# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=190 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 191 --- ## [My fire keeps going out, how do I manage it so I can make biscuits? \[Help a noob\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-fire-keeps-going-out-how-do-i-manage-it-so-i-can-make-biscuits-help-a-noob/16205)
**Author:** [@RogerWilco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RogerWilco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-fire-keeps-going-out-how-do-i-manage-it-so-i-can-make-biscuits-help-a-noob/16205 "2018-08-13T23:47:25Z")
I’m new to the game and using a build from last week (c7fe5fe ??). I’ve now survived long enough to try and do some cooking. I have several jugs of milk about to go bad and a box of flour. I also have found a fireplac… --- ## [Custom death event using LUA?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-death-event-using-lua/16185)
**Author:** [@Axema](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Axema)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-death-event-using-lua/16185 "2018-08-13T22:13:13Z")
As said, I want to get some help from creating a custom death function with .LUA file. Can someone tell me how its done? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Seltbelt Removal Should be Bolt Turning and Makeshift Bolt Turning Tools](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seltbelt-removal-should-be-bolt-turning-and-makeshift-bolt-turning-tools/16206)
**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seltbelt-removal-should-be-bolt-turning-and-makeshift-bolt-turning-tools/16206 "2018-08-13T21:44:36Z")
Tried to collect seatbelts for ropes and realized cutting tool didn’t cut it. I guess it isn’t good enough to just cut it out for rope. But a makeshift screwdriver relies on finding duct tape. “install”: { “time”: 15000… --- ## [Is there milk in dairy farm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-milk-in-dairy-farm/16204)
**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-milk-in-dairy-farm/16204 "2018-08-13T16:10:30Z")
So, I found a dairy farm, full of tightly sealed tanks. Is there milk inside? Is there a way to access it? I tried a wood spile or a faucet, but can’t find a way to use it. --- ## [Looking for some advice on how tree drop rates work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-some-advice-on-how-tree-drop-rates-work/16120)
**Author:** [@Nymall1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nymall1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-some-advice-on-how-tree-drop-rates-work/16120 "2018-08-13T03:25:28Z")
So, after doing some research, I found a species of coffee tree that survives in Eastern Canada. Since new england is not that different from Eastern Canada in terms of climate, it seems like it would be a good fit. The … --- ## [Most Knowledgeable Lets player?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-knowledgeable-lets-player/16166)
**Author:** [@Devan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Devan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-knowledgeable-lets-player/16166 "2018-08-13T03:12:13Z")
Hello! I was curious who is a good let’s player to watch who goes into the late game. I want to watch someone build a deathmobile and experiment with bionics/mutations. I have a pretty good handle on the early to mid g… --- ## [Weight and Volume after installing CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-and-volume-after-installing-cbm/16201)
**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-and-volume-after-installing-cbm/16201 "2018-08-13T02:58:59Z")
Does the volume and weight of a CBM magically disappear after I install it? --- ## [Here are some Ideas that I think would make neat additons to CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/here-are-some-ideas-that-i-think-would-make-neat-additons-to-cdda/16199)
**Author:** [@Maverick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maverick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/here-are-some-ideas-that-i-think-would-make-neat-additons-to-cdda/16199 "2018-08-13T01:58:28Z")
I’m reasonably new to the discord, and have been playing CDDA for about a year. I’ve thought of a few little things I would like to see in the game. I don’t have any expierence in editing .json files, but would be willin… --- ## [What to do after lab?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-after-lab/16174)
**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-after-lab/16174 "2018-08-12T22:39:07Z")
I found an entrance to a science lab at the basement of a house. But the entrance is locked by a card reader. After looking all over the place for a science id card, I found an id card. Now I am busy raiding the scien… --- ## [Window and curtain issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/window-and-curtain-issues/16183)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/window-and-curtain-issues/16183 "2018-08-12T22:08:54Z")
