# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=173 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 174 --- ## [Shotguns no longer always hit?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shotguns-no-longer-always-hit/15523)
**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shotguns-no-longer-always-hit/15523 "2018-11-12T06:51:47Z")
I don’t get it. Why change the shot ammo dispersion from 0 to 800? It was supposed to simulate shotgun spread. --- ## [Game claims there are bionics in every corpse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-claims-there-are-bionics-in-every-corpse/16248)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-claims-there-are-bionics-in-every-corpse/16248 "2018-11-12T04:26:31Z")
Version: 7701 I butchered zombies, dogs and the game hints there was bionics in them, which could be wrong or all the mutts are now kiborgs. :smiley: My character is new so i presume i can’t cut out CBMs yet, anyway i … --- ## [Zombie Necromancer, how do they work ? \[LORE\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-necromancer-how-do-they-work-lore/16610)
**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-necromancer-how-do-they-work-lore/16610 "2018-11-12T04:23:27Z")
Zombie Necromancer were intially part of a mod (afaik) and were then moved to the base game. My question is : since the zombie are made by the blobs how do the Necromancer raises them again from a distance ? Shouldn’t t… --- ## [NPCs, what can they do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-what-can-they-do/17187)
**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-what-can-they-do/17187 "2018-11-12T03:02:29Z")
NPCs are generally regarded as mentally challenged, but they still can do things : from what have seen they can choose the best weapon and they pick up stuff on the ground. At this point in the devlopment what can they … --- ## [Find on Construction menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/find-on-construction-menu/17422)
**Author:** [@Noctivagante](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctivagante)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 10:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/find-on-construction-menu/17422 "2018-11-11T22:37:25Z")
I’ve just realized that the Find option on the Construction menu doesn’t work in spanish. I mean, I can’t use spanish words to find something, I have to use the english word. Although the find option on Crafting menu wo… --- ## [Shard's Misc Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shards-misc-mod/15343)
**Author:** [@Shard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shards-misc-mod/15343 "2018-11-11T17:11:39Z")
Collection of personal tweaks, includes the following: gatebuff – makes the controls for various gates match the durability of the gate or wall it matches with. override-vehicleparts – curtains are multitile so you ope… --- ## [Change Back to Previos Color of Unseen/Explored](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-back-to-previos-color-of-unseen-explored/17416)
**Author:** [@ppanda0421](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ppanda0421)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 4:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-back-to-previos-color-of-unseen-explored/17416 "2018-11-11T04:08:22Z")
Hi, I upgraded to the latest version 8145 and I really don’t like the new coloring scheme! It looks hideous (light red/pinkish) all around the lighted areas! Why was this change made? Or even better can I change it back … --- ## [Injectable Vitamin B](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/injectable-vitamin-b/17413)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/injectable-vitamin-b/17413 "2018-11-10T23:24:15Z")
I’m playing with Simplified nutrition enabled, yet I still find things like injectable vitamin B in doctor’s offices. Seems like these items shouldn’t be there with the mod enabled. --- ## [Help with a new type of baddy, no spoilers please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-a-new-type-of-baddy-no-spoilers-please/15784)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-a-new-type-of-baddy-no-spoilers-please/15784 "2018-11-10T23:15:19Z")
So, I found a boarded up house in the woods near a road, and found some kind of terrifying phantasmal monster in there that keeps flinging bits of itself to attack me. It’s a Wraith. If you know what it is, then please d… --- ## [Am noob, can't figure out how to not get killed on first day](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/am-noob-cant-figure-out-how-to-not-get-killed-on-first-day/17186)
**Author:** [@bloop\_bleep](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bloop_bleep)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/am-noob-cant-figure-out-how-to-not-get-killed-on-first-day/17186 "2018-11-10T23:02:49Z")
So, I have been playing this game for a couple days, and have gotten pretty hooked on it. Problem being, I have little idea how to even survive for the first day. I seem to very quickly get swarmed by an entire horde or … --- ## [About Chestholes tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-chestholes-tileset/17331)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Cahoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Cahoon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-chestholes-tileset/17331 "2018-11-10T16:26:24Z")
