# Latest

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## [Cataclysm Player Hardware Survey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-player-hardware-survey/2694)

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**Author:** [@CIB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CIB)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-player-hardware-survey/2694 "2013-08-20T20:44:08Z")

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You can fill out the survey here: http://tinyurl.com/cdda-hardware-survey Results: http://tinyurl.com/cdda-hardware-survey-results This will help developers prioritize between performance and new/better functionality(a…

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## [Debug Message - NPC is Eating Weird Things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-message-npc-is-eating-weird-things/2749)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-message-npc-is-eating-weird-things/2749 "2013-08-20T19:32:22Z")

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Cruising down the road past some NPCs I suddenly get the message: DEBUG: Zoey Robinson tried to eat a lighter Press spacebar… Amusing but probably not an intended behavior. Oh and it’s one of those debug messages tha…

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## [Loop structure](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/loop-structure/2556)

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**Author:** [@HRose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HRose)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/loop-structure/2556 "2013-08-20T19:23:39Z")

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My question is generic since I’m a totally noob and trying to understand how these games are structured. But I’m curious to know how Cataclysm handles this. My problem is that I have a tendency to create loop branches t…

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## [NPCs in 7.1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-in-7-1/2768)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-in-7-1/2768 "2013-08-20T17:06:44Z")

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I have been sticking with NPCs off since the defualt was set to that. Has anywork been done with them? Or are they the same?

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## [How to write debug messages?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-write-debug-messages/2766)

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**Author:** [@LazyCat-rus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat-rus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-write-debug-messages/2766 "2013-08-20T16:49:39Z")

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I need write some debug messages to file. How to do it without pain? I tryed use dbg like that: dbg(D\_INFO) \<\< string\_fprmat("%s/%s), s1, s2). But my logg.txt is almost empty. I’m doing it wrong?

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## [Zombie necromancers / resurrection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-necromancers-resurrection/2758)

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**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-necromancers-resurrection/2758 "2013-08-20T16:25:22Z")

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Can anyone explain the Necromancers to me? There’s nothing on the wiki about them raising the dead, as far as I can tell, but I am using the older version of the game (and older wiki). Do they do that? I did see a huge z…

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## [UI world interactions streamline?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-world-interactions-streamline/2724)

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**Author:** [@moist\_zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/moist_zombie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-world-interactions-streamline/2724 "2013-08-20T15:29:59Z")

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I’d basically like to see all the options you can access through shift+number keys (crafting, sleeping, kill list, construction) all simply popped up in a menu with the ‘z’ key. It does add one extra keypress, I suppose,…

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## [40mm grenade Recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/40mm-grenade-recipe/2714)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/40mm-grenade-recipe/2714 "2013-08-20T14:46:19Z")

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It always bothered me that I can reload any type of ammo except 40mm grenades. I’m considering adding a recipe for it. Any thoughts on what it should require?

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## [Share your best screenshots!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/share-your-best-screenshots/1135)

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**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/share-your-best-screenshots/1135 "2013-08-20T12:48:08Z")

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kevingranade says: Hi guys, in order to show off the game, I’m starting a screenshot thread. Please contribute any and all screenshots that you’ve taken of particularly interesting scenarios you’ve gotten yourself into,…

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## [Too many bionics, keybinds absent?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-bionics-keybinds-absent/2763)

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**Author:** [@Nukeitall](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nukeitall)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-bionics-keybinds-absent/2763 "2013-08-20T06:22:37Z")

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Much like the topic says, I seem to have too many CBMs and now I don’t have any new keybinds assigned to new bionics. Is there a way around this? Alternatively, I hope the developers see this issue and work it out in fut…

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## [Ranged melee weapons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-melee-weapons/2631)

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**Author:** [@Tripsky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tripsky)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ranged-melee-weapons/2631 "2013-08-20T02:08:24Z")

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so let’s begin by saying I have very little in the way of computer skills. let’s just let that sink in :slight\_smile: i’ve been trying to make a bull whip to put in the game, and i can get it to spawn via debug so it wo…

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## [Ethanol engine conversions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ethanol-engine-conversions/2762)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ethanol-engine-conversions/2762 "2013-08-20T01:26:29Z")

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I can’t for the life of me find many gas stations. But there’s a lot of liquor stores. I guess in this future, liquor is cheap and gas is not. Well, why can’t we get a car that has an ethanol burner? That would be cool.…

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## [Improved Iron Sights - How Do They Work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-iron-sights-how-do-they-work/2752)

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**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 12:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-iron-sights-how-do-they-work/2752 "2013-08-20T00:06:45Z")

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Or more to the point, what do they do? The description implies that they improve accuracy, but they don’t seem to have any actual effect.

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## [Presenting... THE MECHANIC!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/presenting-the-mechanic/2760)

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**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/presenting-the-mechanic/2760 "2013-08-19T23:07:51Z")

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The hero Cataclysm doesn’t deserve! Or need! Or particularly want! Ok, so basically I went ahead and made my own profession. You start off with basic power storage, solar panels, joint torsion wrenches, and an integ…

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## [Man hack help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/man-hack-help/2733)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/man-hack-help/2733 "2013-08-19T21:56:44Z")

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How do i change what a friendly man hack does so i can stop it from attacking everything?

