# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=114 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 115 --- ## [Is there a way to power the furniture machines lying around the various buildings?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-power-the-furniture-machines-lying-around-the-various-buildings/21510)
**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-power-the-furniture-machines-lying-around-the-various-buildings/21510 "2019-09-28T08:45:50Z")
I got myself a lumber mill, with the mill’s machine furniture entities still intact inside its main wood cutting area. I’ve always wondered if I could get them running again because they’d presumably be far more capable … --- ## [This is one of the all time greatest games ever, you realize that right?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-is-one-of-the-all-time-greatest-games-ever-you-realize-that-right/21489)
**Author:** [@Xvimic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xvimic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-is-one-of-the-all-time-greatest-games-ever-you-realize-that-right/21489 "2019-09-28T08:25:08Z")
I remember playing this game before it was open source (when it was developed by Wales right?) I watched a let’s play of it it and was impressed, then I played it myself and enjoyed it, doing bumps of coke (in-game), col… --- ## [How to make menu music?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-make-menu-music/21521)
**Author:** [@SirPeloDOOD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPeloDOOD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-make-menu-music/21521 "2019-09-28T00:07:49Z")
I want to add a few tracks into existing soundpack. The thing is - those tracks seem to fit exactly Menu (making it feel like those old NES games, and it’s awesome); so I don’t want to hear them in game itself. Is it pos… --- ## [My experience running 3700x (performance review)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-experience-running-3700x-performance-review/21515)
**Author:** [@Danny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Danny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-experience-running-3700x-performance-review/21515 "2019-09-27T22:11:43Z")
Hello! For reference, been running experimental fine for years on a 6600k system and just recently changed to a new 3700x (x570). I was baffled at first by how slow CDDA ran for me (particularly in cites with a lot of Zs… --- ## [How do you steralize CBM's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-steralize-cbms/21513)
**Author:** [@dragon57](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dragon57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-steralize-cbms/21513 "2019-09-27T21:56:05Z")
I know that you wash them, mend them, then there name is in green and you put them in the autoclave and activate it but that doesn’t sterilize them so how do you do it? --- ## [Butter is criminally underutilized](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butter-is-criminally-underutilized/21506)
**Author:** [@Invalid\_Username](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Invalid_Username)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butter-is-criminally-underutilized/21506 "2019-09-27T19:04:13Z")
After scavenging houses and apartments and amassing more food than I’ll ever be able to take with me in one trip, I notice myself sitting on a fair bit of butter that is close to spoiling. Surprisingly, it can’t be used … --- ## [Getting from Mechanics 11 to Mechanics 12](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-from-mechanics-11-to-mechanics-12/21493)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-from-mechanics-11-to-mechanics-12/21493 "2019-09-27T08:44:20Z")
There was a thread on this, but it quickly ran off topic and I didn’t see any answers given. So, any mechanics tasks that will increase skill after you get to 11? I want that third engine for my bus / mobile home / ware… --- ## [Skill grinding tweak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-grinding-tweak/21507)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-grinding-tweak/21507 "2019-09-27T14:03:28Z")
So this is a small enough change that I could probably fix it for my own copy - but I can’t find where the skill grinding code is kept. I used grepWin to look for “This task is too simple to train your” but didn’t find a… --- ## [Help for new player](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-for-new-player/21505)
**Author:** [@Teh\_Overmnind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Teh_Overmnind)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-for-new-player/21505 "2019-09-27T08:28:36Z")
Hey hey people, new player here. so i’m like 3 months in to this Awesome game and i think i got most of the gist. But i seem to have a problem with encumbrance. i get a -5% penalty torso and no idea why. even on 0 encu… --- ## [Cow Corpses don't have organs or hides...is this intended?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cow-corpses-dont-have-organs-or-hides-is-this-intended/21501)
