# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=191 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 192 --- ## [New use for all that wood ash?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-use-for-all-that-wood-ash/16142)
**Author:** [@stekolla](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stekolla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-use-for-all-that-wood-ash/16142 "2018-08-09T06:23:49Z")
Converting wood ash into calcium oxide (quicklime) via saturation, drying, then forge/kiln firing. --- ## [Sewage and manhole makes no sense](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-manhole-makes-no-sense/16080)
**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewage-and-manhole-makes-no-sense/16080 "2018-08-09T02:07:19Z")
It is a long path with 2-3 turns that leads to a dead end. I thought it would at least lead to another manhole. … … … … … … But, no! The worst thing is that the walk takes 3 days. And when I saw household waste… --- ## [Does damaged gear give a penalty?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-damaged-gear-give-a-penalty/16144)
**Author:** [@Wetwings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wetwings)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-damaged-gear-give-a-penalty/16144 "2018-08-08T20:34:14Z")
Do damaged clothing and weapons give a penalty to it’s stats? Should I always use fully repaired gear over damaged gear? Or is the only reason to repair stuff to make it less likely it will get destroyed? --- ## [Can zombies still phase into a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-zombies-still-phase-into-a-vehicle/16126)
**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-zombies-still-phase-into-a-vehicle/16126 "2018-08-08T19:05:21Z")
I am building a vehicle with heavy duty frame and armor at the edges, and extra light frames in the interior. Example (H for heavy duty, and E for extra light): HHHHHH HHEEEH HHHHHH When I crash the car into zombies… --- ## [Allow mods to change hard-coded stuff!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-mods-to-change-hard-coded-stuff/16143)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-mods-to-change-hard-coded-stuff/16143 "2018-12-13T00:25:50Z")
\-I don’t have anywhere near the knowledge to mess around with this sort of programming stuff myself, I can only really do some json stuff. However, it would probably be very useful for some modders if this was possible, … --- ## [Crafting enhancement idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-enhancement-idea/16119)
**Author:** [@a1studmuffin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/a1studmuffin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-enhancement-idea/16119 "2018-08-08T03:04:07Z")
I had a thought while playing the other day. It would be cool if the crafting menu gave recipes 3 states instead of 2 based on your ingredients on-hand: craftable (white), not craftable (grey), indirectly craftable (yell… --- ## [Quickest method to compile for code testing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quickest-method-to-compile-for-code-testing/16111)
**Author:** [@0be1isk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/0be1isk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quickest-method-to-compile-for-code-testing/16111 "2018-08-07T12:04:20Z")
Currently using VS, however it doesn’t matter to me if its graphic or console, just any suggestions for a fast compile for quick testing --- ## [Is the unfold\_vehicle use-action in json vestigial or the way of the future?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-unfold-vehicle-use-action-in-json-vestigial-or-the-way-of-the-future/16114)
**Author:** [@Piet\_Devries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Piet_Devries)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 10:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-unfold-vehicle-use-action-in-json-vestigial-or-the-way-of-the-future/16114 "2018-08-07T10:54:56Z")
There doesn’t appear to be a corresponding data relationship for the vehicle transforming back into a predefined item (unless I missed something in the save jsons). I assume that’s so a folded vehicle can be placed as e… --- ## [The keyboard is delayed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-keyboard-is-delayed/15972)
**Author:** [@Bence](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bence)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-keyboard-is-delayed/15972 "2018-08-06T19:51:28Z")
Title Example: I press d, nothing happens , I press down arrow and drop menu opens instead , I press right arrow to drop stone axe but it selects something other instead … I reinstalled the game and it worked , until … --- ## [Несколько предложений.](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/16107)
**Author:** [@Alex\_TM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alex_TM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/16107 "2018-08-06T15:00:16Z")
Раз уж аптечку сделали набором то не плохо бы положить туда хотя бы 1 антибтотик. А то их почти не найти. Дружественных NPCs жалко. Еще хочется, чтоб NPCs жаловались, что их укусили как можно чаще. А то мои статы видно… --- ## [A specialized command to empty an entire stack at once?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-specialized-command-to-empty-an-entire-stack-at-once/16104)
