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## [How is CBM crafting meant to work in the latest experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-cbm-crafting-meant-to-work-in-the-latest-experimental/4585)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-cbm-crafting-meant-to-work-in-the-latest-experimental/4585 "2013-12-21T22:06:16Z")

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I’m using 0.9-2326-g708d1bb My CBM crafting menu is completely blank, but the wiki claims I should have the recipes unlocked simply by having high enough first aid and electronics skills. Which I do. Any ideas?

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## [\[Experimental - 0.9-2303-g6fa1111\] Crash on crafting menu \> Food \> Veggies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-0-9-2303-g6fa1111-crash-on-crafting-menu-food-veggies/4530)

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**Author:** [@Coyote](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coyote)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-0-9-2303-g6fa1111-crash-on-crafting-menu-food-veggies/4530 "2013-12-21T21:45:32Z")

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When you scroll to Crafting \> Food \> Veggies on the current experimental, you get the error “DEBUG: Missing item (check item\_groups.json): honey”

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## [\[Win Exp\] srart crash on Russian locale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/win-exp-srart-crash-on-russian-locale/4366)

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**Author:** [@Savidiy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Savidiy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/win-exp-srart-crash-on-russian-locale/4366 "2013-12-21T18:24:22Z")

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The experiment says that fails in init.cpp: Russian Windows 7 Tiles and Curses // load names depending on current locale void init\_names() { std::locale loc(""); \<\<\< this command ...

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## [Experimental 0.9-2326-g708d1bb - Why can't I craft CBMs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-0-9-2326-g708d1bb-why-cant-i-craft-cbms/4583)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-0-9-2326-g708d1bb-why-cant-i-craft-cbms/4583 "2013-12-21T18:23:16Z")

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The wiki says I should be able to craft CBMs as soon as my skills in electronics and first aid are high enough. They are currently at the levels stated for the Solar Panels implant. The “CBM” section of my crafting men…

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## [In which my displeasure toward developer behaviors are stated](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-which-my-displeasure-toward-developer-behaviors-are-stated/4580)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-which-my-displeasure-toward-developer-behaviors-are-stated/4580 "2013-12-21T17:16:59Z")

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So, I opened github this morning to check what had changed during the night and found something that, at least for me, was deeply preoccupying on this specific pull request: Reinstates Dinosaur Suit. First of, let me cle…

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## [Bring the survival back with progressive difficulty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bring-the-survival-back-with-progressive-difficulty/4434)

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**Author:** [@Uneron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Uneron)\
**Replies:** 121\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bring-the-survival-back-with-progressive-difficulty/4434 "2013-12-21T17:03:20Z")

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\[size=18pt\]Intro\[/size\] (can skip this) After reading a bunch of suggestion threads concerned with balancing and survival, I found there were a lot of people arguing that it is already quite difficult and an equal numbe…

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## [When will NPC's will be fixed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-will-npcs-will-be-fixed/4582)

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**Author:** [@Lidku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lidku)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-will-npcs-will-be-fixed/4582 "2013-12-21T16:50:21Z")

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Sorry if this feels like rushing, but i’m itching for NPC interactions! Especially faction wars, omg! Joining any faction you want, doing various missions and tasks, ranking systems, becoming a leader, and faction wars a…

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## [\[Experimental 421\] "none" on dead soldier](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-421-none-on-dead-soldier/4576)

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**Author:** [@Coyote](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coyote)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-421-none-on-dead-soldier/4576 "2013-12-21T03:30:07Z")

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Hey guys, I found a cluster of dead soldiers. One of the loot piles included a “none”.

