# Latest

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## [Industrial foam cannon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/industrial-foam-cannon/24589)

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**Author:** [@RGD3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RGD3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/industrial-foam-cannon/24589 "2021-01-02T23:15:11Z")

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So I picked my favorite profession Radio tower technician and noticed a new item the foam gun so I tested it and it created a trap called “foamcrete” I tested it by spawning a zombie and herding it into the foamcrete and…

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## [Have battery chargers been nerfed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-battery-chargers-been-nerfed/25608)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-battery-chargers-been-nerfed/25608 "2021-01-02T11:28:53Z")

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Like the title says. It seems to be taking WAY longer for my vehicle part ‘battery charger’ to recharge medium batteries. 9 hours sleep was only just enough to recharge two batteries. Am I just imagining that it used to …

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## [Cattails should be buffed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cattails-should-be-buffed/25603)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cattails-should-be-buffed/25603 "2021-01-02T12:14:21Z")

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According to the interwebs they are the the ultimate survival food. https://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs\_tyla.pdf says that one can make 0.75 kg of flour from each square meter of cattails. This flour has 266 calori…

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## [Blaze Industries - cargo shelving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blaze-industries-cargo-shelving/25587)

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**Author:** [@Asmitha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Asmitha)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 4:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blaze-industries-cargo-shelving/25587 "2021-01-02T04:55:21Z")

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Hello coud the person that maintains this mod update the recepture to ether give 2k volume or( what i woud prefer) cut cargo carriers requaierments to 2 and cut overall weight of the part to 190kg? Woud apriciet this cha…

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## [Farming questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming-questions/25602)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming-questions/25602 "2021-01-01T21:01:00Z")

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Do birds destroy crops? (Experimental build). There haven’t been any zombies rampaging over my fields but it looks like there are a bunch of empty patches where there should be young plants and seeds. Also, I read on t…

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## [Search crafting recipes by skill level?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/search-crafting-recipes-by-skill-level/25600)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/search-crafting-recipes-by-skill-level/25600 "2021-01-01T20:57:32Z")

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Is there a way to search for all recipes of a particular skill level, e.g. fabrication 5?

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## [Json error when creating new character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-error-when-creating-new-character/25538)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-error-when-creating-new-character/25538 "2020-12-22T23:28:47Z")

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After updating to the latest experimental after a few months not playing, ran into this error when trying to create a new character in a newly generated world. DEBUG : Error: Json error: :17569:31: Additional tiles …

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## [How do martial arts combine with weapons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-martial-arts-combine-with-weapons/25597)

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**Author:** [@Crul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Crul)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-martial-arts-combine-with-weapons/25597 "2021-01-01T05:31:05Z")

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version: 0.E-7938-g8736e6b from a month ago I understand that not all martial art styles allow the use of weapons, but I don’t understand how it works with those that allow them. I have a Fire Axe and, if I use it with…

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## [Where did the toxic flag go?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-did-the-toxic-flag-go/25599)

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**Author:** [@zantanzuken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zantanzuken)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-did-the-toxic-flag-go/25599 "2020-12-31T22:20:43Z")

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alright: i’m gonna ask it here because for the life of me i cant find it anywhere on github… and people on reddit keep asking about mutant meat. when/where/why was the toxic flag removed from the game? i can only assume…

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## [Craft item properties preview (calories)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craft-item-properties-preview-calories/25593)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craft-item-properties-preview-calories/25593 "2020-12-31T17:20:27Z")

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Is there a way to preview resulting item properties (calories mainly) after picking ingredients? Some items like vegetable soup have a lot of ingredient combinations possible, with a very wide range of resulting calorie…

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## [Morale bonus inconsistency \[git b85c4a930b\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-bonus-inconsistency-git-b85c4a930b/25594)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-bonus-inconsistency-git-b85c4a930b/25594 "2020-12-31T16:52:41Z")

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I have both a mp3 player \[on\] and a car stereo \[on\] 4 tiles away, morale is +20. When I turn off the mp3 player, music bonus becomes +30.

