# Latest

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## [RFC: Language for spawning objects](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rfc-language-for-spawning-objects/4232)

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**Author:** [@Brian\_Lefler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Lefler)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rfc-language-for-spawning-objects/4232 "2014-01-18T12:40:50Z")

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Hey, I’d like to provide a more complex system for item spawning. The idea is a domain-specific language which can be specified in JSON, as the current one is, but with more clear semantics. I hope to code this over th…

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## [Military vs. Hard plating](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-vs-hard-plating/4775)

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**Author:** [@Stelknecht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stelknecht)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 10:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-vs-hard-plating/4775 "2014-01-18T10:44:20Z")

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Good day! Quick intro, I used to play the Whale’s version, loved it, spent hours at it. Got a little burned out and took a (6month) vacation, and then found that it was totally different. AND AWESOME. I’ve been reading …

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## [Tourettes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tourettes/4742)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tourettes/4742 "2014-01-18T08:19:59Z")

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BALLSACK! FUCKPENIS!!! JESSICA SIMPSON! FAGGOT! FAGGOT! BALLS! BAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLSACK! just kidding, actually this thread is about turrets. specifically, their seeming lack of ability to attack enemies, namely zombe…

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## [Trait suggestions RE + and/or - Morale for killing monsters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-suggestions-re-and-or-morale-for-killing-monsters/4789)

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**Author:** [@Wayfarer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayfarer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 4:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-suggestions-re-and-or-morale-for-killing-monsters/4789 "2014-01-18T04:23:54Z")

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I was thinking about how killing child zombies makes your character unhappy. I was thinking that, in the given scenario, some folks might have qualms about that, yet some would not - an ideal of self-preservation. Sure…

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## [Enhancement of message log with colour-coding or something like that](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhancement-of-message-log-with-colour-coding-or-something-like-that/4743)

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**Author:** [@Wayfarer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayfarer)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhancement-of-message-log-with-colour-coding-or-something-like-that/4743 "2014-01-18T03:51:12Z")

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Of all the suggestions about different items or balancing or other mechanics etc etc, I think there is one seemingly simple (to me as a mere player, at least) yet highly important thing that could REALLY do with a review…

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## [Artifacts for Newbs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts-for-newbs/4787)

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**Author:** [@Fish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fish)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts-for-newbs/4787 "2014-01-18T01:49:42Z")

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Post help for newbies arifacts here! Also if your a newb who needs help just ask and someone will answer. (i’m a newb too so don’t worry) Whats the disadvantages of otherworldly attention vs 4+ strength and dexterity (p…

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## [Thermos(?) & other food suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thermos-other-food-suggestions/4773)

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**Author:** [@Sirent\_Odour](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sirent_Odour)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thermos-other-food-suggestions/4773 "2014-01-17T18:27:37Z")

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Did the thermos ever get added?? I’d love to have some hot bone broth coffee while on the move! Also how come you can cook the generic toaster pastries but not the “Toast’ems”? Other food sugestions: -Vienna sausages …

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## [Mushroomy Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mushroomy-man/4779)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mushroomy-man/4779 "2014-01-17T13:36:12Z")

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I put forth that perhaps it should be possible for the character to be in a state of partly-fungal-zombied. Higher strength, lowered Intelligence, Dexterity, and Perception, on top of a few traits. \[size=4pt\]I will nam…

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## [Trait: OCD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-ocd/4695)

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**Author:** [@Pirrian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pirrian)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-ocd/4695 "2014-01-17T13:29:36Z")

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I just thought it would be funny to take OCD as a trait. A negative trait. If things are on the floor instead of on a table or in something, the person with OCD takes a temporary stat Reduction to Intelligence and Perc…

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## [0.9-3223-g0e04535 Disassembling items drops all parts to the ground](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-3223-g0e04535-disassembling-items-drops-all-parts-to-the-ground/4774)

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**Author:** [@Sirent\_Odour](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sirent_Odour)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-3223-g0e04535-disassembling-items-drops-all-parts-to-the-ground/4774 "2014-01-17T13:17:30Z")

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I’m not sure if it’s really a bug or not, but it seems funny to me that every time I disassemble something (discovered this while breaking down string to get thread), all the gained parts fall to the ground.

