# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=7

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## [Why do I need launchers 1 to remove a mounted grenade launcher from a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-i-need-launchers-1-to-remove-a-mounted-grenade-launcher-from-a-vehicle/29349)

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**Author:** [@Fload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fload)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-do-i-need-launchers-1-to-remove-a-mounted-grenade-launcher-from-a-vehicle/29349 "2024-08-01T22:25:07Z")

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So I’ve spent about a week in-game tuning up a Humvee with parts from a military base. I wanted to replace the mounted grenade launcher turret with a 50 cal or something. Apparently my gearhead with mechanics 6 simply ca…

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## [Neutral gear for faster stationary charging](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neutral-gear-for-faster-stationary-charging/29345)

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**Author:** [@Shad0wBlad321](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shad0wBlad321)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neutral-gear-for-faster-stationary-charging/29345 "2024-08-01T22:19:20Z")

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there should really be a way to put a car in neutral so you can throttle up without moving so you can get more power while stationary

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## [Brazilian Portuguese Translation. Help Needed. Asking for volunteers (Post em Português)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brazilian-portuguese-translation-help-needed-asking-for-volunteers-post-em-portugues/29184)

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**Author:** [@lucskywarrior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lucskywarrior)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brazilian-portuguese-translation-help-needed-asking-for-volunteers-post-em-portugues/29184 "2024-08-01T17:35:05Z")

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Olá a todos, meu nome é Luciano, e junto com Eduardo e Yuri (Tradutores de longa data de C:DDA em PT-BR), nos reunimos há algumas semanas para criar um grupo conciso de tradutores para o nosso lindo idioma. Sabemos que …

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## [How to blacklist specific variants of items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-blacklist-specific-variants-of-items/29339)

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**Author:** [@Fload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fload)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-blacklist-specific-variants-of-items/29339 "2024-08-01T15:05:34Z")

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I am tinkering with my own blacklist mod, for personal flavor purposes. I have had a hard time finding out whether specific variants under an item id can be blacklisted. Is there a way to do this? To give an arbitrary ex…

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## [Mod to remove or change or make changeable the engine skill limit?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-to-remove-or-change-or-make-changeable-the-engine-skill-limit/29348)

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**Author:** [@Shad0wBlad321](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shad0wBlad321)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 3:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-to-remove-or-change-or-make-changeable-the-engine-skill-limit/29348 "2024-08-01T03:17:59Z")

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I’d like to be able to put many many engines on a vehicle for… reasons, but seeing as it is impossible in base game it’d be dope if someone could make a mod for it. And please don’t tell me to do it, I’m not going to, j…

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## [Is there really no way to turn on aisle lights without starting the engine?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-really-no-way-to-turn-on-aisle-lights-without-starting-the-engine/29338)

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**Author:** [@Shad0wBlad321](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shad0wBlad321)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-really-no-way-to-turn-on-aisle-lights-without-starting-the-engine/29338 "2024-07-28T16:08:43Z")

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i might just be dumb, but i cannot find a way to turn on just the lights without starting the engine, i dont want to start the engine since it makes noise when i do and it doesnt make sense to be unable to do it seperate…

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## [Color theme editor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/color-theme-editor/29336)

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**Author:** [@tkroo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tkroo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/color-theme-editor/29336 "2024-07-27T19:19:16Z")

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I made a color theme editor for CDDA color themes. It can import CDDA, Dwarf Fortress, and Gogh theme files and exports to CDDA format. Any feedback appreciated. Try it: CataColor source code: github

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## [UI problem in ascii build from yesterday](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-problem-in-ascii-build-from-yesterday/29333)

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**Author:** [@Wasserlaufer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wasserlaufer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-problem-in-ascii-build-from-yesterday/29333 "2024-07-26T08:54:43Z")

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Pop up windows become black rectangles. The page for keybinding is blank and with "?"s. A post on reddit mentioned “}” for UI settings panel. “}” doesn’t do anything.

