# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=155 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 156 --- ## [Idea for learning json: glass products](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-learning-json-glass-products/18721)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-learning-json-glass-products/18721 "2019-02-09T04:42:38Z")
I saw a post somewhere about how all of these “here’s an idea” posts are kind of useless since contributors tend to have their own ideas, and it occurs to me once again that I have the time and energy to consider contrib… --- ## [How to add custom waypoint?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-custom-waypoint/18715)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-custom-waypoint/18715 "2019-02-09T03:03:50Z")
so im starting to do some crafting and building base now rather than exploring and looting like i used to play, but im a kind of player who build a base, explore far away and end up forget where is my base located… is t… --- ## [Polish translation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/polish-translation/13738)
**Author:** [@lol2121](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lol2121)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/polish-translation/13738 "2019-02-08T00:13:35Z")
Hello, I’m currently translating the game to Polish together with mr\_sep on Transifex, and I need someone to coordinate the translations and update the game .po files. Any help is very much welcome! Polish translation p… --- ## [Some crafting related ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-crafting-related-ideas/18710)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-crafting-related-ideas/18710 "2019-02-07T19:08:44Z")
OK so some new builds to help with storage for crafting ingots solid compact version of meltable items metals glass and plastic (yes they melt plastic in to holds) heavy but compact taking little space. smelter the ma… --- ## [The Jank That Is Morale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-jank-that-is-morale/18640)
**Author:** [@VIVIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VIVIT)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-jank-that-is-morale/18640 "2019-02-05T20:12:34Z")
I think we can all agree that the morale mechanics in Cataclysm are handled pretty awkwardly. No matter what we do, representing something as nuanced and complex as mood with a single quantitative value will be at least … --- ## [How is melee weapon attack speed calculated?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-melee-weapon-attack-speed-calculated/18668)
**Author:** [@MaxTKOA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaxTKOA)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-melee-weapon-attack-speed-calculated/18668 "2019-02-07T03:08:28Z")
I’m just getting into modding CDDA, and I’ve been messing around with a few things, including melee weapons. I’m a bit confused as to how exactly the attack speed is calculated, though, because it’s not a stat included i… --- ## [Installing CBM on me sedates NPC follower](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-cbm-on-me-sedates-npc-follower/18560)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-cbm-on-me-sedates-npc-follower/18560 "2019-02-07T01:10:21Z")
Installed a bunch of CBMs on my character while my NPC follower was nearby. When I woke up NPC was sedated. Don’t really know why. --- ## [Disassembling Vehicle engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-vehicle-engines/18700)
**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-vehicle-engines/18700 "2019-02-06T23:20:37Z")
So I made a pallet lifter. I have a bottle jack. I removed the engine from the car. Why does my character have to then hold the engine in order to disassemble it? Anything in a car or truck immediately knocks him to the … --- ## [Help understanding monster\_attacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-understanding-monster-attacks/18705)
**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-understanding-monster-attacks/18705 "2019-02-06T20:47:55Z")
Creating new monster\_attacks. Couldn’t find documentation on these specific questions and couldn’t understand the code. Could someone explain how armor\_penetration and armor\_multiplier work? Within a monster\_attack, I… --- ## [Ketchup and Nausea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ketchup-and-nausea/18696)
**Author:** [@Uvi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Uvi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ketchup-and-nausea/18696 "2019-02-06T16:30:46Z")
It’s pretty funny, but apparently I can eat ketchup and mustard even while my character is nauseous. I’m pretty sure I’d vomit instantly if I tried that IRL. --- ## [A Message Scaring me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-message-scaring-me/18634)
**Author:** [@Bryant\_Dodd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bryant_Dodd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-message-scaring-me/18634 "2019-02-06T06:16:26Z")
In my longest playthrough so far with my Mall cop paul I’ve recently received messages about the forest and would like to know what’s going on (this is scaring the shit out of me ) The first message was like this -the s… --- ## [Int suddenly drops to 00](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/int-suddenly-drops-to-00/18698)
**Author:** [@Love\_osu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Love_osu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/int-suddenly-drops-to-00/18698 "2019-02-06T01:34:06Z")
My character INT stat suddenly drop to 0 for no reason. Can anyone help ?? --- ## [Is wind turbine a waste of material and time?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-wind-turbine-a-waste-of-material-and-time/18691)
**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-wind-turbine-a-waste-of-material-and-time/18691 "2019-02-05T21:27:10Z")
I connect an alternator to a bike without wheels. This setup can fully charge a battery in 6 - 8 hours. I spend half of the 6-8 hours to read a book and get my breath back. I also make another “vehicle” with one wind tu… --- ## [Telescopic Mirror and Cornershot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/telescopic-mirror-and-cornershot/18592)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/telescopic-mirror-and-cornershot/18592 "2019-02-05T10:04:48Z")
Two things that would make clearing corners much safer and easier: A telescopic mirror (or other handheld mirror) and a Cornershot. The mirror will allow you to peek around a corner without exposing yourself (to check fo… --- ## [StatsThroughSkills II](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/statsthroughskills-ii/10627)
**Author:** [@Xfin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xfin)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/statsthroughskills-ii/10627 "2019-02-05T04:33:28Z")
Ok so here loved the idea of this mod but it felt like it had a ‘few’ minor problems… so here looked around for ways here could possible change the flaws and the results are http://puu.sh/kuqu6.zip (edit, minor oversigh… --- ## [A Question of Sense](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-of-sense/18646)
