# Latest

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## [Creating a basement?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-basement/2735)

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**Author:** [@madoobler\_sauce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/madoobler_sauce)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-a-basement/2735 "2013-08-18T02:24:32Z")

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I found a gas station way out in between two towns, and I feel that if it had a basement in it, it could be a very good player house. Is there a way I could make a basement for it? and if so, would I have to use the Z co…

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## [Cataclysm Code Guide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-code-guide/2721)

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**Author:** [@drake1storm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/drake1storm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-code-guide/2721 "2013-08-18T02:21:02Z")

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It is becoming abundantly clear that most of us, regardless of our programming abilities, want to mod this game into our personal wonderlands. Basically, this is going to be a “go here to do x” type of guide with each t…

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## [.](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2557)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/2557 "2013-08-18T01:54:59Z")

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## [Flamethrowers and modifications](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flamethrowers-and-modifications/2734)

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**Author:** [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flamethrowers-and-modifications/2734 "2013-08-18T00:27:33Z")

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You can attach extended magazine and spare magazine to a flamethrower, but they don’t actually do anything, except add weight and make the ammo counter look funny.

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## [Anomalies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anomalies/2703)

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**Author:** [@Fniff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fniff)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anomalies/2703 "2013-08-17T22:29:50Z")

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So, some people have been discussing that anomalies would make a good game mechanic. But what are anomalies? Well, anomalies were originally shown in the book Roadside Picnic, but more people remember them from STALKER: …

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## [Fire puts out too much smoke to safely cook by](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-puts-out-too-much-smoke-to-safely-cook-by/2731)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-puts-out-too-much-smoke-to-safely-cook-by/2731 "2013-08-17T20:59:01Z")

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So, I’m trying to rough it, and I’ve built a camp fire. Too much smoke. Dug a fire pit. Nope, too much smoke. Even went out and looted a brazier. Too much smoke. Now, I’ve got a hotplate, but hotplate wastes batteries. …

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## [Healing a friendly dog that follows you](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-a-friendly-dog-that-follows-you/2722)

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**Author:** [@Wayfarer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayfarer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-a-friendly-dog-that-follows-you/2722 "2013-08-17T20:51:35Z")

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A personal alteration of mine for my game has been to edit the code for dog food so that it can restore the hp of a friendly dog. I got the code from the MGS mod originally. I’ve been away from Cata for a while and sin…

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## [Weird succession game interest check](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-succession-game-interest-check/2688)

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**Author:** [@ICBM\_pilot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ICBM_pilot)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-succession-game-interest-check/2688 "2013-08-17T20:43:02Z")

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The way the game works is people pm me if they want to be a modder(edits jsons and stuff) or a player(finds bugs and makes sure no thing is over or underpowered but only gets one life)once at least half of the people are…

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## [\[Windows SDL v0.7.1-737-g8e73a65\] Option Problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-sdl-v0-7-1-737-g8e73a65-option-problems/2701)

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**Author:** [@Fengferth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fengferth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-sdl-v0-7-1-737-g8e73a65-option-problems/2701 "2013-08-17T20:38:29Z")

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Just thought I’d mention this since I haven’t seen any previous posts about it. Both “Auto Pickup 0 Vol/Weight” and “Sort Crafting Menu” don’t seem to work when toggled on true, even after a fresh reset of the world.

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## [Cannot press + without crashing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-press-without-crashing/2720)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-press-without-crashing/2720 "2013-08-17T18:48:27Z")

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I cannot press the button + without having my game crash on me. Anyone know why?

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## [Sanity Stat and Effect](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sanity-stat-and-effect/2693)

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**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sanity-stat-and-effect/2693 "2013-08-17T18:45:52Z")

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I think it would be cool to have sanity stats and effects, even if it’s slight morale penalties initially for having tons of bodies without the requisite serial killerish traits like cold blooded or what ever. Then, when…

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## [\[experimental build\] Damaged house](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-damaged-house/2707)

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**Author:** [@Rorudo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rorudo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-damaged-house/2707 "2013-08-17T11:29:41Z")

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There is something wrong with this house. I have a quest to retrieve software from there, but it is impossible now. \[image\]

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## [Fishing!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fishing/2636)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fishing/2636 "2013-08-17T06:29:32Z")

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Just struck me awhile ago, but wouldn’t it be fun to be able to fish? A new skillbook, a few rods and maybe a tacklebox in a sports centre… I think that mob spawning would be a bit too much, so maybe a percentage chance …

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## [Autosave options](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autosave-options/2719)

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**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autosave-options/2719 "2013-08-16T23:41:10Z")

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i don’t usually use the autosave, but lately the game crashed a few times and i lost a lot of playtime. So i turned autosave on. What i’d like if posiible is to make the " Game minutes before autosave" optional, with 0 f…

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## [MOVED: 40mm grenade Recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-40mm-grenade-recipe/2717)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-40mm-grenade-recipe/2717 "2013-08-16T20:47:57Z")

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This topic has been moved to The Lab - Contributions and Mods. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=2853.0\[/iurl\]

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## [Github compiling question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-compiling-question/2706)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-compiling-question/2706 "2013-08-16T16:52:56Z")

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I downloaded the latest source from the github page, but when I try to “Build” it says this “Cataclysm - Release”: The compiler’s setup (GNU GCC Compiler) is invalid, so Code::Blocks cannot find/run the compiler. Proba…

