# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=144 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 145 --- ## [Are mutations up-to-date on the cdda.wiki? Also just general feedback on mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-mutations-up-to-date-on-the-cdda-wiki-also-just-general-feedback-on-mutations/19505)
**Author:** [@QuietCoyote](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/QuietCoyote)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-mutations-up-to-date-on-the-cdda-wiki-also-just-general-feedback-on-mutations/19505 "2019-04-02T22:52:22Z")
I’m currently looking at the mutations for Ursine and noticed that the “Insanely strong” mutations are a +7 to strength, but (I’m not exactly sure and have no way to check and see if I’m right) I have the perk, and only … --- ## [Nuclear missile missing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-missile-missing/17374)
**Author:** [@Balgias](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Balgias)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-missile-missing/17374 "2019-04-02T21:18:48Z")
This is the third silo I’ve been to that is totally missing its missile. Before and disarming it there is no actual -missile- in world for me to mess with after disarming. --- ## [Moving water to containers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-water-to-containers/19499)
**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-water-to-containers/19499 "2019-04-02T18:55:08Z")
Why is there no way to manipulate liquids? I have a large 60L tank full of water, but I can’t get the water into pots or any other containers to boil it to make it drinkable! I can’t be hauling this huge thing over to my… --- ## [Tips for dodging](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-for-dodging/19504)
**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-for-dodging/19504 "2019-04-02T16:43:52Z")
I want to train dodge, and be a ranged character, I find my starting clothes get ripped very easily, and I get hit a lot. And everything you put on your torso is basically super restrictive. If you want to carry an ammo … --- ## [Appearance option](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/appearance-option/16937)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/appearance-option/16937 "2019-04-02T16:35:10Z")
i think a text only option to say the appearance of the character would be nice even if it just for rp reasons. i say text only so no changes to the game. --- ## [More trees that can be tapped?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-trees-that-can-be-tapped/18627)
**Author:** [@Admiral-Wily](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Admiral-Wily)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-trees-that-can-be-tapped/18627 "2019-04-02T15:48:11Z")
Maple is not the only tree that you can get useful sap from for example here is a quote: “Although sugar maples are the tree of choice for commercial sugaring due to their high ratio of sugar to water in their sap, many… --- ## [Is it possible to add GunSwords?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-gunswords/19484)
**Author:** [@estevao6](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/estevao6)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-gunswords/19484 "2019-04-02T15:10:14Z")
do you guys think it’s possible to add gunswords, i mean using json and stuff. --- ## [\[8705 win tiles\] View centering moves when targeting, examining](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/8705-win-tiles-view-centering-moves-when-targeting-examining/19500)
**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/8705-win-tiles-view-centering-moves-when-targeting-examining/19500 "2019-04-02T07:51:07Z")
This is probably known already but I don’t see a report for it, so… posting here just in case. It looks to me like when the sidebar goes away, the game tries to re-center all the drawn tiles on the character (or the targ… --- ## [Can NPC's draw weapons from holsters?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-npcs-draw-weapons-from-holsters/19460)
**Author:** [@draghi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/draghi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-npcs-draw-weapons-from-holsters/19460 "2019-04-02T01:25:39Z")
hello, are NPC’s capable of drawing weapons from holsters i equip them with? i gave mine like a rifle and a backup pistol in a holster but never saw them actually use it. can that actually happen? --- ## [Mouse and information; Do i remember wrong?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mouse-and-information-do-i-remember-wrong/19480)
**Author:** [@Kurt\_Wulfgang](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kurt_Wulfgang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mouse-and-information-do-i-remember-wrong/19480 "2019-04-01T23:52:30Z")
Old player here. Used to enjoy the game so much, now returning. Used to play the game years ago. My question is, if i remember correctly, hovering over items and stuff would usually show me some info on what’s in there,… --- ## [Acorns, the Super Food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acorns-the-super-food/19404)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acorns-the-super-food/19404 "2019-04-01T23:36:38Z")