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## [Tried to get invalid ammunition: rebar\_bolt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tried-to-get-invalid-ammunition-rebar-bolt/29326)

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**Author:** [@MrAbrahms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrAbrahms)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tried-to-get-invalid-ammunition-rebar-bolt/29326 "2024-07-22T23:52:40Z")

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I’m trying to add a couple of vehicle-mounted railguns to my ForkIt mod, but it’s having trouble with this one type of ammunition, which is the default one. The guns definition: { “id”: “emrail”, “copy-from”: “rifle\_…

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## [Making scenarios mod, but one keeps instantly dying](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-scenarios-mod-but-one-keeps-instantly-dying/29325)

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**Author:** [@MrAbrahms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrAbrahms)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-scenarios-mod-but-one-keeps-instantly-dying/29325 "2024-07-22T23:07:54Z")

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I’m making a mod with some challenge scenarios, 3 so far. Two of them are working fine, though they need a few tweaks, but the other one, the character starts with a broken torso every time. I’ve tested it about 50 times…

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## [Expected json array](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/expected-json-array/29316)

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**Author:** [@MrAbrahms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrAbrahms)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 4:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/expected-json-array/29316 "2024-07-16T04:25:39Z")

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I’m trying to add a couple of guns (single-shot vehicle-mounted railguns) to one of my mods, but when it comes to the magazines, I’m getting this error, “Expected json array” on the item\_restriction part. “pocket\_data”:…

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## [First time play feedback at ~100h in - minor notes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-time-play-feedback-at-100h-in-minor-notes/29317)

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**Author:** [@j4k3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/j4k3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-time-play-feedback-at-100h-in-minor-notes/29317 "2024-07-15T03:46:48Z")

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I started playing due to a recommendation on Lemmy, as I was interested in learning more about JSON structures. My first character died after a few hours of exploring when I drove into water while trying to figure out th…

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## [Abrahms Martial Arts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/abrahms-martial-arts/24250)

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**Author:** [@MrAbrahms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrAbrahms)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/abrahms-martial-arts/24250 "2024-07-14T19:56:26Z")

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Adds a number of basic martial arts that are auto-learned at level 1 of the appropriate weapon or other skill, and get stronger the longer you use them, eventually becoming very overpowered. (If you think a single charac…

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## [Steam deck don't save](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steam-deck-dont-save/29315)

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**Author:** [@teoleo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/teoleo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steam-deck-dont-save/29315 "2024-07-14T16:07:31Z")

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i have installed the free version of the game on my steam deck… i finally have started the game ( need to create some folder ) and the game work… but i can’t save because i get the error " can’t open file"… some can h…

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## [Cataclysm DDA Steam Deck fully mapped, easy to remember control scheme based on Vim & WASD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-steam-deck-fully-mapped-easy-to-remember-control-scheme-based-on-vim-wasd/29241)

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**Author:** [@supersquirrel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supersquirrel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-steam-deck-fully-mapped-easy-to-remember-control-scheme-based-on-vim-wasd/29241 "2024-07-14T16:03:10Z")

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The thing I love about this system is either you already have the vim, WASD, and numberpad navigation rings memorized, or you don’t in which case having to learn this control scheme serves as a helpful visualization/conc…

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## [Just created a mod for magiclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-created-a-mod-for-magiclysm/28734)

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**Author:** [@Kyoufi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kyoufi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-created-a-mod-for-magiclysm/28734 "2024-07-14T09:44:07Z")

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My mod for magiclysm It consists of three parts First adds realistic sub-effects to spells: spell will damage furniture and terrain if it supposed to in description, also two kelvinist spells that, according to descrip…

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## [How am I supposed to know what is preventing me from entering a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-am-i-supposed-to-know-what-is-preventing-me-from-entering-a-vehicle/29310)

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**Author:** [@j4k3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/j4k3)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-am-i-supposed-to-know-what-is-preventing-me-from-entering-a-vehicle/29310 "2024-07-14T01:13:00Z")

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I keep unloading stuff but it feel like a guessing game. I have no idea how to quantify what I need to remove and why. Drive naked? Seems a firefighter’s kit doesn’t work in the firefighter vehicle.

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## [Building on distrobox Fedora 40 with Tiles and Sound and first play feedback](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-on-distrobox-fedora-40-with-tiles-and-sound-and-first-play-feedback/29308)

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**Author:** [@j4k3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/j4k3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-on-distrobox-fedora-40-with-tiles-and-sound-and-first-play-feedback/29308 "2024-07-09T04:51:08Z")

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Hey, thanks for the great game experience. I wanted to play the latest experimental but only the linux curses config was prebuilt, so I compiled from source. I’m not a dev, rarely compile anything, but can make my way t…

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## [Old versions for some linux distros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/old-versions-for-some-linux-distros/29289)

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**Author:** [@Mr.Harryton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr.Harryton)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/old-versions-for-some-linux-distros/29289 "2024-07-09T12:29:16Z")

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Hello there, i got a little bit problem because i realized there is only 0.-F3 version for linux distribution Raspberrian im not sure if you have some reason but its would be nice if you should actualize it from time to…

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## [What is inside portal storm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-inside-portal-storm/29304)

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**Author:** [@Ng\_Zi\_zian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ng_Zi_zian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-inside-portal-storm/29304 "2024-07-08T04:54:08Z")

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Is there any reward if I go inside portal and get anything or inside there just have portal storm monster only?