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## [Debug: Stopped monster from hitting itself (even though debug messages are off)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-stopped-monster-from-hitting-itself-even-though-debug-messages-are-off/2697)

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**Author:** [@Ratha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ratha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-stopped-monster-from-hitting-itself-even-though-debug-messages-are-off/2697 "2013-08-16T15:56:38Z")

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Daily build 0.7.1-701-g5af4140 (curses build 222) I have a character in a very unfortunate situation. There is a coyote outside my window, and it keeps trying to hit itself in an attempt to get in. The game is throwing:…

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## [Turrets(again!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-again/2712)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-again/2712 "2013-08-16T14:17:06Z")

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so it seems that any mods attached to an m249 disappear when it is mounted on your vehicle, including brass catchers. ah well, it was worth a try, perhaps in later versions. but that’s not what this thread is about. m…

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## [Swimming (or drowning in my case)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/swimming-or-drowning-in-my-case/2711)

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**Author:** [@Sheer\_Bliss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sheer_Bliss)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 1:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/swimming-or-drowning-in-my-case/2711 "2013-08-16T13:25:12Z")

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Is it really that realisitic to have characters start with no swimming experience at all? I don’t mean all characters should start with Michael Phelps levels of swimming but it would be handy to at least dog paddle to th…

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## [Adding new items and weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-new-items-and-weapons/1360)

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**Author:** [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-new-items-and-weapons/1360 "2013-08-16T10:13:30Z")

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I couldn’t find a thread for simple questions on modding/technical details, so I apologize in advance for this seemingly redundant thread. If there is a better place for it, or if it should be delete, please feel free to…

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## [Rapier, Katana, and Broadswords](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rapier-katana-and-broadswords/2626)

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**Author:** [@Whitelight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whitelight)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rapier-katana-and-broadswords/2626 "2013-08-16T06:44:14Z")

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I love melee characters and these are great weapons, but I have a tiny gripe concerning these. Now of course I would love to see a re balance/overhaul for melee at some point but the thing that is really bugging me atm …

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## [Launchpad Translation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launchpad-translation/2646)

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**Author:** [@yobbo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yobbo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launchpad-translation/2646 "2013-08-16T02:37:40Z")

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Hi there, I’m one of the devs involved in implementing translation support for Cataclysm-DDA. I noticed that the Russian translation on Launchpad is going well. Nice work :). I’m thinking of making Launchpad the offici…

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## [Sort Crafting Menu Default: True](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sort-crafting-menu-default-true/2710)

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**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sort-crafting-menu-default-true/2710 "2013-08-16T02:32:26Z")

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Can we have this set to True by default? It’s just far too handy to pass up. I’d also suggest mutations by radiation set to true as default as well, but I can see some people might want that off.

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## [Launchpad Translations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launchpad-translations/2577)

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**Author:** [@yobbo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yobbo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launchpad-translations/2577 "2013-08-16T02:18:48Z")

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It looks like there are two groups using Launchpad to translate: \[ul\]li https://translations.launchpad.net/cataclysm-dda\[/li\] li https://translations.launchpad.net/cataclysm\[/li\]\[/ul\] Two questions: (1) Who’s managin…

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## [\[Experimental build\] Improper assignment of items letters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-improper-assignment-of-items-letters/2686)

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**Author:** [@Darkfyre](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Darkfyre)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-build-improper-assignment-of-items-letters/2686 "2013-08-16T00:34:24Z")

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When you use the eat menue, the game changes the assigned letters of items and then tells you you don’t possess the item when you press the new assigned letter. Using the apply menue to eat functions properly

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## [I18n problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i18n-problems/2702)

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**Author:** [@LazyCat-rus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat-rus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i18n-problems/2702 "2013-08-15T18:16:12Z")

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Hello. I want to discuss some issues related to the development and translation. I am a member of a team of translators for Russian language. At the present time it is the most translated language (more than 70% of the…

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## [Sewage and Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-vehicles/2698)

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**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-vehicles/2698 "2013-08-15T18:14:24Z")

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I was using my foldable bicycle down in the sewers and noticed that sewage tiles randomly changed to water and dirt tiles as my bicycle passed over them.

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## [Does anyone else like to play with classic jombies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-else-like-to-play-with-classic-jombies/2672)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-else-like-to-play-with-classic-jombies/2672 "2013-08-15T16:24:06Z")

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It feels more tense and real to me with classics on. I think of Left 4 Dead, Mel Gibson Mad Max Road Warrior meets The Book of Eli a la 28 Days Later with the mutated zombies on. Which is for sure interesting! But I find…

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## [Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question/2705)

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**Author:** [@Sato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sato)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question/2705 "2013-08-15T16:12:37Z")

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I didn’t know where else to put this I just wanted to know if i could take all the monsters out of the game and make animals spawn rates higher so i can have a survival safari?

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## [Need help understanding firearm Accuracy, Inaccuracy and Dispersion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-understanding-firearm-accuracy-inaccuracy-and-dispersion/2704)

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**Author:** [@jacob4408](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jacob4408)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-understanding-firearm-accuracy-inaccuracy-and-dispersion/2704 "2013-08-15T15:48:33Z")

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version 0.71 Windows stable build On the main firearms page, weapons have an “accuracy” stat with the explanation of: Accuracy is in quarter-degrees, and measures the maximum this weapon will contribute to the angle of …

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