# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=217 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 218 --- ## [Re: Hordes - Tracking Tech](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/re-hordes-tracking-tech/14554)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/re-hordes-tracking-tech/14554 "2017-11-30T15:41:27Z")
Since at some point giant hordes will be a thing, hopefully, it would be neat to be able to track them and know where they are. And electronics could use some usefulness too, no? It would be even more neat if it was up … --- ## [Super AI Faction Suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/super-ai-faction-suggestion/14550)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/super-ai-faction-suggestion/14550 "2017-11-30T03:20:13Z")
There’s already pretty much everything that’s needed to make a Super AI faction, so why not? :wink: I suggest a special type of lab or bunker that has the AI core at the bottom, heavily protected by robots and turrets. … --- ## [How to build field cannon from 120mm tank cannon?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build-field-cannon-from-120mm-tank-cannon/13383)
**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-build-field-cannon-from-120mm-tank-cannon/13383 "2017-11-29T19:04:31Z")
i need to build draggable field cannon which i can use without driving the tank. 1 first build car 1x1 mount cannon add accumulator (dunno for) add management system (sorry i do not now exact name) also i add extern… --- ## [Language files issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/language-files-issues/14520)
**Author:** [@lol2121](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lol2121)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/language-files-issues/14520 "2017-11-28T17:54:08Z")
I want to make a British translation of the game (because reasons). The problem is, I can’t do it. I’ve tried editing the cataclysm-dda.pot file, making a new en\_GB.po file among some other stuff. I’ve requested the tran… --- ## [Gods of the Cataclysm (Challenge Thread)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gods-of-the-cataclysm-challenge-thread/7456)
**Author:** [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\ **Replies:** 634\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gods-of-the-cataclysm-challenge-thread/7456 "2017-11-28T16:29:13Z")
\[center\]On the wall is duct-taped a note, handwritten in thick, black marker on homemade paper. It reads: \[b\]Pantheon Meeting Wednesday 4/28 You Know Where Gods Only Mortals Will Be Shot; Then Sent Off With A Stern W… --- ## [Mushroom recipes not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mushroom-recipes-not-working/14558)
**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mushroom-recipes-not-working/14558 "2017-11-28T14:56:38Z")
i have 5 mushrooms (fresh) in my inventory, yet all mushroom recipes with the exception of mushroom spores are greyed out in the recipes menu. I tried with them in inventory, in a container nearby or on the ground, they … --- ## [Point-blank guns as melee Style rather than a shooting action?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/point-blank-guns-as-melee-style-rather-than-a-shooting-action/14537)
**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/point-blank-guns-as-melee-style-rather-than-a-shooting-action/14537 "2017-11-27T20:38:09Z")
Thinking of ways to do close-up gun combat, where the gun is less an aiming ballistic weapon and more a sort of contact-distance bullet injector. For visual reference, try John Wick 1 and 2, or Netflix’ The Punisher. I … --- ## [First aid in the wilderness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-aid-in-the-wilderness/14542)
**Author:** [@smoelf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/smoelf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-aid-in-the-wilderness/14542 "2017-11-27T18:40:53Z")
Hi, new user here. In my current game I am camping out in the wilderness with no cities nearby and my character broke a leg by stepping on a land mine. Since a leg splint requires first aid level 1 and I don’t have acce… --- ## [Need to make a Deathmobile, but I'm not sure what to do](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-to-make-a-deathmobile-but-im-not-sure-what-to-do/14522)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-to-make-a-deathmobile-but-im-not-sure-what-to-do/14522 "2017-11-27T11:20:51Z")
So, I’m at the point where I want to work on a Deathmobile for my second long-living character. Problem is, I’m not sure what to go with. I’ve been thinking about Fuel, Power, Storage, and all those fun things that are i… --- ## [Hydroponics mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hydroponics-mod/14539)
**Author:** [@nuker22110](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nuker22110)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hydroponics-mod/14539 "2017-11-26T12:03:52Z")
\[unknown\] Here is my hydroponic mod. You need to craft a hydroponic tray with plastic chunks, electronic waste, copper pipes and a metal tank(reusable) and fill it with batteries, fertilizer, water and seeds to start gr… --- ## [Better Trucks Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-trucks-mod/14536)
**Author:** [@Marduk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Marduk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-trucks-mod/14536 "2017-11-25T19:35:06Z")
I’m working on a tiny mod that tweaks flatbeds to be more similar to buses in length and pickups as long as SUVs, also gives ability to carry 200l drums to pickups and cube vans through cargo spaces without increasing th… --- ## [Suggestion: Autodrop for easier item sorting in base](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-autodrop-for-easier-item-sorting-in-base/14492)
