# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=21 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Uses migo-resin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uses-migo-resin/28226)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uses-migo-resin/28226 "2022-10-05T18:52:08Z")
Migo-resin is currently used as a material to make nigh-indistructible constructions from. But could a entroprising survivor use it for other things? Is it strong and maluable enough that you could make vehicle frames o… --- ## [Add a "harvest" butchering option](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-a-harvest-butchering-option/28198)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-a-harvest-butchering-option/28198 "2022-10-05T16:25:54Z")
Add a new “harvest” butchering option. This is for when you are butchering and just trying to aquire materials not edible food. This would make sense for things like zombies. Your survivor probably wouldn’t focus on the … --- ## [Rework Solar backpack to make it charge smartphones, not only CBMs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rework-solar-backpack-to-make-it-charge-smartphones-not-only-cbms/28227)
**Author:** [@Victor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Victor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rework-solar-backpack-to-make-it-charge-smartphones-not-only-cbms/28227 "2022-10-05T15:53:40Z")
I would like to discuss possible Solar backpack rework. There was a discussion recently in discord. Solar backpack doesn’t do any big harm now. It doesn’t break the lore. People say it is a bit outdated game item, but … --- ## [Why won't my EOC increase the intensity of the effect it's supposed to?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-wont-my-eoc-increase-the-intensity-of-the-effect-its-supposed-to/28228)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Headcrab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Doctor_Headcrab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-wont-my-eoc-increase-the-intensity-of-the-effect-its-supposed-to/28228 "2022-10-04T21:20:54Z")
So, I have an EOC that checks to see if a mutation is active. If the mutation is active, then the player is supposed to gain a stacking effect and a morale boost. The EOC procs every 5 minutes to check that the effect i… --- ## [Alterations to MCA (and welding in general)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alterations-to-mca-and-welding-in-general/28211)
**Author:** [@TheRedBaron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheRedBaron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alterations-to-mca-and-welding-in-general/28211 "2022-10-04T17:15:51Z")
Disclaimer: I base this only on what I’ve experienced playing the latest Experimental build. So basically, the changes to Military Composite Armor, and the changes to welding in general, seem well intentioned but poorly… --- ## [New Head CBM - Full Immersion VR Training Simulator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-head-cbm-full-immersion-vr-training-simulator/28220)
**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-head-cbm-full-immersion-vr-training-simulator/28220 "2022-10-03T05:14:42Z")
When used the player would lose all physical sensations from their body leaving them extremely vulnerable to attacks, Hunger, Thirst and environmental hazards. The player has to choose how many hours to ‘study’ when the… --- ## [How to survive irradiation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-survive-irradiation/28216)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-survive-irradiation/28216 "2022-10-02T13:48:15Z")
Right now I’m at 1322 mSv due to ignorance to the state of my atomic headlamp. I might well die, but are there ways that I could somehow survive this besides RNGesus? Maybe alcohol besides vodka, of whatver else? I’ve g… --- ## [Tempered armor or tempered weapon?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tempered-armor-or-tempered-weapon/28214)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tempered-armor-or-tempered-weapon/28214 "2022-09-29T12:56:10Z")
I have the book and skill for both, but they take so long to make and my hardware processes time slowly, I’m thinking of moving into a cabin or anything else isolated from most other AIs, I only hope I don’t get bored ou… --- ## [More Mutated Plants](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-mutated-plants/27865)
**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-mutated-plants/27865 "2022-09-28T09:36:09Z")
Similar to the way there are more and more mutant animals as time progresses, potentially more and more plants can mutate as well. Both being reflective of the gradual alienation of the environment and further pushing th… --- ## [How does see\_cost work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-see-cost-work/28207)
**Author:** [@phoeo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/phoeo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-see-cost-work/28207 "2022-09-27T13:09:47Z")
see\_cost is an overmap tile parameter which is supposed to determine the visibility of tile on overmap. it is documented here: I wanted to make landmarks spottable from longer distance by increasing their see\_cost. Ho… --- ## [What do i need to train computers?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-i-need-to-train-computers/28202)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-i-need-to-train-computers/28202 "2022-09-24T20:53:55Z")
