# Latest

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## [Can zombie hordes be thinned/eradicated?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-zombie-hordes-be-thinned-eradicated/5798)

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**Author:** [@Xelanthol](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xelanthol)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-zombie-hordes-be-thinned-eradicated/5798 "2014-04-11T05:27:38Z")

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Playing the latest build, 1320, and ran into a horde. Dear god those are nasty, also the new bloated zombies that spew toxic gas everywhere are a pain in the ass (the good kind). So I was wondering, do hordes have a set …

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## [Character Start](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-start/5783)

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**Author:** [@nathiral](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nathiral)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-start/5783 "2014-04-11T03:21:46Z")

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Been playing C:DDA for some time and had some thoughts on the character creation - didn’t want to necro it, but here’s a previous thread: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=3313.30 . I have differing ideas than…

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## [Some suggestions for hordes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-suggestions-for-hordes/5807)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-suggestions-for-hordes/5807 "2014-04-11T01:08:29Z")

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So I’ve been playing with hordes enabled and I have a few suggestions: If you haven’t already, place a hard limit on how many can exist at any given time. This ought to help with lag. Add a max to how many zombies are…

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## [Melee System Overhaul More in depth attacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-system-overhaul-more-in-depth-attacks/5775)

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**Author:** [@Creamy\_Goodness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creamy_Goodness)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-system-overhaul-more-in-depth-attacks/5775 "2014-04-11T00:43:51Z")

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So as we all know melee currently is pretty to the point, just press the direction to attack that creature. I believe melee could be improved by implementing a system of Being able to choose what part of the zombie you w…

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## [Acid rain versus vehicle roofs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-rain-versus-vehicle-roofs/5805)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-rain-versus-vehicle-roofs/5805 "2014-04-10T22:41:29Z")

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The roofs, they do nothing! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! IT BUUUUUURNS!

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## [E38d33d scrolling around in the overhear map is extremely laggy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/e38d33d-scrolling-around-in-the-overhear-map-is-extremely-laggy/5794)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/e38d33d-scrolling-around-in-the-overhear-map-is-extremely-laggy/5794 "2014-04-10T21:24:45Z")

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When I hit “m” to go to the overhear map and scroll around it is excruciatingly slow because of lag. I’m using the windows graphical version with Windows 8 on an HP laptop.

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## [0.A-1323 win: chain lighting on certain targets causes crash/freeze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-1323-win-chain-lighting-on-certain-targets-causes-crash-freeze/5799)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-1323-win-chain-lighting-on-certain-targets-causes-crash-freeze/5799 "2014-04-10T20:00:20Z")

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Crash to Desktop on using Chain Lightning active cbm power on vine-lings (sorry, don’t know the exact name) in Triffid Groves. Permanently frozen game on using Chain Lighting on turrets in a military bunker. These bot…

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## [Future warfare! (weapon suggestions)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/future-warfare-weapon-suggestions/5791)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/future-warfare-weapon-suggestions/5791 "2014-04-10T18:13:19Z")

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I suddenly noticed that most of our Sci-Fi weapons are pretty much re-skins of each other when it comes to functionality (AKA the fusion guns, plasma rifles, charge weapons which all explode and set fire while using dif…

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## [CBM: Water Extraction Unit bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-water-extraction-unit-bug/5784)

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**Author:** [@terroroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/terroroid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-water-extraction-unit-bug/5784 "2014-04-10T17:26:57Z")

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When us use the installed CBM: Water Extraction Unit at a corpse, u can draw out infinite water. Also fill up any container that u use. A black rat corpse can fill up a jerrycan. Build: 1312 Unlimited water!

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## [Removing barricades from outside](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-barricades-from-outside/5771)

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**Author:** [@Birdie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Birdie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-barricades-from-outside/5771 "2014-04-10T17:12:32Z")

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I removed a barricade’s nails from outside with a hammer. This seems silly.

