# Latest

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## [What to do next?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-next/23719)

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**Author:** [@leafgecko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/leafgecko)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-next/23719 "2020-05-24T09:54:54Z")

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playing 0.E. Now is Summer, Day 7. Had a like-new APC with bed, kitchen, fridge, welding rig, charging station, chem lab, and two (almost) filled tanks of bleach and ammonia. Raid libraries and bank safes and got recip…

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## [How do I use NPC auto pickup?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-npc-auto-pickup/23733)

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**Author:** [@Tyranork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tyranork)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-use-npc-auto-pickup/23733 "2020-05-24T09:17:57Z")

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Guys I can’t figure out npc autopickup. Help plz. I will link photos(no wifi only cell service atm) I’ve never on my life in two years of playing cdda figured out how to make NPC’s pick up stuff from the whitelist

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## [Arcana and Magic Items error report](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arcana-and-magic-items-error-report/23727)

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**Author:** [@Zeigel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zeigel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arcana-and-magic-items-error-report/23727 "2020-05-24T00:29:33Z")

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Hello. I’ve been having issue trying to get arcana to work. I keep getting this error report: DEBUG : Error: data/mods//Arcana/gates.json: line 3:20: must specify either id or abstract \[ { “type”: “gate”, ^ “id”…

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## [Launcher show latest versions as unavailable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launcher-show-latest-versions-as-unavailable/23728)

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**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launcher-show-latest-versions-as-unavailable/23728 "2020-05-23T15:11:29Z")

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So I’m playing on 10614 for the moment, waiting for at least item-breaking bugs of NC update to be fixed, but I was expecting to be able to update to latest when they are fixed. Instead, launcher shows latest available b…

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## [\[BUG\] Vehicle tile bug at cataclysmdda-0.E-Windows\_x64-Tiles-b10684](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-vehicle-tile-bug-at-cataclysmdda-0-e-windows-x64-tiles-b10684/23725)

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**Author:** [@cataclysmdda](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/cataclysmdda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-vehicle-tile-bug-at-cataclysmdda-0-e-windows-x64-tiles-b10684/23725 "2020-05-23T10:13:23Z")

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DEBUG : invalid terrain id “door\_trunk” FUNCTION : int\_id generic\_factory::convert(const string\_id&, const int\_id&) const \[with T = ter\_t\] FILE : src/generic\_factory.h LINE : 404 When the @ character steps…

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## [Why are there fresh human corpses everywhere half a year into the apocalypse?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-are-there-fresh-human-corpses-everywhere-half-a-year-into-the-apocalypse/23720)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-are-there-fresh-human-corpses-everywhere-half-a-year-into-the-apocalypse/23720 "2020-05-22T21:26:25Z")

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I noticed that some of the map extra’s that consists of human corpses in the middle of field always spawn fresh no matter how much time has passed. So where do they all come from? They are clearly not survivors since th…

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## [Ill advised MRE change](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ill-advised-mre-change/22637)

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**Author:** [@Lorelei43](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lorelei43)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ill-advised-mre-change/22637 "2020-05-22T10:38:38Z")

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In the new experimental version MRD calorie content has been roughly divided by 3, on the sake of ‘realism’. Really? You would think that after all this time, devs have learned that realism should take the backseat comp…

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## [What's your favourite firearm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-favourite-firearm/22914)

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**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-favourite-firearm/22914 "2020-05-22T07:58:11Z")

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I’m a fan of the M4 with a collapsible stock and no other mods myself - it’s tiny, so you can use it super fast. Does tend to bounce off heavily armoured foes though, so I sometimes pack a FAL instead.