Hi there. I have zero computer skills, and a laptop with carges. And i have the book “Comupter Science 101”, but this will only help me train computer (intermediate) Do i need a specific book to train computer (basic)? … --- ## [Crash on launching CDDA.exe stable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-launching-cdda-exe-stable/28200)
**Author:** [@Varel015](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Varel015)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-launching-cdda-exe-stable/28200 "2022-09-22T14:27:31Z")
Hello, I’ve been trying to start this game for the past week, but unfortunately I keep crashing when launching the game executable. I’m not even talking about saves world or npc but basic game launch. I downloaded the … --- ## [I'm curious, did I die from blood loss, or a fungal infection?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-curious-did-i-die-from-blood-loss-or-a-fungal-infection/28182)
**Author:** [@bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bug)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-curious-did-i-die-from-blood-loss-or-a-fungal-infection/28182 "2022-09-21T01:02:48Z")
FWIW, I’m using a very recent game version, within a couple days of compiling. I burned out a fungal tower spot, spending some time killing the odd stragglers. I was infected when I was done, of course, but I didn’t ha… --- ## [First time modder, I want to make](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-time-modder-i-want-to-make/28195)
**Author:** [@Zompenguin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zompenguin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-time-modder-i-want-to-make/28195 "2022-09-19T19:39:13Z")
The M4 Survival Rifle was a gun utilized by the US Armed Forces in WWII, issued to airmen to shoot small game if they were shot down behind enemy lines. It utilized .22 Hornet ammunition in a 4-round box magazine, but f… --- ## [New Flying Ship Dungeon?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-flying-ship-dungeon/28187)
**Author:** [@Zompenguin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zompenguin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 12:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-flying-ship-dungeon/28187 "2022-09-19T12:10:54Z")
It’s an endgame dungeon that I first got an idea for when I was writing a DND campaign. Basically, it’s a US Navy aircraft carrier suspended high off the ground, permanently altered and divorced from the laws of physics… --- ## [The state of the MMA (Mythical Martial Arts) mod in the latest experimentals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-state-of-the-mma-mythical-martial-arts-mod-in-the-latest-experimentals/27836)
**Author:** [@Stanwick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stanwick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-state-of-the-mma-mythical-martial-arts-mod-in-the-latest-experimentals/27836 "2022-09-19T09:40:34Z")
As of the latest experimentals, it seems that MMA is no longer working properly, the martial art styles in the mod simply don’t function, your character just does default attacks as if they were using the ‘force no style… --- ## [Henge location?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/henge-location/28194)
**Author:** [@Labsenjoyer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Labsenjoyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/henge-location/28194 "2022-09-19T06:17:21Z")
I’ve been looking through some item browsers and noticed that some weapons have a really high spawn chance at a “henge” structure. I’m playing on a fairly recent experimental and have never seen one, so I believe it’s ei… --- ## [International Airport?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/international-airport/28188)
**Author:** [@Zompenguin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zompenguin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/international-airport/28188 "2022-09-18T20:32:11Z")
What if there was a bigger airport than the private airstrip in the game? I find it kind of weird that Boston Logan International, one of the top 20 busiest airports in the entire country, isn’t represented in any way, … --- ## [Companies in the Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/companies-in-the-cataclysm/28059)
**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/companies-in-the-cataclysm/28059 "2022-09-18T12:14:07Z")
We got Foodplace, XEDRA, Uncanny and more. But what other companies are there? There has got to be an electric power company, an ISP, a specific chain of grocery stores and all that. I am currently out of ideas but plea… --- ## [Is there a cheat to forget all learned recipies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-cheat-to-forget-all-learned-recipies/28179)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-cheat-to-forget-all-learned-recipies/28179 "2022-09-17T09:44:46Z")
I have me to want to test what, all recipes unlocked. Stupidly, I have then pressed save and exit… Is there a cheat to unlearn all the recipes??? --- ## [What turns into zombie?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-turns-into-zombie/28167)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-turns-into-zombie/28167 "2022-09-15T22:57:58Z")
