# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=147 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 148 --- ## [Hacked Turret Ammo/Health Check Option For Control Laptop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hacked-turret-ammo-health-check-option-for-control-laptop/18510)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hacked-turret-ammo-health-check-option-for-control-laptop/18510 "2019-03-19T22:02:16Z")
So, I’d like to recommend adding in three VERY useful features for the control laptop: 1.The ability to check the ammo supply of hacked turrets or robots. 2.The ability to check the condition (health) of the hacked tur… --- ## [Cursor info-boxes not working?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cursor-info-boxes-not-working/19308)
**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cursor-info-boxes-not-working/19308 "2019-03-19T20:41:35Z")
I’m used to being able to scroll over any object in the main view and have a tool-tip box appear on the top right of the screen. Exactly the same as using ‘x’ command, but much more efficient. Went through the Options me… --- ## [\[BUG\] \[Build 8631\] Mini map has vanished](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-build-8631-mini-map-has-vanished/19297)
**Author:** [@Helldrone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Helldrone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-build-8631-mini-map-has-vanished/19297 "2019-03-19T17:13:42Z")
Hello! i’d like to report a thingy which i think is a bug, cause i’ve been playing for a while and yesterday everything was fine til i update to this latest build. It’s all small and missing minimap. Or i think i jus… --- ## [NPC command hotkeys](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-command-hotkeys/18777)
**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-command-hotkeys/18777 "2019-03-19T16:11:13Z")
This is a very simple suggestion to increase the user-friendliness of NPC companions. I feel this would be most beneficial to combat commands (attack, retreat) but could be used in day to day life too (pulp/don’t pulp, e… --- ## [PSA broken non-drink liquids](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psa-broken-non-drink-liquids/19235)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psa-broken-non-drink-liquids/19235 "2019-03-19T14:12:14Z")
TL;DR: If you are on builds 8612- 8616 I would recommend avoiding moving non-drink liquids between containers (includes refueling). Fixes are coming. So the temperature update had some unforeseen results for non-drink … --- ## [Help with software?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-software/19294)
**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-software/19294 "2019-03-19T08:36:48Z")
I dunno where to post this, but I am having some technical issues with downloading mods. After my winrar trial expired, I deleted it to download my mods without having to extract them as rar files. However, they still sa… --- ## [Map resets when Save is Loaded](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-resets-when-save-is-loaded/19287)
**Author:** [@sammyjudo1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sammyjudo1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-resets-when-save-is-loaded/19287 "2019-03-19T08:21:53Z")
I have had this issue with the game in the most recent updates of the game especially since 0.D was released where basically my entire map resets. It has happened across versions and saves and i cannot figure out the sol… --- ## [Fridge Volume Bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fridge-volume-bug/19281)
**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fridge-volume-bug/19281 "2019-03-19T05:55:17Z")
I’m trying to fill up my fridge and it’s never up to the top. It actually does not allow me to put more stuff than 65L of volume while clearly indicating its full volume is 75L. The picture is below. Is that a bug or I a… --- ## [Crops Growing Weird](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crops-growing-weird/19290)
**Author:** [@Foam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crops-growing-weird/19290 "2019-03-19T00:23:29Z")
New here, sorry if I post this wrong. I saw a thread covering season restraints for farming. I planted oats, veggies, and stuff like that on the 4th or 5th day of Summer. Day 18, I have had zero plants even reach the sec… --- ## [New menu functionality for NPCs and factions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-menu-functionality-for-npcs-and-factions/19282)
**Author:** [@dpwb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dpwb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-menu-functionality-for-npcs-and-factions/19282 "2019-03-18T18:50:32Z")
Just a PSA because I’ve added a feature that may be easily overlooked. For around 5 years now the # key opened a menu of game factions, and for around 5 years, they had no in-game purpose at all. I’ve taken over the # … --- ## [How to harvest sap?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-harvest-sap/19278)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-harvest-sap/19278 "2019-03-18T18:46:00Z")
I fixed a bug realted to getting water from map tile sources (pump/river/pond/etc.) From the code it seems like harvesting sap would have the same bug. But I can’t seem to get any sap so I can’t test it. I put a tree … --- ## [Does Lizard Style actually DO anything at present?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-lizard-style-actually-do-anything-at-present/19273)
**Author:** [@Shadowdweller01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shadowdweller01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-lizard-style-actually-do-anything-at-present/19273 "2019-03-18T18:40:14Z")
Unlike the other martial arts styles, Lizard Style doesn’t seem to list any bonuses or conditions, even when standing next to a wall. Some limited experimentation hasn’t shown any conclusive performance improvements eit… --- ## [Developing a "fortified Evac shelter" structure](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/developing-a-fortified-evac-shelter-structure/17837)
**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/developing-a-fortified-evac-shelter-structure/17837 "2019-03-18T14:13:10Z")
I’m working on this as part of my dialogue update (you can wind up going to these places based on stories from NPCs that have been here), and have hit the point where I could use some feedback. I’m making “fortified Eva… --- ## [Official Website Points to Wrong Forum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/official-website-points-to-wrong-forum/15283)
**Author:** [@GrumpyProgrammer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GrumpyProgrammer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/official-website-points-to-wrong-forum/15283 "2018-04-18T02:20:24Z")
I’m not sure if this is the right place to put this message, but the official website for DDA (http://en.cataclysmdda.com/) has the link to the forum going to the old SimpleMachines forum. It’s not a big deal, but it is … --- ## [So,how do i unhide crafting recipes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-do-i-unhide-crafting-recipes/19260)
