# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=15 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [0.G crashes on NPC death](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-g-crashes-on-npc-death/28684)
**Author:** [@Bruhman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bruhman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-g-crashes-on-npc-death/28684 "2023-04-17T06:29:37Z")
Was about to ask where the crash logs are at but I think just going for the actual problem makes more sense: about 20% of the time the death of the NPC causes the game to crash with no errors or any real indication of th… --- ## [How does armor actually work in experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-armor-actually-work-in-experimental/28679)
**Author:** [@Gnubl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnubl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-armor-actually-work-in-experimental/28679 "2023-04-14T22:27:29Z")
Hi there :slight\_smile: I ask because i find so much info in the net… but its from 2020 and around… I do play experimental and i am wondering if multiple items on the same layer stack ? i have for example on the “norm… --- ## [Are NPCs able to switch from a ranged to a melee weapon if a zombie gets close yet?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-npcs-able-to-switch-from-a-ranged-to-a-melee-weapon-if-a-zombie-gets-close-yet/28672)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-npcs-able-to-switch-from-a-ranged-to-a-melee-weapon-if-a-zombie-gets-close-yet/28672 "2023-04-14T11:50:17Z")
I’m still on stable, but was wondering if anyone has managed to get this aspect of NPCs working yet. Kind of sucks having allies unable to pull out a knife or something when zombies get too close even if I arm them prope… --- ## [Crashes while getting any achievement](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashes-while-getting-any-achievement/28668)
**Author:** [@Wolfy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wolfy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashes-while-getting-any-achievement/28668 "2023-04-13T09:44:39Z")
Hey there. Currently i cant get any achievement because game will crash otherwise. Here is everything that occurs in crash log: "The program has crashed. See the log file for a stack trace. CRASH LOG FILE: C:/Users/Ad… --- ## [Makeshift furniture stuff. Chairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/makeshift-furniture-stuff-chairs/28675)
**Author:** [@Pupker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pupker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/makeshift-furniture-stuff-chairs/28675 "2023-04-11T05:32:26Z")
Currently the most you can do with furniture is grab it and shift elsewhere, to slow enemies with climbable tables and block with impassable shelves. In real life its entirely possible to flip table/desk to turn it into… --- ## [Using the custom zone for many different items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-the-custom-zone-for-many-different-items/28646)
**Author:** [@BRUH](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BRUH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 4:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-the-custom-zone-for-many-different-items/28646 "2023-04-11T04:57:29Z")
It orders to make the base more orderly im to ensure charcoal will be explicitly placed near certain areas and planks, logs, and other spare parts material. However, using the custom zone -/–c/m:logs,planks charcoal won… --- ## [Armed MAs that can use weapons like knives should get an arm\_block](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armed-mas-that-can-use-weapons-like-knives-should-get-an-arm-block/28674)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armed-mas-that-can-use-weapons-like-knives-should-get-an-arm-block/28674 "2023-04-11T04:40:53Z")
Now that we have a flag that won’t prevent arm\_blocks for small weapons that doesn’t have a block ability. I think only Escrima and Silat doesn’t have arm\_blocks, while both Krav Maga and Ninjutsu have by virtue of being… --- ## [How to increase trust with Exodii?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-increase-trust-with-exodii/28623)
**Author:** [@Klundalak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Klundalak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-increase-trust-with-exodii/28623 "2023-04-11T01:48:44Z")
I met Rubik the cyborg at the Exodii base around early Summer. From the information that I scavenged, I have to constantly visit Rubik and trade items with him in order to increase faction trust values, which will in tur… --- ## [Quick question about ticking off the NPC needs mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-question-about-ticking-off-the-npc-needs-mod/28669)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 9:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-question-about-ticking-off-the-npc-needs-mod/28669 "2023-04-10T09:59:46Z")
Will NPCs that are not my followers, say, those in the Refugee Center, starve to death? --- ## [Problem with furniture occluding things using the Ultica\_iso tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-furniture-occluding-things-using-the-ultica-iso-tileset/28665)
**Author:** [@GreyCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GreyCat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-furniture-occluding-things-using-the-ultica-iso-tileset/28665 "2023-04-08T05:03:34Z")
Hey, new player here. I’ve got a question about the isometric Ultica tileset. It seems to me that counters or other furnitures can hide objects, items or creature that are behind them. For example, the lockers in the st… --- ## [How does armor vital coverage work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-armor-vital-coverage-work/28654)