Acorns (and nuts in general) seem to be incredibly prolific and caloric foods. You do all this work during the spring to scavenge eggs and veggies, barely scraping by, then you hit summer and you get a bunch of fruit, b… --- ## [Can't turn page in the inventory by pressing \> key](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-turn-page-in-the-inventory-by-pressing-key/19479)
**Author:** [@pbbp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pbbp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-turn-page-in-the-inventory-by-pressing-key/19479 "2019-04-01T23:15:57Z")
I have been following up the experimental build, as for now I have is 8696, but yesterday, not sure since which version, I can no longer use angle bracket keys to browse the previous or next page in inventory. I believe… --- ## [CDDA Command Center - concept and feature request thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-command-center-concept-and-feature-request-thread/19447)
**Author:** [@Warlander](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Warlander)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-command-center-concept-and-feature-request-thread/19447 "2019-04-01T23:15:19Z")
CDDA Command Center - concept and feature request thread (early development version screenshot) Hello everyone! As there is no cross-platform launcher for CDDA yet and current Windows one is very basic when it comes … --- ## [Making the security cameras work while being protected](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-the-security-cameras-work-while-being-protected/19489)
**Author:** [@Cynicus26](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cynicus26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-the-security-cameras-work-while-being-protected/19489 "2019-04-01T17:32:04Z")
I’m in the process of assembling a deathmobile in my current game and I have a question about security cameras, which I have no experience with. Will security cameras work if placed farther behind the edge of a vehicle … --- ## [Side bar flicker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/side-bar-flicker/19472)
**Author:** [@noname1208](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/noname1208)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/side-bar-flicker/19472 "2019-04-01T16:01:55Z")
Luckily I have a friend that showed me how to change the sidebar back to what it roughly used to be, why it changed I haven’t the faintest idea. But it’s flickering with every single screen update. I urned off the force … --- ## [What do the 3 numbers from the send NPC on faction camp menu represent?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-the-3-numbers-from-the-send-npc-on-faction-camp-menu-represent/19476)
**Author:** [@draghi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/draghi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-the-3-numbers-from-the-send-npc-on-faction-camp-menu-represent/19476 "2019-04-01T12:56:35Z")
i mean those three columns combat:survival:industry when you select what NPC to send on a task. at first i thought they represent succes chance as i often saw 100:100:100 but when i checked the actual NPC skills they we… --- ## [Changing font problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-font-problems/19437)
**Author:** [@unback](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/unback)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-font-problems/19437 "2019-04-01T09:02:43Z")
Herro. I understand this topic was covered extensivly already and sorry for bringing this up again. Tried changing the fornt ingame. After few yt video guides, searching in here and reddit i still have the problem it d… --- ## [Custom character bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-character-bug/19475)
**Author:** [@OrigamiZoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/OrigamiZoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-character-bug/19475 "2019-03-31T17:12:12Z")
If you select a profession with a positive trait (Tracer, Zoo Keeper) and switch to a different profession it will keep the traits selected. If you remove the profession traits you will gain the trait points, thus pushi… --- ## [New Butchered Organs Don't Need Fire to Become Cooked](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-butchered-organs-dont-need-fire-to-become-cooked/17892)
**Author:** [@Mega\_Glub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mega_Glub)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-butchered-organs-dont-need-fire-to-become-cooked/17892 "2019-03-31T14:55:17Z")
The title says it all: All of the new organs you can get from butchering (except for brains?) don’t require a fire source to craft into their cooked varieties, meaning that you can cook them without a fire/hobo stove/che… --- ## [Lighting and power](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lighting-and-power/19470)
**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lighting-and-power/19470 "2019-03-31T12:20:03Z")
It looks like batteries are like fluids, and when you “fill” something they get shuffled about, and are just gone when you use them up…so you can’t recharge them. That makes lighting a problem, so I’m curious how people… --- ## [Faction tab blank](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-tab-blank/19461)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-tab-blank/19461 "2019-03-31T04:42:44Z")
