# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=156 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 157 --- ## [Concept: Big Endgame Challenge/Win States?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/concept-big-endgame-challenge-win-states/18295)
**Author:** [@Volginsqueaky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Volginsqueaky)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/concept-big-endgame-challenge-win-states/18295 "2019-02-03T08:58:00Z")
Granted I know CDDA is primarily a sandbox apocalypse for all of us to goof around in, but I can’t stop from wondering about the feasibility of implementing a sort of gamemode based on a timed challenge for the player to… --- ## [So how does the new add mod work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-does-the-new-add-mod-work/18669)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-how-does-the-new-add-mod-work/18669 "2019-02-03T04:45:13Z")
Or rather why am I unable to make the combat knife also have an add mod modifier giving an addition underbarrel slot. --- ## [More military vehicle's because REASONS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-military-vehicles-because-reasons/18658)
**Author:** [@Turtleoverlord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtleoverlord)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-military-vehicles-because-reasons/18658 "2019-02-02T21:11:24Z")
I got some ideas for me military vehicle’s do yeah JLTV:(Humvee sized) Bigger, more resistant,faster and heavier Humvee Comes with a UPS,2 cargo spaces,2 normal trunks,5 seats and 1 random turret mount More expensiv… --- ## [Aircraft In Game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aircraft-in-game/17669)
**Author:** [@Jim-Nixon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jim-Nixon)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aircraft-in-game/17669 "2019-02-02T21:05:58Z")
I know aircraft have been suggested many times before, and that the same answer has been given (wait for z-levels), but I’ve come up with an idea for aircraft mechanics if they’re ever added in game. In an old MUD (multi… --- ## [Patient record quest doesn't register complete](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/patient-record-quest-doesnt-register-complete/18630)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/patient-record-quest-doesnt-register-complete/18630 "2019-02-02T20:21:12Z")
Finally manged to find patient records for my NPC companion, but the quest didn’t seem to complete properly. When I talked to her, she didn’t ask me about them, or take the records (like I would expect on a fetch quest).… --- ## [Spawn liquid with mutation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-liquid-with-mutation/18661)
**Author:** [@hunakos57](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hunakos57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-liquid-with-mutation/18661 "2019-02-02T20:11:35Z")
Created a simple mutation based on the spider one to create milk, but nor do I know how to pour it into a container nor how to spawn it with the container. (Only modified the mutation.json file, the rest of the codes are… --- ## [Currently-Broken Punt Gun Mod, help please!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/currently-broken-punt-gun-mod-help-please/17253)
**Author:** [@Tefnut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tefnut)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/currently-broken-punt-gun-mod-help-please/17253 "2019-02-02T20:07:57Z")
I dont know what ive done wrong thus far in particular, so if coumeone could walk me step-by-step through fixing this mess, i would appreciate it greatly Also, how is it for a first attempt? I just copied some vanilla… --- ## [What should stunning prevent?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-stunning-prevent/18651)
**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-stunning-prevent/18651 "2019-02-02T19:01:04Z")
Currently, stunning an enemy keeps it from attacking you in melee, and keeps spitters and shocker-type enemies from using their ranged attacks. However, some other things are still possible. For example, the skeletal jug… --- ## [Whaley's mods: Big Buildings, River Buildings, & Seedy Locations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whaleys-mods-big-buildings-river-buildings-seedy-locations/15750)
**Author:** [@nornagon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nornagon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whaleys-mods-big-buildings-river-buildings-seedy-locations/15750 "2019-02-02T17:18:44Z")
The OG Whaley has been releasing a few mods on reddit recently: Big Buildings, with a giant stadium & zoo, plus a new zoo start scenario. River Buildings, which makes exploring rivers way cooler. Seedy Spots, to gru… --- ## [Armor Up! A mod to make armor more better. New PA Utilities pack!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-up-a-mod-to-make-armor-more-better-new-pa-utilities-pack/15449)