**Author:** [@bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bug)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-armor-vital-coverage-work/28654 "2023-04-05T19:39:08Z")
I was running around with knee pads and found some leather chaps. 65% coverage vs. 4% coverage. But knee pads have a 90% vital coverage. Does this mean you have a 4% chance of hitting a part of a leg covered by the kn… --- ## [Can my map be Fixed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-my-map-be-fixed/20676)
**Author:** [@ppanda0421](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ppanda0421)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-my-map-be-fixed/20676 "2023-04-04T02:06:34Z")
Hi, Somehow my map generated lots of ‘abandoned drive-throughs.’ This building also overwrote some of my existing points for reason. For example my base in an evac shelter shows location as ‘abandoned drive-through.’ I’… --- ## [Gaimen has "Scarred Zombies" everywhere after 4 months](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gaimen-has-scarred-zombies-everywhere-after-4-months/28607)
**Author:** [@EnDSchultz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EnDSchultz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gaimen-has-scarred-zombies-everywhere-after-4-months/28607 "2023-04-02T00:09:26Z")
I’m currently approaching the end of summer, about 4 months into the game, and I’ve been noticing scarred zombies have started showing up with extreme frequency. I had a horde of probably a dozen show up at my camp. Vis… --- ## [When starting a fire gives a pyromaniac mood-bonus,](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-starting-a-fire-gives-a-pyromaniac-mood-bonus/28566)
**Author:** [@groovingrafzahl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/groovingrafzahl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-starting-a-fire-gives-a-pyromaniac-mood-bonus/28566 "2023-03-31T15:17:14Z")
…then killing a should give it too!? I mean… would I be a pyromaniac in that situation… oh boy, what pleasure!! But it should be implemented like the eating-bonus and not more as +5 or +10. What do you think? Cheerio… --- ## [Base camp upgrades overrides previous constructions and removing loot on the ground](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/base-camp-upgrades-overrides-previous-constructions-and-removing-loot-on-the-ground/28642)
**Author:** [@Klundalak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Klundalak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 3:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/base-camp-upgrades-overrides-previous-constructions-and-removing-loot-on-the-ground/28642 "2023-03-31T03:53:21Z")
I was trying out the base camp upgrades for the first time, then I realized a couple of problems: The game does not tell me where the upgrades are going to be constructed. Sometimes it’s fine, other times it overrides… --- ## [Avali mutation tree](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avali-mutation-tree/27655)
**Author:** [@AronaiSieyes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AronaiSieyes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avali-mutation-tree/27655 "2023-03-27T03:40:30Z")
Made an Avali mod for CDDA, represeting Avali as a mutation tree. Originally made it for myself, PR’d it, but Kevin said it was too specific to include in the game so I’ll just post it here. Avali are a sort of combin… --- ## [CBM power question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-power-question/28628)
**Author:** [@Gnubl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnubl)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-power-question/28628 "2023-03-26T16:40:08Z")
Hi there everyone :slight\_smile: first post on my side, hope that i didnt break any rule. If so I am sorry -.- Its my first game where my toon lives longer then a few days. I was able to installl 9 CBMs on my toon, but… --- ## [How do I eat dinosaur eggs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-eat-dinosaur-eggs/28637)
**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-eat-dinosaur-eggs/28637 "2023-03-25T10:39:50Z")
I cooked one and it’s like 2000+ in calorie and I literally can’t eat it without killing myself in the process. --- ## [Game Continually crashes when creature dies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-continually-crashes-when-creature-dies/28632)
**Author:** [@Scringis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scringis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-continually-crashes-when-creature-dies/28632 "2023-03-24T07:12:26Z")
Hello everyone. Been playing CDDA for quite a while, on and off since 2021 or so, Recently I’ve been encountering a pretty annoying crash thats been preventing me from playing the game. I havent done any tests or anythi… --- ## [Game goal suggestion (Challenge-Achievement-System)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-goal-suggestion-challenge-achievement-system/28370)
**Author:** [@Eternal\_Silence](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eternal_Silence)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-goal-suggestion-challenge-achievement-system/28370 "2023-03-24T03:14:05Z")
I have been a longtime fan of Cataclysm DDA for years now, counting it as one of my favourite games. While I’m really enjoying the core game and it’s countless great mods and looking forward to every new release of it, t… --- ## [Training Principle of Biology Proficiency via dissecting corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/training-principle-of-biology-proficiency-via-dissecting-corpses/28589)
