# Latest

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## [Silent step / melee noise extremely loud](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/silent-step-melee-noise-extremely-loud/8526)

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**Author:** [@joxer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/joxer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/silent-step-melee-noise-extremely-loud/8526 "2015-01-05T21:18:10Z")

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\[s\]\[i\]0.B | SDL | win 7 prelude: The toon started with light-step among other traits, Lived for several years after the cataclysm. Has installed plenty CBM’s and attempted mutating then walloped a sufficient amount of p…

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## [Machine Shop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/machine-shop/8456)

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**Author:** [@jokermatt999](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokermatt999)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/machine-shop/8456 "2015-01-05T20:43:42Z")

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So I know a lot of crafting is off limits as the player wouldn’t have access to precision machinery. If someone were to code say, a special 2x2 machine shop with large precision machinery which had to be posted via eithe…

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## [Cannot load CDDA main website](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-load-cdda-main-website/8515)

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**Author:** [@HavingPhun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HavingPhun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-load-cdda-main-website/8515 "2015-01-05T16:35:16Z")

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At my house I have to work with a dial-up connection for annoying reasons and on this connection only I cannot load en.cataclysmdda.com, no matter what. I have tried different browsers to no success. Though on faster con…

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## [Handedness and Symmetry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handedness-and-symmetry/8464)

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**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handedness-and-symmetry/8464 "2015-01-05T14:44:17Z")

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Now that the encumbrance screen divides left and right sided limbs a thought occurs… What if during character creation you chose your handedness? Either as left/right or taking ambidextrous as a perk. So long as an acti…

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## [NPC Interaction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-interaction/8522)

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**Author:** [@dreamfantasy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dreamfantasy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-interaction/8522 "2015-01-05T14:06:23Z")

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Is there any improvement in progress in NPC interaction? In my current game, my NPC friend got hurt and kept bleeding. I can’t heal her or do first aid even I have the right items. Also, the NPC seems don’t know which a…

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## [NPC Faction Slave/Prison Idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-faction-slave-prison-idea/8518)

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**Author:** [@supergameman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supergameman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 5:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-faction-slave-prison-idea/8518 "2015-01-05T05:18:41Z")

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How about an idea that takes NPC Factions and takes them one step further? Hell’s Riders/Hostile Faction already has thugs and people who try to raid and attack you. So what about some thugs noticing if you look weak or…

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## [Mutations and Traits help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-and-traits-help/8519)

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**Author:** [@Artyom177](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Artyom177)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-and-traits-help/8519 "2015-01-05T04:01:45Z")

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I am trying to make a mutation that gives some effect. Kinda like how the “Long tail” mutation gives you extra dodge. But I was looking through the mutation.json file and couldn’t find anything that deals with that. So t…

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## [DDA's style (viz. astyle)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ddas-style-viz-astyle/8517)

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**Author:** [@Brandon\_K](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brandon_K)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ddas-style-viz-astyle/8517 "2015-01-05T02:14:56Z")

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Can I ask why the decision was made to apply --indent-classes? With longer signatures (nevermind const or noexcept) the first of the below pushes things pretty far into the right margin. class foo { public: …

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## [Compiling with Visual Studio 2013](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-with-visual-studio-2013/8137)

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**Author:** [@hawk66](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hawk66)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 2:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-with-visual-studio-2013/8137 "2015-01-05T02:04:09Z")

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There is a https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/tree/master/msvc120 Visual Studio 2012/2013 solution but is has a lot of compile errors (I’ve choosen the non-SDL config). Is the solution currently out of date? W…

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## [Crime derail: NPCs design: What's their endgame look like?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crime-derail-npcs-design-whats-their-endgame-look-like/8507)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crime-derail-npcs-design-whats-their-endgame-look-like/8507 "2015-01-05T01:04:26Z")

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Why is sex worse than murder? You can murder npcs in this game, so if you are worried about rape being in the game just add in a high mood penalty that lasts a long time ( unless you have a trait that counters it) with t…

