# Latest

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## [Message bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/message-bug/5504)

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**Author:** [@xap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xap)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/message-bug/5504 "2014-03-19T15:32:59Z")

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\[image\] well, that Elijah Parker is not my character and the grabber zombie is grabbing him … not me but the message is “the grabber zombie grabs you!” ??? version 0.A 1007

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## [CDDA succession games?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-succession-games/5474)

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**Author:** [@Mattamue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mattamue)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-succession-games/5474 "2014-03-19T11:57:42Z")

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Can I take my character out of a world, email the world save to someone, have them play and take their character out, then send it back to me to put my character back in to play in their changed world? The take-characte…

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## [Help! What is "bug blood splatter" The ID is?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-what-is-bug-blood-splatter-the-id-is/5501)

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**Author:** [@tomato89](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tomato89)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-what-is-bug-blood-splatter-the-id-is/5501 "2014-03-19T11:14:24Z")

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I can not find “bug blood splatter” What is the real ID? ? For example, “blood splatter” The id is “fd\_blood” What is “bug blood splatter” The ID is??? \[image\] \[image\]

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## [Combat Guide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combat-guide/5493)

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**Author:** [@Rogtuok](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rogtuok)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combat-guide/5493 "2014-03-19T09:46:23Z")

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well im farly new and it might be a dumb question but how do i actualy aim and fire my gun ? cant seam to find any information about it.

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## [Triggering Traps Idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triggering-traps-idea/5488)

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**Author:** [@Goombah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Goombah)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triggering-traps-idea/5488 "2014-03-19T07:51:06Z")

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So there I was, having just come outside my base with nothing but a pipe and a rock I picked up off the ground. Directly next to my base was an array of traps and land mines a short distance away. All those parts would’v…

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## [RV kitchen kits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rv-kitchen-kits/5496)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_T](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_T)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rv-kitchen-kits/5496 "2014-03-19T03:13:28Z")

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What exactly can they be used for and can they be used to cook meat instead of only heating it?

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## [Breaking into science labs armories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-into-science-labs-armories/5438)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 12:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-into-science-labs-armories/5438 "2014-03-19T00:49:34Z")

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anyone have any idea how many whacks with a sledgehammer and 14 strength it takes to break through reinforced glass, a metal door, and a concrete wall, respectively?

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## [My impressions of 10 in game days in 0.A 754-gfe9f202](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-impressions-of-10-in-game-days-in-0-a-754-gfe9f202/5475)

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**Author:** [@nonymous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nonymous)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-impressions-of-10-in-game-days-in-0-a-754-gfe9f202/5475 "2014-03-18T21:32:33Z")

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I spent ten (in game) days carving out a niche in a town in 0.A 754-gfe9f202 console, and here’s the wierd things I’ve seen. Zombears spawn dynamically in static mode. So I guess they’re wildlife? Already noted in ano…

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## [CVD Machines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cvd-machines/5469)

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**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cvd-machines/5469 "2014-03-18T20:39:59Z")

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\[spoiler\] \[image\] \[/spoiler\] I found this in a lab. I could not smash it open. I couldn’t jackhammer (or jaqueshammer) it open Grenades turned it into rubble C4 turned it into piles of electronic scrap. What is thi…

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## [Why won't my "rechargeable" UPS charge?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-wont-my-rechargeable-ups-charge/4622)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-wont-my-rechargeable-ups-charge/4622 "2014-03-18T17:48:46Z")

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It’s stored in a trunk in my van, which has a recharging station mounted on top of it. The UPS has the rechargeable mod, and also an extended battery mod (that I can’t remove, it seems…) The vehicle has solar panels an…

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## [\[0.A-882\] Reinforced Glass Dupe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-882-reinforced-glass-dupe/5489)

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**Author:** [@Lord\_Sunder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lord_Sunder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-882-reinforced-glass-dupe/5489 "2014-03-18T17:14:17Z")

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Well, something went wrong when I was making my windscreen, and now I somehow managed to glitch a second sheet of reinforced glass into existence. I guess because the glass I was using to construct the screen was on the …

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## [\[0.A-795-g6c9b7be\] Rotten Cans of Meat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-795-g6c9b7be-rotten-cans-of-meat/5456)

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**Author:** [@Lord\_Sunder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lord_Sunder)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-795-g6c9b7be-rotten-cans-of-meat/5456 "2014-03-18T15:27:34Z")

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So… canned meat coding seems a bit suspect. Do they require refrigeration now, thus defeating the entire point of canning the meat? Canning meat appears to cause it to rot immediately upon reopening. I’m unsure if this o…

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## [Fire good](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-good/5486)

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**Author:** [@pulsefrequency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pulsefrequency)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-good/5486 "2014-03-18T06:25:58Z")

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how exactly does fire longevity work? just dropped 100 logs on a wood stove and lit with matchbook, it barely lasted a couple hours; same with 100 paper wrappers, also seems everything burns on the first or second turn a…

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## [Factions/support](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/factions-support/5482)

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**Author:** [@romerrr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/romerrr)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/factions-support/5482 "2014-03-18T03:13:21Z")

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so i wanted to do a mod on this but im only basic at coding and soon found myself strugling and stuck so my idea is the additon of suport in factions and the option to create a new one. this i idea would have some new …

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## [0.A c7ca8f3 game stops responding on startup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-c7ca8f3-game-stops-responding-on-startup/5483)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-c7ca8f3-game-stops-responding-on-startup/5483 "2014-03-17T20:57:27Z")

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The experimental I dl’ed from both the wiki and the main site stops responding when I try to start it up.

