# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=213 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 214 --- ## [Sewing getting Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-getting-thread/14421)
**Author:** [@zeves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zeves)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-getting-thread/14421 "2017-12-28T20:16:31Z")
Ok this is really annoying me, is there any trick to less tediously or quickly make thread for sewing? or do i have to make a macro for this. Edit:bonus question why cant i bind sewing kit to a letter and have it stick … --- ## [Overmap Specials: 72 Limit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-specials-72-limit/14654)
**Author:** [@druidniam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/druidniam)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-specials-72-limit/14654 "2017-12-28T15:23:09Z")
Is this still a thing or did it get upped sometime in november and I missed a PR for it. Suddenly noticed Pk’s, Cata++, Urban Development, More Buildings and More Locations (129 overmap specials) stopped throwing warning… --- ## [How to install mods on mobile?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-install-mods-on-mobile/14708)
**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-install-mods-on-mobile/14708 "2017-12-28T01:48:51Z")
i have installed the pk rebalanceing mod and more archery but theh are zipped whit nothing in them and unzipping to the game files dosen’t add anything! --- ## [How do monster drops work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-monster-drops-work/14714)
**Author:** [@Taberone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taberone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-monster-drops-work/14714 "2017-12-27T23:02:51Z")
How exactly do monster drops work? I’m working on a mod and trying to include an enemy based off of a Touhou character. Under monster\_drops.json I have this: { “type” : “item\_group”, “id” : “moonrabbit\_drops”, “ite… --- ## [Draw Your Cataclysms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms/441)
**Author:** [@An0n3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/An0n3)\ **Replies:** 4448\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms/441 "2017-12-27T08:01:06Z")
So this has happened to me before: \[image\] and this: \[image\] Anyone else want to doodle up some Cataclysm stories? --- ## [How do gun noises work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-gun-noises-work/14709)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-gun-noises-work/14709 "2017-12-27T07:00:46Z")
More specifically what determines that an ar-15 firing 223 is louder than the pneumatic assault rifle? I can see that the pneumatic assault rifle has a loudness stat of 5 and pebble has a loudness stat of 0 but those don… --- ## [I just keep dying](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-keep-dying/13614)
**Author:** [@Inconspicuous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inconspicuous)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-keep-dying/13614 "2017-12-25T14:59:16Z")
Well, what the title says. I’ve mostly figured this game out, but I have a few more questions regarding the very early game. 1: Which weapon do I use? Knife spear? Makeshift crowbar? What? 2: Character builds. I just c… --- ## [Notes on chemical throwers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/notes-on-chemical-throwers/14478)
**Author:** [@Mantar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mantar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/notes-on-chemical-throwers/14478 "2017-12-25T09:22:08Z")
I’ve been toying with the chemical thrower lately for dealing with fungal beds. It kind of works, but it’s hard to justify doing it instead of just waiting for the rain to stop and burning things at the moment, because o… --- ## [That Moment in the Necropolis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/that-moment-in-the-necropolis/14705)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/that-moment-in-the-necropolis/14705 "2017-12-25T05:44:42Z")
\[image\] Yeah, I have no freaking idea where the hell the down stairs are for the second floor. Can anyone help me? --- ## [Atmospherics/World Gen: Why Earth?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atmospherics-world-gen-why-earth/14669)
**Author:** [@Mal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atmospherics-world-gen-why-earth/14669 "2017-12-25T00:47:32Z")
Where do we stand on atmospherics? I have noticed that weather is rather robust and that we have at least a rudimentary gas system because of fire/smokers/gas zombies. As I play this game, I can’t help but think it’s un… --- ## [Repairing battle axe with duct tape](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repairing-battle-axe-with-duct-tape/14702)