Playing a faction run, and the Faction tab (far right tab when pressing faction key) is blank. I’ve done a couple of quests for doods in Center, can see my followers/camps tabs, but npc factions blank. Possible bug? Poss… --- ## [Understanding making 2 story buildings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/understanding-making-2-story-buildings/19467)
**Author:** [@dessometrics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dessometrics)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/understanding-making-2-story-buildings/19467 "2019-03-30T20:39:47Z")
So i have been reading up on all of the beginner Json info for buildings and I don’t really understand how you define something as the second floor of something. Can someone give me a bit more info or where I can go to f… --- ## [NPC Dialogue Functions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-dialogue-functions/19344)
**Author:** [@zolmir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zolmir)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-dialogue-functions/19344 "2019-03-30T01:09:32Z")
Hey people, I just became aware that NPC conversations have been moved to JSON files, which encouraged me to try my hand at introducing some new content. I have been unable to figure out how to do a couple of things whi… --- ## [Do cardboard boxes/plastic bags do anything?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-cardboard-boxes-plastic-bags-do-anything/19441)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-cardboard-boxes-plastic-bags-do-anything/19441 "2019-03-29T20:44:37Z")
It seems like these pre-apocalypse wierdos were really fond of putting most of their foodstuffs in extremely bulky containers rather than simply dumping all of their flour, sugar, salt, spices, coffee beans, popcorn and … --- ## [Oh God Its Him!: Reputation/Fame/Infamy with Factions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-god-its-him-reputation-fame-infamy-with-factions/19452)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-god-its-him-reputation-fame-infamy-with-factions/19452 "2019-03-29T18:55:49Z")
Video beginning very much related: Right now, everyone in a faction treats you one of two ways: Neutral/Friendly or Hostile/kill on sight. This is perfect for the start of the game, because you are NOT SPECIAL. Nobody… --- ## [Everburning Fires](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/everburning-fires/19415)
**Author:** [@Invalid\_Username](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Invalid_Username)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/everburning-fires/19415 "2019-03-29T15:52:00Z")
Updated to 8667 and started a new game. Lab start, pretty bog-standard until I got up to the surface and noticed the huge fungal infestation surrounding everything. As anyone would do in this scenario, I immediately bega… --- ## [Has muscle-based power generation been nerfed/removed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-muscle-based-power-generation-been-nerfed-removed/17884)
**Author:** [@WunderThunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WunderThunk)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/has-muscle-based-power-generation-been-nerfed-removed/17884 "2019-03-29T14:37:01Z")
After two days of not playing I went back into my current world where I have foot cranks hooked up for power generation, and have discovered that I can no longer start pedaling to generate power. As such I’m wondering if… --- ## [Are starting traits hardcoded?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-starting-traits-hardcoded/19450)
**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-starting-traits-hardcoded/19450 "2019-03-29T11:22:25Z")
I was thinking about having a stab at creating some new starting traits but I’m struggling to find any documentation on how to do it, are they hardcoded or is the JSON file for them just a bit more obscure then other JSO… --- ## [Water drawn from ponds may be frozen in summer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-drawn-from-ponds-may-be-frozen-in-summer/19432)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-drawn-from-ponds-may-be-frozen-in-summer/19432 "2019-03-29T10:37:32Z")
Quite often when I draw water from ponds or other static water sources, it arrives in the container instantly frozen, even though external temperatures have been far above 0C for a very long time. (build 0.D stable) --- ## [Madness & Eldritch mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/madness-eldritch-mutations/19446)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 6:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/madness-eldritch-mutations/19446 "2019-03-29T06:43:54Z")
I feel encountering Eldritch horrors should be more terrifying and more dangerous. Just by looking at or being too close to an Eldritch monster or portal should slowly inflict a madness debuff. The longer you have one in… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=143) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=145)