# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=13 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [Cultivationclysm Brainstorming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cultivationclysm-brainstorming/28321)
**Author:** [@ComputerEngineerMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ComputerEngineerMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cultivationclysm-brainstorming/28321 "2023-07-10T10:53:04Z")
Some of you may remember me appearing a month ago to showcase my mana cores mod. I am happy to inform you that I am currently working on Cultivationclysm with Harperers. (If you wanna help too hmu) The reason I am maki… --- ## [No sound in game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-sound-in-game/28884)
**Author:** [@Gnubl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnubl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 6:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-sound-in-game/28884 "2023-07-10T06:21:08Z")
Hi there ~ i play the latest experimental version and i just do not have sound while beeing in game. i do have sound on the loading screen and my options say : enabled → true, soundpack → basic and volume all at 100. i… --- ## [When sorting, most of my items go to the fridge!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-sorting-most-of-my-items-go-to-the-fridge/28887)
**Author:** [@juvilado](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/juvilado)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-sorting-most-of-my-items-go-to-the-fridge/28887 "2023-07-07T22:54:29Z")
Hi, I’m new in latest stable, and I don’t know what I’m doing bad, but when I try to sort, my recently installed fridge gets filled to the top with many items (not only perishable food and drinks, which are the items ass… --- ## [Synthetic Fabric how to get?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/synthetic-fabric-how-to-get/28885)
**Author:** [@Gnubl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnubl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/synthetic-fabric-how-to-get/28885 "2023-07-06T06:35:20Z")
i have read that i can get Synthetic Fabric with disassemblying long-sleeved shirt for example. but when i do so in game, latest version experimental i just get 3 patchwork cotton sheets… is it my lack of skill ? very ea… --- ## [Is there an alternative to "extend" for item and recipe groups?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-alternative-to-extend-for-item-and-recipe-groups/28883)
**Author:** [@Amarin\_Reyny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Amarin_Reyny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-alternative-to-extend-for-item-and-recipe-groups/28883 "2023-07-05T19:01:49Z")
I want to be able to add entries to item and recipe groups without having to otherwise overwrite said groups in the process, but apparently “extend” isn’t the right option. Does anyone know what the right option is? EDI… --- ## [Does "copy-from" and "extend" work on item groups?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-copy-from-and-extend-work-on-item-groups/19574)
**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-copy-from-and-extend-work-on-item-groups/19574 "2023-07-05T18:47:20Z")
Can I use “copy-from” to copy an item group to replace itself, and add another item with “extend” in the process? --- ## [Planning on finally updating from an experimental version of 0.F from some time late last year to the current experimental; what should I know about making sure my current save runs smoothly?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/planning-on-finally-updating-from-an-experimental-version-of-0-f-from-some-time-late-last-year-to-the-current-experimental-what-should-i-know-about-making-sure-my-current-save-runs-smoothly/28882)
**Author:** [@Amarin\_Reyny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Amarin_Reyny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/planning-on-finally-updating-from-an-experimental-version-of-0-f-from-some-time-late-last-year-to-the-current-experimental-what-should-i-know-about-making-sure-my-current-save-runs-smoothly/28882 "2023-07-05T02:02:21Z")
Just making sure I know as much about what I’m getting into before I get started on the json edits I’m probably doing to need to do to get things working. I know I’ll have to do some edits to get my current save working … --- ## [CDDA Android keeps crashing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-android-keeps-crashing/28867)
**Author:** [@Sentient\_fungi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sentient_fungi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-android-keeps-crashing/28867 "2023-06-29T15:34:31Z")
CDDA on Android keeps crashing everytime i try to load a new character into the world. It shows this error list. Just to note, im not using the app version of the game, im using the latest experimental apk. Unfortunatel… --- ## [The Mutation Re-Creation Project!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-mutation-re-creation-project/18599)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-mutation-re-creation-project/18599 "2023-06-29T09:44:49Z")
Hey there Survivors! Ever thought that Mutagen was too much of a gamble to ever be worth it? Are you someone who save-scums because of that? Ever thought that it was too easy to get a bunch of powerful mutations and beco… --- ## [How does fungus actually work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-fungus-actually-work/28855)
