couldn’t find anyone else with the same issue as me so I d…

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## [Okay then, let's start with radiation sickness. But that's far from the only issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/okay-then-lets-start-with-radiation-sickness-but-thats-far-from-the-only-issue/27142)

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**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 3:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/okay-then-lets-start-with-radiation-sickness-but-thats-far-from-the-only-issue/27142 "2021-10-06T03:37:50Z")

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10,000 msv is supposed to be lethal within weeks. I have 1,600 msv and I am dead within the hour, with absolutely nothing I can do about it, even with every possible remedy and countermeasure. Nanobots, iodide, blue, an…

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## [Czy Polacy żyjo?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/czy-polacy-zyjo/26353)

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**Author:** [@Air](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Air)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/czy-polacy-zyjo/26353 "2021-10-05T23:08:01Z")

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Czy ktoś tu żyje? Tworzę wersja na Steam i szukam pomocy w testowaniu i czemu Polska wersja ma problem ze znakami? Czy to ten kultowy problem znany za czasów MS-DOS??? Steam Dark Days Ahead

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## [Does shock absorber on a vehicle reduce the transmission of shock damage?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-shock-absorber-on-a-vehicle-reduce-the-transmission-of-shock-damage/27086)

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**Author:** [@Cactus\_Survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cactus_Survivor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-shock-absorber-on-a-vehicle-reduce-the-transmission-of-shock-damage/27086 "2021-10-05T19:02:59Z")

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When the shock pass through an absorber, I expect the absorber would absorb some of the shock and reduce the shock damage transmitted to the next tile. One shock absorbing material seems to work this way: What is a Goo…

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## [Starting as a captive in a mi-go camp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-as-a-captive-in-a-mi-go-camp/27125)

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**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-as-a-captive-in-a-mi-go-camp/27125 "2021-10-05T14:12:02Z")

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Yes, I actually and seriously tried that and learned a bit about that. Note: I am currently on the experimental. First of all, starting as a captive is brutal. It really depends on your luck if you are going to make it…

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## [Isn't adding 1+ dex but adding 30 hand encumbrance contradictory for tentacle arm mutation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/isnt-adding-1-dex-but-adding-30-hand-encumbrance-contradictory-for-tentacle-arm-mutation/26468)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 4:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/isnt-adding-1-dex-but-adding-30-hand-encumbrance-contradictory-for-tentacle-arm-mutation/26468 "2021-10-05T04:48:42Z")

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Considering the fact that tentacle arms add dexterity but increases encumbrance, doesn’t the two cancel each other out? Shouldn’t one or the other stats be removed for redundancy? or is my math off?

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## [What is currently infuriating me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-currently-infuriating-me/27108)

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**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-currently-infuriating-me/27108 "2021-10-04T16:28:50Z")

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I figure this is the place to air my current grievances with the game, in the vain and probably misplaced hopes that someone will notice them. Was it really that much of a hassle to press a directional key after “e” o…

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## [Problem with masterkey shotgun reloading](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-masterkey-shotgun-reloading/27128)

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**Author:** [@Ftor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ftor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-masterkey-shotgun-reloading/27128 "2021-10-04T07:26:13Z")

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Hey guys, another newb here So I found a masterkey shotgun, attached it to my m16a4, but when I try to reload it with 00 shot (the menu also allows to choose STANAG mags, no problems with them) - the game says “can\`t re…

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## [Trouble Making a Remote Flare](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-making-a-remote-flare/27123)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-making-a-remote-flare/27123 "2021-10-03T21:04:47Z")

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So I went into the JSON Files to see if I could make a quick and easy remote flare device by adding some flags. The good news is it sorta worked: I threw the unactivated flare with remote mod and was able to trigger it …

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## [Longest road trip and computer performance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/longest-road-trip-and-computer-performance/27118)

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**Author:** [@grenz1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grenz1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/longest-road-trip-and-computer-performance/27118 "2021-10-03T19:51:37Z")

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I like the map gen. It’s iconic in a way. Eventually, I would love to see highways and byways. Long road trips to different biomes and places. The possibly nuked and overwhelmed city of Boston. The Atlantic Ocean. The A…

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## [Chemical and biological warfare](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chemical-and-biological-warfare/27126)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chemical-and-biological-warfare/27126 "2021-10-03T19:04:15Z")

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What chemical/biological weapons would work against zombies and other critters. The standart mustard gas wouldn’t work on zombies since they don’t breath. But could you come up with something that would really hurt them?…

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## [How to capture screen without LoS obscuration?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-capture-screen-without-los-obscuration/27124)

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**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-capture-screen-without-los-obscuration/27124 "2021-10-02T20:42:01Z")