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## [No sound in experimental build 10682](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-sound-in-experimental-build-10682/23711)

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**Author:** [@kanidef](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kanidef)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-sound-in-experimental-build-10682/23711 "2020-05-22T07:15:28Z")

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Hello. I installed the latest experimental Windows Tileset build 0.E-10682. I dont’t have sound(other than the menu noises) I intstalled mods MSX++UnDeadPeopleEdition for graphic and CDDA-Soundpack After i deleted the…

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## [\[Beta and working properly now\] PKs Wildlife](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/beta-and-working-properly-now-pks-wildlife/23531)

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**Author:** [@dissociativity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dissociativity)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/beta-and-working-properly-now-pks-wildlife/23531 "2020-05-22T01:58:58Z")

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A fan of all the exta wildlife, fungal and zombie beasties PK’s rebalancing offers but not the radiation hell or general zombie changes that screw up balance, especially early game? I’ve got a present for you, that shou…

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## [What's the MOST Dangerous Being of the Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-most-dangerous-being-of-the-cataclysm/22143)

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**Author:** [@Scipio\_Merc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scipio_Merc)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-most-dangerous-being-of-the-cataclysm/22143 "2020-05-21T13:24:58Z")

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I’m nearing day 200 in this Cataclysm run as a Barebones Fist Fighter with some metal knuckles. I’ve tackled down everything from Zombie Skelly hulks to Gas Boomers to a swarm of Zombie shockers with my fists (And a load…

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## [More widespread helicopter spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-widespread-helicopter-spawns/23614)

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**Author:** [@Rogal\_Dorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rogal_Dorn)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-widespread-helicopter-spawns/23614 "2020-05-20T15:34:55Z")

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Currently, to my knowledge, intact helicopters spawn in precisely two places; military bases and regional airports. Helicopters are rare. Finding breakdowns immediately relevant (that is, to New England) are difficult, …

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## [The ultimate guide to fungal boss extermination](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-fungal-boss-extermination/23619)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-fungal-boss-extermination/23619 "2020-05-20T14:13:39Z")

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Just chunk a fungicide grenade at the thing and it will die no need to actually fight it just one simple grenade toss and it will be done for. edit: Just realized that a tank will work just fine to.

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## [Best method to find out reason for a commit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-method-to-find-out-reason-for-a-commit/23706)

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**Author:** [@zL0ki](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zL0ki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-method-to-find-out-reason-for-a-commit/23706 "2020-05-20T11:34:41Z")

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What’s the best source/method to find out the reason for a commit? Not as an issue to it but an interest in it. Ex. A commit was put in to remove the control laptop from base json and put into the Aftershock mod. Aski…

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## [Edit NPC age/height with debug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/edit-npc-age-height-with-debug/23702)

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**Author:** [@Segertas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Segertas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/edit-npc-age-height-with-debug/23702 "2020-05-20T04:03:07Z")

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With height and age being relatively new additions, I’m guessing someone has to put in the effort of sitting down and giving all premade NPCs appropriate numbers. But until that happens, what about randomizing the varia…

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## [0.E Ellison release has arrived](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-e-ellison-release-has-arrived/23092)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-e-ellison-release-has-arrived/23092 "2020-05-20T04:02:02Z")

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The Ellison release adds a huge number of features and content that make the world feel more alive. From being able to climb onto building rooftops or hide behind cars, to building a camp for your followers in the wilder…

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## [Invisible faulty bionics bug? Need help to fix them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invisible-faulty-bionics-bug-need-help-to-fix-them/23647)

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**Author:** [@Dtly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dtly)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/invisible-faulty-bionics-bug-need-help-to-fix-them/23647 "2020-05-20T03:03:18Z")

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So I was playing using the magiclysm mod and installed a ton of bionics. I know about the power drain issue but my character is recieving effects of faulty bionics after saving some prototype cyborg survivors, while at …

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## [Underwhelming stimulants](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underwhelming-stimulants/23695)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underwhelming-stimulants/23695 "2020-05-19T09:33:38Z")

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Stimulant effects in cataclysm dda seem kind of underwhelming to me and some of the effects they have in real life don’t seem to be implemented at all. I know from a bit of digging around that they where nerfed becease t…

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## [Thread for Nested item issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thread-for-nested-item-issues/23690)

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**Author:** [@Desrasputen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Desrasputen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thread-for-nested-item-issues/23690 "2020-05-18T21:14:03Z")

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Couple of issues I have noticed recently. In advanced inventory if you do A for all and try to move to a space say 5 and use the , or move all command the game crashers When Unloading items some times they unload the i…

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## [Whats somedeadguys discord?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-somedeadguys-discord/23579)