**Author:** [@DragonBuddy6669](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DragonBuddy6669)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-specialized-command-to-empty-an-entire-stack-at-once/16104 "2018-08-06T06:40:16Z")
I have encountered a circumstance were I posses a dozen bottles of water, I need to empty the bottles into a larger container to fill the bottles with petrol. Pressing i and scrolling thru the extensive item list is a … --- ## [Park Ranger, an additional start idea, and proffession option suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/park-ranger-an-additional-start-idea-and-proffession-option-suggestion/16055)
**Author:** [@DragonBuddy6669](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DragonBuddy6669)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/park-ranger-an-additional-start-idea-and-proffession-option-suggestion/16055 "2018-08-06T01:04:27Z")
Imagine, The Apocalypse comes, and for weeks you don’t realize as you continue minding your state park, Obeying national laws, and cleaning litter, then one day, some rude park guests break your shacks door in and try ma… --- ## [Pain IMMUNE trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-immune-trait/15969)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pain-immune-trait/15969 "2018-08-05T22:45:17Z")
–This is something that actually happens in real life. It’s called Congenital Insensitivity to Pain (CIP). These people literally never (and have never) felt pain. Of course, this trait would be rather expensive, since y… --- ## [Requesting Help Equating skills to RL levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-help-equating-skills-to-rl-levels/16075)
**Author:** [@Saiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saiko)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-help-equating-skills-to-rl-levels/16075 "2018-08-05T03:57:50Z")
After many starts (and subsequent deaths and restarts), i believe i have learned enough to start anew once more, and play “for real” this time. and im going to cheat some on character generation… because of who i am, and… --- ## [What's the best protection against acid pool?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-protection-against-acid-pool/16033)
**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-protection-against-acid-pool/16033 "2018-08-05T02:10:01Z")
So, I though that wearing turnout boots would basically make acidic zombies and ants much less of an issue because puddles of acids wouldn’t be an issue, but I still take ton of damage to the legs. What’s the best armor/… --- ## [Item descriptions when installing items on vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-descriptions-when-installing-items-on-vehicles/15092)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-descriptions-when-installing-items-on-vehicles/15092 "2018-08-05T01:41:42Z")
When you are installing items on your vehicle the vehicle view leaves you clueless on what anything does. At the bottom you can see few stats for the item you are installing (durability, weight, capacity) but nothing tel… --- ## [Woods soup/egg food type mismatch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/woods-soup-egg-food-type-mismatch/16089)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/woods-soup-egg-food-type-mismatch/16089 "2018-08-04T19:13:23Z")
Woods soup contains three ingredients: a seasoning, a vegetable matter, and a meat/egg product. When created it registers as a meat type for the purposes of the Meat Intolerance trait. However, eggs are not classified as… --- ## [Bored, for somereason](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bored-for-somereason/16041)
**Author:** [@Code\_4Life](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Code_4Life)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bored-for-somereason/16041 "2018-08-04T15:09:22Z")
well, in short terms iam bored with cataclysm. its a great game that is SO MUCH FUN to mess around with, but for some reason in the start of every new character i play i get bored that i eventually do stupid stuff and en… --- ## [Issue witch NPC camp cooking, batch size fixed to zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/issue-witch-npc-camp-cooking-batch-size-fixed-to-zero/16092)
**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/issue-witch-npc-camp-cooking-batch-size-fixed-to-zero/16092 "2018-08-04T09:07:41Z")
So I’ve had an issue with my NPC camp. The cooking used to work fine, but now it’s bugged. If I have the ingredients, I can ask for something to be cooked, but batch size seems fixed at 0. (See screenshot where I attempt… --- ## [Despecialized zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/despecialized-zombies/15151)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/despecialized-zombies/15151 "2018-08-04T05:09:14Z")
