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## ["e" is totally OP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/e-is-totally-op/2555)

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**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/e-is-totally-op/2555 "2013-08-06T14:10:06Z")

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Really, people, I’m disappointed that none of you posted this earlier. You go on and on about how archery is OP, guns are OP, vehicles are OP, and never notice the real cause of all these problems: The "e"xamine functi…

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## [Removing Railings?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-railings/2526)

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**Author:** [@Moreal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moreal)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-railings/2526 "2013-08-06T13:52:21Z")

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Is there anyway to remove Railing in cathedral? I blow some walls and start building Palisade gates to make awesome garage :smiley: but this railing in this building is problem. my Motorbike can’t past through it. I j…

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## [I need water!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-water/2579)

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**Author:** [@Hyfrydle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hyfrydle)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-water/2579 "2013-08-06T13:35:35Z")

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I’m standing in shallow water with a plastic bottle how do I fill it up? I really need a drink.

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## [Objects x, y location](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/objects-x-y-location/2443)

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**Author:** [@naraceaus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/naraceaus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/objects-x-y-location/2443 "2013-08-06T13:22:07Z")

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Hi guys, I’m trying to figure out the location system in the source code. I’ve realized that an objects x, y position is only relevant for about 11 tiles worth in a square. Then I think each 11\*11 square is stored in a …

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## [Error: item missing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-item-missing/2539)

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**Author:** [@zhj\_cn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zhj_cn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-item-missing/2539 "2013-08-05T21:32:27Z")

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0.7.1-408-gfcd0aca \[image\]

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## [Yet another balance whining](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-balance-whining/2569)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-balance-whining/2569 "2013-08-05T20:50:43Z")

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So, after pondering around randomly and pretending that i’m smartypants thorough researching I’ve found some crucial things that should be changed - not immediately, geez, maybe they shouldn’t ever be changed if it’s too…

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## [Focus's affect on training](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/focuss-affect-on-training/2566)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/focuss-affect-on-training/2566 "2013-08-05T20:21:31Z")

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Been messing around with a few builds in .71. Anyone notice that focus doesn’t seem to affect training as much as in the previous version? it is more based on the level of the skill and what you do than with focus. It se…

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## [How does clothing encumbrance work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-clothing-encumbrance-work/2549)

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**Author:** [@poweridler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/poweridler)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-clothing-encumbrance-work/2549 "2013-08-05T16:22:39Z")

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So I was playing around with my clothing selection today and was getting strange results, and I can’t quite figure out why. When I wear 2 fitted cargo shorts (-1 encumbrance each) I come out at 0 encumbrance to legs, and…

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## [Weapon stats and skill in .71](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-stats-and-skill-in-71/2565)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-stats-and-skill-in-71/2565 "2013-08-05T15:46:39Z")

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For those of us who want to backward engineer the game mechanics. This is based on my testing in .71. I have a couple different builds im running to test stuff out. None of which are that strong. I turned off skill rust …

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## [Is an easy Map/Building Editor possible?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-an-easy-map-building-editor-possible/2493)

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**Author:** [@moist\_zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/moist_zombie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-an-easy-map-building-editor-possible/2493 "2013-08-05T14:49:09Z")

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Every time I play I end up wishing I could make my own preset buildings (houses of hoarders, an old barn packed with rotted corpses, a stoner pad or drug den, different outdoor areas, variants of existing buildings, thin…

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## [Radio problem in SDL #188](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radio-problem-in-sdl-188/2563)

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**Author:** [@zhj\_cn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zhj_cn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radio-problem-in-sdl-188/2563 "2013-08-05T09:13:54Z")

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the game doesn’t response with some type of radio message,then freeze. it occurs in both old-save player and new created player.FEMA camp and weather report can be received normally.

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## [Hidden bionics?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hidden-bionics/2560)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hidden-bionics/2560 "2013-08-05T08:41:52Z")

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so the science lab near my base happens to be a bionics storage facilty(yay!). so i checked the manifest which had a total of five bionics on it. opened the containment fields, and nabbed three of them, but the other t…

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## [Are all .71 saves compatible with all .71 updates?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-all-71-saves-compatible-with-all-71-updates/2533)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-all-71-saves-compatible-with-all-71-updates/2533 "2013-08-05T02:21:45Z")

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i’m wondering because i’ve been told that the nightly build allows you to mount headlights pointed in any direction and not just straight ahead.

