# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=164 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 165 --- ## [Military operation map bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-operation-map-bug/18016)
**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-operation-map-bug/18016 "2018-12-21T00:03:09Z")
So…i just found military operation map from zombie super scout…then i activate it,instead revealing nearby military building the map revealing nearby road and restaurant. --- ## [Vehicle and corpse questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-and-corpse-questions/18015)
**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-and-corpse-questions/18015 "2018-12-20T23:00:19Z")
Is there something I can use to pulp a lot of corpses? Which is better: a vortex engine or a vortex generator? --- ## [How do handle vehicle parts work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-handle-vehicle-parts-work/17990)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-handle-vehicle-parts-work/17990 "2018-12-20T21:17:58Z")
how do the ingame handle vehicle part work? i never used it so i confused and i try to keep my vehicle’s body as smooth as i can keep it since I tend for larger vehicles and thus i try to save space with the large frame … --- ## [Shooting with heavy weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shooting-with-heavy-weapons/18017)
**Author:** [@CHERI1230](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CHERI1230)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shooting-with-heavy-weapons/18017 "2018-12-20T19:08:33Z")
Hi. I play an experimental version of the cataclysm with some mods that go as part of the game client. I created a turbolaser cannon, but I cannot shoot it because it needs a specialized chassis. Full description on the … --- ## [Part replacment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/part-replacment/18013)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/part-replacment/18013 "2018-12-20T16:51:54Z")
personally i feel that when we replace a part on a vehicle can be a real pain when its the frame it could take a day to replace a single part i think the option to replace a part with a higher grade part would be a good … --- ## [Fortifications: Pillboxes, Moats, Electrified Fences, Etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fortifications-pillboxes-moats-electrified-fences-etc/17871)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fortifications-pillboxes-moats-electrified-fences-etc/17871 "2018-12-20T02:42:02Z")
In a post-cataclysm world, only the most heavily fortified of settlements will be viable in the long term. It would be nice to have the addition of the ability to construct additional fortifications than what is presentl… --- ## [Power storage CBM installation adjustments](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-storage-cbm-installation-adjustments/18014)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-storage-cbm-installation-adjustments/18014 "2018-12-20T02:25:54Z")
After several cbm runs, I’ve noticed it’s become quite tedious when it comes to power storage cbms under the new install method. If i run a lab, i tend to get out with 15+ power cbms, but if want to install them they hav… --- ## [Can't get tailoring past lvl 8, thread usage/repair chance is weird](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-tailoring-past-lvl-8-thread-usage-repair-chance-is-weird/18003)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-get-tailoring-past-lvl-8-thread-usage-repair-chance-is-weird/18003 "2018-12-20T00:10:57Z")
So I’ve repaired and reinforced roughly a couple thousand pieces of clothing, varying from socks to chest rigs & MBR vests, to clothe my future NPC army; but my tailoring skill level is still stuck at lvl 8. Does repairi… --- ## [What's the point of tents and sleeping bags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-point-of-tents-and-sleeping-bags/18004)
**Author:** [@66Jamie61\_2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/66Jamie61_2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-point-of-tents-and-sleeping-bags/18004 "2018-12-19T21:31:39Z")
Recently I went on a little trip in my Cataclysm world to discover some new area around m base. I really prepared for it, took a bit of food, cooking devices etc. The main thing I was really lookin to use is sleepin bag.… --- ## [Problem with save file](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-save-file/17997)
**Author:** [@October](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/October)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-save-file/17997 "2018-12-19T18:43:41Z")
Hello , as mentioned in the title , I have a problem loading my save file after yesterday. I am now loading in the middle on a ocean/river and the area I was at on the map tile (‘m’) are all unexplored. This is the messa… --- ## [Idea for mutations changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-mutations-changes/18005)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-mutations-changes/18005 "2018-12-19T17:27:40Z")
so one change is mutations that “evolve” over time. or more you get used to it i hate how the getting new limbs mutations do really do anything worthwhile but again that’s new arms why can’t i wield more and stuff. i wou… --- ## [Potential engine solutions and fun stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/potential-engine-solutions-and-fun-stuff/17904)
**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/potential-engine-solutions-and-fun-stuff/17904 "2018-12-19T04:10:44Z")
I apologize in advance for the verbosity of my posts, I just try to give enough detail to get everything across. I see with recent updates that we can now disassemble engines into basic components. Can’t take the engine… --- ## [The biggest vehicle you have ever made](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-biggest-vehicle-you-have-ever-made/17991)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-biggest-vehicle-you-have-ever-made/17991 "2018-12-19T00:46:31Z")
so whats the biggest ride you guys have made. that actully drives by the way the wheelless sudo bases don’t count. while i am still working on it i have a 16X9 vehicle i am working on. that 16 steel frames long and 9 wid… --- ## [Popular Mechanics article on CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/popular-mechanics-article-on-cdda/17977)
**Author:** [@Mussorgsky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mussorgsky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/popular-mechanics-article-on-cdda/17977 "2018-12-19T00:25:33Z")
Came across this, published today: I’m curious what effect the exposure may have. ( also curious what impression the community has of the portrayal ) --- ## [PKs rebalanceing not working in new version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-rebalanceing-not-working-in-new-version/17868)