**Author:** [@ppanda0421](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ppanda0421)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cow-corpses-dont-have-organs-or-hides-is-this-intended/21501 "2019-09-27T07:19:35Z")
Updated to 9678. Killed a cow and was preparing to butcher it. Options to remove organs and skin corpse were disabled: has no organs, has no skin. So cows don’t have organs nor skin/hides now? Is this intentional? Perhap… --- ## [Anti-fungal towers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anti-fungal-towers/21494)
**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anti-fungal-towers/21494 "2019-09-26T17:22:52Z")
I’m not certain if posting a mod goes to the drawing board but if it does go somewhere else I apologize. On to the mod! This is a mod that, if added to your world or a new one, will allow you to make and attach a vehicl… --- ## [Latest android version without keyboard back button bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-android-version-without-keyboard-back-button-bug/21487)
**Author:** [@Jimbothescot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jimbothescot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-android-version-without-keyboard-back-button-bug/21487 "2019-09-26T11:14:03Z")
Works fine on Google play version, which version did it start happening in? So can have a more updated experience Push backspace leaves game instead of bringing keyboard up… Any way to change behavior to swipe up/down t… --- ## [Controversial stand here, but is rain OP?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/controversial-stand-here-but-is-rain-op/21180)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/controversial-stand-here-but-is-rain-op/21180 "2019-09-25T23:01:35Z")
In the drizzle, walking to my car, -17 morale from Wet by the time I close the door. Day 52 of a Spring start. --- ## [Are FEMA camps supposed to be so devoid of loot?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-fema-camps-supposed-to-be-so-devoid-of-loot/21470)
**Author:** [@aaron819](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/aaron819)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-fema-camps-supposed-to-be-so-devoid-of-loot/21470 "2019-09-25T20:37:31Z")
Managed to kill all the zombies in a FEMA Camp (except the 2 security guards behind metal doors and reinforced glass) and got very little to show for it, aside from the stuff dropped by the zombies themselves. Mainly got… --- ## [Some ideas on bionics slot system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas-on-bionics-slot-system/21454)
**Author:** [@bobchaos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bobchaos)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas-on-bionics-slot-system/21454 "2019-09-25T19:08:46Z")
Returning to the game after some time I couldn’t help but notice that the bionic slots system is now disabled by default. Looks like the drop rates were nerfed instead and 2nd-hand bionics were made more difficult to acq… --- ## [Limbs should be removed if they pass a certain damage threshold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/limbs-should-be-removed-if-they-pass-a-certain-damage-threshold/20459)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/limbs-should-be-removed-if-they-pass-a-certain-damage-threshold/20459 "2019-09-25T15:11:42Z")
it seems kind of odd that using cutting weapons doesn’t outright amputate limbs instead of simply just breaking them. I know certain weapons can pulp enemies but that still just doesn’t feel the same. Plus stepping on a … --- ## [Healing still slow even with healing mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-still-slow-even-with-healing-mutations/21479)
**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/healing-still-slow-even-with-healing-mutations/21479 "2019-09-25T08:11:20Z")
Is healing supposed to be so bloody slow now even when you’re bandaged, disinfected, have regen, and are sleeping in a proper bed? I’ve resorted to healing methods from magiclysm and arcana just so I’m not a hospital pat… --- ## [Feedback for new weapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feedback-for-new-weapon/21472)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feedback-for-new-weapon/21472 "2019-09-24T07:42:21Z")
so few days ago, i’ve made PR for new weapon in “50” category, and it has been merged into experimental build 9660, and the new weapon is anti-material sniper rifle called AS50. i want to know what do you guys think abo… --- ## [Sound-emitting, anti-fungus, vehicle part mod-making help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-emitting-anti-fungus-vehicle-part-mod-making-help/21468)
**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-emitting-anti-fungus-vehicle-part-mod-making-help/21468 "2019-09-24T07:11:43Z")
I’ve decided that enough is enough. I’m not burning down the world just to keep the fungus in check, and so I’ve researched on ways to kill off fungus that doesn’t involve an emissary from hell. The chemical flamethrower… --- ## [New idea for CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-idea-for-cdda/21458)
**Author:** [@North](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/North)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 7:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-idea-for-cdda/21458 "2019-09-24T07:05:11Z")
Repair bot for vehicles. It should be portable and reloaded with welding tanks. What do you guys say? Maybe it could also be mounted externally. (a)ctivating it will make it scan the vehicle and fix it. What made me t… --- ## [Is it possible to fight primarily with traps?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-fight-primarily-with-traps/21412)