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**Author:** [@lucicifus\_dzargoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lucicifus_dzargoth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-somedeadguys-discord/23579 "2020-05-18T20:36:17Z")

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whats his discord ? (extra characters so it will allow me to post) (edit found his discord)

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## [CDDA Launcher crashing at startup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-launcher-crashing-at-startup/23689)

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**Author:** [@Desrasputen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Desrasputen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-launcher-crashing-at-startup/23689 "2020-05-18T01:25:43Z")

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Had this issue start today. Checked and found a posting about it on Github but not here. Any one else having this issue? Here is the error when it opens. CDDA Game Launcher version: 1.3.19 OS: Windows-7-6.1.7601-SP1 (…

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## [Tileset download not showing in IG settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-download-not-showing-in-ig-settings/23672)

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**Author:** [@Sirsniper12](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sirsniper12)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-download-not-showing-in-ig-settings/23672 "2020-05-17T22:18:22Z")

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So I was trying to get the MShockXotto+ tileset into the game and I think I did the right steps which is to unzip it to the gfx folder on the game’s file but, when I went into the game’s settings, it’s nowhere to be seen…

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## [Selecting non vandalized shelter, starting in vandalized shelter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/selecting-non-vandalized-shelter-starting-in-vandalized-shelter/23682)

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**Author:** [@Dany\_Raven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dany_Raven)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/selecting-non-vandalized-shelter-starting-in-vandalized-shelter/23682 "2020-05-17T10:39:53Z")

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started a few shelter scenario, selecting with / to start in a non vandalized shelter and i always started in the rekt’d shelter why?

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## [Design direction of the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/design-direction-of-the-game/23677)

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**Author:** [@Eizen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eizen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/design-direction-of-the-game/23677 "2020-05-17T02:47:14Z")

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I’ve been playing the game for some years and have been lurking in the forums for a while, and decided to make an acc for some questions that i’ve had since some time ago. When I first found cataclysm it setting was in …

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## [Cannot stash anything while frozen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-stash-anything-while-frozen/23658)

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**Author:** [@NikkiNova](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NikkiNova)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-stash-anything-while-frozen/23658 "2020-05-16T22:48:07Z")

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Don’t know if this is from the update… I have magiclysm, More city locations, no fungal monsters and stats through kills. Anyway, anytime I try and pick up anything frozen, I get told I have no room. I have tons of ro…

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## [What kind of bionics do you get from different zombies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kind-of-bionics-do-you-get-from-different-zombies/23679)

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**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kind-of-bionics-do-you-get-from-different-zombies/23679 "2020-05-16T19:37:51Z")

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So you can dissect different types of zombies for bionics, form the top of my head these are: shokers of all verities, technicians, scientists and bio-operators. Does it matter what type of zombie you dissect in regarts …

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## [C:DDA Development Blog May 14th, 2020](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-development-blog-may-14th-2020/23654)

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**Author:** [@KorGgenT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KorGgenT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-development-blog-may-14th-2020/23654 "2020-05-16T17:59:45Z")

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I decided to start a dev blog. Comments and questions welcome.

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## [Hotfixes and stability vs cutting-edge functionality](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hotfixes-and-stability-vs-cutting-edge-functionality/23662)

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**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hotfixes-and-stability-vs-cutting-edge-functionality/23662 "2020-05-16T09:00:02Z")

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Currently there is stable version and Experimental. Looks like a lot of people prefer Experimental for new features and (surprise!) bug fixing. Frankly I don’t even sure if anyone reports bugs for stable version. At th…

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## [I don't understand realism changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-dont-understand-realism-changes/23665)

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**Author:** [@Hdstaskr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hdstaskr)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-dont-understand-realism-changes/23665 "2020-05-16T07:47:00Z")

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## [Latest experience of infection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experience-of-infection/22409)

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**Author:** [@sirdave79](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sirdave79)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experience-of-infection/22409 "2020-05-16T04:34:48Z")

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Hi Guys and Gals, Ive played cataclysm dda off and on a lot over the years. I’ve never played out having an infection before. I must have missed cleaning a bite recently because when I tried to sleep I received your bod…

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