**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repairing-battle-axe-with-duct-tape/14702 "2017-12-25T00:11:07Z")
I notice that some weapons are repaired with duct tape: fire axe, battle axe, hatchet, spear, etc. The weapons that “does not conduct electricity”. The rationale, as I understand, is that they have wooden shaft, and are… --- ## [Bring back dynamic spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bring-back-dynamic-spawns/14631)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bring-back-dynamic-spawns/14631 "2017-12-24T15:08:35Z")
I’m boooooored. I want a challenge. I cleared a town out (is there an easier thing than that?) and I feel like nuking the place because it has no reason to exist anymore. I’ve set up a base. Hauled tons of loot. I mea… --- ## [A mess of ideas I'm planning to put into a Cataclysm++ style megamod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-mess-of-ideas-im-planning-to-put-into-a-cataclysm-style-megamod/14694)
**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-mess-of-ideas-im-planning-to-put-into-a-cataclysm-style-megamod/14694 "2017-12-24T13:21:03Z")
Feedback and even more ideas appreciated. New mutations: Dense Bones - cancels Light/Hollow bones; increases bash defense, carry weight, and strength; part of Chimera and Cattle categories Weak Genetics - cancels Ro… --- ## [Labs are super dark for no reason](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/labs-are-super-dark-for-no-reason/14701)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/labs-are-super-dark-for-no-reason/14701 "2017-12-24T07:46:03Z")
So, I tried getting into a Lab, and for some reason there’s only 2 tiles of light visible (for a total of 9 visible tiles of light) around me. Light does not seem to affect this, as turning on my Cranial Flashlight light… --- ## [Seilorks' Brewing mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seilorks-brewing-mod/14698)
**Author:** [@Seilorks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Seilorks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seilorks-brewing-mod/14698 "2017-12-24T03:55:06Z")
Hello! this is my (wip) mod. My mods goal is to make brewing a bigger part of the game. I have a lot to learn from making this mod and I have big plans for it. However, it is a wip so it might not be as big as I hope for… --- ## [Help us make version 0.A as bug-free as possible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-us-make-version-0-a-as-bug-free-as-possible/4796)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-us-make-version-0-a-as-bug-free-as-possible/4796 "2014-02-19T23:43:26Z")
I’m planning on wrapping up development and making the next release\* soon\*\*, and I wanted to try something new this time around. Please check out the latest experimental, and keep an eye out for bugs. We’re looking for… --- ## [Clearing a null mission?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clearing-a-null-mission/14696)
**Author:** [@Zeebie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zeebie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 4:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clearing-a-null-mission/14696 "2017-12-23T04:30:15Z")
I’m doing the ranch missions and got the NULL someone-forgot-to-code-this mission. Is there some way to clear it so I can continue on with the other missions? --- ## [We make bad suggestions and come up with horrible ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-make-bad-suggestions-and-come-up-with-horrible-ideas/3101)
**Author:** [@bubbadoo14](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bubbadoo14)\ **Replies:** 3917\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-make-bad-suggestions-and-come-up-with-horrible-ideas/3101 "2017-12-23T01:15:14Z")
Just porting over a gem from the original forum, whales dev. (came from http://whalesdev.com/forums/index.php?topic=1584.0) Go ahead and post a terrible idea or bad suggestion! --- ## [Explosions seem overtuned](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosions-seem-overtuned/14610)
**Author:** [@enigma74](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/enigma74)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosions-seem-overtuned/14610 "2017-12-22T19:28:47Z")
\[1\] Windows x64, no z-levels or any change to default settings, Mods: (filthy clothing, disable NPC needs, simplified nutrition) I tried some debug testing with buried land mines on fresh survivors with the tough trait… --- ## [Wind inside vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wind-inside-vehicles/14690)
**Author:** [@Steelmaniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Steelmaniac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wind-inside-vehicles/14690 "2017-12-22T19:06:13Z")
So I have, naturally, a bed in my vehicle (an APC). Problem being, despite the fact that all the panels, doors and windshields of the damn thing are in good condition, wind goes through and freezes my character. At this … --- ## [Does CDDA have backups stored anywhere?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-cdda-have-backups-stored-anywhere/14688)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 4:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-cdda-have-backups-stored-anywhere/14688 "2017-12-22T04:44:58Z")