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## [Crafting times being absolutely ludicrous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-times-being-absolutely-ludicrous/29239)

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**Author:** [@Lupid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lupid)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-times-being-absolutely-ludicrous/29239 "2024-07-05T04:22:55Z")

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Alright, so it’s understandable that homemade plate armor, etc take weeks to create. But stuff like simple knife spears just seem to take way more time than they really should, I don’t think it should take 3 hours for so…

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## [Streamlining/Compiling Mods for Ease of Access](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streamlining-compiling-mods-for-ease-of-access/29299)

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**Author:** [@nerosshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nerosshadow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streamlining-compiling-mods-for-ease-of-access/29299 "2024-07-03T15:05:37Z")

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I want the community’s opinion on combining content from mods. Initially I was going to create a mod containing all of the removed/obsoleted weapons that have been made for CDDA over the years. However, after looking aro…

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## [Bad Artifacts and what to do with them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bad-artifacts-and-what-to-do-with-them/28743)

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**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bad-artifacts-and-what-to-do-with-them/28743 "2024-07-02T06:31:13Z")

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So I’m sure there’s those of you who have stumbled across a few bad Artifacts. So bad that they’re nuclear, literaly. Radiation, Lighting, fire and straight up excrucuating pain. Is there a secret benifit to them? Nope.…

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## [How to spawn npcs 1?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-spawn-npcs-1/29295)

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**Author:** [@Ricardo\_Sanchez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricardo_Sanchez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-spawn-npcs-1/29295 "2024-06-21T13:10:12Z")

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I set it to lowest setting on random NPC settings. Is it any mods I need to turn on or off? Any suggestions?

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## [Monsters will always prioritize attacking player avatar over anything else](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-will-always-prioritize-attacking-player-avatar-over-anything-else/29291)

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**Author:** [@discord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/discord)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-will-always-prioritize-attacking-player-avatar-over-anything-else/29291 "2024-06-21T13:03:52Z")

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If you get adjacent to a monster that’s currently attacking something, that same monster will start hitting you instead. When you and your npc companion melee the same monster, you will always get hit even though it’s yo…

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## [iOs Version - Licensing ok?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ios-version-licensing-ok/29288)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 3:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ios-version-licensing-ok/29288 "2024-06-16T03:06:48Z")

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Hello there, so I have contacted Yury Appollov, the Developer of the Current iOS version. I had a look at the app, found it passable. When I reached out for support, he responded instantly. What I am unsure is, if hi…

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## [How to revert "always steal" selection?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-revert-always-steal-selection/29282)

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**Author:** [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-revert-always-steal-selection/29282 "2024-06-14T05:43:36Z")

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I killed a number of bandits and accidentally selected to always steal when a prompt appeared whether I should “steal” their items. However, I want the prompt, as it’s not always clear whether stuff is owned by factions …

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## [Moving vehicles up/down stairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-vehicles-up-down-stairs/24253)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-vehicles-up-down-stairs/24253 "2024-06-12T01:21:41Z")

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Now that vehicle moving through z-levels is possible maybe it is time to implement moving grabbed vehicles up/down stairs? At least single-tile ones like shopping carts. Would be quite a time-saver, both in-and out of ga…

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## [Cdda chezzo wiki is down](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-chezzo-wiki-is-down/29272)

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**Author:** [@Pain1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pain1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-chezzo-wiki-is-down/29272 "2024-06-07T18:24:00Z")

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Do anyone knows whats up with the cdda chezzo guide? Its been down for a while, there was some really good info on there.

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## [Trying to get a stats about sprites (in core)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-get-a-stats-about-sprites-in-core/29276)

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**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-get-a-stats-about-sprites-in-core/29276 "2024-06-07T08:37:15Z")

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Hi. With the script tools/gfx\_tools/tileset\_coverage.py, I am trying to get stats about the sprites. But I don’t sure if the stats are correct (because the all objects change in the each tileset). This is my tiny scri…

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