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## [Challenge!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge/2207)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge/2207 "2013-08-05T02:14:59Z")

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Purist - Use no mutagens or bionics your entire life. Rennaissance man - you cannot put any points into or take out of skills. Stump - you cannot take or place any points into stats. Permanent Escort Mission - Spawn a…

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## [Fire outside that doesnt go out from rain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-outside-that-doesnt-go-out-from-rain/2531)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-outside-that-doesnt-go-out-from-rain/2531 "2013-08-04T23:54:57Z")

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Never made a shelter kit. Is it possible to build a fire outside that does not go out from rain? Preferably an early game way. It takes a while for me to find a welder most of the time. I started a new game today. Im tes…

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## [Easy way to raise some skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easy-way-to-raise-some-skills/2535)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/easy-way-to-raise-some-skills/2535 "2013-08-04T20:43:16Z")

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I usually rely on getting books to start these off. anyway to raise these to a few levels easily and without books electronics first aid (without using tons of bandages and first aid kits. they require liquor to craft …

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## [Increase Bird spawn rate for feathers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/increase-bird-spawn-rate-for-feathers/2552)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/increase-bird-spawn-rate-for-feathers/2552 "2013-08-04T19:22:52Z")

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Fletching is critical for arrows now. Plastic bags are helpful, but run out. arrows break quicker. there should be more birds spawned. you can make them harder to hit so its not that easy to kill them. but their spawn ra…

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## [How about maps and map size options?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-about-maps-and-map-size-options/2541)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-about-maps-and-map-size-options/2541 "2013-08-04T18:23:29Z")

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so i’m one of those people who have to explore something if it’s there. unfortunately that means exploring such a huge area of the map that my computer(which doesn’t have all that much memory to spare) ends up crashing …

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## [Single player co-op?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-player-co-op/2525)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-player-co-op/2525 "2013-08-04T17:51:35Z")

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just wondering, if the world you’re playing on is consistent between characters, is it then possible to run several instances of the game at a time, thus effectively creating single player co-op? and if that works, how …

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## [The \*new\* Fungus?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-new-fungus/2488)

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**Author:** [@Mcrone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mcrone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-new-fungus/2488 "2013-08-04T17:24:41Z")

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Hello everybody I took a break from cataclysm and while looking around I was wondering, Does the Fungi/Plantlifefood spread now? if so should I be worried? If its not that much trouble could somebody give me an update …

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## [Time Display](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-display/2546)

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**Author:** [@Hyfrydle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hyfrydle)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-display/2546 "2013-08-04T17:09:14Z")

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In my game the time is displayed by a plus sign on a blue background how do I get the time to display correctly?

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## [Too many failed mission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-failed-mission/2548)

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**Author:** [@zhj\_cn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zhj_cn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-failed-mission/2548 "2013-08-04T16:13:13Z")

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I don’t know when it occurs. \[image\]

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## [Windows build has a weird frame rate issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-build-has-a-weird-frame-rate-issue/2520)

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**Author:** [@Seth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Seth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-build-has-a-weird-frame-rate-issue/2520 "2013-08-04T14:25:08Z")

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At least on this machine, compiling the latest version with MingW appears to completely break the frame rate. The game runs fine, but it’s chugging along with 100% of a CPU core. I have no idea what is causing this. I…

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## [Drain water from vehicles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drain-water-from-vehicles/2543)

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**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drain-water-from-vehicles/2543 "2013-08-04T08:27:17Z")

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what’s the drain water option in the vehicle menu for? it appears to give unlimited water. but you can’t pour the water into other containers, it just disappears.

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## [Co-op game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/co-op-game/2527)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/co-op-game/2527 "2013-08-04T08:06:54Z")

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Just figured out how to play a co-op game. you can have multiple characters in the same world. I have 2 guys at the same shelter (different game). However, items dropped in each game show up in the new one. This opens up…

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## [What does the resonance cascade do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-the-resonance-cascade-do/2528)

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**Author:** [@Theinsomniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theinsomniac)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-the-resonance-cascade-do/2528 "2013-08-04T06:18:42Z")

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My lab tech character on his first day needed a place to stay the night, his car just broke because of a trap some assholes decided to leave on the road, but nearby I saw a science lab, I quickly used me electrohack and …

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## [Stories that are funnier without context](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stories-that-are-funnier-without-context/1950)

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**Author:** [@Tee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stories-that-are-funnier-without-context/1950 "2013-08-04T02:54:38Z")

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As my first topic here, after deciding to finally become part of the community after playing Cataclysm for a few months, I want to know something. What’s the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you during you adventu…

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## [Windowed crowbars](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windowed-crowbars/2507)

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**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windowed-crowbars/2507 "2013-08-04T02:12:51Z")

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Just noticed that house windows that breaked while trying to pry them open don’t leave the curtain items. Is this working as intended?

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## [A piece of smoke came in my house and it won't leave](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-piece-of-smoke-came-in-my-house-and-it-wont-leave/2442)

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**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-piece-of-smoke-came-in-my-house-and-it-wont-leave/2442 "2013-08-04T00:38:38Z")

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Seriously, is there nothing I can do to get it to dissippate? If there isn’t, I’m just going to pretend it’s a ghost of a previous owner that keeps waking me at random hours of the night.

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## [Unresponsive and Memory usage baloons indefinately](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unresponsive-and-memory-usage-baloons-indefinately/2415)

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**Author:** [@DrunkenMaster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DrunkenMaster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unresponsive-and-memory-usage-baloons-indefinately/2415 "2013-08-03T23:34:57Z")

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Some kind of memory leak? I don’t program, I can’t replicate it, and I’m sorry I can’t describe it better, but this thing is plaguing me. This is the third or fourth time this has happened to me since 7.0 at least if no…

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