**Author:** [@Turtleoverlord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtleoverlord)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-do-i-unhide-crafting-recipes/19260 "2019-03-18T06:33:24Z")
so bassicaly ive hidden all the Tool recipes on the crafting menu accidentaly --- ## [PoraComp Mod Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poracomp-mod-thread/16354)
**Author:** [@Poragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Poragon)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poracomp-mod-thread/16354 "2019-03-18T06:30:54Z")
Heyo all, stopin’ by to drop a link for my now on github mod PoraComp. PoraComp is a mod created by myself for the purpose of compiling my mods into one easy to install package, as well as adding bits and bobs that did … --- ## [Which branch to merge to](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-branch-to-merge-to/19270)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-branch-to-merge-to/19270 "2019-03-18T01:45:11Z")
Recently a somewhat dated pull request was set to point to development branch rather than master by @kevin.granade. However from what I can tell everyone else seems to be trying to merge to master directly, and the CI bu… --- ## [Test Tubes Size listing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/test-tubes-size-listing/19261)
**Author:** [@Naroc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Naroc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/test-tubes-size-listing/19261 "2019-03-17T19:07:55Z")
Just found this on the CDDA item browser, is this correct for the current build, i’ve yet to check the item in game but the size of this container feels wrong. XD --- ## [Help with adding flags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-adding-flags/19266)
**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-adding-flags/19266 "2019-03-17T17:30:23Z")
I’m trying to add the revives flag to every animal in the game. Do I need to write any other code beyond copy from and extends (ex. stats or harvest flags)? For example: { "id": "mon\_bear", "type": "MONSTER", … --- ## [Tank Mod issues with weapon strengths](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-mod-issues-with-weapon-strengths/19179)
**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-mod-issues-with-weapon-strengths/19179 "2019-03-17T16:12:22Z")
Hello, One thing I have noticed is that with the official tank mod enabled, the various cannons seem to not be that effective at all. As a test, I spawned a light-tank with the 120mm cannon outside of a bandit cabin for… --- ## [A small idea about manual church bells](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-idea-about-manual-church-bells/19243)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-idea-about-manual-church-bells/19243 "2019-03-17T04:58:18Z")
What do you think about the idea of manual church bells? I don’t know if those bells are still in use but it would be great to use them as a zombie bait. Just pull the rope for a minute, run outside and hide. Zombies are… --- ## [A wreak Idea/ Starting senario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-wreak-idea-starting-senario/19253)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-wreak-idea-starting-senario/19253 "2019-03-17T02:44:01Z")
So one Idea I just had. so far i have only seen helicopter crashes. I think having some plane crashes would being cool. Ranging from small personal planes to fighter jets. to full one cargo/commercial planes. the senario… --- ## [Crafting salted meat slice crash the game in the 8621. version: 0.D-572-gc62f18a (tiles)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-salted-meat-slice-crash-the-game-in-the-8621-version-0-d-572-gc62f18a-tiles/19251)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-salted-meat-slice-crash-the-game-in-the-8621-version-0-d-572-gc62f18a-tiles/19251 "2019-03-16T20:53:14Z")
version: 0.D-572-gc62f18a (tiles) OS: win7 64bit mods: “dda”, “no\_npc\_food”, “filthy\_morale”, “novitamins”, “growable-pots” Crafting salted meat slice crash the game: CRASH LOG FILE: config/crash.log VERSION:… --- ## [What's the deal with coal?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-coal/19229)
**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-deal-with-coal/19229 "2019-03-16T15:49:33Z")
No seriously coal is pretty much useless. By the time I craft a pickaxe, the coal I can get from mining is pretty much useless compared to the more versatile charcoal. Is there a mod that gives coal some more usage? --- ## [How do you get raw offal now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-get-raw-offal-now/19246)
**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-get-raw-offal-now/19246 "2019-03-16T13:10:30Z")
The old butchering system made it easy to get raw offal, but how do you get it now? Which butchery mode? --- ## [Why don't guns do piercing damage instead of cutting damage?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-guns-do-piercing-damage-instead-of-cutting-damage/19245)
**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-guns-do-piercing-damage-instead-of-cutting-damage/19245 "2019-03-16T12:39:19Z")
I’m just wondering. Could piercing armor be coded in? Or maybe a new armor type(projectile)? Bullets and arrows will still have some of the other damage types but less of it, and higher projectile damage. Maybe this coul… --- ## [Claymore mines?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claymore-mines/19247)
**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claymore-mines/19247 "2019-03-16T09:48:06Z")
So now that we have a more detailed and realistic explosives and shrapnel mechanics, I was thinking Claymore mine should be a thing. You could place it and then point the direction of shrapnel to be bursted, the same way… --- ## [Skill Progression (Practice makes perfect, redux)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-progression-practice-makes-perfect-redux/19212)
**Author:** [@RickySandbox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RickySandbox)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skill-progression-practice-makes-perfect-redux/19212 "2019-03-16T07:58:27Z")
Update: The discussion continues! I’ve updated the Issue on GitHub for those interested. While learning more about skill progression systems I discovered an article about a real world system used in military training … --- ## [Game crash on cooking cooked cattail stalk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-on-cooking-cooked-cattail-stalk/19238)
**Author:** [@Dlight\_full](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlight_full)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-on-cooking-cooked-cattail-stalk/19238 "2019-03-16T06:23:20Z")
When i try to cook cooked cattail stalk, game crashes. This lead to corrupting my save game, which crushes the game immediately on loading the game. --- ## [Randomized Overmaps?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomized-overmaps/19237)
**Author:** [@Deadrick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Deadrick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/randomized-overmaps/19237 "2019-03-16T06:19:42Z")
I am not much of a programmer so I have no idea if this is possible to do in the game engine or not. I was just thinking how a feature to randomize the overmaps would be nice. If you travel you can go through sparsely p… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=146) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=148)