# Latest

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## [Let's play the worst char](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-play-the-worst-char/4441)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-play-the-worst-char/4441 "2013-12-11T00:38:10Z")

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This is supposed to be some kind of challenge, born of my boredom if nothing else. The rules : Someone (me first) makes the worst char they can think of, within some rules (to be announced). Anyone willing will play the…

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## [Cat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cat/4277)

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**Author:** [@esran](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/esran)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cat/4277 "2013-12-10T22:49:37Z")

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I saw a cat and decided to cook up some cat food and win myself a pet. after i made the cat food i tried to get near the cat, but everytime i got within 15 squares of it it began running frantically away, far faste than …

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## [\[WIP\] Crafting screen subcategories - PR #4884](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-crafting-screen-subcategories-pr-4884/4396)

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**Author:** [@desrik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/desrik)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-crafting-screen-subcategories-pr-4884/4396 "2013-12-10T19:44:06Z")

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I’m in need of some ideas for crafting screen categories. I currently have: NOTE:: All main categories have, and probably should always have a “MISC” subcategory. This allows a fallback (not yet implemented) for any ite…

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## [Deeper lab levels get colder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deeper-lab-levels-get-colder/4418)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deeper-lab-levels-get-colder/4418 "2013-12-10T03:46:35Z")

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so i notice that the deeper into a science lab i go, the colder it gets. how many levels of lab can there be, and how cold can it get? also, does the possible loot get better the deeper you go?

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## [Differentiating between melee and thrown weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/differentiating-between-melee-and-thrown-weapons/4397)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/differentiating-between-melee-and-thrown-weapons/4397 "2013-12-10T03:27:31Z")

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As was brought up in the “guidelines for melee weapons stats” (or something) thread, there are a number of melee weapons that due to their stats are excessively good as thrown weapons as well. I’ll lay out how throwing …

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## [Having a Menu for Default Ingame Actions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-a-menu-for-default-ingame-actions/4243)

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**Author:** [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-a-menu-for-default-ingame-actions/4243 "2013-12-10T01:57:14Z")

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Here’s what I’ve been up to… This is actually the idea Kevin Granade had written about, and I dunno if it has been discussed since. Methinks it would be cool to have a different route to default actions than via hot…

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## [Scoundrel profession WAD?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scoundrel-profession-wad/4443)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scoundrel-profession-wad/4443 "2013-12-10T01:40:24Z")

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It seems a bit contradictory to have a switchblade but have no skill with it, instead being skilled with bashing weapons.

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## [\[gf8552f7\] Unknown cause, vehicle issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gf8552f7-unknown-cause-vehicle-issue/4444)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gf8552f7-unknown-cause-vehicle-issue/4444 "2013-12-09T23:32:01Z")

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When I saved the game my vehicle was facing east, after I finished fixing a few problems with the More Foods II PR I loaded up the game again and the vehicle was facing two turns to the south. Upon trying to correct this…

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## [\[0.9-1850-gf8552f7\] Water Water Water](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-1850-gf8552f7-water-water-water/4429)

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**Author:** [@Killer-of-Lawyers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Killer-of-Lawyers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-1850-gf8552f7-water-water-water/4429 "2013-12-09T19:09:46Z")

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This is a simple bug, related to the changes that alert you if you will be unable to finish something when you try and consume it. Drinking from a RV kitchen, and then replying to the prompt about being too full to fini…

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## [Leave .ccp files uncompiled as their own folder in data](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leave-ccp-files-uncompiled-as-their-own-folder-in-data/4437)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leave-ccp-files-uncompiled-as-their-own-folder-in-data/4437 "2013-12-09T17:14:15Z")

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Is that possible? That’d make it easier to actually edit them. Compiling, I don’t have a clue about. People have tried to explain, but still, you can’t just copy paste it in like the stuff in the precompiled version. I …

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## [Associate professions with random characters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/associate-professions-with-random-characters/4412)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/associate-professions-with-random-characters/4412 "2013-12-09T11:52:41Z")

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I usually play with “Play Now” characters so to simulate the feeling of going over various different individuals and not fall in the routine of the same build over and over but it’s a bit boring always spawning as an une…

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## [What happened to zombie necromancers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happened-to-zombie-necromancers/4356)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 10:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happened-to-zombie-necromancers/4356 "2013-12-09T10:23:20Z")

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were they removed? I have not seen them in months.

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## [\[0.9-1850-gf8552f7\] Random characters name sometimes not matching gender](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-1850-gf8552f7-random-characters-name-sometimes-not-matching-gender/4431)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-1850-gf8552f7-random-characters-name-sometimes-not-matching-gender/4431 "2013-12-09T08:40:28Z")

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What it says on the tin.

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## [Hills, Mountains (I know, I know...bare with me)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hills-mountains-i-know-i-know-bare-with-me/4411)

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**Author:** [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hills-mountains-i-know-i-know-bare-with-me/4411 "2013-12-09T02:34:54Z")

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First off: My suggestion isn’t concerning Z-Levels, so don’t bite my head off lol. Uh…hills and mountains. Kind of like how we have caves made out of rock, BUT HUGE! HUGE! (Yes, double emphasizing) I want to be able t…

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## [I Need Yo' Mod Ideas!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-yo-mod-ideas/4112)

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**Author:** [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-yo-mod-ideas/4112 "2013-12-09T01:28:07Z")

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Ayyyyyyeeee, yo. I have this Google Document, and I’m trying to get ideas for a total conversion/mod/theme conversion so I can begin work on one! Here’s a link for you: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XwvXPwQ1d\_5TBV…

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## [\[New Building\] Firehouse!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-building-firehouse/4381)

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**Author:** [@Der\_Uberkitten](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Der_Uberkitten)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-building-firehouse/4381 "2013-12-09T01:25:49Z")

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So I saw this thread in the bugs forum http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=4628 And I thought it would be great if there was a regional fire brigade depot which had a fat garage and could spawn firetrucks and p…

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## [\[Experimental (289)\] Chairs spawning instead of Stoves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-289-chairs-spawning-instead-of-stoves/4402)

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**Author:** [@Dominae](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dominae)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-289-chairs-spawning-instead-of-stoves/4402 "2013-12-09T00:43:56Z")

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Noticed this a few builds ago but forgot to mention it. I’m getting chairs spawning covered in pots, pants and tea kettles instead of stoves in homes.

