# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=103 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 104 --- ## [Keeping Hybrid Inventory up To Date](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-hybrid-inventory-up-to-date/20761)
**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-hybrid-inventory-up-to-date/20761 "2019-07-15T07:13:23Z")
I’ve been using hybrid inventory for a few months now and my head breaks if I go back to a non-hybrid version of the game. Where that build is kept up to date on the authors end I feel like a pain if I ask for an update… --- ## [An existence of Yeet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-existence-of-yeet/22332)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-existence-of-yeet/22332 "2019-12-29T06:33:38Z")
so i was doing some looting around the city and spot the fleshed house on the outskirt of the city. managed to kill the owner of the fleshed house and found this on one of the shelf… can never have enough yeet i see :… --- ## [Best unarmed styles for early game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-unarmed-styles-for-early-game/15558)
**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-unarmed-styles-for-early-game/15558 "2019-12-29T05:36:02Z")
This is more of personal preference and quick testing. All unarmed martial art styles are generally good if you tailor your build to them, but i’m speaking of great early game styles, which could carry you to end game. R… --- ## [How Does Firewood source work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-firewood-source-work/22329)
**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-firewood-source-work/22329 "2019-12-28T23:05:44Z")
I’ve stuck a firewood source construction next to a brazier and put a load of clothes in it. Stuff I put in the brazier and will just burn out. Am I missing something on how firewood source constructions work? --- ## [Looking at different z levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-at-different-z-levels/22309)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-at-different-z-levels/22309 "2019-12-28T18:50:01Z")
Is it possibble to look up, and get a sense of a building’s shape from the outside? I remember being able to do that at some point, but can no longer do it. I think that I would use the look around (x) button, and just u… --- ## [Research facilities, shimmering portals and blobs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/research-facilities-shimmering-portals-and-blobs/22310)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/research-facilities-shimmering-portals-and-blobs/22310 "2019-12-28T02:27:23Z")
Recently started raiding a research facility, looking for bionics. While I’ve cleared out most of the bottom level, it seems that a ton of blobs keep appearing near the enterance. Now, there’s a shimering portal nearby, … --- ## [Corpse Butchering Adjacent Tile?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corpse-butchering-adjacent-tile/22318)
**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corpse-butchering-adjacent-tile/22318 "2019-12-27T21:37:00Z")
As the title says, is there a way to butcher a corpse that’s on an adjacent tile? I’ve not tried a butchering rack yet, so maybe my answer lies there? --- ## [Instant Death on Generation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instant-death-on-generation/22314)
**Author:** [@MarcieTheVillain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarcieTheVillain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instant-death-on-generation/22314 "2019-12-27T09:51:31Z")
So, to be brief, I’ve been trying to start playing again after getting a new computer, and I’ve noticed something strange with the most updated version of the game - that as soon as my character loads in, they instantly … --- ## [Hexagonal Tiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hexagonal-tiles/22302)
**Author:** [@Tyranork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tyranork)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hexagonal-tiles/22302 "2019-12-27T06:10:16Z")
Had this weird idea just a few minutes ago while I was hiding in my steel reinforced apocalypse toilet. How hard would it be to make a hexagonal cdda tileset? Compounding on this weird idea how difficult would it be to r… --- ## [Really bad day scenario - (withdrawal?) causes freeze damage?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-bad-day-scenario-withdrawal-causes-freeze-damage/21987)
**Author:** [@fins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fins)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-bad-day-scenario-withdrawal-causes-freeze-damage/21987 "2019-12-27T05:14:36Z")
I’m not sure exactly what causes it, since there are several things going on in the scenario, but there’s a point where I feel extreme cold, which is great, but instead of just pain and penalties it causes actual physica… --- ## [~The Flesh Forest~](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-flesh-forest/18801)