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## [Bionic needs time](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-needs-time/4506)

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**Author:** [@Atelerd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Atelerd)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-needs-time/4506 "2013-12-21T01:21:41Z")

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Right now you don’t need any time to install bionics and there is a heaven on Earth for save-scummers. But what if we make it more realistic? I think that it is some kind of nano-stuff, so you can install it without surg…

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## [Some of the crafting recipes for starting weapons are impossible in real life](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-of-the-crafting-recipes-for-starting-weapons-are-impossible-in-real-life/4575)

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**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-of-the-crafting-recipes-for-starting-weapons-are-impossible-in-real-life/4575 "2013-12-21T00:10:53Z")

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For instance Knife spear --\> string, blade, heavy stick. This will not work ever. the blade will simple move around or fall of even with duct tape. You can still craft it at the start you just need to cut a slot in top c…

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## [\[Exp 409\] Item Bugs (missing item; disassemble issue; & a book problem)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exp-409-item-bugs-missing-item-disassemble-issue-a-book-problem/4568)

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**Author:** [@Dominae](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dominae)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exp-409-item-bugs-missing-item-disassemble-issue-a-book-problem/4568 "2013-12-20T23:28:59Z")

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“missing item” mre\_4finger\_box Electric Carvers require 10 charges in a hotplate to disassemble The book “Rural Digest-Examiner” states it can “bring your bashing weapons skill to 0”. Not sure if its supposed to …

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## [Migration from launchpad.net](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/migration-from-launchpad-net/4509)

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**Author:** [@LazyCat-rus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat-rus)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/migration-from-launchpad-net/4509 "2013-12-20T22:45:08Z")

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I want to suggest to any translation team to migrate from launchpad to transifex. launchpad.net has several problems: \[ul\]\[li\]You get translated file as link on e-mail\[/li\] \[li\]Strings search timeouts.(MUST hatest)\[/l…

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## [Guns, too many? Too few?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-too-many-too-few/4531)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 192\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-too-many-too-few/4531 "2013-12-20T20:07:21Z")

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\[center\]\[size=20pt\]THIS IS NOT ABOUT THE SPAWN RATE OF FIREARMS IN CATACLYSM. THIS IS ABOUT THE TYPES OF FIREARMS AVAILABLE.\[/size\]\[/center\] I want your opinion folks. Please note a calm, sensible argument carries a hel…

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## [Survivor suit expansion package](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-suit-expansion-package/4507)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-suit-expansion-package/4507 "2013-12-20T18:33:56Z")

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Git! Survivor armor comes in all kinds of cool flavors, but there’s only the one type of boots, gloves, helmet, and mask. This changes that, as well as giving us a couple new clothing flags to work with and a couple new…

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## [Suggestion: Standing, crouching, and prone?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-standing-crouching-and-prone/4564)

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**Author:** [@vbmark](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vbmark)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-standing-crouching-and-prone/4564 "2013-12-20T05:02:07Z")

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Having the options of standing, crouching, or laying prone could provide some strategic advantages. I am thinking mostly in regards to making it more difficult to be seen. For example if I want to go between two houses…

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## [Palisade walls & gates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/palisade-walls-gates/4548)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/palisade-walls-gates/4548 "2013-12-19T22:08:13Z")

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would it be possible to increase the variety of materials that can be used to build these? i find it virtually impossible to find enough string to build a satisfactory fort. some suggestions would be: superglue wire …

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## [Something wrong with current experimental download](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-wrong-with-current-experimental-download/4462)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-wrong-with-current-experimental-download/4462 "2013-12-19T21:18:00Z")

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i’m trying to download the current experimental from the wiki but when i click on the file to open it it says it’s invalid. i’m using google chrome on windows 8, and i’ve never had this issue before.

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## [Preset Character Management](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preset-character-management/4567)

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**Author:** [@Birdie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Birdie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/preset-character-management/4567 "2013-12-19T20:32:44Z")

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A way to delete, and maybe copy character presets outside of messing with the game’s folders would be nice. That’s all, yeah.

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## [Stable 0.9 SDL, windows 7,spawning around pit defenses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stable-0-9-sdl-windows-7-spawning-around-pit-defenses/4561)

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**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stable-0-9-sdl-windows-7-spawning-around-pit-defenses/4561 "2013-12-19T18:55:56Z")

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Ok, so I am holed up in a mansion, and have a car pointed towards my room, knocked down a boarded window so I could see to read at night. I have 3 layers of pits AND a layer of spiked pits around the window. Because o…

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## [How do I use console commands to create items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-console-commands-to-create-items/4492)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-console-commands-to-create-items/4492 "2013-12-19T17:53:24Z")

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I’ve taken a break from DDA for ages. My last save is in the pre-tileset area. What I’m wondering is how to best “port” my character to a newer version and get myself some graphics. How would I go about giving myself a…