**Author:** [@darktoes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/darktoes)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-up-a-mod-to-make-armor-more-better-new-pa-utilities-pack/15449 "2019-02-02T01:53:51Z")
This is a (for now) pair of mods starting to implement some advanced armor options for players. Current packs: Survivor Expansion Power Armor Utilities Survior Expansion adds: Survivor Skinsuit So in my current run… --- ## [Vehicle questions about wheels and towing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-questions-about-wheels-and-towing/18608)
**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-questions-about-wheels-and-towing/18608 "2019-02-01T22:17:14Z")
Questions: Is it possible to change wheel sizes on a vehicle? IE 24" wheels to 17" wheels? Is it possible to put 17" wheels on a scooter? Is towing a vehicle an option? (maybe chains or something?) Whats the difference… --- ## [How to use the jacking trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-the-jacking-trait/17961)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-the-jacking-trait/17961 "2019-02-01T22:09:54Z")
so i am scraping a security van have a bottle jack in my invetory but still cant take the engine or wheels even tho they say need jacking level 7 and a bottle jack has jacking level 16. and yes i know that lifting and j… --- ## [Farming Changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming-changes/18631)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming-changes/18631 "2019-02-01T19:17:33Z")
one problem i see is well. you can’t do any farming outside set season. know personaly not only would i say you can plant at any point i also say there should be season crops. Know this work mostly as a grows in that sea… --- ## [A place for an Animal Handling Skill?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-place-for-an-animal-handling-skill/17792)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-place-for-an-animal-handling-skill/17792 "2019-02-01T18:46:25Z")
Could there be a place for an Animal Handling skill? You can tame, and have pets, but as far as I’m aware they are just friendly animals that hang around you. What if by adding in an Animal skill of sorts, it not only go… --- ## [Bonuses from multiple martial arts stack?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bonuses-from-multiple-martial-arts-stack/18641)
**Author:** [@filthyclothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/filthyclothing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bonuses-from-multiple-martial-arts-stack/18641 "2019-02-01T18:28:03Z")
Just created a martial arts based character. The character knows tiger kung fu and karate. Do the benefits of +1 dodge on successful attack still apply to my character if I’m using tiger kung fu actively to fight? --- ## [Optimist trait is inconsistent](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/optimist-trait-is-inconsistent/18616)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/optimist-trait-is-inconsistent/18616 "2019-02-01T12:08:44Z")
during my gameplay session on experimental 8485. i discover some minor bug from Optimist trait that the morale value is inconsistent… although i didn’t see the inconsistency in game, it keeps appear every new session. is… --- ## [Deployable Weapons: Mortars, Anti-tank rifles, etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deployable-weapons-mortars-anti-tank-rifles-etc/17843)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deployable-weapons-mortars-anti-tank-rifles-etc/17843 "2019-02-01T03:49:21Z")
So I was wondering if current game mechanics could support weapons systems which a player could carry, but not necessarily fire from the shoulder. You would have to deploy them like a piece of furniture in order to fire … --- ## [Eat/Drink "X" until Full/Slaked?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eat-drink-x-until-full-slaked/18610)
**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eat-drink-x-until-full-slaked/18610 "2019-01-31T21:10:24Z")
Is it possible to batch eat/drink? For example, my survivor just cooked 25 scraps of meat. He’s ‘Famished’. Is there a way to just have him eat all the scraps of meat or do I have to hit Shift+E 20 times before he’s “fu… --- ## [How would a player cause bleed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-would-a-player-cause-bleed/18614)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-would-a-player-cause-bleed/18614 "2019-01-31T18:55:23Z")
I know enemies have attacks that can make the player bleed and can also make other monsters bleed but what can the player do to make anything bleed? --- ## [~ Bug Reports ~](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-reports/18497)
**Author:** [@techincal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/techincal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-reports/18497 "2019-01-31T15:04:44Z")
Mutation/bionic encumbrance is still broke (no effect), I reported this in march 2018 so we’re nearing a one year mark. Blobs can split through to the other side of walls (I presume there is no check in splitting code f… --- ## [Removing Floors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-floors/18615)