**Author:** [@Love\_osu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Love_osu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-rebalanceing-not-working-in-new-version/17868 "2018-12-18T20:56:04Z")
I installed a new mod called “ASCENSION” that requires PKs in order to work. When I installed the LATEST version of PKs on the launcher, create a new world and install the new mod, I get this popped up on the loading sc… --- ## [Playing Inna Woods Questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-inna-woods-questions/17975)
**Author:** [@airova](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/airova)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-inna-woods-questions/17975 "2018-12-18T15:02:32Z")
I’m trying out a woods character. I started in a hermit shack in a massive forest/swamp area, no civilization in site (I played with the world gen to make as natural a world as possible). I’m gonna have some questions an… --- ## [Infinite reach with spears](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-reach-with-spears/17984)
**Author:** [@Stone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-reach-with-spears/17984 "2018-12-18T00:28:04Z")
when i fire with a reach attack and move back, i can gain an extra tile of distance in the direction i last fired at (the target doesnt move until i move it personally), confirmed with multiple weapons that have reach at… --- ## [Does tainted tornado work now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-tainted-tornado-work-now/17912)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-tainted-tornado-work-now/17912 "2018-12-17T23:40:46Z")
I believe that a while back it didn’t actually mutate players as it was supposed to for some reason. Since I don’t really feel like testing it out due the nausea and such that ensues, Id much prefer to ask it here. --- ## [NPC friendly fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-friendly-fire/17960)
**Author:** [@Melen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Melen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-friendly-fire/17960 "2018-12-17T16:08:35Z")
So I just lost a character to friendly fire. He was still pretty early game so I’m not too devastated, but how he went made me wonder if something was off codewise. My char had a follower equipped with a rifle to provid… --- ## [How to add sound to weapons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-sound-to-weapons/17971)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-sound-to-weapons/17971 "2018-12-17T10:06:06Z")
so i have understand how to put my mods into spawn group of the game so they can spawn naturally but some of my weapon has no sound effects, so how can i add sound to my weapons? --- ## [High tech wooden car](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/high-tech-wooden-car/17949)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/high-tech-wooden-car/17949 "2018-12-16T22:22:29Z")
so basically i was trying to save my welder on batterys so was mostly building a wooden car and put in a minireacter from a nearby atomic car and electric motor and solar panals. in the process i found a ton of batterys … --- ## [Is there any possible to unfreeze the water from the water tank on the vehicles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-possible-to-unfreeze-the-water-from-the-water-tank-on-the-vehicles/17953)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-possible-to-unfreeze-the-water-from-the-water-tank-on-the-vehicles/17953 "2018-12-16T22:14:29Z")
I can unfreeze the water from the toilet, but I can’t find any way to unfreeze from the vehicles, is there any way to do that? --- ## [Fungal missionary NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-missionary-npcs/17899)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-missionary-npcs/17899 "2018-12-16T22:08:20Z")
--- ## [A triffid mutation tree would be cool](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-triffid-mutation-tree-would-be-cool/17948)
**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-triffid-mutation-tree-would-be-cool/17948 "2018-12-16T20:00:41Z")
Though based on its canonical nature, it would probably have something to do with merging with a triffid heart. --- ## [Carfting time based partly on tools](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carfting-time-based-partly-on-tools/17962)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carfting-time-based-partly-on-tools/17962 "2018-12-16T19:01:54Z")
i think it would be interasting if the tool your using also affects the time it takes to craft something to a degree. example using a hacksaw to cut through a heavy frame takes a hour. using a electric saw should take mo… --- ## [Deathmobile Weapons: How many is overkill?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deathmobile-weapons-how-many-is-overkill/17038)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deathmobile-weapons-how-many-is-overkill/17038 "2018-12-16T14:58:08Z")
New player here, just started playing about a month ago. My latest character has had a run of good luck, and I want to take maximum advantage of it. I recently pillaged a National Guard Base and got my hands on a tank. N… --- ## [Questions about making buildings in json](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-making-buildings-in-json/17952)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-making-buildings-in-json/17952 "2018-12-16T13:17:54Z")
I’m rather confused about the x and y coordinates in the json. I’m probably just being stupid, but I keep having issues with figuring out how exactly it works. More to the point: Where is the point of origin on those 24x… --- ## [Making a Fireplace?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-fireplace/17935)
**Author:** [@Excel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Excel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-fireplace/17935 "2018-12-16T12:35:11Z")
I’m new to the game here, and chosen to be a Backpacker in the wilderness situation. It seems great, i have crafted a few items that’s necessary. Even founded out what it seems to be a place where an airplane crashed… P… --- ## [A couple random idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-couple-random-idea/17946)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-couple-random-idea/17946 "2018-12-16T00:14:54Z")
firewood. basically logs cut in half it cooks much better than logs but take some more work since you have to cut it. wood storage. a small shack you can store firewood and logs. also comes in a small holder form for i… --- ## [A question on the battery compartment mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-on-the-battery-compartment-mod/17951)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 5:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-on-the-battery-compartment-mod/17951 "2018-12-16T05:48:18Z")
so while i know what the mod uses as power but i have a question do i get the battery back after the charge is used? because those batteries can be recharged so it being lost would make no sense. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=163) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=165)