# Latest

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## [Turning off zlevels option on the latest experimental is gone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turning-off-zlevels-option-on-the-latest-experimental-is-gone/24088)

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**Author:** [@LemonDale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LemonDale)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turning-off-zlevels-option-on-the-latest-experimental-is-gone/24088 "2020-10-05T14:52:13Z")

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Hi i would like to know if it’s just a bug thanks

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## [Character can't drop or unweald weapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-cant-drop-or-unweald-weapon/24879)

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**Author:** [@dragon57](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dragon57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-cant-drop-or-unweald-weapon/24879 "2020-10-05T00:04:59Z")

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I teleported my character out of an X-03 recon mech using the debug menu and I can’t drop the RMES marksmen system because its supposedly attached to his body Can anyone help?

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## [NPC faction camp question and general feedback/experience](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-faction-camp-question-and-general-feedback-experience/24859)

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**Author:** [@sirdave79](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sirdave79)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-faction-camp-question-and-general-feedback-experience/24859 "2020-10-03T16:33:10Z")

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Howdy All, I’m playing with 0.E experimental right now, downloaded about 2 weeks ago. Haven’t updated since. I’ve glanced through some of the stuff for the newer versions and not noticing anything massive or particularl…

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## [What effect the cataclysm itself has on language](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-effect-the-cataclysm-itself-has-on-language/23707)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-effect-the-cataclysm-itself-has-on-language/23707 "2020-10-03T15:51:11Z")

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I was wondering what kind of words would emerge after the cataclysm. You want know what would people call all of the new things around them, what kind of slang or abbreviations would people call things like the giant bug…

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## [Is monster evolution scaling bugged/backwards?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-monster-evolution-scaling-bugged-backwards/23684)

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**Author:** [@airova](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/airova)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-monster-evolution-scaling-bugged-backwards/23684 "2020-10-03T10:18:21Z")

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I feel like something might be wrong with the monster evolution speed. According to the options menu, a higher number means slower evolution, with 4 as default, 0 as minimum, and 100 as maximum. I wanted evolution to hap…

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## [E Stable wait what?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/e-stable-wait-what/24862)

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**Author:** [@Nickal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nickal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/e-stable-wait-what/24862 "2020-10-03T07:55:14Z")

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Really, a guy leaves for a few short years and suddenly you go and do another stable build without him? When was this? When did you finally decide after so long saying “Not doing any more stable builds, experimental from…

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## [How to add new materials to game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-new-materials-to-game/24857)

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**Author:** [@Spartan\_Joesima](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Spartan_Joesima)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-new-materials-to-game/24857 "2020-10-03T00:35:53Z")

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I am trying to add a new kind of material to this game,and the new material had been added to materials.json,but when I load the game,it show the debug message that said invoild materials… { “type”: “material”, “ident…

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## [Acidic Ant Strategies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acidic-ant-strategies/23696)

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**Author:** [@airova](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/airova)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acidic-ant-strategies/23696 "2020-10-02T17:36:57Z")

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So it turns out my megacity contains a sulfurous ant hill. 6 days in the ants have taken over quite a large area of the city even though I don’t think my base area is close enough to them to keep them loaded. I decided t…

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## [How to add a new kind of materials?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-a-new-kind-of-materials/24855)

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**Author:** [@Spartan\_Joesima](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Spartan_Joesima)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-a-new-kind-of-materials/24855 "2020-10-02T09:10:51Z")

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I am trying to add a new kind of material to this game,and the new material had been added to materials.json,but when I load the game,it show the debug message that said invoild materials… { “type”: “material”, “ident…

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## [RM13 allows installation of UPS mod but doesn't work with it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rm13-allows-installation-of-ups-mod-but-doesnt-work-with-it/24819)

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**Author:** [@Jandof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jandof)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rm13-allows-installation-of-ups-mod-but-doesnt-work-with-it/24819 "2020-09-30T16:30:21Z")

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Hi. I was excited when I noticed that RM13 was on the list of possible targets when installing UPS conversion mods. Seems the armor even accepts one. Unfortunately when you try to activate it, the armor now only gives a…

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## [What was my ban reason?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-was-my-ban-reason/23279)