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I think I found a way to do this last time around but cannot remember how! I just want to capture a picture of my (giant) death-mobile in all its glory, without anything being obscured because I cannot see it from where …

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## [Some New Disadvantages For the sake of Further Suffering!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-new-disadvantages-for-the-sake-of-further-suffering/27119)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-new-disadvantages-for-the-sake-of-further-suffering/27119 "2021-10-02T20:39:48Z")

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I had a few ideas for additional disadvantages to make things more interesting, also for a few characters I had in mind. Disadvantage: Spinal Degeneration Minor/Major 2 Points/ 4 Points Since the sky split/Since that c…

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## [Time Delayed Distraction Devices](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-delayed-distraction-devices/27120)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-delayed-distraction-devices/27120 "2021-10-02T00:05:46Z")

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Essentially I had an Idea to use electronics to modify things like Flares, Fireworks and Speakers to have a programmable time delay. With a Practical skill of 4 Electronics, and 4 Computers and 4 Fabrication you can cra…

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## [Exodii Faction vs faction relations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exodii-faction-vs-faction-relations/27112)

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**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exodii-faction-vs-faction-relations/27112 "2021-10-01T22:50:31Z")

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I haven’t heard much talk about this, but what is the Exodii relationship to other factions?

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## [Map tool: Path Marker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-tool-path-marker/27113)

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**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-tool-path-marker/27113 "2021-10-01T09:27:10Z")

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This feature would be similar to the map notes feature. Except’ instead of covering a single tile, you’ll be able to mark a series of tiles with a custom line. The intention of this is to allow players to mark paths thr…

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## [The Story of Juno Valentine, Unwilling Bio-prototype](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-story-of-juno-valentine-unwilling-bio-prototype/27047)

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**Author:** [@Maan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-story-of-juno-valentine-unwilling-bio-prototype/27047 "2021-09-30T16:30:10Z")

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Hello, everyone! This is the journal of my current playthrough, inspired by TwinCrows ones. English isn’t my first language, so if you want to point out mistakes or just about anything that I could have written better,…

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## [Boom Crane: I'm Losing My Mind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boom-crane-im-losing-my-mind/27096)

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**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boom-crane-im-losing-my-mind/27096 "2021-09-30T11:20:01Z")

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I cannot figure out how to get this thing to work. I have tried everything. I’ve tried putting it on the vehicle itself I’ve tried putting it INSIDE the vehicle itself I’ve tried putting it on another vehicle I’ve tr…

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## [Having trouble with adding my own map special](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-trouble-with-adding-my-own-map-special/27105)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-trouble-with-adding-my-own-map-special/27105 "2021-09-29T16:16:46Z")

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I just started programming my own custom buildings from scratch for a mod i’m making however i’m having trouble getting the game to recognize them in the overmap. The coding for my custom building is pretty simple consi…

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## [Cutting quality overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-quality-overhaul/27069)

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**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-quality-overhaul/27069 "2021-09-27T19:39:48Z")

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So I have been liking wilderness starts with rural mapgen only and city size = 0 (see Living off the land - rural only) but the start is really rough, mostly because it is not possible to obtain a tool with cutting 1 wit…

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## [Triffid Nurseries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triffid-nurseries/9504)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triffid-nurseries/9504 "2021-09-27T16:47:13Z")

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I was just thinking about how triffids actually reproduce. They’re supposed to be animate plants, yes? So how are they born? They seem intelligent enough to be aware of situations collectively, and they already cultivate…

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## [Most Recent Mac Version Won't Open](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-recent-mac-version-wont-open/4067)

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**Author:** [@Reno](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reno)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 6:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-recent-mac-version-wont-open/4067 "2021-09-27T06:53:49Z")

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Like…At all! I’m running on an OSX 10.6.8 Intel Macbook Pro and the “pre-10.7” version linked on the homepage won’t open. I open the .dmg and launch the file inside but it closes itself not a second afterwards. Am I m…

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## [Crafting thyme oil requires the "chemistry" instead of applied science skill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-thyme-oil-requires-the-chemistry-instead-of-applied-science-skill/27091)

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**Author:** [@Cactus\_Survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cactus_Survivor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-thyme-oil-requires-the-chemistry-instead-of-applied-science-skill/27091 "2021-09-27T06:14:50Z")

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Can’t craft it now. https://cdda-trunk.chezzo.com/thyme\_oil/craft

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## [What is trans-coast logistics id listed as? problems with blacklisting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-trans-coast-logistics-id-listed-as-problems-with-blacklisting/27090)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-trans-coast-logistics-id-listed-as-problems-with-blacklisting/27090 "2021-09-27T01:19:27Z")

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I’m removing all the overmap specials for a mod i’m making and I the last overmap special I have to contend with seems to be the trans-logistics building and the mansion. However the TCL building doesn’t appear in any of…

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