This is a mod to make the special zombies less special. Download: https://github.com/Hirmuolio/Despecialized-zombies (full list of changes is also there) Most of the special zombies aren’t turned completely mundane si… --- ## [Is there a way to rename NPC?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-rename-npc/16082)
**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-rename-npc/16082 "2018-08-03T18:58:40Z")
So, I now have about 8 NPCs in my camp. Most of them are just grunt crafting and collecting stuff (and eating my food reserves), but I decided to keep two of them with me at all time, to help with crafting, pulp zombies … --- ## [Radiation level went crazy. No clue what happened!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radiation-level-went-crazy-no-clue-what-happened/16061)
**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radiation-level-went-crazy-no-clue-what-happened/16061 "2018-08-03T18:52:14Z")
I updated cataclysm dda to the newest experimental version in git yesterday and built a geiger counter and radiation biometer. The geiger counter tells me I get no radition from item. Although I had a radtion of 5 when … --- ## [OsX-client](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/osx-client/129)
**Author:** [@Quauru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quauru)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/osx-client/129 "2018-08-03T09:58:19Z")
I speak for a bunch of people because many gamers aren’t able to compile their own OsX version. Do you think it is possible that someone makes at least a semiofficial OsX-client and provides it here in the forum? That wo… --- ## [Blazemod blob parts help!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blazemod-blob-parts-help/16077)
**Author:** [@mlangsdorf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mlangsdorf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blazemod-blob-parts-help/16077 "2018-08-03T09:56:29Z")
Hi, I’m trying to add descriptions for all the blazemod blob vehicle parts. Does anyone out there know how those parts are supposed to work? Most of them are fairly straightforward analogues of standard parts (frames, w… --- ## [OSX Graphical 7268 not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/osx-graphical-7268-not-working/15246)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/osx-graphical-7268-not-working/15246 "2018-08-03T09:48:12Z")
Pretty much since I discovered the game a year ago (around 7050-ish), I’ve had this issue where in order for me to run the game a second time, I would have to reinstall it from the .dmg Somewhere between 7081 and 7268, … --- ## [Cataclysm DDA: Ultimate Tutorial](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-ultimate-tutorial/15999)
**Author:** [@Lanceo90](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lanceo90)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-ultimate-tutorial/15999 "2018-08-03T06:52:32Z")
Howdy folks, look at this fancy new forum! It’s been a while since I’ve been on site, you may remember me as the one who made the “Animatronic Monsters” aka the FNaF mod. I also made a tutorial series way back when .C … --- ## [Really Bad Groundhog Day](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-bad-groundhog-day/15345)
**Author:** [@Vormithrax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vormithrax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-bad-groundhog-day/15345 "2018-08-02T23:49:12Z")
In this playlist Vormithrax plays the ‘Really Bad Day’ scenario as a shower victim with specific short term victory conditions and a Groundhog day twist. City size 16 with a revealed map and 3.0 zombie spawns are just so… --- ## [My first good character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-first-good-character/15136)
**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-first-good-character/15136 "2018-08-02T23:34:59Z")
I finally got a character to survive more than three days, and things are going absolutely swell. They modded/cobbled together a vehicle that has survived a few explosions so far\[Screenshot%20(2)\] ! My character is reg… --- ## [Re-Entering the Cataclysm/ Monstergroup Frequencies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/re-entering-the-cataclysm-monstergroup-frequencies/16069)
**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/re-entering-the-cataclysm-monstergroup-frequencies/16069 "2018-08-02T21:09:15Z")
Hey everybody! I fall in and out of an intense addiction to this game about once a year or so. Usually am nervous to restart my adventures in the Cataclysm because it is ALL I THINK ABOUT when I am playing. Got a few qui… --- ## [Error: unrecognized iuse function MUTAGEN](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-unrecognized-iuse-function-mutagen/16064)
**Author:** [@DaWhatTheFox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DaWhatTheFox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-unrecognized-iuse-function-mutagen/16064 "2018-08-02T16:10:10Z")
This is kind of a continuation from my other thread about “threshold\_mut”… sort of. So now I am getting the following error on the Arcana mod: Which I believe I have pinpointed to the “use\_action” function for tools.… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=190) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=192)