**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-flesh-forest/18801 "2019-12-27T03:20:42Z")
In this topic the ideas are to be a frame work for a living forest similar to the myconoid creatures we have in the game. With some differences…of course. Open discussion and additions are welcome. As usual in my threads… --- ## [Overmap Graphics Upgrade Link?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-graphics-upgrade-link/22221)
**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-graphics-upgrade-link/22221 "2019-12-26T00:59:21Z")
I’ve just downloaded the Cataclysm launcher to keep up with new updates. I’ve just installed newest version of the game and realised I don’t have the maps tiles download file anymore. Does anyone have a link to said mod… --- ## [Improve trading mechanic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improve-trading-mechanic/22299)
**Author:** [@North](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/North)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improve-trading-mechanic/22299 "2019-12-26T00:43:43Z")
The trading in-game is broken in terms of what you can sell to merchants. (no shit) I suggest we add a mechanic where the merchant is more picky about what items the trader is interested in, what he/she doesn’t need. N… --- ## [Do I Have Some Sort of Sleep Problem?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-i-have-some-sort-of-sleep-problem/22202)
**Author:** [@KnightNight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KnightNight)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 12:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-i-have-some-sort-of-sleep-problem/22202 "2019-12-26T00:18:38Z")
My character just woke up, and I got a strange message (Screenshot below). He has no mutations, no irradiation, no nether monsters nearby, no weirdness of any kind that I think could cause that. Anyone know what this is?… --- ## [What are some bionics you've always wanted to see?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-some-bionics-youve-always-wanted-to-see/19101)
**Author:** [@Esther](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Esther)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-some-bionics-youve-always-wanted-to-see/19101 "2019-12-25T19:47:45Z")
The title says all. I was brainstorming lately for ideas for a mod I work, and I was curious what the community thought as well. I’ve personally wanted a bionic that enhanced your natural night sight with built-in light… --- ## [Can you no longer upgrade some/weapons to ++ status?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-no-longer-upgrade-some-weapons-to-status/22277)
**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-no-longer-upgrade-some-weapons-to-status/22277 "2019-12-24T18:30:13Z")
I’ve just upgraded to the new experimental and after going on a Kevlar Hulk killing spree my Steel Spear was damaged down to ‘standard’. Checking in the boot of my car I saw that my resin cords had disappeared and the w… --- ## [How to kill giant worm for old guard quest?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-kill-giant-worm-for-old-guard-quest/22279)
**Author:** [@Alwitus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alwitus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-kill-giant-worm-for-old-guard-quest/22279 "2019-12-24T18:10:25Z")
I’ve ben stuck trying to kill the stupid thing for while now, but if I get near the thing he one shots me, even when wearing light armor and full health. I don’t know if its part of Cata++ or another mod but the layout … --- ## [Never-ending Source of Kevlar Hulks and Skel Js Discovered](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/never-ending-source-of-kevlar-hulks-and-skel-js-discovered/22289)
**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/never-ending-source-of-kevlar-hulks-and-skel-js-discovered/22289 "2019-12-23T14:38:31Z")
I have spent a fair bit of time trying to break into a lab. It’s a new type that I haven’t seen before (I haven’t played for around six months) and after trying the lift and fleeing quickly from the horde of Hulks and C… --- ## [Bug in "Salvaged\_Robots" mod dont allow to enter in the world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-in-salvaged-robots-mod-dont-allow-to-enter-in-the-world/22280)
**Author:** [@Aphegis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aphegis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-in-salvaged-robots-mod-dont-allow-to-enter-in-the-world/22280 "2019-12-22T18:39:05Z")
Hello, is anyone having problems loading saves with the “Salvaged\_robots” mod installed? The following error interrupts the files loading process and then returns you to the main menu. I tried changing some values in th… --- ## [Use of Industrial ID Card](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-of-industrial-id-card/22274)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-of-industrial-id-card/22274 "2019-12-22T14:36:37Z")
I’ve managed to get some industrial ID cards from zombie technitians, and I assume they work like science ID cards and military ID cards, in that they unlock doors somewhere. But I have yet to find anything that the indu… --- ## [Constructing Roof over Reinforced Door Deleted Door](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constructing-roof-over-reinforced-door-deleted-door/22273)
