# They're coming

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033>\
**Category:** The Bunker\
**Created:** [August 8, 2014, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033 "2014-08-08T23:22:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Dions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Dions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dions)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/1 "2014-08-08T23:22:59Z")

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**Author:** ![Nighthawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/nighthawk/32/896_2.png) [@Nighthawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nighthawk)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/2 "2014-08-08T23:43:06Z")

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Congrats, you found a dog.

Seriously, though, what is this thread about? It seems to me to serve no purpose whatsoever.

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/3 "2014-08-08T23:43:45Z")

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Uhh… what?

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**Author:** ![yonsisac](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/yonsisac/32/8437_2.png) [@yonsisac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yonsisac)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 11:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/4 "2014-08-08T23:44:48Z")

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i dint get it so…if im correct this gose in general discusion

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**Author:** ![Dions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Dions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dions)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/5 "2014-08-08T23:49:03Z")

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having lots of trouble with dogs and dog like creatures wrecking me unless i make a dedicated melee survivor, thought others had this problem. Just picked up cata again after a while and dont remember them being a threat ever. ive been fleeing for my life from every four legged fluffy creature i see.

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**Author:** ![yonsisac](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/yonsisac/32/8437_2.png) [@yonsisac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yonsisac)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/6 "2014-08-08T23:51:59Z")

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well the best solution if you miss all the time wen in close combat is higher dexterity so you have lower chanses of missing but higher at hiting or get a gun and shoot them

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**Author:** ![Dions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Dions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dions)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/7 "2014-08-08T23:53:48Z")

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that or a spraycan flamethrower. wolf for dinner tonight.

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**Author:** ![Nathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Nathan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nathan)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/8 "2014-08-09T01:04:03Z")

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grab some rocks and throw them at said dogs, most small animals can’t deal with that.

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**Author:** ![saltmummy626](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/saltmummy626/32/300_2.png) [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 3:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/9 "2014-08-09T03:50:39Z")

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Throwing rocks at dogs (even though its a game, the thought still makes me unhappy) is a way to get them to go away. coyote and wolves are harder though. I usually carry a small pistol (or 12 guage pistol) to “frighten” off those two. I mostly just chase dogs off.

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**Author:** ![yonsisac](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/yonsisac/32/8437_2.png) [@yonsisac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yonsisac)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/10 "2014-08-09T03:56:54Z")

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> [@saltmummy626](#):
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> Throwing rocks at dogs (even though its a game, the thought still makes me unhappy) is a way to get them to go away. coyote and wolves are harder though. I usually carry a small pistol (or 12 guage pistol) to “frighten” off those two. I mostly just chase dogs off.

_Aims coyote with Law missel launcher_  
Oh um owell had a better plan  
_Changes too 12 gauge pistol_  
Ignore that LAW i wasent going to shoot it…ha…ha

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**Author:** ![jimboblordofeskimos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jimboblordofeskimos/32/2_2.png) [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/11 "2014-08-09T06:06:09Z")

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Errr… you realize that normal dogs arent hostile unless you hit them first, right?

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**Author:** ![Arek\_PL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 7:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/12 "2014-08-09T07:59:50Z")

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> [@jimboblordofeskimos](#):
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> Errr… you realize that normal dogs arent hostile unless you hit them first, right?

actually dogs atack when you are heavy injured

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**Author:** ![Nighthawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/nighthawk/32/896_2.png) [@Nighthawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nighthawk)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/13 "2014-08-09T14:57:57Z")

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> [@Arek\_PL](#):
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> [quote=“jimboblordofeskimos, post:11, topic:7033”]Errr… you realize that normal dogs arent hostile unless you hit them first, right?

actually dogs atack when you are heavy injured[/quote]Indeed. They are opportunists.

Haven’t played the experimental builds myself, so I wouldn’t know about their deadliness. I’m waiting for a stable release to go nuts on Cataclysm.

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**Author:** ![vultures](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/vultures/32/69_2.png) [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/14 "2014-08-09T17:28:54Z")

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I’ve had a heap of canines outside my base. They would aggrevate coyotes and each other of course, as they were never concerned about my character’s wounds. Wildlife has no insight in your equipment and health, individual predators care for their territory and pack animals mostly hunt for food until they’re uncapable to do so (e.g. you manage to hurt them badly).

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**Author:** ![saltmummy626](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/saltmummy626/32/300_2.png) [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/15 "2014-08-09T22:06:22Z")

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Piles of dogs loitering outside your base, pissing off the bears. making and giving them all dog food is a good way to get rid of/temporarily clear out the weaker wildlife.

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**Author:** ![G.E.C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/g.e.c/32/324_2.png) [@G.E.C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/G.E.C)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/16 "2014-08-10T00:05:17Z")

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> [@vultures](#):
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> I’ve had a heap of canines outside my base. They would aggrevate coyotes and each other of course, as they were never concerned about my character’s wounds. Wildlife has no insight in your equipment and health, individual predators care for their territory and pack animals mostly hunt for food until they’re uncapable to do so (e.g. you manage to hurt them badly).

Animal hostility is definitely related to how injured the character is. The best example of this are ants, the normal worker ants won’t attack, but have a few body parts in red an suddenly all the ants in the colony are coming after you.

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**Author:** ![Dions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Dions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dions)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/17 "2014-08-10T04:16:00Z")

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Thats good to know, it also seems like they follow you a lot and just attack out of the blue. I was referring to zombie and skeleton dogs too but they seem easier to hit. a bunch of blobs invaded my big ol base and gave me so much melee practice and now i split dogs IN HALF.

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**Author:** ![vultures](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/vultures/32/69_2.png) [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/18 "2014-08-10T12:28:37Z")

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Yes, they can pick up on your scent (all of them) - it’s only that even “the common dog is gone feral” doesn’t mean you need to fear every time you craft something, and “A dog is spotted!!!”. Even a moose is more likely to rip your entrails out, a pack of yard puppies are just used to the town’s smell.

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**Author:** ![HunterAlpha1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/19 "2014-08-18T03:16:31Z")

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Also try lowering torso encumbrance, you’ll be able to fight in melee much better.

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**Author:** ![HeadWar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/headwar/32/2685_2.png) [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theyre-coming/7033/20 "2014-08-18T19:14:41Z")

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> [@HunterAlpha1](#):
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> Also try lowering torso encumbrance, you’ll be able to fight in melee much better.

This. Oh my god this. Torso emcumbrance will kill you dead. It screws with both melee skill, dodge, and the time it takes to make an attack.

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