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## [0.A Saves are being corrupted](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-saves-are-being-corrupted/5789)

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**Author:** [@IssLance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/IssLance)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-saves-are-being-corrupted/5789 "2014-04-10T17:02:35Z")

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So sometimes when I save and quit and try to load up my previous game I just can’t. I get no notification, program just shuts itself and I can’t load up my save anymore. It made me copy my save folder every time I save …

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## [Bio soldiers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bio-soldiers/5719)

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**Author:** [@Nick7532](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nick7532)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bio-soldiers/5719 "2014-04-10T09:23:37Z")

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Bio Operators were a fun first encounter… Went about my first day as usual, targeting gun shops and clothing stores. Night falls and I head for a millitary outpost for keycards and all of a sudden a bio operator comes ru…

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## [MOVED: Vehicle Won't Move - Help?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-vehicle-wont-move-help/5795)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-vehicle-wont-move-help/5795 "2014-04-10T04:10:29Z")

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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=6089.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Trains and Train Tracks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trains-and-train-tracks/5785)

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**Author:** [@Hibou](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hibou)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trains-and-train-tracks/5785 "2014-04-10T01:25:03Z")

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I’m fairly certain this has already been discussed, but here goes. So, in pre-Cataclysm New England, there was a need for moving goods around. The main grunt of the work may have been taken by trailer-less semi trucks, …

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## [Firearms Expansion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firearms-expansion/5118)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 12:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firearms-expansion/5118 "2014-04-10T00:26:43Z")

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Isn’t it odd how firearms never really malfunction or show any wear and tear? Or how all bullets are equal when it comes to quality and manufacturing? Or how the self-taught player character can turn out perfect quality …

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## [Foodco Kitchen Buddy's Water Purifier bug? 0.A Stable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/foodco-kitchen-buddys-water-purifier-bug-0-a-stable/5760)

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**Author:** [@Omnicast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Omnicast)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/foodco-kitchen-buddys-water-purifier-bug-0-a-stable/5760 "2014-04-10T00:10:21Z")

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Version 0.A Stable So earlier I tried to purify 126-128 unit’s of water in a metal tank, but I was informed that I couldn’t do so because the amount to be purified exceeded the water purifier’s battery capacity, but the…

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## [Vehicle control menu and arrow key selection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-control-menu-and-arrow-key-selection/5788)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-control-menu-and-arrow-key-selection/5788 "2014-04-09T20:42:39Z")

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You can scroll the menu with arrow keys but hitting right to select something just closes the menu. Seems wonky.

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## [Wild life searches the town for YOUR food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wild-life-searches-the-town-for-your-food/5786)

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**Author:** [@Creamy\_Goodness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creamy_Goodness)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wild-life-searches-the-town-for-your-food/5786 "2014-04-09T16:29:05Z")

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I believe the game has some form of kill smaller creatures circle of life thing already going for it, But What I mean is what if Dogs/Bears would act as they normally would in real life. Anyone who knows anything about …

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## [External vs Internal vehicle tile tags - fixin holes in walls](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/external-vs-internal-vehicle-tile-tags-fixin-holes-in-walls/5732)

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**Author:** [@Cat09](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cat09)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/external-vs-internal-vehicle-tile-tags-fixin-holes-in-walls/5732 "2014-04-09T16:00:09Z")

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currently you need 2 tile wide walls to prevent interlopers into your vehicle, because of how the vehicle turning system works. For a relatively simple fix, prevent movement and attack into an \[internal\] tile without fir…

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## [Drug labs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drug-labs/5749)

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**Author:** [@Alpha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alpha)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drug-labs/5749 "2014-04-09T03:25:30Z")

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It seems there is an awfully large amount of meth and crack roaming around for there to be not a single drug lab, There should be drug labs with either basements or a certain room that has maybe 2 or 3 tables several too…

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## [Commendation for the Devs!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/commendation-for-the-devs/5781)