Im not sure if this is the right place for this or not, but after upgrading Cataclysm a couple of times this week, I have noticed that the Chesthole tileset that comes with the game, seems to be missing graphics that I d… --- ## [The Atomic Car's/SUV's reactor dies!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-atomic-cars-suvs-reactor-dies/17401)
**Author:** [@DaWhatTheFox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DaWhatTheFox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-atomic-cars-suvs-reactor-dies/17401 "2018-11-10T15:55:24Z")
As of the latest available build I’ve been getting spammed by this message saying the atomic reactor to some non-existent car and SUV just died. It might be a mod that’s creating conflicts on the latest build, but if … --- ## [Super simple json question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/super-simple-json-question/17404)
**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/super-simple-json-question/17404 "2018-11-10T15:03:31Z")
In classes.json, things like skill bonuses and stat bonuses are often listed as: "rng" : \[ -2, 0 \] I understand this to mean that the bonus is a range from -2 to 0. However, they also sometimes are listed as "one\_in"… --- ## [Installing CBMs on NPC followers does not consume an anesthesia kit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-cbms-on-npc-followers-does-not-consume-an-anesthesia-kit/17383)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-cbms-on-npc-followers-does-not-consume-an-anesthesia-kit/17383 "2018-11-10T09:58:18Z")
So I hoarded 30 anesthesia kits to turn my NPC minions into cyborg killing machines. I installed a few on one guy with an autodoc in a military bunker, but when I checked my stockpile sitting nearby for something else, I… --- ## [Deathmobile tips for a newbie?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deathmobile-tips-for-a-newbie/17299)
**Author:** [@Tefnut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tefnut)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deathmobile-tips-for-a-newbie/17299 "2018-11-10T09:39:14Z")
Ive so far only played with a kinda sedentary lifestyle, having one big home base. I still havent really hit the point where resources run dry due to me setting loot spawn to the max. But what should a deathmobile prior… --- ## [Found a (lit) joint](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-lit-joint/16606)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/found-a-lit-joint/16606 "2018-11-09T21:36:02Z")
I found a lit joint in a dispenser (building) that does not do normal joint things and has not burnt out despite a full day passing. --- ## [Animal Uplift/Genetic Engineering](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-uplift-genetic-engineering/17390)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-uplift-genetic-engineering/17390 "2018-11-09T19:06:54Z")
So, what would happen if you gave that cat or labrador mutt thats been following you around a couple shots of Alpha Serum? Or some other mutagen? Why restrict mutation only to humans? We could re-engineer animals to be … --- ## [Atmosphere and Microbes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atmosphere-and-microbes/17380)
**Author:** [@Eastwardrope91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eastwardrope91)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atmosphere-and-microbes/17380 "2018-11-09T18:12:20Z")
I was wondering if there was a way to change how gases worked so they were more realistic so lighting a fire doesn’t just warm an area it heats up gas in its time which spreads to other warming the whole base rather than… --- ## [Accidentally my whole /home/ with Intel Crystal Well on Archlinux64, now especially when walking outside 4fpsmax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/accidentally-my-whole-home-with-intel-crystal-well-on-archlinux64-now-especially-when-walking-outside-4fpsmax/17140)
**Author:** [@mycrel21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mycrel21)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/accidentally-my-whole-home-with-intel-crystal-well-on-archlinux64-now-especially-when-walking-outside-4fpsmax/17140 "2018-11-09T18:14:39Z")
I tried reinstalling libs, another version of cdda, no mods, setting up .drirc which disables vertical sync… all to no avail. A benmark reveals no more than 3-5 fps when walking on an empty field with no critters in vie… --- ## [The gas mask unable to turn off](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-gas-mask-unable-to-turn-off/15931)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-gas-mask-unable-to-turn-off/15931 "2018-11-09T17:14:09Z")
I’ve found a gas mask on the army squad body, and when I fighting smoke zombie, then turn on the gas mask, and later found out this gas mask was unable to disable, I try to disable, but it said I’m ready to use the gas m… --- ## [Inspiration: the #1 sport among Civil War soldiers was lice-racing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inspiration-the-1-sport-among-civil-war-soldiers-was-lice-racing/17378)