I’m in one of the newer houses, its a wooden house that appears unfinished, no furnishings or curtains on the windows and the windows don’t open. I am attempting to build curtains on the windows but it won’t let me, is t… --- ## [Fix the NPC cloches without undress](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fix-the-npc-cloches-without-undress/16190)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fix-the-npc-cloches-without-undress/16190 "2018-08-12T17:12:12Z")
I found a little annoying about tried to fix the npc clothes up, because anytime you have to undress them first, before you can fix the clothes, can’t we just fix their clothes directly? --- ## [Changing season length in exiting game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-season-length-in-exiting-game/16186)
**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-season-length-in-exiting-game/16186 "2018-08-12T12:44:53Z")
Does going to current world during an already running game allow you to change season length? I like realistic 91-day seasons, but don’t want to restart the game. --- ## [Player character switching?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/player-character-switching/16188)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/player-character-switching/16188 "2018-08-12T12:43:22Z")
Since we can build a camp and recruit a new NPC for now, I’m start thinking mabye we can make a system that switch a different character on the camp, so if you died, you wont need to crate a new character and go back the… --- ## [Unable to treat the NPC wounds with medical stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-treat-the-npc-wounds-with-medical-stuff/16085)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-treat-the-npc-wounds-with-medical-stuff/16085 "2018-08-12T08:03:21Z")
Because there was something data change about the first-aid kit, I was unable to treat the npc on the menu, in the old version, we can treat the npc wounds by select on the menu and use item to treat them, but since the … --- ## [Curing infection in current version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curing-infection-in-current-version/16184)
**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/curing-infection-in-current-version/16184 "2018-08-12T06:20:55Z")
Doing RBD and need to cure infection. I found a med kit but apparently the only option is to disassemble it into mostly useless items. Is the only way to cure infection now either royal jelly or antibiotics? --- ## [0.C-30307-g151b1e3 - line 253:13 assignment does not update value](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-30307-g151b1e3-line-253-13-assignment-does-not-update-value/16182)
**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 5:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-30307-g151b1e3-line-253-13-assignment-does-not-update-value/16182 "2018-08-12T05:48:40Z")
I keep getting that error when generating a new world or loading a game. Never got it in past version. --- ## [When you're searching for the secrets of ancient martial arts and BAM, LAVA IN THE SKY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-youre-searching-for-the-secrets-of-ancient-martial-arts-and-bam-lava-in-the-sky/15390)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-youre-searching-for-the-secrets-of-ancient-martial-arts-and-bam-lava-in-the-sky/15390 "2018-08-11T17:48:28Z")
\[image\] This image speaks for itself. I mean, wow. If there’s anything that’s going to MY Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead moment, it’s gonna be this. --- ## ["Groundhog Day" world setting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/groundhog-day-world-setting/16172)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/groundhog-day-world-setting/16172 "2018-08-11T02:34:01Z")
How hard would it be to set a World option so that instead of keeping it or resetting the entire world, it keeps the locations, a la the save-scumming Vormithrax did on his groundhog day series? Essentially, he saved im… --- ## [Where can I find multivitamins?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-multivitamins/15740)
**Author:** [@Gunpowder17](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gunpowder17)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-multivitamins/15740 "2018-08-11T01:50:12Z")
Due to bad RNG, I have very few of them in possession and I have never learned where to find them. I killed literally over a hundred zombies in a giant pile and found none on them. Are they are more reliable ways to get … --- ## [Does refugee center removed from last experimental (0.C-29743-g69c727c)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-refugee-center-removed-from-last-experimental-0-c-29743-g69c727c/16171)
**Author:** [@AngelicosPhosphoros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AngelicosPhosphoros)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-refugee-center-removed-from-last-experimental-0-c-29743-g69c727c/16171 "2018-08-11T00:39:42Z")
So, I played some time with the stable version and now play with experimental. At the stable version there was a one refugee center at overmap. After a long playing in experimental, I used the debug menu. I revealed 9 … --- ## [Our vehicles vs mud](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/our-vehicles-vs-mud/16158)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/our-vehicles-vs-mud/16158 "2018-08-10T19:04:52Z")