**Author:** [@Mega\_Glub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mega_Glub)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-floors/18615 "2019-01-31T14:13:02Z")
So I’ve been looking for info on how to remove floors. According to another post, there is almost no way to remove a concrete floor without destroying the entire building along with it. I, however, am looking for a way t… --- ## [Questions about monster\_faction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-monster-faction/18617)
**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-monster-faction/18617 "2019-01-31T11:38:32Z")
Fooling around with what might become a new mod. o\_o Depends on my attention span. Anyway, looking at a new species/monster factions. Species looks like it’s just assigning a name to something, nothing difficult ther… --- ## [\< and \> keys not working during category changes in latest experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/and-keys-not-working-during-category-changes-in-latest-experimental/18619)
**Author:** [@Grandsteel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grandsteel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/and-keys-not-working-during-category-changes-in-latest-experimental/18619 "2019-01-31T11:30:10Z")
In menus like the world creation menu after the mod selection process, the character creation menu, and the crafting menu, the change category keys aren’t working.The tab key does still work and cycles the menus fine, bu… --- ## [RPG Mode for Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rpg-mode-for-cataclysm/18612)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rpg-mode-for-cataclysm/18612 "2019-01-31T08:03:37Z")
so basically im having this some sort of wish to play Cataclysm in a similar way like open world RPG game, where killing zombies, crafting stuff and completing quest grant you XP and when you level up your skill (mainly … --- ## [Energy ideas to keep your gear running](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/energy-ideas-to-keep-your-gear-running/18553)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/energy-ideas-to-keep-your-gear-running/18553 "2019-01-31T02:57:23Z")
so for some ideas on how to make more energy. steam generator. water mill. wind mill. note wind makes the least amount of power water the middle amount and steam makes the most. hand crank. the lowest amount of power ge… --- ## [What's a good source for plastic?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-a-good-source-for-plastic/18555)
**Author:** [@Mantar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mantar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-a-good-source-for-plastic/18555 "2019-01-30T18:24:00Z")
I’m planning to add permanent boat hulls to the Sun Wave. Debugging in thirty or so sheet metal made it float in testing, but the weight really cut down my acceleration on land, so it looks like I’m going either carbon f… --- ## [Possible method to balance CBMs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-method-to-balance-cbms/18554)
**Author:** [@Admiral-Wily](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Admiral-Wily)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-method-to-balance-cbms/18554 "2019-01-30T15:40:00Z")
I’ve been thinking of a possible way to balance CBMs and this is what I came up with. Instead of using power storage for CBMs we instead use a for arguments sake let’s say a Biomass reactor\* to power CBMs. It would wor… --- ## [Poison use vs zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poison-use-vs-zombies/18458)
**Author:** [@darktoes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/darktoes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poison-use-vs-zombies/18458 "2019-01-30T15:06:09Z")
--- ## [CPP / ncurses: How to highlight arbitrary supported color with arbitrary supported background?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cpp-ncurses-how-to-highlight-arbitrary-supported-color-with-arbitrary-supported-background/18606)
**Author:** [@int\_ua](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/int_ua)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cpp-ncurses-how-to-highlight-arbitrary-supported-color-with-arbitrary-supported-background/18606 "2019-01-30T13:21:07Z")
I’m having trouble figuring out how to have these color pairs for displaying weather overmap: (Foreground / Background) light\_blue / light\_gray blue / dark\_gray light\_green / light\_gray green / dark\_gray white / li… --- ## [Crash, unknown cause other than error in screenshot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-unknown-cause-other-than-error-in-screenshot/18604)
**Author:** [@dissociativity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dissociativity)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-unknown-cause-other-than-error-in-screenshot/18604 "2019-01-30T08:10:13Z")
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