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• game crashin after last patch.. help me fixing it.

  after the patch my game started crashing... when loading into a match or alt tabbing and even after a match loading back to lobby. my friends dont have that issue but i've read a lot of people have th…

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  Started by ryz

  Most recent by Andrius

  Aug 31, 2023

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• Do you think this is a fair hit?

  i want to ask killer and survivor alike. do you think this was a fair hit? how secure should windows be? how far from the window should the killer m1 be able to launch to still hit?

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  Started by Nirgendwohin

  Most recent by Header

  Aug 31, 2023

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• Anybody else being disconnected when about to get a hit on survivors?

  Just had a match where I was about to down and mori a survivor and the game suddenly froze and kicked me straight to match server unavailable.

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  Started by theblimp

  Most recent by Kukwee

  Aug 30, 2023

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• Should I start playing again?

  I've seen quite a lot of people complaining about Xenomorph's tail ability being a lose/lose and I don't want to risk losing my sanity. I frequently go up against laggy killers that get absurd hits so…

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  Started by mikewelk

  Most recent by Annso_x

  Aug 30, 2023

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• PC - Crash at launch

  Hello DBD Community I have had troubles with DBD for a while (more than a year). Basically the game crashes on startup. I can view the introduction video, but then is stuck and I can't access the main…

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  Started by Yojimbo

  Aug 30, 2023

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• Nostromo Wreckage rotation

  Having someone problem to get in random matches map Nostromo Wreckage? Isnt rotation of this map bigger these days? Thanks

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  Started by DarkSIGNORE

  Aug 30, 2023

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• Do bloodpoints earned advance XP and the Rift?

  I am having a miserable time trying to get the rift done. My understanding is that XP = Rift Fragments, but does your total amount of BP earned per match, including offerings such as Escape Cakes, cou…

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  Started by CountOfTheFog

  Most recent by 09SHARKBOSS

  Aug 30, 2023

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• I need advice

  So, since I got the game I putted some money to get characters, so far the characters I enjoyed the most are characters with a complex ability and extensive kit (like pyramid head for example) when I …

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  Started by Livion

  Most recent by 09SHARKBOSS

  Aug 30, 2023

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• Anyone know where the new config file is located? (STEAM VERSION)

  I have been running my game at 200% screen resolution for a long time now I Absolut Ly love how crisp and good the game looks, sadly this was one of the updates that reverted all my custom settings an…

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  Started by DJSkyhawk

  Aug 30, 2023

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• Haste status effects

  Do these also apply to spirit’s phasing speed? Like say i got 5% m/s from rapid brutality and game afoot, that’s 10% haste in total, would that affect the phasing speed or would it only apply to the w…

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  Started by ProudRinMain

  Aug 29, 2023

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• Achievement bug?

  It looks like I got the new "Terror of LV-426" achievement even tho I haven't even bought the new alien dlc yet nor I updated the game. I think it transfered the progress from the PTB towards this ach…

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  Started by Dennis1242

  Most recent by Rizzo

  Aug 29, 2023

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• Does anyone know where I can watch old DLC intros?

  So you know how every new chapter has a little movie that plays when it comes out (Nic Cage at the moment)? I would really love to see the intros for Halloween and A Nightmare on elm Street but I can'…

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  Started by CountOfTheFog

  Most recent by 09SHARKBOSS

  Aug 29, 2023

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• If all survivors DC and are bots, do you get DC penalty if you DC as killer?

  I'm regularly getting 3-4 bot lobbies, can I safely DC from them?

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  Started by adsads123123123123

  Most recent by Vanishlord

  Aug 29, 2023

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• How do Speed Addons on Billy/Blight work?

  So for example if a Billy runs Doom and Death Engravings which add 20% and 15% to his movementspeed, do they just get added like this? So base he moves at 230% or 9.2 m, do you just add 35% and he mov…

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  Started by Archol123

  Most recent by Archol123

  Aug 29, 2023

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• Eruption vs. Distortion?

  So I'm reading the tier 3 perks on these killer and Survivor perks. Eruption says it reveals auras for 12 seconds for the killer. Distortion hides it for 10 seconds for Survivor. So, If I'm playing Su…

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  Started by CountOfTheFog

  Most recent by Steakdabait

  Aug 28, 2023

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• Do lockers protect you from Starstruck?

  If you are in a locker within the killer terror radius of a killer using Starstruck as they pick up another Survivor, will you still get exposed?