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## [Cyberpunkapocalype](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cyberpunkapocalype/4430)

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**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cyberpunkapocalype/4430 "2013-12-09T00:41:28Z")

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Anyone interested in some new cyber style gear and weapons to match your bionic enhancements? Throw out ideas and suggestions. \[glow=teal,2,300\]"\[/glow\]\[shadow=blue,left\]mine\[/shadow\]\[glow=teal,2,300\]"\[/glow\] are -\[glo…

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## [Food poisoning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-poisoning/4421)

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**Author:** [@RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RipRoarinBoogerPenis)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-poisoning/4421 "2013-12-08T23:27:50Z")

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You can currently get it from drinking at un-savory sources, but eating raw meat should carry a chance of getting poisoned as well. Maybe even go so far as adding a separate meat for chicken (keep it simple like chunk of…

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## [Infection, Inclinations and Going Over the Cliff - A new mutation system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infection-inclinations-and-going-over-the-cliff-a-new-mutation-system/4410)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infection-inclinations-and-going-over-the-cliff-a-new-mutation-system/4410 "2013-12-08T22:52:06Z")

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Please note: This will NOT require the removal of anything in the game right now though some things may be removed since this duplicates their functionality, but rather slots out the underlying system with something that…

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## [Headlight direction in Vehicles JSON?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/headlight-direction-in-vehicles-json/4432)

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**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/headlight-direction-in-vehicles-json/4432 "2013-12-08T21:16:58Z")

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How do I define that? Assuming that’s possible in the first place?

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## [Mood - some things to make the game a bit more FUN (difficult)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mood-some-things-to-make-the-game-a-bit-more-fun-difficult/4335)

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**Author:** [@Ter13](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ter13)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mood-some-things-to-make-the-game-a-bit-more-fun-difficult/4335 "2013-12-08T21:10:41Z")

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One of the major things that’s annoyed me and killed my immersion recently, was when clearing out a regional school and killing ~500 zombie children in a single day. I realized that mood is effectively pointless to maint…

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## [Allusions (spoilers inside)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allusions-spoilers-inside/4336)

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**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allusions-spoilers-inside/4336 "2013-12-08T20:16:09Z")

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Hi! I noticed CDDA has quite some allusions to other works, be it games, stories or movies or whatever. I just tell you that CDDA has allusions but I won’t tell you which I’ve found. Unless … unless you click on one of…

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## [\[0.9-1850-gf8552f7\] Sorted crafting has irregularities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-1850-gf8552f7-sorted-crafting-has-irregularities/4428)

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**Author:** [@Killer-of-Lawyers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Killer-of-Lawyers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-1850-gf8552f7-sorted-crafting-has-irregularities/4428 "2013-12-08T07:14:44Z")

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The new sorted crafting system is nice, but it’s got a few issues with implementation. Here are some that I’ve found. food dehydrator, geiger counter are in the Tool’s section of other, instead of under electronics lik…

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## [Some questions regarding weapon mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions-regarding-weapon-mods/4424)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions-regarding-weapon-mods/4424 "2013-12-08T06:11:18Z")

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do the -dispersion effects on mods like the Improved Iron Sights and Laser Sight stack? do weapons that already have zero dispersion benefit from mods that decrease this stat?

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## [Food Temperature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-temperature/4413)

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**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-temperature/4413 "2013-12-07T22:19:16Z")

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Well, we now have HOT food wich will give you a morale boost. I think this system should be expanded a little. Let me tell you my suggestion: -The food is able to be -On Fire -Scorching -Cooking -Hot -A bit hot :…

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## [Team play](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/team-play/4409)

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**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/team-play/4409 "2013-12-07T22:01:36Z")

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Need the ability to play multiple characters at once. Play the one at a time and the others are then npc controlled until you assume control of them. Some more in depth combat commands might be needed though.

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## [\[Exp 309\] Opening (M)ission menu w/o missions crashes game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exp-309-opening-m-ission-menu-w-o-missions-crashes-game/4420)

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**Author:** [@Dominae](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dominae)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exp-309-opening-m-ission-menu-w-o-missions-crashes-game/4420 "2013-12-07T18:55:59Z")

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“Debug: game::find\_mission(3) - it’s NULL!” Pressing spacebar crashes the game.

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## [I'd like to try some serum, buuut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/id-like-to-try-some-serum-buuut/4398)

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**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/id-like-to-try-some-serum-buuut/4398 "2013-12-07T15:06:56Z")

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\[image\] …I’m pretty sure it’d kill me.

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## [\[Build 305\] Searching the new craft menu is tedious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-305-searching-the-new-craft-menu-is-tedious/4415)

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**Author:** [@Cherry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cherry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-305-searching-the-new-craft-menu-is-tedious/4415 "2013-12-07T05:30:42Z")

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The new system looks nice and all, but when you use the search function, it only looks through sub category you are currently highlighting. Ex. I have to go to Other -\> Materials and only then will searching duct tape g…

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