# Latest

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## [What Does This Dryer Do](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-this-dryer-do/6711)

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**Author:** [@thedemondude1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/thedemondude1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-this-dryer-do/6711 "2014-07-04T19:07:57Z")

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I have no idea what a dryer does or how to use it please help me.

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## [Magical recovering](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magical-recovering/6703)

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**Author:** [@RandomGuy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RandomGuy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magical-recovering/6703 "2014-07-04T17:56:19Z")

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Experimental build: 9602d15 And some unbalanced things - once I has a nailed baseball bat and after lots of using it breaks to “cheap” condition. So I decided to disassemble it and got new, clean and shiny baseball bat …

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## [Chargen Freeze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chargen-freeze/6718)

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**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chargen-freeze/6718 "2014-07-04T15:14:22Z")

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I’m on windows 7 SDL. I did not notice this bug in build 1708 but it is present in build 1729 and 1733. My current version (from build 1733) is c2d9ff2. Experimental beta. Essentially, when you go to the professions scr…

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## [Balance issue: science away teams are almost invariably lethal in recent builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balance-issue-science-away-teams-are-almost-invariably-lethal-in-recent-builds/6680)

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**Author:** [@ramesesniblet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ramesesniblet)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balance-issue-science-away-teams-are-almost-invariably-lethal-in-recent-builds/6680 "2014-07-04T06:40:09Z")

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Didn’t see any mention of this anywhere so I guess it goes here, but it’s not a bug per se. I’ve tried a few experimental builds from the last few days, and I’ve noticed that science away teams now come with some of the …

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## [Cataclysm 0.A does not start \[Stable and Experimental, Tiles and Terminal\]+Edit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-0-a-does-not-start-stable-and-experimental-tiles-and-terminal-edit/6581)

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**Author:** [@achoum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/achoum)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-0-a-does-not-start-stable-and-experimental-tiles-and-terminal-edit/6581 "2014-07-03T22:56:37Z")

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Hello, Today I downloaded the last version of Cataclysm 0.A. However, when I start the game, a window opens, stays black, and after a couple of seconds, it becomes “Unresponsive”. This stay like that until I close it …

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## [Experimental: How do hordes work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-how-do-hordes-work/6690)

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**Author:** [@123456789](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/123456789)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-how-do-hordes-work/6690 "2014-07-03T17:55:03Z")

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Can someone explain the mechanics of them a bit more to me? Initially I thought there would be one or two giant hordes that slowly travel the map, but as far as I can tell theres usually 4 or 5, some small and some huge.…

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## [What do you do when you're steamrolling the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-do-when-youre-steamrolling-the-game/6676)

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**Author:** [@Jarlaxle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jarlaxle)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-do-when-youre-steamrolling-the-game/6676 "2014-07-03T14:56:26Z")

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First things first, LOVE this game. I wish I had found it along time ago. Second, I finally got a character to winter. Didn’t even cheat and beef up my starting points. Got lucky and found a LMOE shelter and just got lu…

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## [Sidebar sytle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sidebar-sytle/6706)

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**Author:** [@tesarro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tesarro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sidebar-sytle/6706 "2014-07-03T14:24:40Z")

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Using the last couple of experimental builds changing the sidebar style from narrow to wide does nothing. Tried during a running game and starting new games with the different settings it seems stuck to narrow style now. …

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## [I would like a mod to remove the special zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-would-like-a-mod-to-remove-the-special-zombies/6423)

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**Author:** [@VampyreLord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VampyreLord)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 10:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-would-like-a-mod-to-remove-the-special-zombies/6423 "2014-07-03T10:44:18Z")

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What says above. You know: firefighter zombie, swimmer zombie, feral zombie, zombie necromancer, smoker zombie… etc. Maybe leave just the more “traditional” ones such as fat zombie, tough zombie, crawler zombie, decayed…

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## [Child friendly/no drug mod request](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/child-friendly-no-drug-mod-request/6691)

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**Author:** [@deadmerits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deadmerits)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/child-friendly-no-drug-mod-request/6691 "2014-07-03T05:45:09Z")

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Hey crew, been playing… awhile. Just wanted to request if anyone with the know how could create a child friendly or mostly no drug mod. My daughter has started learning how to play, and I have to supervise her the whole …

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## [Magical healing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magical-healing/6702)

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**Author:** [@RandomGuy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RandomGuy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magical-healing/6702 "2014-07-03T05:03:09Z")

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Experimental build: 9602d15 Just discovered a bug - saline eyedrop will magically heal me even if it’s empty and has 0 charges. I think that bug spreads not only on eyedrops.