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## [Random generation of bosses/enemies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-generation-of-bosses-enemies/8476)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-generation-of-bosses-enemies/8476 "2015-01-04T10:56:15Z")

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Special type of enemies - random generated ones. Everything is pretty straight forward here. They are like DF’s titans. Some of them have special abilities like dodging bullets, not being affected by fire, electricity, …

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## [Reliable way to take down roof/floor in a specific area](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reliable-way-to-take-down-roof-floor-in-a-specific-area/8501)

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**Author:** [@glenmack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/glenmack)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reliable-way-to-take-down-roof-floor-in-a-specific-area/8501 "2015-01-04T08:27:17Z")

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I’m converting a mansion and want an “indoor” garden, is there a reliable to take out certain areas of a building? I’ve tried some explosives but there nothing there to hit I think with the way the game works. At this p…

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## [Drinks with negative mass. (build 0.B-2587)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drinks-with-negative-mass-build-0-b-2587/8508)

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**Author:** [@Alasnuyo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alasnuyo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drinks-with-negative-mass-build-0-b-2587/8508 "2015-01-03T23:43:15Z")

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Tried to make some herbal tea. Mass of bottle went below zero when filled. Same thing happened when I tried to mix some powdered milk. No charges are shown on containers either in both cases.

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## [Any mod for adding ghosts?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-mod-for-adding-ghosts/8506)

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**Author:** [@sired22](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sired22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-mod-for-adding-ghosts/8506 "2015-01-03T05:06:43Z")

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I sudden thought struck me. we have zombies, horrors, plant monsters, and Eldridge abominations. There are dead people every where, but not a single ghost? I was just wondering if there was a mod or something that added…

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## [Diamond weaponry not compatible with melee styles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diamond-weaponry-not-compatible-with-melee-styles/8499)

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**Author:** [@Stelknecht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stelknecht)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diamond-weaponry-not-compatible-with-melee-styles/8499 "2015-01-03T01:22:19Z")

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Not sure if intended or not. Just FYI. And uh… you’re gonnna have to … go ahead and come in on saturday. If you could do that, that’d be greeeat.

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## [\[0x4360b7a\] Gas station instead of road](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-gas-station-instead-of-road/8502)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-gas-station-instead-of-road/8502 "2015-01-02T21:33:36Z")

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## [\[0x4360b7a\] Zone-based enemies keep spawning for no reason in enclosed spaces](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-zone-based-enemies-keep-spawning-for-no-reason-in-enclosed-spaces/8494)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-zone-based-enemies-keep-spawning-for-no-reason-in-enclosed-spaces/8494 "2015-01-02T16:45:27Z")

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If you are, say, at first floor of a lab and, say, there is an anthill near, ants WILL spawn right before your eyes. The safe applies for slime pits, and probably for fungaloids and triffids too. By the way, this bug st…

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## [What's your most interesting/memorable town?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-most-interesting-memorable-town/8418)

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**Author:** [@Taikei\_no\_Yuurei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taikei_no_Yuurei)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-most-interesting-memorable-town/8418 "2015-01-02T07:43:21Z")

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So, I’ve actually had the odd luck to mostly have super massive towns of 50+ building until just recently for the first time, so I found it very interesting when I noticed what buildings were actually in the little town …

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## [Best way to update experimental build?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-update-experimental-build/8497)

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**Author:** [@Azetepii](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azetepii)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-update-experimental-build/8497 "2015-01-02T01:35:41Z")

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I’ve been in love with this game as of late, and this addiction has only gotten worse (better?) with the experimental builds. Updating is a bit of a strain, though, since I’ve just been deleting the folder and downloadin…

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## [Leather belts not giving the option to strap pistols](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leather-belts-not-giving-the-option-to-strap-pistols/8496)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leather-belts-not-giving-the-option-to-strap-pistols/8496 "2015-01-01T21:12:58Z")

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I think they used to be able to, as their descriptions say, but it doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Activating them While worn gives no result.