**Author:** [@Klundalak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Klundalak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/training-principle-of-biology-proficiency-via-dissecting-corpses/28589 "2023-03-23T15:22:35Z")
I noticed that dissecting pulped corpses of zombies could help train my principles of biology proficiency, but dissecting pulped corpses of normal humans cannot? Is this intended? --- ## [What decides when the "got comfy" bonus happens?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-decides-when-the-got-comfy-bonus-happens/28263)
**Author:** [@npostavs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/npostavs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-decides-when-the-got-comfy-bonus-happens/28263 "2023-03-22T01:43:34Z")
I notice that it shows when I read in armchairs, and sometimes even in a car reclining seat. But sometimes it doesn’t happen? Is it just random? --- ## [Portal Storm Event in Gaiman feels Extremely Frequent](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storm-event-in-gaiman-feels-extremely-frequent/28606)
**Author:** [@Klundalak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Klundalak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 7:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storm-event-in-gaiman-feels-extremely-frequent/28606 "2023-03-20T07:43:18Z")
Disclaimer: from where I am from, I cannot access Google and reddit. The source of info I have about this game is limited to the chezzo wiki, the hitchhiker’s guide, occasionally github (sometimes the connection is down)… --- ## [Gaining morale from being in a group](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gaining-morale-from-being-in-a-group/28620)
**Author:** [@Klundalak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Klundalak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gaining-morale-from-being-in-a-group/28620 "2023-03-19T15:27:12Z")
Since I love recruiting NPC followers and keeping them alive, I always try my best to boost my trust values with them. Going into 0.G with this playstyle, I have noticed a couple of things: Keeping my followers around … --- ## [Why does repairing the RM42 knife require such insanely high skill?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-repairing-the-rm42-knife-require-such-insanely-high-skill/28614)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-repairing-the-rm42-knife-require-such-insanely-high-skill/28614 "2023-03-18T23:24:44Z")
Seriously, it’s like repairing it requires the same skill level as repairing a rocket engine. I have 7 fabrication and still 0% chance to fix. --- ## [EOC\_talkers: missed name](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eoc-talkers-missed-name/28610)
**Author:** [@Nerak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nerak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eoc-talkers-missed-name/28610 "2023-03-17T16:28:05Z")
I want to create a talking structure like xedra impaled officer, but i always get this message. What is a problem? --- ## [Give me your Money](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-me-your-money/28462)
**Author:** [@potato\_guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/potato_guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-me-your-money/28462 "2023-03-17T11:54:07Z")
Paper Money. Old world money. Whatever you want to call it. I feel like it should have a more prominent use, people should hang on to it, it shouldn’t just be something you throw away. I also think that when trading wit… --- ## [How to complete "Find source of robots" quest for the old guard representative?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-complete-find-source-of-robots-quest-for-the-old-guard-representative/28605)
**Author:** [@Klundalak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Klundalak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-complete-find-source-of-robots-quest-for-the-old-guard-representative/28605 "2023-03-17T05:21:13Z")
The old guard representative gave me a quest telling me to go to a marked place on the map to investigate the source of some robots. I followed the map and went over there. It seems to be some place named the rocky butte… --- ## [Is there a way to access individual pockets when putting items in clothing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-access-individual-pockets-when-putting-items-in-clothing/28608)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-access-individual-pockets-when-putting-items-in-clothing/28608 "2023-03-16T00:13:03Z")
For example, making sure your ammo is in the easiest to access pocket. Been fiddling with the inventory for a bit and don’t see an easy way. --- ## [Is anyone Know how to add trait while ignoring prereqs and threshreq By coding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-anyone-know-how-to-add-trait-while-ignoring-prereqs-and-threshreq-by-coding/28597)
**Author:** [@vitmainlem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vitmainlem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-anyone-know-how-to-add-trait-while-ignoring-prereqs-and-threshreq-by-coding/28597 "2023-03-15T01:46:47Z")
So then I try to add a trait but without prereqs and threshreq, the trait will disappear or be demoted. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=14) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=16)