# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=199 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 200 --- ## [Soldier Z is killing me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soldier-z-is-killing-me/15530)
**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soldier-z-is-killing-me/15530 "2018-05-20T16:26:39Z")
I had a horde coming to my evac shelter, after killing them came a soldier zombie, my npc was a karate guy who stunned him but my stone spear did no damage, i took a bat and now i have a zombie in my basement, broken doo… --- ## [Game crash error](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-error/15531)
**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-error/15531 "2018-05-20T15:29:28Z")
Havent play the game in a while, now after a small time after playing i keep getting this crash error : Problem signature: Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: cataclysm-tiles.exe Application Version: 0.0.0… --- ## [Can't aim at a metal door with a rocket launcher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-aim-at-a-metal-door-with-a-rocket-launcher/15525)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-aim-at-a-metal-door-with-a-rocket-launcher/15525 "2018-05-19T18:33:03Z")
First, i love the ranged weapon rebalance, finally i can hit something more than two meters away. But i miss a small but important feature, we should be able to target tiles. Now i can hit a zombie soldier 8 tiles away w… --- ## [Can't use charges from car batteries as part of a recipe. How to fix?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-use-charges-from-car-batteries-as-part-of-a-recipe-how-to-fix/15515)
**Author:** [@DaviBones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DaviBones)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-use-charges-from-car-batteries-as-part-of-a-recipe-how-to-fix/15515 "2018-05-19T03:27:14Z")
I tried setting up a recipe to use charges from any of the various types of vehicle batteries, but the game doesn’t see that you have a charged battery when you go to craft it. The recipe shows up in the crafting menu as… --- ## [Traduction question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/traduction-question/15519)
**Author:** [@Argasm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Argasm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/traduction-question/15519 "2018-05-18T14:29:09Z")
Hello, i’m working on the french translation and I have a question to ask : Do the “munition” word in ammo descriptions refer to a bunch of ammo (like in entry 816) contextual exemple : 5.7x28mm ammunition with 31gr … --- ## [Bug; Give npc clothes, crash - 7407](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-give-npc-clothes-crash-7407/15518)
**Author:** [@dissociativity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dissociativity)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-give-npc-clothes-crash-7407/15518 "2018-05-18T11:50:35Z")
Save here: to reproduce simply give NPC a backpack with the ‘use this’ command, all required mods included https://mega.nz/#!kyoRnDLb!c0RkgkLlZvXD0cO8WRrah-DcmRDaA8J6-i9mllJGras --- ## [TurretFix \[No longer needed\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turretfix-no-longer-needed/15513)
**Author:** [@budg3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/budg3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turretfix-no-longer-needed/15513 "2018-05-18T09:44:23Z")
This temporary fix is no longer needed as it has been fixed in the experimentals. Please close this thread. --- ## [Unarmed combat trains bashing weapons skill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-combat-trains-bashing-weapons-skill/15439)
**Author:** [@syler1983](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/syler1983)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-combat-trains-bashing-weapons-skill/15439 "2018-05-17T10:43:45Z")
Basically it’s what the title says. It also happens no matter what style (or no style) i’m using. --- ## [How to seeds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-seeds/8802)
**Author:** [@AllisonW](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AllisonW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-seeds/8802 "2018-05-17T15:10:43Z")
I’ve done a few PRs now, and I’m pondering adding more seeds/crops for my next. I looked at jokermatt’s farming update, and while I think I’ve got an idea of how this works, I’m not certain enough to begin. One, it look… --- ## [Stupid questions... ACTIVATE!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-questions-activate/15509)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-questions-activate/15509 "2018-05-17T14:56:33Z")
Here, we shall all talk about ludicrous suggestions about what should be added into the game! Bring forth the nostalgia of a thread made long ago (which I forgot the exact name), and once again tell the world you crazy i… --- ## [Do containers themselves ever have charges?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-containers-themselves-ever-have-charges/15497)
**Author:** [@JayThirtySeven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JayThirtySeven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-containers-themselves-ever-have-charges/15497 "2018-05-17T14:58:58Z")
Related to the discussion from Option to reverse the naming order of containers and their contents: I’ve been working on how item names are generated and assembled and came to an odd consideration: Do containers ever ha… --- ## [\[SPOILERS\] Urban Development](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-urban-development/14068)
**Author:** [@acidia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acidia)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-urban-development/14068 "2018-05-17T14:56:04Z")
This thread is for feedback, bug reports, and building requests associated with the urban development project. https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/21488 The below images have the json number listed for r… --- ## [Necropolis loot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necropolis-loot/15485)
**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necropolis-loot/15485 "2018-05-17T01:00:00Z")
Is there any reason to go through and raid a necropolis? I just spent a long while raiding a necropolis killing 2900 irradiated wanderers to come away with 1 good bionic, 2 laser pistols, and alot of basic materials i c… --- ## [Where in the code can I find a drop list for items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-in-the-code-can-i-find-a-drop-list-for-items/15501)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-in-the-code-can-i-find-a-drop-list-for-items/15501 "2018-05-17T01:00:07Z")
This is a problem I’ve had for a while now: I have no idea where to find the drop rates for all of the item groups. I might get lucky and find one group in one place, but not be able to find another group in another plac… --- ## [Close Quarters Battle CBM and Bionic Combatives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/close-quarters-battle-cbm-and-bionic-combatives/15496)
**Author:** [@Visette](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Visette)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/close-quarters-battle-cbm-and-bionic-combatives/15496 "2018-05-16T23:25:03Z")
So yeah, this is kinda BS imho, started with bionic assassin cuz i wanted to play Deus Ex aug kind of guy, but this shit is broken , I’ve spent 50 days trying to get this thing to proc, every single Z i run into i press … --- ## [Option to reverse the naming order of containers and their contents](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-to-reverse-the-naming-order-of-containers-and-their-contents/15399)