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  Started by CountOfTheFog

  Most recent by Crowman

  Aug 28, 2023

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• Lag

  Is it just me or is lag becoming a bigger issue than normal? I played 3 games last night as killer and I felt I was in an episode of Star Trek with survivors teleporting all over the map. Or maybe I w…

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  Started by bazarama

  Aug 28, 2023

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• Cheaters Using Anonymous Mode

  Is there any point in submitting a ticket for a cheater using anonymous mode? I have footage, but don't know if it's worth reporting. This is an version of the clip that doesn't have the end screen, s…

  

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  Started by CatnipLove

  Most recent by CatnipLove

  Aug 27, 2023

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• Steam Account DBD Transfer to New switch console

  Hi there. Bought dbd on switch and want to know if i can use my old stats on my switch. Or do i have to make a complete New start. that would not be funny thanks for answering quick

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  Started by Flutschpuppe

  Most recent by Skillfulstone

  Aug 27, 2023

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• PlayStation 5 question: Two consoles

  Hi folks. I’ve recently taken a new job that requires me to be away from home for decent periods of time. I didn’t want to drag a PS5 with me so I’ve bought a new one (yes I know that’s ridiculous). S…

  

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  Started by TheReaperOfSouls

  Most recent by Skillfulstone

  Aug 27, 2023

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  Started by Fox1010

  Most recent by Skillfulstone

  Aug 27, 2023

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• What happens to a killer's BPs/Rank pips/Challenges etc. when a survivor DCs before last hook?

  Now that there are bots, why do survivors DC on last hook? Especially as the last survivor, since it doesn't look like it takes away my 4k. Does it impact anything for me or the other players who did …

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  Started by Glatticus

  Most recent by Skillfulstone

  Aug 26, 2023

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• why do so many of you peeps hate on the idea of a FNAF chapter

  like why its a cool idea

  

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  Started by 09SHARKBOSS

  Most recent by Skillfulstone

  Aug 26, 2023

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• Can someone explain to me why I didn't get adept??

  I got a 4K. After months or trying, I finally got a 4K on this unplayable jerk and it doesn't give me adept. I'm so annoyed.

  

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  Started by jayoshi

  Most recent by Skillfulstone

  Aug 26, 2023

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• Bot Killers (Custom Game)

  does anyone know when killer bots for custom games will be released? right now you can only play as killer against survivors.

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  Started by Nancy_Wheeler_Main

  Most recent by General_Dragon_

  Aug 25, 2023

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• LINUX COMPATIBILITY *21/07/2023*

  Hi all, As the title states, i would like to know if, after having ported Dbd on the Steam Deck, it's now possible to download and play the game on Linux systems (Pc mainly), or if the function is sti…

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  Started by CECIO

  Most recent by CECIO

  Aug 25, 2023

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• How do you counter Spirit?

  What the title says, looking for some counter play against Spirit, anyone have any?

  

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  Started by GuyNamedPubert

  Most recent by GuyNamedPubert

  Aug 25, 2023

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• DbD bsod my entire system

  I'm having a system crash problem. This only happens when I'm in the menu and in the shop while changing characters or skins. I can hear the sounds coming from the menu, but I have to restart the whol…

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  Started by Kalinsky

  Most recent by 09SHARKBOSS

  Aug 24, 2023

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• I been playing this game for 5 years, and this never changed.

  Any reason why this never changes? Does it have to do something with the license holder saying "As long as you keep Myers and Strode in the Feature section you can keep the license" or something like …

  

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  Started by HPhoenix

  Most recent by HPhoenix

  Aug 23, 2023

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• is freddy being reworked again?

  i sincerely apologize if this causes me to get a warning because i’m naming a player, and i don’t know if that’s against the rules. but it’s not in a hateful way, i swear. i’m just very curious as Min…

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  8 comments

  Started by oreoslurpee

  Most recent by KaTo1337

  Aug 23, 2023

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• When is the discount?

  Yes, that's the question I want to ask. when is the dead by daylight sale

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  Started by hutaben1

  Most recent by 09SHARKBOSS

  Aug 23, 2023

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• EASY ANTI CHEAT AND LINUX

  Hi there , I am playing this game on my Linux OS on steam , it runs well with or without Proton. HOWEVER i am only able to play the Tutorials with Bots because I am not allowed to join in real servers…

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  Started by Emax93

  Most recent by 09SHARKBOSS

  Aug 23, 2023

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• Do daily rituals pile after the three?

  Like id I was out of town for some time and come back will I have dailies piled for eqch day in the backlog or will it be the 3 plus the new one of the day? Not a huge deal. Just curiosity

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  Started by GolbezGarlandGabrant

  Most recent by 09SHARKBOSS

  Aug 23, 2023

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• What to do with toxic dbd players?