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## [How do I find the fire code?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-find-the-fire-code/25589)

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**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-find-the-fire-code/25589 "2020-12-31T15:20:55Z")

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After much searching and searching attempts, I couldn’t find the fire code. I had an idea for a project and for this I need a fire code. can I find out how to find it?

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## [Engine volume is way off? (git b85c4a930b)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-volume-is-way-off-git-b85c4a930b/25595)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-volume-is-way-off-git-b85c4a930b/25595 "2020-12-31T15:18:03Z")

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I don’t know how much volume a 1.6L inline4 engine consumes, but I’m pretty sure it’s way more than 3.5 L.

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## [Map can't generate stops at Cataclysm++](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-cant-generate-stops-at-cataclysm/25592)

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**Author:** [@2498Timmy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/2498Timmy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-cant-generate-stops-at-cataclysm/25592 "2020-12-31T08:19:47Z")

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I’m playing on the stable 0.E-3 with no avail of map generation. does a recent experimental version fix this issue? DEBUG : Error: data/mods//nocts\_cata\_mod-0.D/Monsters/c\_monsters.json: line 37:7: invalid monster fl…

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## [Found chloroform soaked rag in a veterinarian clinic safe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-chloroform-soaked-rag-in-a-veterinarian-clinic-safe/25585)

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**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-chloroform-soaked-rag-in-a-veterinarian-clinic-safe/25585 "2020-12-30T20:15:02Z")

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Title says all, found the debug item when I cracked open a safe. Picture proof Version: CDDA-0.E-Window x64 ver. b11262

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## [Welding filled fuel tanks?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-filled-fuel-tanks/25570)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-filled-fuel-tanks/25570 "2020-12-30T00:47:36Z")

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How come I did not blow myself up repairing those 2 external diesel fuel tanks? I should have :smiley:

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## [Does anyone think a SCP Mod/Total Conversion would be cool?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-think-a-scp-mod-total-conversion-would-be-cool/24705)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-think-a-scp-mod-total-conversion-would-be-cool/24705 "2020-12-29T15:55:48Z")

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It would be cool to see a SCP themed mod with custom monsters, items, NPCs and professions. Like a SCP total conversion mod. It would be a lot of work, but I can help with the lore/story. I’m a pretty decent writer. Any…

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## [NPCs are as dumb as zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-are-as-dumb-as-zombies/25575)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-are-as-dumb-as-zombies/25575 "2020-12-29T09:51:02Z")

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I left ‘Wesley Gary’ wandering near my RV and he seems to have a pathing problem or something? He’s spent the entire time walking into the side of my vehicle. Luckily he isn’t actually a zombie, or he would have broken i…

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## [Gas sacs and why, no, they wouldn't work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gas-sacs-and-why-no-they-wouldnt-work/25566)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gas-sacs-and-why-no-they-wouldnt-work/25566 "2020-12-29T09:50:13Z")

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If you squint, you can see why someone might think they were a good idea, but with a closer look the web of logic tears apart. Let’s have a look at an Alpha Bee. According to the json it weighs 815kg. Let’s say a meanin…

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## [Number of item spawns too low (in 0f48ccd485)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/number-of-item-spawns-too-low-in-0f48ccd485/25571)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/number-of-item-spawns-too-low-in-0f48ccd485/25571 "2020-12-29T05:48:49Z")

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I’ve raided 5 houses so far and found not a single broom, which should be a common household product in real life and available in every house. What is the explanation for such a low number of items in houses? Each has …

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## [Need help with proficiencies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-proficiencies/25579)

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**Author:** [@WastedTimer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WastedTimer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-proficiencies/25579 "2020-12-29T02:28:58Z")

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Hello fellow survivors! Today i went ahead & tried to do some sort of challenge, by picking the “Churl” starting scenario, and i would like to do a “knight in shining armor” sorta character, however i can´t seem to gain …

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## [Electric polisher should use medium batteries (git 0f48ccd4)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-polisher-should-use-medium-batteries-git-0f48ccd4/25572)

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**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-polisher-should-use-medium-batteries-git-0f48ccd4/25572 "2020-12-29T02:05:04Z")

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1kg electric polisher for polishing metal surfaces shouldn’t work on 40g light batteries. 0.75kg medium batteries fell more up to the task.