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## [\[experimental\] artifacts.gsav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-artifacts-gsav/2756)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-artifacts-gsav/2756 "2013-08-19T20:55:36Z")

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Using the experimental curses version. \[code\]Debug: Parse error in save/artifacts.gsav Error: syntax error at line 1 near: \[/code\] Well, bollocks. Anyone know how to fix?

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## [Can't disassemble bean bag shells, .40 shells, among others](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-bean-bag-shells-40-shells-among-others/2745)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-bean-bag-shells-40-shells-among-others/2745 "2013-08-19T18:53:20Z")

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Why can’t I disassemble some of the more obscure ammo calibers? They’re not especially useful, and the powder and hulls would be better off elsewhere. But nope. Doesn’t work. Why?

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## [GlyphGryph and kevingranade interviewed on Roguelike Radio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glyphgryph-and-kevingranade-interviewed-on-roguelike-radio/2111)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glyphgryph-and-kevingranade-interviewed-on-roguelike-radio/2111 "2013-08-19T17:41:47Z")

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Darren Gray interviewed GlyphGryph and I for Roguelike Radio last Sunday, it’s finally out, check it out! http://www.roguelikeradio.com/2013/07/episode-75-cataclysm-dark-days-ahead.html Listen for what I think is the m…

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## [Trait reversal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-reversal/2737)

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**Author:** [@Whitelight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whitelight)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-reversal/2737 "2013-08-19T16:17:20Z")

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Okay, so i started a new char in a new world on the latest experimental and was sleeping off the first day of my hobo issues when suddenly “Your Truth Teller trait has turned into Skilled Liar.” Now being able to mitiga…

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## [Clothing mods?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-mods/2738)

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**Author:** [@MrHax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrHax)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-mods/2738 "2013-08-19T14:19:33Z")

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Well, in the real world, we can repair our clothes, and so is modifying them (well, not exactly) . So why not some mods for clothing? It could be simply an extra pocket sewed into your trenchcoat, or extra ceramic plate…

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## [Spawn World generations options](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-world-generations-options/2553)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-world-generations-options/2553 "2013-08-19T13:21:52Z")

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Let us increase/decrease spawn rates of certain things adjust spawn rate of buildsing with special spawns (hospitals,schools megastores) increase how many zombies that spawn in towns. along with special spawn rate. dont…

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## [Playing around with Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-around-with-cataclysm/2743)

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**Author:** [@J534](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/J534)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-around-with-cataclysm/2743 "2013-08-19T06:10:40Z")

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Hi eveyone I just got started with Cataclysm and was wondering what people use for your font in your terminal emulator? I’m currently running Ubuntu and am using Sakura as my emulator… but I was wondering if there is a f…

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## [.](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2621)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2621 "2013-08-19T05:44:02Z")

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## [Ideas for when we have Z-levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-when-we-have-z-levels/2744)

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**Author:** [@Inquisitor\_Dust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inquisitor_Dust)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-when-we-have-z-levels/2744 "2013-08-19T04:50:58Z")

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If I remember right, at some point we’re going to have z-levels implemented, so what kind of stuff would work with that mechanic? I could see quite a few new/changed mutations that could make use of it, maybe a reptile …

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## [Plug on Linux Outlaws](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plug-on-linux-outlaws/2750)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plug-on-linux-outlaws/2750 "2013-08-19T02:23:58Z")

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Got a plug on the podcast Linux Outlaws: http://sixgun.org/linuxoutlaws/319 Won’t be news to anyone on the forums, but I figured I’d counter-plug it here.

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## [NPC's not able to give items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-not-able-to-give-items/2666)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-not-able-to-give-items/2666 "2013-08-19T00:12:17Z")

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in 0.71 when i asked the NPC for items he/she gave me something but it was not on the floor or in my inventory.

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## [Excessive skill gains at higher levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/excessive-skill-gains-at-higher-levels/2732)

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**Author:** [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/excessive-skill-gains-at-higher-levels/2732 "2013-08-18T20:16:39Z")

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Stable release. It seems that once you hit 20 or so in a skill, it starts increasing at a crazy rate. I do use my car for clearing out towns of zombies, and also tend to drive through swarms of swamp critters at 200 km/h…

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## [Question on the UPS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-on-the-ups/2729)

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**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-on-the-ups/2729 "2013-08-18T18:37:09Z")

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How fast does the UPS chew through batteries?

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## [What's the deal with blank bodies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-blank-bodies/2709)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-blank-bodies/2709 "2013-08-18T12:02:11Z")

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I was in a cathedral when I encountered them for the first time. I read there description this is what i thought what I was actually expecting: “Oh god when I hit these things they’ll become me, Oh shit one screamed th…

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## [The Great "Install Bionics" Rebalance!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-great-install-bionics-rebalance/2559)

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**Author:** [@phaethon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/phaethon)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-great-install-bionics-rebalance/2559 "2013-08-18T11:14:34Z")

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I wrote this long essay on why the whole installing bionics system is broken, but it’s too in depth. I can upload it if you want, but (believe it or not) this massive post is a summary. \[b\]Main points: Chance of succ…

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