**Author:** [@Nexira](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nexira)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-fungus-actually-work/28855 "2023-06-26T14:08:32Z")
whats the difference between blooms/trees/flowers? which spread fungus and which can be ignored? if i blow up the core does that actually stop the fungus, or do i need to hunt down those fungdudes in the 20 tile radius t… --- ## [My discord account got hacked and turned into a bot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-discord-account-got-hacked-and-turned-into-a-bot/28854)
**Author:** [@begginfokillz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/begginfokillz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-discord-account-got-hacked-and-turned-into-a-bot/28854 "2023-06-24T15:58:18Z")
hello guys, i wanted to first apologize for any issues caused on discord while i had no access to it. account security is of course on the end user, and i apologize for issues caused on discord or links sent out ect whil… --- ## [Zombie + headphones = zombie pokemon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-headphones-zombie-pokemon/28787)
**Author:** [@Pupker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pupker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-headphones-zombie-pokemon/28787 "2023-06-23T15:33:12Z")
Zombies run towards sound. If you nailed/surgeried headphones on/into a zombie and made them play sound as if its in front it would run forward. With some fiddling you should be able to make zombie run wherever you want … --- ## [Changes to Vehicle Welding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changes-to-vehicle-welding/28799)
**Author:** [@Bryant\_Dodd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bryant_Dodd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changes-to-vehicle-welding/28799 "2023-06-23T15:29:57Z")
The changes to welding add the requirement for nuts and bolts on a bunch of welding recipes if that is too stay then you should get some from deconstructing cars since its not like welding wire some of them should still … --- ## [Too many monsters, too much fighting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-monsters-too-much-fighting/28852)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-monsters-too-much-fighting/28852 "2023-06-23T14:55:40Z")
I have been playing Cataclysm since 2015. I miss days when I could change monsters’ spawn. Nowadays (0.F) there is way too many enemies, too much fighting. It does not feel like survival anymore. It feels like a war zone… --- ## [Hey look: a web-based diary viewer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hey-look-a-web-based-diary-viewer/28851)
**Author:** [@abesto](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/abesto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 7:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hey-look-a-web-based-diary-viewer/28851 "2023-06-23T07:01:40Z")
You know diaries, right? They’re pretty cool! I wanted to share some with friends, but the big huge exported text is a bit hard to consume. So I spent a few hours hacking up a basic solution to that. Here, check it out w… --- ## [Segmentation fault; crash on loading](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/segmentation-fault-crash-on-loading/28843)
**Author:** [@Euvin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Euvin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/segmentation-fault-crash-on-loading/28843 "2023-06-22T17:07:34Z")
I got this recurring crash while unloading my canning pot in my base. When I load the save, it crashes again immediately with a similar crash report. Is the save beyond fixing? The program has crashed. See the log file … --- ## [Tab button for npc traders](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tab-button-for-npc-traders/28815)
**Author:** [@CD2653](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CD2653)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tab-button-for-npc-traders/28815 "2023-06-21T21:32:04Z")
how can i use the tab button for traders? my npc weapon is broken and i can’t sell him one --- ## [Deleting my helicopter's turrets renders the helicopter unusable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deleting-my-helicopters-turrets-renders-the-helicopter-unusable/28842)
**Author:** [@israel\_carpio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/israel_carpio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deleting-my-helicopters-turrets-renders-the-helicopter-unusable/28842 "2023-06-20T23:00:57Z")
I was wondering if there is a way to fix it or how I can reactivate the flight option or is it a bug in the game Start a race on the aircraft carrier and after a long time of eliminating the enemies of each plant I mana… --- ## [What is the point of ammunition changes in experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-point-of-ammunition-changes-in-experimental/28824)
**Author:** [@drac4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/drac4)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-point-of-ammunition-changes-in-experimental/28824 "2023-06-20T21:29:38Z")
Whoever made the change probably thought that: This is how guns work in real life. .357 magnum really does deal more raw damage than 5.56. .44 magnum is much more powerful than 5.56. 7.62x39 really does deal almost as… --- ## [Any info about mutations/CBMs/etc that passively spawn/recharge items over time, along with related drawbacks?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-info-about-mutations-cbms-etc-that-passively-spawn-recharge-items-over-time-along-with-related-drawbacks/28839)
**Author:** [@Amarin\_Reyny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Amarin_Reyny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-info-about-mutations-cbms-etc-that-passively-spawn-recharge-items-over-time-along-with-related-drawbacks/28839 "2023-06-20T01:07:51Z")
So, I’d like to do some modding on my own end to add mutations, and possible CBMs and other things that change a survivor’s body, which can passively drain things like nutrients, mana, etc. from the survivor’s body, in o… --- ## [Where to find and how to Make nuts and bolts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-find-and-how-to-make-nuts-and-bolts/28800)