**Author:** [@Invalid\_Username](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Invalid_Username)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-of-sense/18646 "2019-02-05T00:30:59Z")
I recently finished a survivalist-start playthrough (ants ate me, was wearing chitin armor made from BEES, shit was embarassing). and it raised some questions. Recipe questions, mostly. For instance, why can I learn auto… --- ## [0 to Lvl 6 Dodging on Day 1 from Standing in Place Next to a Sewer Rat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-to-lvl-6-dodging-on-day-1-from-standing-in-place-next-to-a-sewer-rat/18689)
**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-to-lvl-6-dodging-on-day-1-from-standing-in-place-next-to-a-sewer-rat/18689 "2019-02-05T00:22:09Z")
Was able to train my dodging to 6 on the first day, probably with the help of Fast Learner, just by standing in place and letting the rat attempt to attack me. I was an AutoDoc Specialist in the High Tech Low Life Scenar… --- ## [Need some advice to consolidate in game drugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-advice-to-consolidate-in-game-drugs/18665)
**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-advice-to-consolidate-in-game-drugs/18665 "2019-02-05T00:05:15Z")
So yeah… I have a whole lot of heroin. How do I consolidate it into 1 single container of many doses instead of 10 bags of 2-6 doses? --- ## [Where can i get milk?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-get-milk/18548)
**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-get-milk/18548 "2019-02-04T17:41:53Z")
Where can i get some milk?if i found one its rotten… --- ## [Zoom while looking around](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoom-while-looking-around/18680)
**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoom-while-looking-around/18680 "2019-02-04T16:48:59Z")
A small thing so it isn’t really an issue but would it be possible to make it so you can zoom while looking around? It wouldn’t be really anything more then a quality of life feature so I wouldn’t expect it to be high on… --- ## [Static NPCs in some military vehicles/tanks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-in-some-military-vehicles-tanks/18677)
**Author:** [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-in-some-military-vehicles-tanks/18677 "2019-02-04T12:35:34Z")
If I’m not wrong, it might be lore friendly to, at the least, find some hideaway survivor or soldier inside a tank rarely within the first week or two. That could be an interesting element to salvaging cannons and shells… --- ## [Comparison: CDDA VS. AAA Gaming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comparison-cdda-vs-aaa-gaming/18211)
**Author:** [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comparison-cdda-vs-aaa-gaming/18211 "2019-02-04T11:49:41Z")
Who besides me has noticed the distinct difference in quality that exists between games like this and DF and say…Atlas, 76, BF5 amoung many others. I just stand in awe as people shell out over $100 and more looking for a… --- ## [Keeping NPC morale up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-npc-morale-up/18446)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-npc-morale-up/18446 "2019-02-04T08:34:14Z")
Finally ran into an NPC willing to travel with me. Have her equipped and everything, but when I examine her stats, she’s typically unhappy. For the moment I have NPC needs turned off, so I cannot rely on food/drink to ra… --- ## [Sealed jar of pickles (rotten)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sealed-jar-of-pickles-rotten/18662)
**Author:** [@Mantar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mantar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sealed-jar-of-pickles-rotten/18662 "2019-02-04T00:06:06Z")
I’m not sure how this happened. has anyone else seen this? I don’t know if this is a bug or what. It was fine previously. Newly spawned jars seem to be fine, this might be an old jar from many versions ago. Rotted whil… --- ## [Returning after unknown days of real life activity : what's new?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/returning-after-unknown-days-of-real-life-activity-whats-new/18601)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/returning-after-unknown-days-of-real-life-activity-whats-new/18601 "2019-02-04T00:03:12Z")
after unknown days of real-life activity, i have returned and now i believe i may have missed something important, something that i should know about forum such as removed some category or new category and stuff… so is t… --- ## [3d tileset plans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3d-tileset-plans/18424)
**Author:** [@Stone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stone)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3d-tileset-plans/18424 "2019-01-30T22:08:02Z")
I’ve decided to start making a 3d tileset using magicavoxel in preparation of anyone making 3d tiles a thing, the benefits of me using magicavoxel means I can also export them to 2d and isometric 2d as well, this is gonn… --- ## [Opinions on a possible new Appearance system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opinions-on-a-possible-new-appearance-system/18549)
**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opinions-on-a-possible-new-appearance-system/18549 "2019-02-03T23:12:58Z")
So this PR https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/27821 aim to add more comestic trait in the core game and make them available to NPCs. This feeds into something I ve been thinking about in the past month : … --- ## [How do I make an uncraftable recipe craftable?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-make-an-uncraftable-recipe-craftable/18663)
**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-make-an-uncraftable-recipe-craftable/18663 "2019-02-03T18:54:08Z")
I was hoping someone could give me a rundown on how to make uncraftable items craftable? If I was just adding a new item I don’t think I’d have too much trouble but I’m worried about messing something up when it comes to… --- ## [Monster Mash! (Vehicle Zombie smashing question)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-mash-vehicle-zombie-smashing-question/18655)
**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-mash-vehicle-zombie-smashing-question/18655 "2019-02-03T15:40:14Z")
When you run over Zombies does that kill/pulp the corpse? If you say plow through about 30 or zombies, does the horde follow you back to your base or do they reach a certain point and just mill around looking for someth… --- ## [Joke weapons for fun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joke-weapons-for-fun/18603)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joke-weapons-for-fun/18603 "2019-02-03T10:56:48Z")
So joke weapons are mostly silly weapons that somehow work and may work well, but still look so silly. think dead rising level of weird note would still work they just look like they shouldn’t. and yes this is a idea boa… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=154) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=156)