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## [Please can someone change this into some kind of texture pack?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-can-someone-change-this-into-some-kind-of-texture-pack/6643)

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**Author:** [@ploddleontoast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ploddleontoast)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-can-someone-change-this-into-some-kind-of-texture-pack/6643 "2014-07-03T00:00:52Z")

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Ive been thinking that the following would look great as a texture pack: http://static.simpledesktops.com/uploads/desktops/2013/09/18/wallpaper.png Unfortunately I have no idea how to create something like that. Can so…

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## [Storage and dropping items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storage-and-dropping-items/5911)

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**Author:** [@renton555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/renton555)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storage-and-dropping-items/5911 "2014-07-02T23:32:42Z")

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First of all, this is my first post and I just wanted to say what a fascinating game this is. I’ve never seen such a realistic and brutal survival game (maybe Don’t Starve comes close) and I have to give props. Anyway …

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## [Guns you would like to see added to the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-you-would-like-to-see-added-to-the-game/1430)

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**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\
**Replies:** 65\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-you-would-like-to-see-added-to-the-game/1430 "2014-07-02T20:28:35Z")

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Granted there is already an absurd ammount, who doesn’t love a little more? M1 Garand, would be chambered in 30-06. Very accurate at mid to long range, but also loud. And upon emptying the clip it should make the famili…

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## [Cygwin Woes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cygwin-woes/6693)

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**Author:** [@An0n3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/An0n3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cygwin-woes/6693 "2014-07-02T17:56:37Z")

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I understand that Cygwin previously had issue with tilesets, but I recently went to update my installation and am unable to compile the game at all in it. I keep getting the error line Makefile:385: recipe for target '…

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## [Experimental Build Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-question/6692)

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**Author:** [@Swordtheguy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Swordtheguy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-question/6692 "2014-07-02T17:40:42Z")

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Hello all. First the obligatory praise. This game is awesome. I wish I had found earlier. Everyone who is working on it is amazing. Anyway, I’ve been playing the game for a while now on a stable build, but last night I…

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## [Armor for Defense against Bullets and against Headshots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-for-defense-against-bullets-and-against-headshots/6694)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_T](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_T)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-for-defense-against-bullets-and-against-headshots/6694 "2014-07-02T17:25:06Z")

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What armor load out do you use anticipating bullets for each area (arms, legs, head). What do you do to defend yourself against head shots from other NPCs?

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## [请问下载了a.0版本如何切换到中文版?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-0/6498)

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**Author:** [@Angluca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Angluca)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-0/6498 "2014-07-02T16:08:33Z")

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我看到里面有zh\_cn的po, 我也已经编译出了mo, 但怎么整也整不出中文版, 我是mac系统, 求助各位大大. 我在游戏设置里也没有看到中文设置, 听说在interface里有 但我怎么找也没有找到, 是不是跟本就没有切换中文? 只能编译成中文游戏?