**Author:** [@Bryant\_Dodd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bryant_Dodd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-find-and-how-to-make-nuts-and-bolts/28800 "2023-06-20T00:41:56Z")
Since in experimental need them to do car construction want to know if their is anything i can take apart for them and what book or skill i need to make them --- ## [Changing the way information displays in the Player Info screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-way-information-displays-in-the-player-info-screen/28834)
**Author:** [@DreadRoach](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DreadRoach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-way-information-displays-in-the-player-info-screen/28834 "2023-06-19T11:30:25Z")
So, I’ve been trying to make a mod that alters the way character weight is displayed. To that end, I made a copy of weight.json in my mod folder and changed the values I needed, but when I tested this in-game it only wor… --- ## [Sustainable Survival Strategy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sustainable-survival-strategy/28756)
**Author:** [@FRaCTaL618](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FRaCTaL618)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sustainable-survival-strategy/28756 "2023-06-18T22:15:18Z")
Hey all, New to the Discourse. Been playing on and off for a few years. Love the realism building and crafting aspects of the game. I’m trying to decide on a good melee weapon that I can craft from scratch or repair if … --- ## [Foamcrete modding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/foamcrete-modding/28600)
**Author:** [@Nerak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nerak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/foamcrete-modding/28600 "2023-06-18T20:30:33Z")
I would like to create a tool that works on the same principle as a spraying gun for foamcrete. But it should build a different type of wall and floor, not made of foamcrete. As far as I understand this action is hardcod… --- ## [Picking up spilled liquids](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/picking-up-spilled-liquids/28793)
**Author:** [@70FootFireSquid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/70FootFireSquid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 5:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/picking-up-spilled-liquids/28793 "2023-06-18T05:16:52Z")
Hi Folks! Reddit being down is a real charlie horse in my butt when trying to find answers for my 100 questions when playing the game lol. Okay so, I thought I remember reading that someone figured out how to pick up … --- ## [How do you construct flooring?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-construct-flooring/28808)
**Author:** [@Mala](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mala)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-construct-flooring/28808 "2023-06-18T00:17:49Z")
I’m regretting tearing down these walls since it appears that I can’t build new floors; is this just how it is or can you actually construct floors? --- ## [Adding a new tile for a monster leading to wonky compatability?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-a-new-tile-for-a-monster-leading-to-wonky-compatability/28806)
**Author:** [@Pinytause](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pinytause)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-a-new-tile-for-a-monster-leading-to-wonky-compatability/28806 "2023-06-15T19:23:40Z")
Hello, I’m currently trying to create a new tile for a monster in a mod i’m making. For some reason, it completely fails to load any tilesets I set for it to be ‘compatible’ to, despite the image i’m trying to pull from… --- ## [Where can I find insulation batts?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-insulation-batts/28805)
**Author:** [@Matisse\_Simard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Matisse_Simard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-insulation-batts/28805 "2023-06-15T04:39:20Z")
I’ve searched the wiki and everywhere else I could think of, but I can’t seem to find fiber insulation batts. I haven’t seen them in the game before, but I need them to make a welding blanket. I know the wiki is out of d… --- ## [Will we be able to equip the statue and manekin someday?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-we-be-able-to-equip-the-statue-and-manekin-someday/28777)
**Author:** [@Bonercat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonercat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-we-be-able-to-equip-the-statue-and-manekin-someday/28777 "2023-06-13T13:08:35Z")
just simply to show off the fashion/equipment image in the statue or manekin without wearing it and get some malus, probably not that good for player that not using image sheet, maybe it can also help to disguise or tri… --- ## [Unable to parse error happening for no reason?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-parse-error-happening-for-no-reason/28798)
**Author:** [@Pinytause](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pinytause)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-parse-error-happening-for-no-reason/28798 "2023-06-13T03:41:57Z")
Hello, recently I started working on a mod based on Zampanio, and only just today did my itemgroups.json file start throwing up this error message: DEBUG : Error: Json error: data/mods/Zombpanio-HWE-main/itemgroups.j… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=12) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=14)