# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=19 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [How does the Unload Containers Zone work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-the-unload-containers-zone-work/27813)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-the-unload-containers-zone-work/27813 "2022-11-23T00:34:38Z")
Title says it, the description doesn’t reveal the way to me. It would be really useful because I have a very bad case of “forgetting to turn on the fridge, and now everything is rotten”, pain. --- ## [This is what I expected my entrenching tool to be like](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-is-what-i-expected-my-entrenching-tool-to-be-like/12365)
**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-is-what-i-expected-my-entrenching-tool-to-be-like/12365 "2022-11-22T22:28:01Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b60OZhrTB6o I kind of like the idea of multi-purpose tools in general, CDDA seems a bit lacking there; we have what, a Swiss army knife and a multitool? --- ## [Weapon Damage and Weapon Preferences](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-damage-and-weapon-preferences/28362)
**Author:** [@je55eah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/je55eah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-damage-and-weapon-preferences/28362 "2022-11-22T03:21:20Z")
I have looked at few lists and read some reports about the weapons in the game. It seems that there are only a handful of weapons that are worth using and that is a shame. While it is true that a rapier is a more effecti… --- ## [Does zapping with the tactical tonfa do anything?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-zapping-with-the-tactical-tonfa-do-anything/28358)
**Author:** [@je55eah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/je55eah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-zapping-with-the-tactical-tonfa-do-anything/28358 "2022-11-21T17:00:30Z")
I have zapped a few zombies, but there is no perceptible effect. Does anyone know about this? Is it ever useful? --- ## [How to set your own goals in games?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-set-your-own-goals-in-games/28357)
**Author:** [@smthsmth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/smthsmth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-set-your-own-goals-in-games/28357 "2022-11-20T23:34:22Z")
Recently I’ve been bored of gaming and remembered this game, so came on here to read a few topics and it got me wondering how do your set your own goals and make your own fun in games? --- ## [BONUS\_BLOCKS as enchantment is not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bonus-blocks-as-enchantment-is-not-working/28355)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bonus-blocks-as-enchantment-is-not-working/28355 "2022-11-19T14:03:43Z")
At first I tried it with the Tunnel Fighter mutation and confirmed it doesn’t work by fighting five dogs with a character having max melee and unarmed, and naked (to get the max reaction score), while using No Style. Can… --- ## [Shouldn't I be able to disassemble this milspec searchlight?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shouldnt-i-be-able-to-disassemble-this-milspec-searchlight/28353)
**Author:** [@je55eah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/je55eah)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shouldnt-i-be-able-to-disassemble-this-milspec-searchlight/28353 "2022-11-19T06:56:30Z")
My character has crawled up next to the searchlight and generator. I can “plug the generator into the grid” but I don’t know what that would do. My hope was that I could unplug it from the turrets and the searchlight. … --- ## [How is the storage line used?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-the-storage-line-used/28349)
**Author:** [@je55eah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/je55eah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-the-storage-line-used/28349 "2022-11-18T21:43:14Z")
I have this thing, it has pockets, but I can’t wear it and it doesn’t activate. --- ## [Portals from realism viewpoint](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portals-from-realism-viewpoint/28225)
**Author:** [@Belcanzor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Belcanzor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portals-from-realism-viewpoint/28225 "2022-11-16T21:39:29Z")
What´s happen if a portal open between two planets/dimension and the atmospheric pressure and or gravity is very different? To emulate that I use a edited regional\_map\_settings.json and weather\_type.json that change the… --- ## [I'd like to be attacked more](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/id-like-to-be-attacked-more/28334)
**Author:** [@Jandof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jandof)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/id-like-to-be-attacked-more/28334 "2022-11-16T21:02:38Z")
I think I’d enjoy, if the enemies came after me in a more systematic fashion, at least in one scenario. I think the Hunted is a great idea, but it has potential for much more. Now the fun is over after you kill a single,… --- ## [Martial arts idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-idea/28327)
**Author:** [@tw1st31337](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tw1st31337)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-idea/28327 "2022-11-16T16:22:39Z")
I was thinking that the developers could try and add the Russian “Systema” and “Combat/Military Sambo” martial arts, or maybe combine them into just one. Just a thing to think about. --- ## [Brawling buffs for No Style, and even to Force Unarmed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawling-buffs-for-no-style-and-even-to-force-unarmed/28340)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawling-buffs-for-no-style-and-even-to-force-unarmed/28340 "2022-11-16T08:37:29Z")
Not sure if this was discussed before but I’ve tried every search I know and found none. So why not transfer buffs from Brawling to No Style and Force Unarmed? The case for No Style is that it’ll give NPCs that are good… --- ## [Gunmods dispersion and handling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gunmods-dispersion-and-handling/28333)
**Author:** [@Delts1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gunmods-dispersion-and-handling/28333 "2022-11-13T13:17:08Z")
so i read old reddit post, it say that lower handling or dispersion is make guns more accurate. but in gunmods it adds “more” dispersion and handling. so which one is true? can somebody explain this to me, thanks in adva… --- ## [Sam Browne Belt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sam-browne-belt/28328)
**Author:** [@tw1st31337](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tw1st31337)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sam-browne-belt/28328 "2022-11-13T08:07:24Z")
The title says it all, I think it would be nice if the developers added a Sam Browne Belt to finish your military look. --- ## [What tileset should i download](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tileset-should-i-download/28318)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Soul\_Fan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Silver_Soul_Fan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tileset-should-i-download/28318 "2022-11-13T02:27:18Z")