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## [Reinforcing Clothing: Padding vs Armoring](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reinforcing-clothing-padding-vs-armoring/8469)

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**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reinforcing-clothing-padding-vs-armoring/8469 "2015-01-01T20:04:04Z")

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Something came to me while I was repairing and reinforcing my clothing on a new character: there’s really not much point in ‘reinforcing’ clothing. It just adds to the durability, but regular clothes are just going to ge…

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## [Getting the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-the-game/8493)

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**Author:** [@Ghworg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ghworg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-the-game/8493 "2015-01-01T16:49:56Z")

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So wher can i download the game? Been watching abit on youtube and this game looks just awsome, but i can’t figure out wher to get it, the link http://en.cataclysmdda.com/ Isent working, anywher else i can get it? :confu…

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## [Interesting References you found](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-references-you-found/8235)

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**Author:** [@Lord\_Letto](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lord_Letto)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-references-you-found/8235 "2015-01-01T15:29:07Z")

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off the top of my head: Current play through, I checked my craft menu and noticed it said I could make improvised lockpicks, looked at the description and noticed it mentioned MacGyver! same playthrough, dead zombie ha…

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## [5d24962-SDL: 2 Inventory related bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/5d24962-sdl-2-inventory-related-bugs/8411)

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**Author:** [@vulkans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vulkans)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/5d24962-sdl-2-inventory-related-bugs/8411 "2015-01-01T14:50:51Z")

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First bug- I have 3 jugs of clean water in my inventory, about to transfer them through the advanced inventory screen to an evacuation shelter locker: http://i.imgur.com/ZRoZibo.jpg Transferred the 3 jugs, however they…

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## [Mutagen problem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutagen-problem/8471)

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**Author:** [@Grendel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grendel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutagen-problem/8471 "2015-01-01T06:49:48Z")

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When I try to craft the mutagen from the standpipe book it does not acknowledge one of the ingredients. I am using version 0.B-2570.

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## [2a99218 - Recharging station no longer charging](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2a99218-recharging-station-no-longer-charging/8467)

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**Author:** [@vulkans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vulkans)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2a99218-recharging-station-no-longer-charging/8467 "2015-01-01T06:03:33Z")

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Tools with the rechargeable battery mod set on a properly powered and enabled recharging station stay at -1 energy.

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## [\[0x4360b7a\] Mage of Lightning, XP 9000/16000, Level 89/100](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-mage-of-lightning-xp-9000-16000-level-89-100/8473)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 2:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0x4360b7a-mage-of-lightning-xp-9000-16000-level-89-100/8473 "2015-01-01T02:56:41Z")

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Chain lightning CBM uses “Rifles” skill to determine damage. That’s stupid. I can barely imagine that: someone trains all day and all night by shooting from their trusty A7 Laser rifle, and then, after they grinded the s…

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## [Post Threshold Mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/post-threshold-mutations/8431)

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**Author:** [@Taikei\_no\_Yuurei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taikei_no_Yuurei)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/post-threshold-mutations/8431 "2015-01-01T00:30:36Z")

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So, easy little question. Can you get post threshold mutations (after having gone past the threshold) via normal mutagen, or do you need to shoot up with your threshold specific mutagen/serum to have a chance of rolling…

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## [MOVED: Re: Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8484)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8484 "2014-12-31T07:23:02Z")

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This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9098.0\[/iurl\]

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## [What's in your "Bag of Tricks" i.e. insurance items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-in-your-bag-of-tricks-i-e-insurance-items/8415)

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**Author:** [@Logiwonk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logiwonk)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-in-your-bag-of-tricks-i-e-insurance-items/8415 "2014-12-31T04:20:30Z")

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Hi! Now that 0.B’s been released I’ve been playing a bit more (and dying more). All the new high-level enemies have made me think a lot about my character’s bag of tricks, i.e. the items you carry around just in case X h…

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