I recently ran afoul of an issue where my Deathmobile, and everything in it, completely disappeared after my game crashed mid-save. As such, I am in desperate need of a way to access either the file where my Vehicles are… --- ## [Charges](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charges/14397)
**Author:** [@Simmael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Simmael)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charges/14397 "2017-12-21T11:19:28Z")
Hello, I am quite new here (I play Cata quite long, but until recently, I didn’t make any changes to code myself). Is there way to automatically regen charge to tool? I play with blazemod and now not working vortex gene… --- ## [Requesting some techniical help/clarification](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-some-techniical-help-clarification/14683)
**Author:** [@qtquazar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/qtquazar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-some-techniical-help-clarification/14683 "2017-12-21T06:13:20Z")
Hi all… hope these are easy questions… I’ve been out of the game for about a year and have just recently reentered the game and boards. I seem to get a number of crashes related to using Chesthole’s sound pack? Spider… --- ## [Grinding your Mechanics past 10](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grinding-your-mechanics-past-10/14578)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grinding-your-mechanics-past-10/14578 "2017-12-21T06:01:22Z")
I’m not sure what allows for uncapped mechanics experience. I’m trying to get my Mechanics Skill as high as I can so I can add more engines to my Deathmobile (my current goal is 14, where the 4th Engine is). Since most o… --- ## [Making photos of somewhere, not JUST the object](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-photos-of-somewhere-not-just-the-object/14687)
**Author:** [@kapacek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kapacek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 4:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-photos-of-somewhere-not-just-the-object/14687 "2017-12-21T04:56:41Z")
It would be nice if photocamera could make photos of what you see in specific area around your sight, not just took photos (descriptions) of the object, so you could remember the place in-game. Of course you can screensh… --- ## [Crafting engines from scratch (tl;dr, no)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-engines-from-scratch-tl-dr-no/14678)
**Author:** [@druidniam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/druidniam)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-engines-from-scratch-tl-dr-no/14678 "2017-12-20T17:35:47Z")
--- ## [Turrets trying to shoot me when I am on the camera control unit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-trying-to-shoot-me-when-i-am-on-the-camera-control-unit/14255)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-trying-to-shoot-me-when-i-am-on-the-camera-control-unit/14255 "2017-12-20T14:55:38Z")
Not sure if fixed in a new version but apparently when using the camera control system turrets can apparently see me and ergo try to shoot me. You can imagine why this seems wrong. --- ## [Error : Siphoning Diesel from Vehicle to BASE tank](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-siphoning-diesel-from-vehicle-to-base-tank/14645)
**Author:** [@Agro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Agro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-siphoning-diesel-from-vehicle-to-base-tank/14645 "2017-12-20T08:45:45Z")
\[Siphon Fuel Error\] Consistently reoccurring reproducable error. I have siphoned from vehicle to vehicle using hose. Just moved frame through wall to use immobile HOME base as Gas Station. Trying to fill tank 200L wi… --- ## [Refugee center first mission is broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-center-first-mission-is-broken/14670)
**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-center-first-mission-is-broken/14670 "2017-12-19T21:31:42Z")
I recently found a refugee center and started the “kill all zombiest in X wing”, it was pretty easy but when i returned to the trader the mission is still incompleted. No windows broken, no stuck in place zombies i kille… --- ## [Crafting clean water straight from a keg of water does not work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-clean-water-straight-from-a-keg-of-water-does-not-work/14334)
**Author:** [@WraitheDX](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WraitheDX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-clean-water-straight-from-a-keg-of-water-does-not-work/14334 "2017-12-19T21:04:42Z")
I am set up in a cabin using a wood stove. Have an empty keg to southwest to store clean water, and a keg 24% full of normal water to the south. North of me is stove. Crafting clean water with fire lit lets me choose ba… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=212) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=214)