**Author:** [@JayThirtySeven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JayThirtySeven)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-to-reverse-the-naming-order-of-containers-and-their-contents/15399 "2018-05-16T02:06:57Z")
This is a very specific option I would really appreciate seeing in the game: The ability to reverse the order of the container and its contents when displaying item names. For example, instead of seeing a “plastic bottle… --- ## [Helicopter Crash Site gear random damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/helicopter-crash-site-gear-random-damage/15493)
**Author:** [@Gregbois1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gregbois1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/helicopter-crash-site-gear-random-damage/15493 "2018-05-15T17:09:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from Needful things part 2: I love how helicopter crash sites now have more military themed loot. One small thing I would like to see is that the quality/damage to the items be randomized like … --- ## [NPC Rehabilitation Project](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-rehabilitation-project/15486)
**Author:** [@\_Fuji](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_Fuji)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-rehabilitation-project/15486 "2018-05-15T02:07:15Z")
I’d like to discuss a few ideas around making NPCs slightly less useless when they’re not being used as cannon fodder. Skilled labor: Assignable jobs based on skills. ( Mechanic, Blacksmith, Electrician, etc ) Each jo… --- ## [Scent. a quik video seeing it in action](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-a-quik-video-seeing-it-in-action/15475)
**Author:** [@Submarine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Submarine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-a-quik-video-seeing-it-in-action/15475 "2018-05-14T15:51:27Z")
After not completly understanding how scent worked I tried out the debug menu to see whats going on. --- ## [Safe Mode Manager help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-mode-manager-help/15481)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-mode-manager-help/15481 "2018-05-14T15:04:48Z")
Can someone explain how to use this thing? As a practical example, I want to be in safe mode, such that I get warned about everything, and now want to add a rule that I don’t get "safe mode"ed by dogs and coyotes. --- ## [Too heavy for it's engine?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-heavy-for-its-engine/15464)
**Author:** [@Westafrica](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Westafrica)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-heavy-for-its-engine/15464 "2018-05-13T15:22:23Z")
So I’ve been suping up a vehicle, only I have a problem. Too heavy for it’s engines. I was originally using a V6 engine. So I then switched up to the V12 which I was told was better, no dice. In trying to find something … --- ## [Mod to replace Bright Nights rechargeable batteries with Small Storage Batteries?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-to-replace-bright-nights-rechargeable-batteries-with-small-storage-batteries/15476)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-to-replace-bright-nights-rechargeable-batteries-with-small-storage-batteries/15476 "2018-05-13T12:10:30Z")
I faintly remember the existence of such a mod. I’m tired of having so many rechargeable batteries I’m never going to use lying around, and since I can’t disassemble for parts, I was hoping I could turn the drops into so… --- ## [Night Vision trait(s) not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-trait-s-not-working/15471)
**Author:** [@DaWhatTheFox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DaWhatTheFox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-trait-s-not-working/15471 "2018-05-12T12:46:17Z")
I have noticed that the Night Vision traits do not really work, the only effect they all have is, and it happens to be the same for all of them, making you be able to kind of see in the dark but not as much as supposed: … --- ## [How do I install a cargo lock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-a-cargo-lock/15465)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-a-cargo-lock/15465 "2018-05-11T20:18:17Z")
I did a search and didn’t see anything about them but this format still confuses me some times so I might of missed a topic on this subject. But how do cargo locks work? --- ## [Mutating question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutating-question/15468)
**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutating-question/15468 "2018-05-11T20:14:02Z")
When mutating is best to just take gallons of my serum of choice and purify at the end or is it better to purify along the way if i want to have good results in the end. --- ## [Jacking vs Lifting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jacking-vs-lifting/15094)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jacking-vs-lifting/15094 "2018-05-10T19:10:54Z")
Using build 7164 or 0.C-26527-g7420d51 , I can’t remove a swappable storage battery. I may be missing a craftable recipe, but jacking and lifting are not synonymous, so even with a jacking 16 quality I can’t remove a swa… --- ## [How to remove a solar panel from a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-remove-a-solar-panel-from-a-vehicle/15458)
**Author:** [@Westafrica](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Westafrica)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-remove-a-solar-panel-from-a-vehicle/15458 "2018-05-10T14:36:05Z")
Preface, new to this game. I cannot figure out how to get a solar panel. Right, so I found a vehicle with solar panels inside. I walk into it it open up the vehicle’s menu, remove the solar panel. (I had the tools to pro… --- ## [How can i prevent npcs stealing stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-npcs-stealing-stuff/14640)
**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-npcs-stealing-stuff/14640 "2018-05-10T12:32:45Z")
Im recently enabled random npcs in my world and i heard they can steal your stuff. I want to know if is there a way to prevent that happening other than forcibly swithching their lights off. Also im in a non-vehicle bas… --- ## [Sound number display](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-number-display/15460)
**Author:** [@Submarine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Submarine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-number-display/15460 "2018-05-09T23:36:53Z")
I did some testing and from my understanding the sound number that is seen in the HUD gives the tile range from how far I could hear the sound Im making at that moment. I dont see how this is usefull game play wise other… --- ## [The Game gives error I can't play](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-game-gives-error-i-cant-play/15437)
**Author:** [@NextDozen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NextDozen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-game-gives-error-i-cant-play/15437 "2018-05-09T22:18:51Z")
I’m newly formatted the pc and downloaded game whenever I start the game this error pops up anyone can understand it ? How we fix it?.. Thanks for your time (sorry for bad english) \[1525627374950638674607\] [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=198) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=200)