# Latest

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## [Some ideas for the structure of an NPC overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas-for-the-structure-of-an-npc-overhaul/5087)

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**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas-for-the-structure-of-an-npc-overhaul/5087 "2014-02-21T08:08:55Z")

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So, last night I had this sudden inspiration about how NPCs can be implemented, neatly and dynamically without much slowdown (hopefully). I wrote it down, along with a BUNCH of other ideas I had. –Simplified combat for …

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## [Backrooms of gas stations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/backrooms-of-gas-stations/5139)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/backrooms-of-gas-stations/5139 "2014-02-21T01:59:02Z")

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Always found a bit weird to see these completely empty, but I don’t have much an idea of what could be found in one. Thoughts?

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## [Badly positioned sidebar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/badly-positioned-sidebar/5153)

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**Author:** [@clorax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/clorax)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/badly-positioned-sidebar/5153 "2014-02-20T21:21:43Z")

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Hi guys, apologies if this has already been answered somewhere but I haven’t found a solution to this. I’m running build 0.9-4661-g75019b5 and the sidebar seems to be oddly placed, it’s overlayed on top of the game view…

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## [Mod? idea shamling zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-idea-shamling-zombies/5144)

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**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 8:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-idea-shamling-zombies/5144 "2014-02-20T20:52:01Z")

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Walking, slow moving, even stumbling blindly as decay has taken over and eyes glaze pearly white. Forever shambling towards you until dismembered or severely concussed, though simply reduced to a crawler through spinal i…

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## [Can't load newly created world with latest experimental build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-load-newly-created-world-with-latest-experimental-build/5146)

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**Author:** [@SyntaxError](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SyntaxError)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-load-newly-created-world-with-latest-experimental-build/5146 "2014-02-20T20:32:01Z")

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0.9-4650-g36f7be2 SDL Windows 7 64bit Downloaded new build today and created a new world. Upon attempting to load into it, the “Please wait while the world data loads” message appears then the application hangs. After…

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## [Damaged goods make damaged items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damaged-goods-make-damaged-items/5151)

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**Author:** [@Zaweri\_Runewright](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zaweri_Runewright)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damaged-goods-make-damaged-items/5151 "2014-02-20T20:11:15Z")

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Do you guys find it odd that you can craft perfect-condition ammo from damaged gunpowder/ casings? This also could open the path to making multi-calibre weapons. (Meaning you can’t exploit disassembly recipes to make yo…

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## [Pica](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pica/5133)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pica/5133 "2014-02-20T18:55:23Z")

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So I thought about pica and decided it needed to be a negative trait. You get cravings for non-food things, eat them but gain nothing, a little nutrition (33% chance), or hurt yourself! 33% chance for all three. Wheeeee…

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## [Very bad performance when zoomed out](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-bad-performance-when-zoomed-out/5140)

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**Author:** [@Schaap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Schaap)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-bad-performance-when-zoomed-out/5140 "2014-02-20T16:55:58Z")

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Hi, I’m using Waldo’s 24x24 tileset, unfortunately when I zoom out I get very bad performance, it takes about half a second per move and it’s especially bad when driving but unfortunately necessary because the standard …

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## [Wells](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wells/5122)

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**Author:** [@tdjellyman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tdjellyman)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wells/5122 "2014-02-20T16:09:41Z")

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I’m sure this has been posted before as an idea I honestly am not sure, if so can someone send me a link but the biggest issues currently hear about from friends and for myself is water sources. The games sources are li…

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## [Auto-battery converter!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-battery-converter/5100)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-battery-converter/5100 "2014-02-20T11:12:05Z")

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So I was herp derping about people whining about solar panels. Then the subject of acid rain came up. Acid Rain. So instead of having solar panels be buffed, I suggest: The Raincatcher/Nickle-copper battery system! It …

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## [Melee weapon degradation, melee adjustments](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-weapon-degradation-melee-adjustments/5141)

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**Author:** [@LunaticMethod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LunaticMethod)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-weapon-degradation-melee-adjustments/5141 "2014-02-20T10:14:24Z")

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Nice to meet you all! I’ve been playing cataclysm since Whales was still working on it, and I felt as though my prayers were answered when I found DDA. Anyways! I feel as though there is something that I sorely need t…

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## [Unable to wear brass knuckles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-wear-brass-knuckles/5145)

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**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-wear-brass-knuckles/5145 "2014-02-20T08:43:28Z")

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For whatever reason, I find myself unable to wear brass knuckles, which aren’t really all that tricky to put on. I get this message: http://snag.gy/R8AcP.jpg

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## [New Weather: Windy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-weather-windy/5126)

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**Author:** [@Cherry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cherry)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-weather-windy/5126 "2014-02-19T18:22:27Z")

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Because some days are windier than others. Also barometers to tell how much energy gtaguy’s wind turbines are going to make. Also, lose perception from dust in your eyes if you aren’t wearing adequate eye protection LO…

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## [New Skill Rust Setting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-skill-rust-setting/5005)

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**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-skill-rust-setting/5005 "2014-02-19T17:28:07Z")

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Currently, the whole skill rust mechanic is deeply broken, either you can almost immediately lose skills, or you can’t lose skills, just progress to the next level. Personally, I think that both options aren’t what I wou…

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## [Wow... schools are depressing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wow-schools-are-depressing/5039)

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**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\
**Replies:** 64\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wow-schools-are-depressing/5039 "2014-02-19T15:52:20Z")

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Is it possible to die of low morale? Cause if it is, schools are more lethal than labs. I mean, GOOD GRIEF, how many kids are there?! Why are children even IN this game?! I’m seriously considering modding the JSON files …