  Hi, I've been trying to play a game as an kille for the past two days. And in every game I meet a whole toxic team, they crouch down, wave flashlights, wait at the gate. I can't win!! it is sad :( So …

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  Started by tykgryy

  Most recent by Vanishlord

  Aug 23, 2023

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• Anyone else getting GPU Driver hung?

  I get random crash/hang of GPU driver ONLY inside Dead by Daylight and other games featuring Easy AntiCheat. Causes game to freeze and require a hard close. Background processes run fine. Happens more…

  

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  Started by Babalonkie

  Aug 23, 2023

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• Moved: Como puedo quitar mi sanción por conexión?

  This discussion has been moved.

  

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  Started by BoxGhost

  Aug 22, 2023

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• Explain about the camp

  I had a game, I think I played fair. There was no tunneling or camping. But in the final part of the game, while hanging a survivor on a hook, I immediately saw how partners were coming to the hook fr…

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  Started by EternalHails

  Aug 22, 2023

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• Steam player profiles + unfair matchmaking

  Recently, due to the fact that I am a relative beginner (200 hours), I constantly throw up opponents many times more experienced than me (2-6k hours). Even at the stage in the lobby, I go to see the p…

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  Started by EternalHails

  Most recent by EternalHails

  Aug 21, 2023

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• This is for any/all Survivors playing against the Singularity.

  Where...the actual ######### are you getting all the EMP's? Seriously, do you have like a designated guy stockpiling them to near full charge for you to grab? I've never seen so many EMP's until as of…

  

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  Started by RockyCrayon6625

  Most recent by Boons123

  Aug 21, 2023

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• Does anyone else think The Xenomorph's chase music sounds exactly like a washing machine?

  Yea

  

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  Started by brodyman1219

  Most recent by Boons123

  Aug 21, 2023

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• Cross-progression

  So, my friend got a PC recently, and usually plays DbD on PS4. I was wondering if I could ask for him if it is possible yet to transfer data between PS4 and PC, so he can continue his progress here on…

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  Started by Zet395

  Most recent by Jarky

  Aug 21, 2023

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• how do i unlock the legacy portrait for my characters

  I already have prestige 11 on yui kimura

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  Started by TioSorry

  Most recent by sizzlingmario4

  Aug 20, 2023

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• Issue with the chat

  When I'm in the game, my keyboard writes backwards. For example instead of writing "daylight" it writes "thgilyad". It does it only in game, while when I'm using it for other things it works perfectly…

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  Started by SamuX0044

  Aug 20, 2023

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• How do I stop being bad?

  I've had an 8-hour session of playing DBD, and in every single game: I've been found in the first 30 seconds, placed on a hook, and left to die by the other survivors, who made NO effort to even try a…

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  Started by Trogdor7620

  Most recent by K139K05

  Aug 20, 2023

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• Plaything + Face The Darkness

  Do they work together? Like if survivor has Oblivious status, do they still scream when outside of actual terror radius? I know wiki's Status HUD page says that: "Survivors suffering from Oblivious in…

  

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  Started by Eareland

  Most recent by Eareland

  Aug 19, 2023

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• Are we allowed to talk about stuff from the recent survey?

  I don't want to get another warning/infraction because I accidentally talked about "leaked" stuff, so that's why I'm asking it. Hopefully staff answered this since I asume they have better knowledge o…

  

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  Started by K139K05

  Most recent by Smoe

  Aug 19, 2023

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• Game Rules - What are "2+ Killer Exploits"?

  I'm talking about this rules: https://forums.bhvr.com/dead-by-daylight/kb/articles/139-game-rules What are "2+ Killer Exploits"?

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  Started by Nirgendwohin

  Most recent by Brokenbones

  Aug 18, 2023

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• Why are characters and DLCs banned in Russia?

  The Russian people, especially the ones playing DBD at the comfort of their home, have absolutely nothing to do with the war. I understand the purpose of sanctions to weaken a country, but what is the…

  

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  Started by Dainank

  Most recent by Mandy

  Aug 17, 2023

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• WHY BHVR Doesn't talk about the missing DLC situation ?

  So, people are missing DLC. ITS NOT AN STEAM new guidelines or stuffs, alright, the " message " came from an 2014 screen. So it's an bug, it also happen on PS5 as I saw. So WHY BHVR just don't talk ab…

  

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  Started by NAERUUU

  Aug 17, 2023

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• Does bot apply for Killer?

  When a survivor DC's, they get swapped out with a bot. But what about when a Killer DC's?

  

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  Started by RockyCrayon6625

  Most recent by RockyCrayon6625

  Aug 17, 2023

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