I been thinking about getting a new tileset but i don’t know witch one i should have. I like MSXotto+ and i want something similar to that. --- ## [Items disappearing indoors during portal storms, walls get rearranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-disappearing-indoors-during-portal-storms-walls-get-rearranged/28322)
**Author:** [@Gauth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gauth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-disappearing-indoors-during-portal-storms-walls-get-rearranged/28322 "2022-11-11T16:32:21Z")
I only recently started playing the latest experimental; before that, the last time I played, I played the current latest stable version. Therefore, it is the first time I am dealing with portal storms, so I would like t… --- ## [Tips and Tricks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-and-tricks/28324)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Soul\_Fan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Silver_Soul_Fan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-and-tricks/28324 "2022-11-11T03:46:01Z")
Any tips to help a new player? I been playing for a couple days now and i know what im doing and i was wondering if i miss anything that would help me --- ## [Deflect/block projectiles before "hit"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deflect-block-projectiles-before-hit/27518)
**Author:** [@Tekeli](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tekeli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 12:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deflect-block-projectiles-before-hit/27518 "2022-11-09T12:10:39Z")
I’m trying to make a feature that can deflect/block slow projectiles such as feral human’s rock throwing (like some fancy martialarts). Mainly to prevent my backpack getting destroyed by rock throwing (no matter how he… --- ## [NPC throwing their weapons problem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-throwing-their-weapons-problem/28312)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-throwing-their-weapons-problem/28312 "2022-11-09T03:29:52Z")
I’ve seen it, and have read some topics about it. Just now I had my companions throw all of their weapons at a shady zombie, then ganged up on it with their fists alone. They were armed with a bo staff, 2 PR batons, 2 ha… --- ## [Can't select companion to send in a Tacoma Ranch mission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-select-companion-to-send-in-a-tacoma-ranch-mission/27884)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-select-companion-to-send-in-a-tacoma-ranch-mission/27884 "2022-05-21T12:22:32Z")
I’m not sure why this is the case, as I have another NPC with me and he’s been in two jobs already. The NPC in question is Asthmatic, could that be it? Another thing that may be the cause is that I’ve debugged control o… --- ## [Citizens' bunkers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/citizens-bunkers/27877)
**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/citizens-bunkers/27877 "2022-11-04T23:32:15Z")
I remember hundreds of videos where people using plastic barrels, rubber, lots of coatings and materials created relatively cheap and small bunkers a few meters underground, but there is no such “small” experience in the… --- ## [Heartburn Medication and Acidic Discharge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heartburn-medication-and-acidic-discharge/28304)
**Author:** [@SophieBaybey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SophieBaybey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heartburn-medication-and-acidic-discharge/28304 "2022-11-04T17:41:11Z")
Heartburn medication’s in-game use to quell nausea works well enough, but as someone with chronic heartburn IRL, the antacid properties really are the primary feature there. What if heartburn medication could lessen the … --- ## [Disassembling Hacks drone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-hacks-drone/28300)
**Author:** [@Delts1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-hacks-drone/28300 "2022-11-04T13:24:37Z")
so… i have tons of inactive hacks and im too afraid to activate it. can you guys tell me what file should i open to make hacks can be dissasembled? thank you in advance --- ## [Current Best way to get thread?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-best-way-to-get-thread/28222)
**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-best-way-to-get-thread/28222 "2022-11-04T07:18:30Z")
I used to disassemble rags when they existed but now disassembly gets 1 thread it seems. Is there a tool required for unraveling clothing/sheets/patches or does it have to be made from scratch- and if so what’s the best… --- ## [Starting recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-recipes/28295)
**Author:** [@potato\_guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/potato_guy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-recipes/28295 "2022-11-02T19:06:06Z")
So, when you start you learn recipes based on skills. for example if I even set one stat point to Tailoring, I learn a shit ton of recipes, that atleast for me kinda ruin the experience, when I start a new character, I w… --- ## [Tips, Tricks and Newb Questions: Reborn!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870)
**Author:** [@KiBoy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KiBoy)\ **Replies:** 3072\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870 "2022-11-02T15:09:22Z")
Hello everyone. I’m a returning player and with some of the new features ( food freezing ) I found myself with some questions. Unfortunately, it seems the previous TTNQ hadn’t been replied to in ages, so I decided to ope… --- ## [Is there a way to scroll while in a dialogue?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-scroll-while-in-a-dialogue/28297)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-scroll-while-in-a-dialogue/28297 "2022-11-01T11:31:16Z")
Almost all of the lore dialogues only show the very end of it, I’ve checked the keybinds and there’s nothing for it there. It only has an option to scroll you response, which doesn’t seem like the most useful thing to ha… --- ## [Monsters should consume corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-should-consume-corpses/28117)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 7:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-should-consume-corpses/28117 "2022-11-01T07:01:09Z")
It doesn´t make sense that when a predator kills another monster they don ´ t do anything with the corpse even when they aught too. This also creates a weird situation where the player can easely profit from a situation … --- ## [LUA Setting mod on CDDA Launcher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-setting-mod-on-cdda-launcher/28284)
**Author:** [@Delts1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lua-setting-mod-on-cdda-launcher/28284 "2022-10-31T23:37:24Z")
i saw LUA mod setting in launcher, is it possible to add mod based LUA back again? example. Poracomp mod is using LUA, can i activate poracomp mod in latest experimental by activating LUA mod? --- ## [Marines and SEALs in helicopter crash scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/marines-and-seals-in-helicopter-crash-scenario/28293)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/marines-and-seals-in-helicopter-crash-scenario/28293 "2022-10-31T15:17:03Z")
I’m pretty sure both have training and would’ve been used to some land operations during the Cataclysm, and the description of the scenario does seem like it’ll fit them. As to why add them though? Its just that my phon… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=18) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=20)