**Author:** [@Scipio\_Merc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scipio_Merc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/constructing-roof-over-reinforced-door-deleted-door/22273 "2019-12-21T08:15:28Z")
Hey hey, found another little glitch in the matrix. I’m renovating a garage in a mall for my own ends and I’ve been patching the roof after, one, it fell on my head after busting down some walls, and two, because a hulk… --- ## [The Elf Serum Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-elf-serum-question/22244)
**Author:** [@Scipio\_Merc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scipio_Merc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-elf-serum-question/22244 "2019-12-21T04:15:38Z")
Greatalings, I’m aware that in the experimental version a handful of new mutations have been added, so I’m curious if the Elf-A serum strain has received any love to it’s post-threshold mutations in the many months sinc… --- ## [Problems with sound using soundpacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-sound-using-soundpacks/22247)
**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-sound-using-soundpacks/22247 "2019-12-20T23:34:15Z")
I’ve been using @‘s soundpack and the CO.AG soundpack, but their music keeps cutting out and the sounds only play half the time. I think it’s a more general issue with my laptop though since my YouTube and Steam games al… --- ## [(Mod Error) Pk's Rebalancing monster flag error](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-error-pks-rebalancing-monster-flag-error/22188)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-error-pks-rebalancing-monster-flag-error/22188 "2019-12-20T21:19:56Z")
so another line of experimental updates is released and i updated it to the latest version. but when i start the game with my usual modlist. an error comes from PK’s Rebalancing, and the error is invalid monster flag. i’… --- ## [Adding \[escape\] to NPC dialogue main menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-escape-to-npc-dialogue-main-menu/22260)
**Author:** [@Scipio\_Merc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scipio_Merc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-escape-to-npc-dialogue-main-menu/22260 "2019-12-20T09:56:47Z")
As the title implies, a general request to add \[Esc\] as a function in the main NPC menu. Thus far, I’ve likely hit escape nigh every time when trying to close out of the NPC menu, but the only key tied to closing the bra… --- ## [Washing Machine Requires Detergent on hand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/washing-machine-requires-detergent-on-hand/22259)
**Author:** [@Scipio\_Merc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scipio_Merc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/washing-machine-requires-detergent-on-hand/22259 "2019-12-20T09:44:48Z")
So, odd little bug that’s probably an easy fix. I’ve got a Washing machine in a diagonal tile from a floor trunk with my detergent. The problem is that it asks for detergent in order to activate the washing machine rega… --- ## [Ant Evolution - Is it a thing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ant-evolution-is-it-a-thing/22215)
**Author:** [@SundaySmiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SundaySmiles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ant-evolution-is-it-a-thing/22215 "2019-12-20T08:31:11Z")
Hi Guys, I’ve been playing near a city which has had a major Ant Infestation, specifically acidic ants. I logged into the game recently and noticed that all the Acid Worker ants have suddenly become Soldier ants, is th… --- ## [Changing NPC Clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-npc-clothing/22257)
**Author:** [@Scipio\_Merc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scipio_Merc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-npc-clothing/22257 "2019-12-20T07:18:25Z")
I’ve got a kick going to change my NPCs into a uninformed armor loadout, but I’m having trouble getting certain items off of them which sometimes makes encumbrance rather bothersome. Is there a way available to get this… --- ## [Character is permanently deaf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-is-permanently-deaf/22236)
**Author:** [@S\_Gray](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/S_Gray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-is-permanently-deaf/22236 "2019-12-20T06:15:03Z")
Migrating from 9954 to 10025, got a bug: my character became deaf. The status don’t appear in character screen, only in the right panel in the “sound” tab. No sounds, no npc movement, nothing, only ambient and heartbeat.… --- ## [Any way to shift cataclysm into full fantasy mode?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-way-to-shift-cataclysm-into-full-fantasy-mode/22230)
**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-way-to-shift-cataclysm-into-full-fantasy-mode/22230 "2019-12-20T02:48:31Z")
I’m mostly asking if there’s a mod that does this because I know the base game has nothing that can help you fully achieve this. I’ve been thirsting for a game that handles and plays like cataclysm but with a more fantas… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=102) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=104)