**Author:** [@MarkJerue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarkJerue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inspiration-the-1-sport-among-civil-war-soldiers-was-lice-racing/17378 "2018-11-09T16:11:33Z")
BACKGROUND: the most common sport among American soldiers during the Civil War was lice-racing. As in, having lice run races. See, the majority of Civil War soldiers had lice. It was considered unusual to NOT have lice … --- ## [Lore question: the cataclysm as it was perceived by common folk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lore-question-the-cataclysm-as-it-was-perceived-by-common-folk/17365)
**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lore-question-the-cataclysm-as-it-was-perceived-by-common-folk/17365 "2018-11-09T00:36:16Z")
I’m writing a bunch of npc dialogue, and I am increasingly wondering what exactly the cataclysm was like for citizens on the ground. I’m sure mostly they were aware of bomb attacks, but did they see hellish beasts walkin… --- ## [Agriculture - Plow and seeder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/agriculture-plow-and-seeder/15510)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/agriculture-plow-and-seeder/15510 "2018-11-09T03:15:25Z")
I think I saw a way to plow in the game. Is there also a way to plant seeds while driving? Couldnt a new game node be created? Where you have to gice away produce, like trading in arena, to accomplish missions? --- ## [Unnerf Spears mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unnerf-spears-mod/17382)
**Author:** [@Shard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unnerf-spears-mod/17382 "2018-11-08T23:10:35Z")
Removes fragile flag from knife spear and forked spear, undoes massive awlpike nerf. Can add to an existing world by modifying the save’s mods.json and adding “Unnerf\_Spears” to the list, with a comma behind every entry… --- ## [Got plutonimum? Build a Radioisotope Thermal Generator!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/got-plutonimum-build-a-radioisotope-thermal-generator/16421)
**Author:** [@vlad\_1492](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vlad_1492)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/got-plutonimum-build-a-radioisotope-thermal-generator/16421 "2018-11-08T22:11:05Z")
Intended for the stationary base. Along the lines of an Atomic Lamp. Bigger, more materials needed. Permanently fueled just like the Mars rovers. Power and heat from plutonium. Open a cover for light. Output pretty sm… --- ## [Nuclear Cataclysm Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-cataclysm-mod/15751)
**Author:** [@ixi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ixi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-cataclysm-mod/15751 "2018-11-08T15:32:20Z")
Hi Everyone! The idea is simple: create a mod that makes Cataclysm DDA post-nuclear cataclysm game. This is quite a large suggestion that consist of many parts since large-scale nuclear war would have a lot of different… --- ## [NPC Riding in a Vehicle Behavior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-riding-in-a-vehicle-behavior/17375)
**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-riding-in-a-vehicle-behavior/17375 "2018-11-08T15:21:58Z")
I am experiencing a really annoying bug. When I enter a vehicle, no matter how I’ve assigned seats with the crew menu, one or more of my npcs will want to be where I am, and yells about it. They will continue yelling and… --- ## [I did everything right and got extremely lucky yet still died from infection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-did-everything-right-and-got-extremely-lucky-yet-still-died-from-infection/17370)
**Author:** [@Luce\_of\_fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Luce_of_fire)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-did-everything-right-and-got-extremely-lucky-yet-still-died-from-infection/17370 "2018-11-08T15:15:12Z")
i started with the infection resistant trait found an ambulance with meds/antibiotics on the first day, never just took 1 antibiotic yet i still died on the 4th day, i have no clue how to survive with this new system --- ## [5.56 ammo didn't exist on android version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/5-56-ammo-didnt-exist-on-android-version/17369)
**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/5-56-ammo-didnt-exist-on-android-version/17369 "2018-11-08T10:53:46Z")
Bro, i want to know is there 5.56 nato anmo on android version? I dont find it anywhere…I’ve been in mil.bunker,lab,national guard camp and i dont find any single of it…(sorry for my bad english) --- ## [Target limbs idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/target-limbs-idea/17367)
**Author:** [@socom55](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/socom55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/target-limbs-idea/17367 "2018-11-08T02:20:02Z")
you know how to caan see what body part is damaged on you and your followers i had the idea that you should be able to target parts of zombies, fungalods, ect. like v.a.t.s [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=172) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=174)