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## [Many soup ingredients not valid in vegetable soup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/many-soup-ingredients-not-valid-in-vegetable-soup/5132)

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**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/many-soup-ingredients-not-valid-in-vegetable-soup/5132 "2014-02-19T13:58:19Z")

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http://snag.gy/mwwui.jpg As can be seen in this picture, there is no way to make vegetable soup using carrots, onions, or potatoes. They aren’t even allowed in the broth. They aren’t wild vegetables either, as I am carr…

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## [Dinosaurs in game, but i didn't select that mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dinosaurs-in-game-but-i-didnt-select-that-mod/4847)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dinosaurs-in-game-but-i-didnt-select-that-mod/4847 "2014-02-19T12:53:46Z")

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\`9th day in game, i suddenly find all kind of dinos. I am sure i didn’t enabled the mod, so they must have found some other way to visit. It’s annoying at least. What next, ponies transformers?

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## [Mutation advice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-advice/5124)

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**Author:** [@bookofguns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bookofguns)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-advice/5124 "2014-02-19T11:35:41Z")

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does anyone know if there is a way to pin point a mutation that you want and get it anywhere in the game?

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## [\[MOD\] CM Storage (13.02.2014)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-cm-storage-13-02-2014/5052)

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**Author:** [@Crador](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Crador)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-cm-storage-13-02-2014/5052 "2014-02-19T06:40:46Z")

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Hello there. This is a small mod, implementing means to storage materials in blocks (AMMO type items), which stack in Advanced Inventory System and old inventory system. Also, many spare parts were changed to AMMO type t…

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## [Continuous track/tank treads](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/continuous-track-tank-treads/5129)

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**Author:** [@Ironstone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ironstone)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/continuous-track-tank-treads/5129 "2014-02-19T06:07:16Z")

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Not sure how difficult it would be to add but I’d really like to see the ability to use continuous tracks in the game (IE multiple squares that all all stop working when one square fails). I know this would most likely …

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## [Broken limbs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-limbs/5101)

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**Author:** [@Falloutlover](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Falloutlover)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-limbs/5101 "2014-02-19T04:10:41Z")

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So I’ve been reading around the forum about broken limbs. But most of the topics were older versions. But anyway I broke my left leg from a horde of manhacks and then i broke my right leg from a land mine. So is the only…

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## [Item flaws during crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-flaws-during-crafting/5119)

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**Author:** [@Sanarr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sanarr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-flaws-during-crafting/5119 "2014-02-19T00:20:15Z")

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Hello everyone. I have an idea that I consider good. How about of implementing of flawed crafts? I mean we have two possible outcomes of crafting - you have succeed or you have failed. How about a third one - you have …

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## [Map errors-0.9-4452-gfbe2131 sdl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-errors-0-9-4452-gfbe2131-sdl/5114)

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**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-errors-0-9-4452-gfbe2131-sdl/5114 "2014-02-18T20:30:25Z")

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It seems in the latest experimental that if you go far enough the map wraps right back around, even through the overland map shows that something different should be there. When I was travelling west towards a mansion, …

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## [Wind Turbine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wind-turbine/5107)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wind-turbine/5107 "2014-02-18T20:02:33Z")

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Since everyone hates fuel powered and solar powered crafts, why not wind power? Specifically wind turbines mounted in vehicles. I’ve made three wind turbines from alternators and a few sheets of scrap myself. So it’s no…

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## [Boxing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boxing/5120)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boxing/5120 "2014-02-18T18:00:49Z")

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Title says it all. The gentlemanly art of punching people in the liver, face and chin. Really damn hard. I’m thinking of writing a martial arts entry for boxing, maybe with an associated skillbook and a building (boxing…

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## [Missing comma in in computer message](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-comma-in-in-computer-message/5117)

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**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-comma-in-in-computer-message/5117 "2014-02-18T10:49:56Z")

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After “Since then” at https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/blob/master/src/computer.cpp#L941, there is a missing comma. This is a reminder, as requested on irc.

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## [Homemade wheels and steam engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/homemade-wheels-and-steam-engines/5105)

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**Author:** [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/homemade-wheels-and-steam-engines/5105 "2014-02-18T03:18:10Z")

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I realized that the only car parts you can’t make yourself are engines and wheels. I would love to be able to make a functional car from nothing but a wreckage site, a shovel, a forge, and a fuckton of batteries. Homema…

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## [Two suggestions: Ram, and Solar panel transparency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-suggestions-ram-and-solar-panel-transparency/5098)

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**Author:** [@Ironstone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ironstone)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 3:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-suggestions-ram-and-solar-panel-transparency/5098 "2014-02-18T03:05:54Z")

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Plow blade for crushing/pushing those pesky wrecks. The huge armored vehicles some of us make in game should be capable of grinding the games equivalent of a VW into flinders without needing massive repair. As it is, …

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## [Idea: Unlocking Professions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-unlocking-professions/5104)

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**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-unlocking-professions/5104 "2014-02-18T01:38:02Z")

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I have noticed on the latest experimental there are multiple professions that are technically the same job. Example: Martial-artists, Military classes, even the druggies could be grouped. What this made me think was, ma…

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## [Deconstruction bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deconstruction-bug/5102)

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**Author:** [@Zorbeltuss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zorbeltuss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deconstruction-bug/5102 "2014-02-17T21:38:04Z")

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0.9-4339-g9e271e6 Experimental Windows Graphical Windows 7 (x64) Furniture deconstruction of windows, curtains and doors doesn’t do anything, except saying that you deconstructed the object. No objects are produced, …

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