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## [Dipping feature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dipping-feature/4738)

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**Author:** [@Sirent\_Odour](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sirent_Odour)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dipping-feature/4738 "2014-01-17T13:08:56Z")

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I couldn’t find any other mention of this on here, so here goes… I think it’d be cool to have a “dip” function, similar to #dip from Nethack. It could be very useful; you could dip projectiles for use in ranged weapons…

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## [Tiles do not work on Mac in "Ma" version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiles-do-not-work-on-mac-in-ma-version/4036)

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**Author:** [@nioshy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nioshy)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiles-do-not-work-on-mac-in-ma-version/4036 "2014-01-17T06:42:05Z")

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Hi all, I just downloaded the latest Mac build. Although it launches fine and lets me set all the parameters prior to world generation, it systematically crashes once I launch the world generation. The error message I …

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## [\[bug - build 533\] can't reinstall mods on weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-build-533-cant-reinstall-mods-on-weapons/4750)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-build-533-cant-reinstall-mods-on-weapons/4750 "2014-01-17T06:14:51Z")

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after uninstalling mods from a weapon, they can’t be reinstalled again on the same weapon. The weapon stats show that they are already installed even if they are no longer on that weapon. If i save and restart the game, …

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## [Sneaking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sneaking/4772)

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**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sneaking/4772 "2014-01-17T04:56:25Z")

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Oftentimes when sneaking through a city at night or attempting to loot a heavily populated area, I find myself wishing that I could sacrifice speed and melee combat for stealth. The main problem I have is that everything…

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## [What's your raiding loadout?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-raiding-loadout/4746)

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**Author:** [@WhipsmartMcCoy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WhipsmartMcCoy)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-raiding-loadout/4746 "2014-01-17T01:39:45Z")

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What do you carry with you when you go out to loot a new location, or fight a horde of zombies, or are just lounging around your base?

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## [Can you destroy a regular wall? WITH YOUR FISTS?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-destroy-a-regular-wall-with-your-fists/4763)

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**Author:** [@Notquiteright](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Notquiteright)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-destroy-a-regular-wall-with-your-fists/4763 "2014-01-17T01:37:21Z")

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I have a 20 str character, he is called HULK, and he can destroy a vehical and even drag a 900 pound one around. I am wondering if he can destroy a wall with his fists, or does he need a sledgehammer or something? I trie…

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## [Items dupe when installed from storage to vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-dupe-when-installed-from-storage-to-vehicle/4776)

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**Author:** [@Stelknecht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stelknecht)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-dupe-when-installed-from-storage-to-vehicle/4776 "2014-01-17T00:20:37Z")

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Current experimental duplicates items with an error that are stored (in cargo carriers, if that matters) to the vehicle they’re in. That is, you can put a FoodCo in your cargo carrier, install it from within 2 squares, i…

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## [Certain Hoods Think They're Helmets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/certain-hoods-think-theyre-helmets/4761)

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**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/certain-hoods-think-theyre-helmets/4761 "2014-01-16T19:37:40Z")

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Currently both the survivor wetsuit hood and winter survivor hood do not count as fabric headgear for the sake of mutations. Attempting to wear them returns the message that one cannot wear a helmet with their ((horns/an…

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## [\[build 602 bug\] Folding bicycle disappearing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-602-bug-folding-bicycle-disappearing/4770)

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**Author:** [@Static1hazard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Static1hazard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-602-bug-folding-bicycle-disappearing/4770 "2014-01-16T18:16:29Z")

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Loading a save where there is an unfolded bicycle causes it not to appear. If I load the same save with an older version it still works. Loading a save where you are ridig the bicycle gives the debug message when trying…

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## [Mod loader?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-loader/4766)

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**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 7:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-loader/4766 "2014-01-16T07:54:05Z")

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So in the newest experimental, creating a new char will start with you generating a world first. Alright, but then the first thing it pops up to is: “Mod loader” and “Mod load order”. It’s a pretty good assumption to th…