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## [Line break in "look around" description](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/line-break-in-look-around-description/25564)

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**Author:** [@Noctivagante](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctivagante)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/line-break-in-look-around-description/25564 "2020-12-28T21:22:17Z")

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In spanish (Argentina) translation, with the “Look around” description, we have a problem with the length. Can we have another line break after the terrain name?

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## [Weight gain / loss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-gain-loss/25540)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-gain-loss/25540 "2020-12-28T19:25:32Z")

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So, as someone who has had some vague experience of ‘real life’, has anyone else noticed that in CDDA you can bounce between ‘overweight’ and ‘normal’ several times a day? This isn’t really very (wait for it) realistic. …

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## [OM editor - any way to place X\*Y patch of selected OM terrain?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/om-editor-any-way-to-place-x-y-patch-of-selected-om-terrain/25561)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 11:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/om-editor-any-way-to-place-x-y-patch-of-selected-om-terrain/25561 "2020-12-28T11:53:23Z")

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Well, the question. Can you select terrain type, then somehow select multiple tiles which will all be replaced with selected terrain? Or is tile by tile the only way?

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## [Cataclysm++ Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-mod/10523)

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**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\
**Replies:** 733\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-mod/10523 "2020-12-27T23:40:22Z")

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WARNING!!!: This mod requires the experimental builds for it to work. News: Update 11/23/18 https://github.com/Noctifer-de-Mortem/nocts\_cata\_mod/pull/57 This is the gigantic jabberwock of a mod that adds alot of con…

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## [Oxyacetylene crafting can't use regular oxygen tanks and emergency packs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oxyacetylene-crafting-cant-use-regular-oxygen-tanks-and-emergency-packs/21467)

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**Author:** [@bobchaos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bobchaos)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oxyacetylene-crafting-cant-use-regular-oxygen-tanks-and-emergency-packs/21467 "2020-12-27T11:09:43Z")

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Title says it all. Is it intended? I spent a week crafting massive quantities of Acetylene only to realize all my O2 is unusable :frowning:

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## [Adding mouse control to menus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-mouse-control-to-menus/20807)

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**Author:** [@TJKing293](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJKing293)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-mouse-control-to-menus/20807 "2020-12-26T23:36:11Z")

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how hard would it be to add mouse control to the ui

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## [Intended way of carrying a makeshift crowbar (experimental branch)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/intended-way-of-carrying-a-makeshift-crowbar-experimental-branch/25397)

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**Author:** [@Alexander\_Sannikov](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alexander_Sannikov)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/intended-way-of-carrying-a-makeshift-crowbar-experimental-branch/25397 "2020-12-26T11:11:37Z")

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So the makeshift crowbar is an early game item that’s sole purpose now is opening crates. However, its length is 23cm and the lowest tier storage item that can fit it is hiking backpack which takes about 4 days to build …

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## [FIX MY EARS/ title to short must be more than 15 letters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fix-my-ears-title-to-short-must-be-more-than-15-letters/25553)

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**Author:** [@Orkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orkin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fix-my-ears-title-to-short-must-be-more-than-15-letters/25553 "2020-12-25T20:13:17Z")

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long story short for some god awful reason a mini nuke I detonated 3 days ago felt like holding on to its shock wave and waited for me to come back then fuck my ears up and now I’m perma deaf. Apparently save game editi…

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