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## [Help with Mac FPS when running game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-mac-fps-when-running-game/3547)

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**Author:** [@dda](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-mac-fps-when-running-game/3547 "2013-12-19T11:02:59Z")

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Well, I have been playing CDDA at home on my Mac (Leopard) for about two weeks now. I love it. Cant get enough. I recently installed it on my computer at work (Snow Lion) and realized how choppy/slow the game runs on my…

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## [Melee\_cut Monster attribute](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-cut-monster-attribute/4474)

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**Author:** [@Taraq](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taraq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-cut-monster-attribute/4474 "2013-12-19T06:37:19Z")

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What exactly does the melee\_cut attribute specify? Is it a flat cutting damage bonus, or does it change rolled damage into cutting damage? I saw one mention of it in monster\_move.cpp, but I wasn’t sure what it was being …

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## [Jenkins is mad at me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jenkins-is-mad-at-me/4136)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jenkins-is-mad-at-me/4136 "2013-12-19T06:36:48Z")

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…I don’t really know what’s wrong at this point, I’ve cleared up everything that the game said was broken, and Jenkins’ console log doesn’t make sense to me… My Foodstuffs Expansion PR \[code\]GitHub pull request #4451 o…

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## [Hard questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hard-questions/2979)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hard-questions/2979 "2013-12-19T04:13:51Z")

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Like in actually hard to answer questions about the game. (not the awkward things you ask to others) Some of you may be aware of my attempts of building the ISG linked in my signature. For that I am making this thread …

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## [Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jenkins/4557)

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**Author:** [@Furaotic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Furaotic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jenkins/4557 "2013-12-19T04:07:17Z")

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So, I’m not exactly sure if this belongs here or not, but for whatever reason I can never download the newest experimental build from the Jenkins website thing. The download always cuts short and says “Unexcpected and of…

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## [\[Experimental: 0.9-2303-g6fa1111 - Curses\] Steeltoed boots are OP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-0-9-2303-g6fa1111-curses-steeltoed-boots-are-op/4555)

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**Author:** [@Birdie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Birdie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-0-9-2303-g6fa1111-curses-steeltoed-boots-are-op/4555 "2013-12-19T01:13:38Z")

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boots - 12 Bash, 12 Cut. turnout boots - 20 Bash, 20 Cut. winter boots - 24 Bash, 24 Cut. combat boots - 24 Bash, 40 Cut. chitinous boots - 30 Bash, 40 Cut. armored boots - 50 Bash, 50 Cut. Everything looks pretty …

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## [Bigger hoards, idle & active zombies, sneakiness, and sounds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bigger-hoards-idle-active-zombies-sneakiness-and-sounds/4549)

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**Author:** [@Zarthull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zarthull)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bigger-hoards-idle-active-zombies-sneakiness-and-sounds/4549 "2013-12-19T00:08:09Z")

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I have played this game since it was in development by whales and ever since static spawns were implemented making sound is not as big a problem. The biggest hoard I have seen lately was only about 15-20 zombies, before …

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## [Which game version actually works properly at the moment?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-game-version-actually-works-properly-at-the-moment/4525)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-game-version-actually-works-properly-at-the-moment/4525 "2013-12-18T17:39:24Z")

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I want to upgrade my old game install to a version with tilesets but it seems the latest “stable” version has bugs and I don’t know which experimental I can trust. Any advice?

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## [2 bugs on 0.9-2259-gcb4a231 (build 386)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2-bugs-on-0-9-2259-gcb4a231-build-386/4551)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2-bugs-on-0-9-2259-gcb4a231-build-386/4551 "2013-12-18T17:04:05Z")

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first - when burning zeds the corpses doubles - instead of 1 corpse with the drops there are 2 corpses , each with his own drop second, not sure if a bug or not, the head health dropped while hallucinating until the cha…

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## [Crossbow mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossbow-mods/4511)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossbow-mods/4511 "2013-12-18T14:41:58Z")

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so i’ve noticed that it is still not possible to modify an xbow in this game, but a couple years ago i had the opportunity to fire a couple of bolts from a friend’s crossbow, and it had the fanciest laser sight i have ev…

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