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## [The J-9](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-j-9/6443)

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**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2014, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-j-9/6443 "2014-07-01T20:59:31Z")

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A challenge proposed to me by none other than KA101, is a challenge where you are surrounded by jabberwocks, one on each tile around you (Hence J-9). I SHALL BE DOING IT TODAY. The jabbers: \[image\] My equipment. Warnin…

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## [Hacksaw at the park](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hacksaw-at-the-park/6681)

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**Author:** [@zmud](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zmud)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2014, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hacksaw-at-the-park/6681 "2014-07-01T14:12:15Z")

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I recently took a stroll to the park with my hacksaw I found that I could use my hacksaw on horizontal pieces of wire fence and get lots of pipe and wire, but when I applied my hacksaw on vertical span I was unable. bu…

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## [Быдлокодинг по заявкам](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/6535)

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**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2014, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/6535 "2014-07-01T07:57:06Z")

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Что вам не хватает в катаклизме для счастья? Заявки на (!)небольшие костыли. Z уровни не сделаю. NPC скорее всего тоже, но попробовать разобраться могу:) Пишу just for fun но если кто хочет может отблагодарить за написа…

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## [Cygwin Issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cygwin-issues/6665)

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**Author:** [@Yomas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yomas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 10:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cygwin-issues/6665 "2014-06-30T22:10:40Z")

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Hey guys. I keep having trouble compiling the game in cygwin. Right now I’m having this error: Makefile:385: recipe for target ‘obj/iuse.o’ failed make: \*\*\* \[obj/iuse.o\] Error 1 I’m running off the latest git pull. …

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## [Weapon Idea - commando warbow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-idea-commando-warbow/6635)

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**Author:** [@Natures\_Witness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Natures_Witness)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-idea-commando-warbow/6635 "2014-06-30T21:56:45Z")

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I haven’t made any new items for ages, and was thinking of getting back into it. I have an idea for a kinda odd weapon, thought I’d describe it here and see if anyone thinks I should bother making it. The Commando Warb…

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## [Remore controlled items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remore-controlled-items/6664)

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**Author:** [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remore-controlled-items/6664 "2014-06-30T21:17:18Z")

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i saw mod named remore controlled items and i have two questions what this mod add what is remore

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## [Modding question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-question/6640)

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**Author:** [@OrigamiZoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/OrigamiZoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-question/6640 "2014-06-30T21:09:43Z")

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Been looking at modding some existing items but not sure the proper way to go about it. If I make a mod can I just ‘update’ the items in the mod, or do I have to blacklist the original item, and create a new one? Or is …

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## [Draw Your Cataclysms: "crazy" derail](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-crazy-derail/6653)

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**Author:** [@IcedPee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/IcedPee)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-crazy-derail/6653 "2014-06-30T20:40:31Z")

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KA, I don’t really understand your edit… I think “crazy” is an acceptable term for stuff like a diamond-bladed machete and a chainsaw on a stick.

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## [Stable Experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stable-experimental/6662)

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**Author:** [@Giga\_Retro\_Kumquat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Giga_Retro_Kumquat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stable-experimental/6662 "2014-06-30T16:03:11Z")

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Hey guys recently been trying to play the experimental builds but they always seem to crash on me mid playing, anyone have a stable experimental I could check out? Win 7 Thanks in advance

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## [Make Stethoscope Craftable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-stethoscope-craftable/6613)

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**Author:** [@Dorian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dorian)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 4:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-stethoscope-craftable/6613 "2014-06-30T04:24:11Z")

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I haven’t tried modding before, but if nobody else finds it expedient to do this I might attempt it myself. After wandering around multiple cities and raiding a dozen doctors’ offices to try to get one of these stupid th…

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## [Rift? What is Rift and why can I sense it through walls?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rift-what-is-rift-and-why-can-i-sense-it-through-walls/6604)

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**Author:** [@flaede](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/flaede)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 2:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rift-what-is-rift-and-why-can-i-sense-it-through-walls/6604 "2014-06-30T02:54:38Z")

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So I was in the LAB, and all of a sudden the (underground) map just off the edge of the Lab has this weird red line of tiles called “RIFT”. “What the heck is this?” I wonder. So I blast through the one tile thick wall w…

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## [Flight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flight/6475)

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**Author:** [@LokiLoki22](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LokiLoki22)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flight/6475 "2014-06-30T02:48:51Z")

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Idea, Airplanes and a flight system, even if it is difficult and dangerous to use. I think that not having airfields and the ability to make a helicopter gunship or strafe a town is silly, after all, we have TELEPORTERS,…

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