# Latest

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## [Balancing Mobile vs Static bases](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balancing-mobile-vs-static-bases/5094)

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**Author:** [@BeigeSand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeigeSand)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balancing-mobile-vs-static-bases/5094 "2014-02-17T16:51:19Z")

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Right now, mobile fortresses are the far superior end game plan, electricity, plating, everything you ever need mounted and powered on a giant moving piece of metal. On top of that, 2-3 zombears just means you have to dr…

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## [Biceps - The Solar Alternative!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/biceps-the-solar-alternative/5055)

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**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/biceps-the-solar-alternative/5055 "2014-02-17T16:02:54Z")

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Just a thought on non-passive electrical generation. Crank Operated Generator - Mounts externally to vehicles like spikes, blades and the really big gas tanks. The player can 'e’xamine them like the various crafting rig…

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## [Translated mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translated-mod/5092)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_Star](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_Star)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translated-mod/5092 "2014-02-17T15:55:29Z")

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Hi guys! ^^ It is possible to transalte cataclysm dark days ahead from english to italian? :3 (it’s for one of my friends that want to play the game but he doesn’t understand very well the english XD)

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## [Fixed gun ports](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-gun-ports/5103)

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**Author:** [@Zorbeltuss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zorbeltuss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-gun-ports/5103 "2014-02-17T15:47:03Z")

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Fixed gun ports would be a nice and slightly earlier game alternative to the turrets, this is how i think it would be nice if they worked. First of all there are few or no vehicles with fixed gun ports at the beginning …

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## [Doggies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doggies/4731)

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**Author:** [@Squirrel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squirrel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doggies/4731 "2014-02-17T15:24:54Z")

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So, why is it that dogs prioritize your head? It seems out of 10 attacks, only 1-2 are made to my arms/legs/torso. Since I always play a fragile (sometimes glass jaw on top of that) character, dogs just one-two shot me,…

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## [A gentleman's guide to brawling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-gentlemans-guide-to-brawling/5095)

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**Author:** [@DapperDogman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DapperDogman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-gentlemans-guide-to-brawling/5095 "2014-02-16T22:24:31Z")

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I am considering getting back into weapon creation, it was fun, but tedious, College has picked up and I’m not left with much free time, but coding has become something I want to go back to doing, so I present to you a l…

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## [Found a disector in a lab?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-disector-in-a-lab/5091)

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**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 10:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-disector-in-a-lab/5091 "2014-02-16T22:10:42Z")

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What can I do with this? It asks me if i really wanna step onto it? lol is it that obvious or maybe aa good thing can come from it?

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## [\[exp\] Electric Forge vehicle install crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exp-electric-forge-vehicle-install-crash/5097)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exp-electric-forge-vehicle-install-crash/5097 "2014-02-16T17:43:20Z")

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Ver 0.9-4312-g48a937d SDL Creating a 3 framed vehicle in an LMOE shelter. Install an electric forge. Option to install another forge is still lit, though I have no other forges. Only forge-related item in my inventory…

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## [Nether Portals and Fungal Infections?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nether-portals-and-fungal-infections/5096)

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**Author:** [@kittentamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kittentamer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nether-portals-and-fungal-infections/5096 "2014-02-16T17:39:19Z")

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0.9-4376-g86ad918 SDL Win 8 I’ve made two characters since downloading this version. First one ran into Kreks and such and I ran the other way. Shortly thereafter I had a horrible fungal infection and ended up suicidi…

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## [Car Doors Flip Open](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-doors-flip-open/5058)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-doors-flip-open/5058 "2014-02-16T17:35:22Z")

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I read a few times about “car door shields” and it’s a fact that car doors are too heavy to use as a shield. This inspired me however to think of what policemen tend to do: When facing the culprit they open the car doo…

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## [Ranged Weapon Balance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-weapon-balance/4938)

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**Author:** [@Binky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Binky)\
**Replies:** 81\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-weapon-balance/4938 "2014-02-16T17:28:51Z")

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One of the biggest request on the last two balance topics (and something most people seem to agree on) is the need to balance ranged weapons. There’s a few ways to do it, and it probably needs to be a mix of all three: …

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## [Broken arm bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-arm-bug/5084)

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**Author:** [@TaigaR](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TaigaR)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-arm-bug/5084 "2014-02-16T15:27:26Z")

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I have a broken arm and got it bitten. Now i can not use the disinfectant on it - it says “That arm is broken. It needs surgical sttention”

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## [Food materials audit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-materials-audit/5062)

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**Author:** [@railmonkey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/railmonkey)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-materials-audit/5062 "2014-02-16T13:37:08Z")

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Okay, pretty sure this board is where I leave this. There are some errors in what comestible is what material, so I decided to do an audit of the comestibles json to see just how bad the damage is. As it turns out, not n…

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## [Moar (improvised) Weapons!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moar-improvised-weapons/5047)

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**Author:** [@turtleagldragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/turtleagldragon)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moar-improvised-weapons/5047 "2014-02-16T13:26:05Z")

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I’ve gotten into the habit of using the lumberjack profession a LOT lately, and it is the same reason every time. The only ‘good’ weapons are random and rare finds like katanas and chainsaws. As soon as you start, your m…

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## [Exparamental help?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exparamental-help/5086)

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**Author:** [@Perigrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Perigrin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exparamental-help/5086 "2014-02-15T22:20:45Z")

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how does one install the exparamental? When I get it frome the front page, I download the file in the link, all 5ish mb, but when I open it to install I get a end of archive error? Help??