I´m a little confused as to what can turn into a zombie after death lorewise. It seems that toads can resurect after death and by extention amphibians although the only ones large enough to do so are always mutant. Fis… --- ## [Expand buildable frame shapes to include those found on pregen vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/expand-buildable-frame-shapes-to-include-those-found-on-pregen-vehicles/28180)
**Author:** [@MattLok](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MattLok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/expand-buildable-frame-shapes-to-include-those-found-on-pregen-vehicles/28180 "2022-09-15T22:03:18Z")
There are a couple of different part shapes for fames that can only exist on a generated vehicle and as far as I have found can not be created by the player. The image above comes from Frank-3 stable release. --- ## [How to match pregen car frame shapes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-match-pregen-car-frame-shapes/28170)
**Author:** [@MattLok](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MattLok)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-match-pregen-car-frame-shapes/28170 "2022-09-13T20:51:58Z")
I can’t seem to install frames with the same shapes pregen cars have. The red circles are parts I can’t seem to recreate, is it that I am just missing something obvious? For context this is a stripped down Humvee, and… --- ## [Is there a way to stop nightmares? Will it eventually stop by itself?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-stop-nightmares-will-it-eventually-stop-by-itself/28178)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-stop-nightmares-will-it-eventually-stop-by-itself/28178 "2022-09-15T19:22:13Z")
I was in the refugee center when a portal storm happened. I was intending to stay there and wait it out but apparently impossible shapes can open doors and refugee guards love seeing alien grass. My survivor has been hav… --- ## [Advanced Inventory Management crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-inventory-management-crash/28176)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-inventory-management-crash/28176 "2022-09-14T05:02:51Z")
It just crashes the minute I go to it, regardless if I use the shortcut or navigate my way through the action menu. Just updated today to see if it was fixed, as I have raised this issue already in Github for a month now… --- ## [Island Mapgen Goof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/island-mapgen-goof/28173)
**Author:** [@Labsenjoyer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Labsenjoyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/island-mapgen-goof/28173 "2022-09-13T18:10:56Z")
I found this little “town” while exploring, but I don’t think mapgen is supposed to generate named towns without buildings or any way to access them except a boat. Could be a fun thing to implement properly though, li… --- ## [Mega insects need a HP nerf. (and some animals maybe a buff)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mega-insects-need-a-hp-nerf-and-some-animals-maybe-a-buff/28046)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mega-insects-need-a-hp-nerf-and-some-animals-maybe-a-buff/28046 "2022-09-13T12:56:31Z")
Many mega insects seem to be unreasonably tough. With some like supersoldier ants being able to survive a good hit from a cannonball!! Many other gaint insects are also way to tough including collossal crayfish, deathtra… --- ## [Making Vehicle skill worthwhile: predictive pathing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-vehicle-skill-worthwhile-predictive-pathing/28039)
**Author:** [@bouchacha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bouchacha)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-vehicle-skill-worthwhile-predictive-pathing/28039 "2022-09-12T19:46:56Z")
I’ve posted this as a feature request as #59337 but I am curious to hear more feedback. I also wanted to post some mockups of what I was envisioning. To recap: Driving a vehicle in a 3D video game is usually very fun an… --- ## [Game crashes while crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-while-crafting/28164)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-while-crafting/28164 "2022-09-10T08:05:49Z")
Hello! There is an error in the current experimental version 2022-09-09-1109 when crafting. If you search for a recipe, then go to the found recipe on batch processing, the game crashes for me. Can anyone reproduce th… --- ## [Question - How do I make a mutation that can affect morale ala Mood Swings?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-how-do-i-make-a-mutation-that-can-affect-morale-ala-mood-swings/28162)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Headcrab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Doctor_Headcrab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-how-do-i-make-a-mutation-that-can-affect-morale-ala-mood-swings/28162 "2022-09-09T19:51:34Z")
While searching through the JSON files to cannibalize code for a project I’m working on, I came across a comment which stated that it wasn’t currently possible for effects to alter morale. And true enough, I can’t seem … [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=20) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=22)