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**Author:** [@Slingring](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slingring)\
**Replies:** 76\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-was-my-ban-reason/23279 "2020-09-30T12:01:14Z")

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anyone know what the uh ban appeal email is

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## [Tileset Tool Improvements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-tool-improvements/24841)

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**Author:** [@egomassive2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/egomassive2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-tool-improvements/24841 "2020-09-29T04:10:46Z")

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I’ve been looking to work on tilesets again, and I want to do it in the new way of decomposing them into individual files so they can be composed when Cataclysm is compiled. My journey has begun with the two main tools i…

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## [Cant find attached Tow Cable?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-find-attached-tow-cable/23962)

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**Author:** [@NothingLeftButMe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NothingLeftButMe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-find-attached-tow-cable/23962 "2020-09-28T18:25:57Z")

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I attached a vehicle tow cable to each of the cars I wanted to move but the pull vehicle isn’t strong enough. Simple question is how do I detach the cable? I cant see it on the “examine vehicle” menu nor pick it up where…

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## [Strange behaviour when disassembling ammo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-behaviour-when-disassembling-ammo/24834)

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**Author:** [@MamaLlama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MamaLlama)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-behaviour-when-disassembling-ammo/24834 "2020-09-28T07:18:31Z")

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I just noticed a really weird behaviour that is almost certainly a bug. This likely applies to disassembling anything that asks “Disassemble how many?” but I noticed it when taking apart bullets for the smokeless powder.…

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## [\[help wanted\] Pls, point me the right way understanding c++](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-wanted-pls-point-me-the-right-way-understanding-c/24823)

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**Author:** [@Altair](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Altair)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-wanted-pls-point-me-the-right-way-understanding-c/24823 "2020-09-28T01:58:24Z")

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I’m so excited about this game, and played for many years. As a javascript developer, I strongly want to make contributions for this game, well, in code. But there is a huge mountain standing in my way – c++. So I need s…

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## [What happens if i blacklist an enemy in an existing world?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happens-if-i-blacklist-an-enemy-in-an-existing-world/24833)

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**Author:** [@Yolo\_Mcswaggins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yolo_Mcswaggins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-happens-if-i-blacklist-an-enemy-in-an-existing-world/24833 "2020-09-28T01:43:29Z")

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i don’t really know what enemies i’m gonna hate before i encounter them, so i was wondering what would happen if i came across some enemy i absolutely DESPISE and blacklisted them after the fact, in an already existing w…

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## [Corrupted save, how to edit map files by hand?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrupted-save-how-to-edit-map-files-by-hand/10815)

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**Author:** [@Topsy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Topsy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrupted-save-how-to-edit-map-files-by-hand/10815 "2020-09-27T21:33:38Z")

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My save game got corrupted a few days ago using a linux curses experimental, I’m not entirely sure how it happened, but it manifests as follows: If about a dozen turns pass after I load up my game, a buggy and poorly for…

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## [Any way to recharge medium batteries?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-way-to-recharge-medium-batteries/23792)

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**Author:** [@ringrat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ringrat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-way-to-recharge-medium-batteries/23792 "2020-05-29T23:35:45Z")

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cant seem to figure it out and when i use storage batteries it wont let me.

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## [(resolved) Attempting to play 0.E-2 stable and my eyes bleed on the overmap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resolved-attempting-to-play-0-e-2-stable-and-my-eyes-bleed-on-the-overmap/24798)

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**Author:** [@ProfoundDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ProfoundDarkness)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resolved-attempting-to-play-0-e-2-stable-and-my-eyes-bleed-on-the-overmap/24798 "2020-09-27T09:02:30Z")

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(edit3) Resolution… I’ve reorganized the post to leave behind salient details in case someone else ends up in a vaguely similar situation… So I had trouble getting C:DDA 0.E-2 (stable) to compile because windows versio…

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## [Blue "!" on overmap - what is it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blue-on-overmap-what-is-it/24820)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blue-on-overmap-what-is-it/24820 "2020-09-27T04:50:35Z")

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I have a base (not basecamp) in a military bunker. Today I’ve noticed the tile where the bunker is is shown as a blue “!” instead of regular red “b”. It is not a map note (turning off map notes doesn’t remove it) but it …