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## [Request to focus on Z levels and NPC overhaul for next few releases](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/request-to-focus-on-z-levels-and-npc-overhaul-for-next-few-releases/5349)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 91\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/request-to-focus-on-z-levels-and-npc-overhaul-for-next-few-releases/5349 "2014-03-17T18:34:18Z")

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I am humbly making this request… we have alot of content. We have a ton of places to explore, we have alot to craft. There are 2 things we have talked about for a long time, but not gotten. z levels NPC overhaul. How …

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## [Bionic Installation Problem & Possible Solution](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-installation-problem-possible-solution/5437)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-installation-problem-possible-solution/5437 "2014-03-17T15:36:59Z")

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Currently there’s two sides to the whole bionics view: Nerf the fuck out of them, or make it so you can only install so many. Here’s an alternative idea: Don’t nerf them, but rather make them conflict with eachother. F…

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## [The most awesome thing you have ever done](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-most-awesome-thing-you-have-ever-done/5471)

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**Author:** [@Fish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fish)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-most-awesome-thing-you-have-ever-done/5471 "2014-03-17T13:26:41Z")

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Post the best/awesome thing(s) youve ever done here! I myself, only have one. Fighting amigara horrors with only a katana, hydralic muscles and using the time dilation CBM on and off. …

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## [0xA: Blood out from nowhere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xa-blood-out-from-nowhere/5468)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xa-blood-out-from-nowhere/5468 "2014-03-17T13:22:30Z")

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Take an electric carver Attack something alive 3.1. You hit. A pool of blood as result. 3.2. You miss. You still get a pool a blood.

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## [More speaking monsters and hallucinations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-speaking-monsters-and-hallucinations/5207)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-speaking-monsters-and-hallucinations/5207 "2014-03-17T13:12:05Z")

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So, I was thinking that things don’t talk much these days… What we have here… Is a problem to communercate. Put this bit in speech.json fer a phone… Code: \[Select\] },{ "type" : "speech", "speaker" : "mon\_hall…

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## [Sewing books causing error](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-books-causing-error/5361)

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**Author:** [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-books-causing-error/5361 "2014-03-17T12:50:37Z")

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Windows console (this version of graphical was just CTD whenever I tried to run it) 0.A-556-ge06267a When trying to select some sewing books (For designers in my shopping cart, for beginners once in a library) is causi…

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## [Where is thy CATACLYSM draw?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-is-thy-cataclysm-draw/5458)

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**Author:** [@Vs1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vs1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-is-thy-cataclysm-draw/5458 "2014-03-17T06:15:00Z")

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Is there a drawing ASCII program similar to ASCII draw with CATA graphics? My ASCII draw stopped working resently and I’ve been trying to find a new system. Anyone got any?

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## [Unable to clear rubble created by destroying buildings \[0.A\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-clear-rubble-created-by-destroying-buildings-0-a/5341)

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**Author:** [@gcaliber](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gcaliber)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-clear-rubble-created-by-destroying-buildings-0-a/5341 "2014-03-17T02:43:11Z")

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I destroyed part of a wall of a building and wanted to clear the rubble. I did so and it created some rocks, but the tiles are all still “#” and listed as “rubble pile” or “rubble heap.” Using “e” on the tile gives no op…

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## [Mod folder support?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-folder-support/5473)

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**Author:** [@randombattle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/randombattle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-folder-support/5473 "2014-03-17T01:33:25Z")

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Can you distribute modded source files in the mod folders or are the json files the only things supported? I’m making a mod but running into parts that I could do better by getting into the bionics source file but if I’…

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## [Challenge Me \[First Challenge over impaled by a Moose\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-me-first-challenge-over-impaled-by-a-moose/5383)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-me-first-challenge-over-impaled-by-a-moose/5383 "2014-03-17T01:14:16Z")

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Alright I’ve quit playing Cata for a while now, and I want to get back into it in the worst possible way. Asking the community to make me the worst possible character to make the game far, faaaar harder than it should b…

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## [Melee weapon "to hit" calculation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-weapon-to-hit-calculation/5449)

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**Author:** [@Xelanthol](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xelanthol)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-weapon-to-hit-calculation/5449 "2014-03-16T22:19:18Z")

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I was just wondering how the “too hit” calculation is done, I just had a frustrating experience getting mauled by a skeletal dog, and not being able to hit it once despite 30+ or so attempts. I was using a gun in melee w…

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## [Tiles mode - Multitile background defaults to 0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiles-mode-multitile-background-defaults-to-0/5450)

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**Author:** [@Sean\_Mirrsen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sean_Mirrsen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiles-mode-multitile-background-defaults-to-0/5450 "2014-03-16T20:34:58Z")

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This is a fairly small problem with a fairly easy solution, unless there is something else there that I am not aware of. Basically, the problem is that whenever multitile tiles are defined for a tileset, if their backgr…

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## [0xA: 🗺 vehicle not found error](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xa-map-vehicle-not-found-error/5446)

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**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xa-map-vehicle-not-found-error/5446 "2014-03-16T19:51:27Z")

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I am not really sure whether it works with other machines, so, it needs some more tests. In order to reproducte do next: Grab a shopping cart, wheelbarrow, whatever. Find another vehicle (i used another cart) and stan…

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## [Health system like URW?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/health-system-like-urw/5389)

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**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/health-system-like-urw/5389 "2014-03-16T19:28:30Z")

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…Or just make list of wounds: Left arm: (45 hp) Shallow cut (-6 hp) Right arm: (45 hp) Deep cut (-17 hp) Serious piece (-35 hp) Infection You can’t use thit arm (17+35=52 hp \> 45) Left leg (45 hp) fracture (-75 …

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## [Good! I'm wet :3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-im-wet-3/5451)

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**Author:** [@Zevbel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zevbel)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-im-wet-3/5451 "2014-03-16T18:17:31Z")

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Hi everyone! I was outside when it was raining and noticed a moral boost from wet status :S bug?

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