**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 5:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-fight-primarily-with-traps/21412 "2019-09-24T05:18:33Z")
In the past, Nailboard Traps were my go to for early game fighting, especially after running was added. They are, however, significantly less viable as of late. I was wondering if it’s possible in the most recent experim… --- ## [Help with editing game files](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-editing-game-files/21445)
**Author:** [@Hushpoy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hushpoy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-editing-game-files/21445 "2019-09-24T00:38:53Z")
First time poster and I’ve been playing the game for a few weeks now. I’m looking to get into creating my own mod and looking through the doc folder, editing the json files seem easy enough. However I have a question tha… --- ## [First time seeing this](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-time-seeing-this/21457)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-time-seeing-this/21457 "2019-09-23T20:06:36Z")
so i just doing some experimental update using CDDA Launcher (which is working now, previously it was crashing when i open it) and then i saw this in the changelog. i’ve never seen a build failed like that, what happe… --- ## [No, guys, seriously, where do you get food in the early days?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-guys-seriously-where-do-you-get-food-in-the-early-days/21408)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Vartanov](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Daniel_Vartanov)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-guys-seriously-where-do-you-get-food-in-the-early-days/21408 "2019-09-23T18:35:45Z")
It’s probably my 15th attempt to play CDDA over the last few years but this time I am daring to ask instead of just abandoning the game again for 15th time. Could anyone please verify whether assumptions are correct: (… --- ## [Got me some Zincite from an ant nest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/got-me-some-zincite-from-an-ant-nest/21466)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/got-me-some-zincite-from-an-ant-nest/21466 "2019-09-23T17:00:34Z")
Is it actually possible (in experimental) to refine zincite into zinc oxide then reduce to zinc powder? I also got a whole lot of coal and limestone which I can actually use. Darn ants have let out a Shoggoth from the … --- ## [SpOreos: Death's favorite cookie?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sporeos-deaths-favorite-cookie/21427)
**Author:** [@Invalid\_Username](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Invalid_Username)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sporeos-deaths-favorite-cookie/21427 "2019-09-23T05:49:31Z")
So, I was tooling out of town looking for a place to set up a base in a nice Electric SUV when I came across some fungaloids and saw that they had dropped some of my favorite snacks. Never one to turn down free food, I p… --- ## [Smoke and hot air make the game very slow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smoke-and-hot-air-make-the-game-very-slow/21440)
**Author:** [@Zoolook](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zoolook)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smoke-and-hot-air-make-the-game-very-slow/21440 "2019-09-22T13:49:57Z")
Hi. In my current world, I have burnt down a building next to my base in order to get rocks. Several days later, the ruins keep generating smoke as well as “hot air 3”. The problem is that it slows my game down to such … --- ## [(github help) fixing one last check but don't know how](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-help-fixing-one-last-check-but-dont-know-how/21426)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-help-fixing-one-last-check-but-dont-know-how/21426 "2019-09-22T02:41:33Z")
im sitll learning how to use github and slowly but sure im getting to know how to make PR and submit issues thanks to guide available in here and Github, i’ve followed every single step of all guides and managed to get m… --- ## [NPC dialog glitch in 9620](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-dialog-glitch-in-9620/21345)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-dialog-glitch-in-9620/21345 "2019-09-22T01:26:34Z")
Random generated NPC encounter. I don’t really follow how the dialog system works. I had a quick look at the code, but shrug. --- ## [Help With Settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-settings/21365)
**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-settings/21365 "2019-09-21T21:11:34Z")
So, you know I do YouTube. Part of that involves trying to make things look bigger for mobile users. I had settings that I enjoyed, everything was working fine. I don’t think I updated the game. I didn’t change any s… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=113) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=115)