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## [Git repository directory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/git-repository-directory/21777)

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**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/git-repository-directory/21777 "2020-09-27T04:03:44Z")

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So I’m clearly doing SOMETHING wrong but this Linux based computer is currently running and old .c version, and I’ve been trying to do a git fetch; git pull But am getting ‘fatal: not a git repository (or any of the …

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## [Generic Guns mod usage poll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/generic-guns-mod-usage-poll/12046)

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**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/generic-guns-mod-usage-poll/12046 "2020-09-27T03:31:50Z")

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Mugling (the dev who wrote most of the recent gun-related code) wants to get rid of Generic Guns mod, as it requires extra maintenance due to it overriding a lot of hardcoded guns and having quite a bit of new guns. Gen…

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## [Weary being weird](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weary-being-weird/24805)

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**Author:** [@Avalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Avalon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weary-being-weird/24805 "2020-09-26T16:13:06Z")

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Alright, so the weary state seems to have the same problem the invisible activity thing was having a few months ago. Even after sleeping a good night’s rest, my character is still extremely weary, even if all i have bee…

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## [What’s the ‘best’ clothing/armor progression with tailoring level?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-s-the-best-clothing-armor-progression-with-tailoring-level/24694)

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**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-s-the-best-clothing-armor-progression-with-tailoring-level/24694 "2020-09-26T13:57:33Z")

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Notably, I want ease of material access, encumbrance, storage, etc. included into consideration as well. Not just flat out damage resistances. I’d also like to consider both city and survival only scenarios, as that’ll c…

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## [Pontoon bridge can't be built over deep saltwater](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pontoon-bridge-cant-be-built-over-deep-saltwater/24814)

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**Author:** [@MamaLlama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MamaLlama)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pontoon-bridge-cant-be-built-over-deep-saltwater/24814 "2020-09-26T07:12:31Z")

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game version is 0fc6ebb linux64 tiles build Only mods I’m using are no npc needs and alt map key. If I debug the deep salt water into deep fresh water the construction works.

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## [0.E-2 Gamebreaking bug - map rerolls on load](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-e-2-gamebreaking-bug-map-rerolls-on-load/24688)

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**Author:** [@Optymistyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Optymistyk)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 3:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-e-2-gamebreaking-bug-map-rerolls-on-load/24688 "2020-09-26T03:53:37Z")

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Yesterday I was doing pretty well, I have found a nice cottage, a working car that I filled with gas, lots of books, made a forge etc. I saved the game with no errors and shut down my pc. Today I try to load and I’m gree…

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## [Suggestions for innawoods mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestions-for-innawoods-mods/24811)

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**Author:** [@Yolo\_Mcswaggins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yolo_Mcswaggins)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestions-for-innawoods-mods/24811 "2020-09-25T22:49:01Z")

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Does anyone know which mods focus on playing innawoods and being self sufficient and less on realism? I want to be able to make everything innawoods without going into town to scavenge for anything. Or at least make as m…

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## [Soldiers don't know how to throw grenades](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soldiers-dont-know-how-to-throw-grenades/23903)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soldiers-dont-know-how-to-throw-grenades/23903 "2020-06-21T19:19:50Z")

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It seems strange to me that the soldier professions don’t seem to have some throwing skill even though you would expect soldiers to have something like 2 to 3 since they should be trained to throw grenades. I might under…

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## [Minor Forest Suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-forest-suggestions/24780)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-forest-suggestions/24780 "2020-09-25T16:45:17Z")

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Several things that should be findable in forests but don’t currently exist. Dead Wood: From entire downed trees to simple branches. I do some branches occasionally, but walking through the woods of New Hampshire I’d s…

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## [Make search by proficiencies a thing in crafting menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-search-by-proficiencies-a-thing-in-crafting-menu/24797)

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**Author:** [@Dlight\_full](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlight_full)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-search-by-proficiencies-a-thing-in-crafting-menu/24797 "2020-09-24T12:58:01Z")

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Now since we already have so many proficiencies, these should be searchable in the crafting menu like qualities are, or at least like memorized recipes, as a boolean value.

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