I have an idea about mud at fields. We all know that rainy weather in Cata can last for a very long time. I live in a small village and almost every year I see how a long period of a rainy weather ends. Fields are real t… --- ## [Cataclysm Theme Songs \[2018\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-theme-songs-2018/15202)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-theme-songs-2018/15202 "2018-08-10T16:31:52Z")
This is simply a thread to post a song that you think goes along with one or any of your characters, or some faction/character from Cataclysm. Perhaps the game itself, if you want. Please provide a Link to the song (and … --- ## [Move config dir on OSX](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-config-dir-on-osx/16083)
**Author:** [@vircung](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vircung)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-config-dir-on-osx/16083 "2018-08-10T12:34:00Z")
Hi, Currently for OSX users config directory is located in ~/Library/Application Support/Cataclysm/. I’m thinking of creating PR to move it to ~/.cataclysm-dda/ like for other non-windows/xdg builds. It’s not much of … --- ## [Best way to grind higher level mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-grind-higher-level-mechanics/16156)
**Author:** [@Malakh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-grind-higher-level-mechanics/16156 "2018-08-10T11:17:58Z")
My mechanics skill is 6. I have the DIY Compendium and according to the item browser I won’t be able to craft the welding rig until mechanics 8. What’s the best way to grind from 6 to 8 that won’t require a bazzilion bat… --- ## [Personal opnion - explosions are overbuffed, with two examples (UPDATED - SEE NEW LONG POST BY ME)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personal-opnion-explosions-are-overbuffed-with-two-examples-updated-see-new-long-post-by-me/16058)
**Author:** [@SirPendrak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPendrak)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 4:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personal-opnion-explosions-are-overbuffed-with-two-examples-updated-see-new-long-post-by-me/16058 "2018-08-10T04:24:32Z")
A lategame survivor explores 6th level of frozen labs. He is armored by heavy survivor armor and wears two electric thermal outfits underneath, so he is on medium encumbrance, but even now it is getting rather cold. Oh, … --- ## [Vehicle question - the value of heavy duty frame on inner squared, and heavy duty roofs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-question-the-value-of-heavy-duty-frame-on-inner-squared-and-heavy-duty-roofs/15407)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-question-the-value-of-heavy-duty-frame-on-inner-squared-and-heavy-duty-roofs/15407 "2018-05-03T14:10:59Z")
Hey, Given the weight of a heavy duty frame and the heavy duty roof, is there any point in having them on the inner tiles of a vehicle? and since roof tiles don’t need to be placed on the same tile of a board or quarter… --- ## [The 'V' button lies! I see the cloths with me own two eyes!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-v-button-lies-i-see-the-cloths-with-me-own-two-eyes/15669)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-v-button-lies-i-see-the-cloths-with-me-own-two-eyes/15669 "2018-08-10T03:42:41Z")
–You can ‘clearly’ see that there is some clothing, corpses, and various other things around. Yet, the game insists there is not! (You might need to zoom in on it) \\/ \\/ \\/ \[Filter%20lies\] –It says ‘Filter’ rather tha… --- ## [Which Fire source burns the longest?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-fire-source-burns-the-longest/16150)
**Author:** [@Star3ye](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Star3ye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-fire-source-burns-the-longest/16150 "2018-08-09T21:46:41Z")
So I always wondered which fuel to use to make a fire last the longest. Anything other than wood? Also does it make any difference if I cut up the long sticks/logs etc into their smaller parts such as heavy sticks& Two … --- ## [Multible Tilesets are buggy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multible-tilesets-are-buggy/16159)
**Author:** [@Star3ye](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Star3ye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multible-tilesets-are-buggy/16159 "2018-08-09T21:46:03Z")
Hey i have problems with certain tiles sich as some vehicle parts found in humvees and some certain gun like the Glock 17. Which really breaks the immersion. Is there a way to manually fix this? If yes let me know. If… --- ## [NPC behavior changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-behavior-changes/16088)
**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-behavior-changes/16088 "2018-08-09T06:29:14Z")
I’m sure many of these have been implemented or are being worked on already, but I’m going to go ahead and brainstorm possible changes, practicality, etc. Recognizing player property: this is a difficult one. One might… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=189) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=191)