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## [Activating seeds consumes them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/activating-seeds-consumes-them/5082)

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**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/activating-seeds-consumes-them/5082 "2014-02-15T21:11:23Z")

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When I’m outside and I activate my seeds such as hemp seeds, it is likely that what I want to do is plant them. When I activate these seeds, the game makes me eat them instead, without giving me a confirmation prompt. I …

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## [Have you ever decided to sit down and chug 2 gallons of various Mutagens](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-ever-decided-to-sit-down-and-chug-2-gallons-of-various-mutagens/5079)

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**Author:** [@Jobrien8](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jobrien8)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 7:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-ever-decided-to-sit-down-and-chug-2-gallons-of-various-mutagens/5079 "2014-02-15T19:18:25Z")

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After noticing you have jugs upon jugs of bleach and ammonia? I just did. It’s… interestingly insane. …And pretty awesome considering I have Robust Genetics.

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## [A Crash when filter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-crash-when-filter/5081)

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**Author:** [@lifesoul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lifesoul)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-crash-when-filter/5081 "2014-02-15T07:26:33Z")

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When I am filtering something in nearby-view, the game crashed. My operate step is: Press ‘V’ , press ‘f’(here open a mini dialog window that let me input filter sting),then I press ‘UP’ for overview history, the game …

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## [Crashing Bug Version 0.9](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashing-bug-version-0-9/5074)

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**Author:** [@kastor246](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kastor246)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashing-bug-version-0-9/5074 "2014-02-15T01:12:42Z")

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So my game randomly closes without any notice. It seems to after having been hurt some anything but a zombie. Last time it happened it was after I killed off a sewer rat but it managed to get a hit or two in. EDIT: Ok i…

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## [0.9-4357-380eef1d trunks with items not shown after zooming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-4357-380eef1d-trunks-with-items-not-shown-after-zooming/5072)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-4357-380eef1d-trunks-with-items-not-shown-after-zooming/5072 "2014-02-14T20:07:18Z")

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trunks, cargo carriers, etc. with items in them are no longer shaded blue after \[z\]ooming out and then back in. you have to exit to desktop in order to see which containers have items in them again.

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## [How do you add a new building using JSON](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-add-a-new-building-using-json/5049)

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**Author:** [@werty1124](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/werty1124)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-add-a-new-building-using-json/5049 "2014-02-14T19:49:03Z")

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I’ve been messing around in the experimental builds with the mod manager and I try was trying to add a new building. I have made a JSON file that has the building layout and all that stuff in it and I have added it in th…

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## [A case for small vehicles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-case-for-small-vehicles/5067)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-case-for-small-vehicles/5067 "2014-02-14T17:31:33Z")

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I usually build a heavily armored 3x4 mini-ATV. Small enough that I can do field repairs far away from my base. Just keeping a welder (or an enormous roll of duct tape) and a few spare wheels and headlights in the trunk. …

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## [Cleanliness as an Item Quality](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleanliness-as-an-item-quality/4869)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleanliness-as-an-item-quality/4869 "2014-02-14T17:21:03Z")

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Okay, I know this is a pretty-far fetched idea that I’m sure a lot of people are going to disagree with, but what about adding a cleanliness quality to all items? It would add realism and a new aspect of the game to worr…

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## [Create death functions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/create-death-functions/4946)

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**Author:** [@hazerddex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hazerddex)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/create-death-functions/4946 "2014-02-14T17:14:24Z")

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so i notice that the monsters json has death functions and wrom has a different one than blob how do i make these?

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## [More types of enemies besides zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-types-of-enemies-besides-zombies/5036)

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**Author:** [@hazerddex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hazerddex)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-types-of-enemies-besides-zombies/5036 "2014-02-14T17:14:03Z")

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all this talk of zombie this zombie that can we give some of the other creatures some love? when i first heard of this game i was under the impression that zombies were just one of the basic enemies you could run into a…

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## [Mountable Turrets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mountable-turrets/5040)

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**Author:** [@dragonlaggin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dragonlaggin)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mountable-turrets/5040 "2014-02-14T16:20:15Z")

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It would be nice to see mountable turrets in the game. I guess they could be treated like a vehicle with only the ability to swivel on a given point and would only be able to move if deactivated? They could use a variety…

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## [Muscle Power](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/muscle-power/5054)

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**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/muscle-power/5054 "2014-02-14T15:17:26Z")

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Currently we have foot pedals for bikes and the like. That’s great and I love it but would it be possible to implement the following in any way shape or form? Strength ((or possibly Dexterity)) determine how much ‘power…

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## [It's looks like a bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-looks-like-a-bug/5056)

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**Author:** [@lifesoul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lifesoul)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-looks-like-a-bug/5056 "2014-02-14T14:49:21Z")

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When I was visiting github,I found something like a bug. It’s in: SRC/melee.cpp L:1338 tmp.text = string\_format(\_("&s rakes %s with his tentacle!"), If I am wrong, forgive me.

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## [Knife in boot: bug or not bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/knife-in-boot-bug-or-not-bug/5059)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/knife-in-boot-bug-or-not-bug/5059 "2014-02-14T12:50:27Z")

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so i put a combat knife in my boot like any badass deserving of the name, then i try to butcher corpses but it says i don’t have a propper cutting instrument, but it’s right there in my fucking boot! so does that mean i…

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## [Cannot disassemble a window](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-disassemble-a-window/5068)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-disassemble-a-window/5068 "2014-02-14T12:24:03Z")

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Just downloaded latest build. I have a stone hammer and screwdriver. Trying to disassemble a window I get the message “You disassemble the window” or “You disassemble the closed curtains” but it’s still there. I even ga…

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