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**Author:** [@Cat09](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cat09)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/commendation-for-the-devs/5781 "2014-04-09T02:15:24Z")

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I’ve been noticing how much is being updated and how often new things are merged in, everyone adding new content and bugfixes is really doing a good job, and they are really on the ball for quickly implementing some of t…

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## [Can someone explain Multi-tile?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-someone-explain-multi-tile/5710)

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**Author:** [@Ice-o-metric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ice-o-metric)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-someone-explain-multi-tile/5710 "2014-04-09T01:54:18Z")

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I had a brief search on the forums, and the wiki seems to be out of date on the subject. Can someone give us a working example or two of how Multi-tile it is done in the tileset JSONs? (I’m willing to, but I’d rather not…

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## [On Zombie Clothing Drops](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-zombie-clothing-drops/5753)

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**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 1:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-zombie-clothing-drops/5753 "2014-04-09T01:24:00Z")

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So yeah, currently zombies are coded to drop clothing 100% of the time; I’ve brought this issue up as a bug, but it’s one of those “Feature, not bug” things. Unfortunately, it’s really, really time-consuming to sort thr…

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## [0.A-1300 win gfx: time dilation cbm consumes all bionic power](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-1300-win-gfx-time-dilation-cbm-consumes-all-bionic-power/5777)

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**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-1300-win-gfx-time-dilation-cbm-consumes-all-bionic-power/5777 "2014-04-08T23:52:54Z")

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Activating the Time Dilation cbm reduces bionic power to 0 on activation regardless of stored bionic power. Reproduction: get Time Dilation and some bionic power, activate Time Dilation, observe that stored power drops …

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## [Game crashing bug not suer if this is known](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashing-bug-not-suer-if-this-is-known/5766)

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**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashing-bug-not-suer-if-this-is-known/5766 "2014-04-08T23:15:06Z")

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Playing one of the nightly builds and I put 1 C-4 exsplosive In a car to blow it up timer at 20 then when it blows up my game instantly crashes and reverts back to my original load point. Has anyone seen this before?

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## [Doom mod \[IDEA\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doom-mod-idea/5745)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doom-mod-idea/5745 "2014-04-08T18:11:00Z")

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Well, i would obviously want a Doom mod of Cata. I love Doom. But the thing is not that i am going to ask someone to do it, i just would like to know what should i have to change to make it resemble Doom. The spawns, t…

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## [Fuel Efficiency Tips and Tricks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuel-efficiency-tips-and-tricks/5770)

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**Author:** [@Creamy\_Goodness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creamy_Goodness)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuel-efficiency-tips-and-tricks/5770 "2014-04-08T17:20:07Z")

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So long story short I have an electric car, solar panels broke, need to change to gas powered. Now in order to do this I need to get faaar across the map in hopes of finding new weapons so I can take over a public works…

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## [Charcoal Kiln](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charcoal-kiln/5761)

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**Author:** [@Superelastic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Superelastic)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 4:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charcoal-kiln/5761 "2014-04-08T04:04:54Z")

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Hi folks, it’s the first time I’ve got to the stage of creating a charcoal kiln, however I can’t seem to use it. It doesn’t have an activate option when selected from the inventory, I can’t use ‘e’ to use it on the grou…

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## [Very agressive police!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-agressive-police/5742)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-agressive-police/5742 "2014-04-08T02:15:21Z")

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Put hands up! Throw your weapon! That was what the cop yelled at me, and when i obeyed his orders (for fun) HE TASERED ME TO DEATH. (I don’t know what i was expecting, tough). Could it be plasible to make them knock yo…

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## [Fast item drop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fast-item-drop/5738)

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**Author:** [@Blackopsman9999](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blackopsman9999)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fast-item-drop/5738 "2014-04-08T02:00:29Z")

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This is a simple idea I had, the player can go to fast item drop and much faster than normal, throws the selected items below them, and with a medium to high risk of items that can be damaged being damaged due to be hast…

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