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## [Lighter vehicle frames?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lighter-vehicle-frames/4755)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lighter-vehicle-frames/4755 "2014-01-16T00:39:25Z")

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This has been a necessity of mine for a while. I need lighter frames for my vehicles. Balance it with less damage absorption before it breaks, but I really need some light frames. My small vehicles don’t run very well o…

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## [\[0.9-3352-g7f58d55\] Stylish trait ignores items that don't have a body part](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-3352-g7f58d55-stylish-trait-ignores-items-that-dont-have-a-body-part/4765)

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**Author:** [@Let\_it\_end\_in\_hellfi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Let_it_end_in_hellfi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-3352-g7f58d55-stylish-trait-ignores-items-that-dont-have-a-body-part/4765 "2014-01-16T00:22:56Z")

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Items that have the FANCY flag (but not SUPER\_FANCY, that works correctly) but don’t occupy a body part (like ties and jewellery) don’t give a morale bonus when worn with the stylish trait.

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## [Let's play: Surviving a headshot!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-play-surviving-a-headshot/4759)

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**Author:** [@Waladil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Waladil)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-play-surviving-a-headshot/4759 "2014-01-16T00:08:12Z")

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I’ve discussed this before, but there is clearly a huge issue in the way the game processes headshots. Here’s some excerpts from my latest death’s memorial file: In memory of: Waladil He was a male Home Mechanic when t…

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## [Desert\_Test?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/desert-test/4640)

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**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/desert-test/4640 "2014-01-15T23:40:03Z")

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Well this is a new option! And a great one at that! I’m gonna play it right now. Only on experimental. And I put this up as a feedback thing for whoever else plays the desert\_test.

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## [Albino](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/albino/4767)

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**Author:** [@Bonevomit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonevomit)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/albino/4767 "2014-01-15T22:52:48Z")

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I think albino should be available as a starting trait. It fits the category of “things people have in real life” Unless it’s already been added, I haven’t seen it in the experimental version.

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## [Question about stats-display](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-stats-display/4764)

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**Author:** [@Smeagol](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Smeagol)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-stats-display/4764 "2014-01-15T21:09:14Z")

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Hi all, I just started with the game yesterday and am having fun already. For now, there is just one thing, which I couldn’t find the answer for anywhere: What does this part of the stats-display show ? …

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## [Massive fungal spore and fungaloid colony hangs computer or crashes the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/massive-fungal-spore-and-fungaloid-colony-hangs-computer-or-crashes-the-game/4749)

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**Author:** [@PunkCapitalist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PunkCapitalist)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/massive-fungal-spore-and-fungaloid-colony-hangs-computer-or-crashes-the-game/4749 "2014-01-15T19:26:36Z")

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0.9-3139-g44364f8 ncurses Archlinux Everytime I get anywhere near this particularly big colony of fungal spores and fungaloids, the game either crashes or makes the computer stop to a halt. First I noticed if I tried …

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## [Favriote weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/favriote-weapons/4705)

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**Author:** [@Fish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fish)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/favriote-weapons/4705 "2014-01-15T07:33:16Z")

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Post your fav weapons here! My favs in order are Shotgun revolver (for sheer amount of ammo options and commonness + power) Flaregun (good against small animals and for fun common to boot!) Katana (for EVERYTHING) R…

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## [What do alpha serum and medical serum do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-alpha-serum-and-medical-serum-do/4747)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-alpha-serum-and-medical-serum-do/4747 "2014-01-14T23:40:59Z")

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They’re confusing me. I try to use them but I can’t tell…

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## [\[Suggestion\] Tobacco & co. expansion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-tobacco-co-expansion/4701)

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**Author:** [@duke455](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duke455)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-tobacco-co-expansion/4701 "2014-01-14T09:01:07Z")

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\[glow=red,2,300\]New Buildings:\[/glow\] -Tobacco shop Small shop containing lottery tickets(good for starting a fire), lighters, candy, batteries and lots of cigarettes. \[glow=yellow,2,300\]New smoking mechanics & items:…

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