**Author:** [@jirow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jirow)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 11:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-autodrop-for-easier-item-sorting-in-base/14492 "2017-11-24T11:38:08Z")
So, my suggestion would be an autodropping feature, I think it would increase QoL exponentially. Most of my bases nowadays are just a huge mess of stuff on the floor, I don’t even bother splitting them up among furnitur… --- ## [BRAINSTORMING: Chemistry recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brainstorming-chemistry-recipes/14527)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 11:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brainstorming-chemistry-recipes/14527 "2017-11-23T11:28:43Z")
Yes, yes. Cooking is like chemistry… except NOT. Sure, chemistry can help a bit with cooking, but you don’t need to pass high-school chemistry to be an amazing cook and likewise you can sustain yourself on a diet of burn… --- ## [Suggestion: Quality of Life changes (Favorites tab for crafting menu)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-quality-of-life-changes-favorites-tab-for-crafting-menu/14526)
**Author:** [@Ragnarist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ragnarist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-quality-of-life-changes-favorites-tab-for-crafting-menu/14526 "2017-11-23T02:03:27Z")
I’m sure some of you seen my name on Discord…some anyways. But moving onto the suggestions. Now, I’m sure you all know about the crafting menu…you know, the thing that you always use whenever you start the game by pressi… --- ## [Hulks and Brutes Blacklist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hulks-and-brutes-blacklist/13215)
**Author:** [@proxiehunter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/proxiehunter)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hulks-and-brutes-blacklist/13215 "2017-11-22T19:10:58Z")
I did not see a blacklist for hulks and brutes already available in the core game or in the launcher. Having been frustrated by them suddenly starting to pop up on day one on vanilla settings instead of being something t… --- ## [I find throwing OP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-find-throwing-op/13106)
**Author:** [@Nibelung44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibelung44)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-find-throwing-op/13106 "2017-11-22T16:38:41Z")
This skill raises super fast. Without ever practicing it except in real combat/hunting situation, I’m at 7 whereas my – quite often used – melee is at 3. Also, it miss very rarely (even at low level). With throwing 7, my… --- ## [Is it possible to define new special attacks/deaths with a mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-define-new-special-attacks-deaths-with-a-mod/11389)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-define-new-special-attacks-deaths-with-a-mod/11389 "2017-11-22T01:41:33Z")
After some tinkering with the data I did find, Ive been unable to either find an example of it or get my own jerry-rigged example to work. I took the thrillers death function and replaced the monster\_id to let me turn a… --- ## [Encouraging player specialization](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encouraging-player-specialization/14444)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encouraging-player-specialization/14444 "2017-11-21T20:38:53Z")
Continuing the discussion from On risk, reward, goals and purpose: A typical approach to this in RPGs is to make character progression zero-sum, i.e. progression in one direction either prevents progression in another d… --- ## [New Japanese mod: Uekibati (Flower Pots for growing crops in vehicles)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-japanese-mod-uekibati-flower-pots-for-growing-crops-in-vehicles/14519)
**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-japanese-mod-uekibati-flower-pots-for-growing-crops-in-vehicles/14519 "2017-11-21T20:06:03Z")
Here is a new (to us) Japanese mod that add crop growing flower pots to the game. You can craft the pots, then get some seeds, water and a pot, and craft them to make them grow. Then when they are done, craft them back… --- ## [Things to add into debug mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/things-to-add-into-debug-mode/14510)
**Author:** [@EpicTyphlosion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EpicTyphlosion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/things-to-add-into-debug-mode/14510 "2017-11-21T18:51:02Z")
I’ve been playing the iOS version of C:DDA, and man, does it never cease to amaze! Although, some of the enjoyment is hindered due to the fact that I can’t get the keyboard addon thanks to Apple making their phones as in… --- ## [More world names than city names](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-world-names-than-city-names/14515)
**Author:** [@EpicTyphlosion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EpicTyphlosion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-world-names-than-city-names/14515 "2017-11-21T15:05:53Z")
I’ve gone through the JSON file containing all of the English names in the game, and I’ve noticed that there are many more world names than city names. Lots of world names are names of cities, but they are not city names… --- ## [Multiplayer?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multiplayer/13981)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multiplayer/13981 "2017-11-21T04:42:57Z")
Let’s just cut to the chase, I don’t expect multiplayer to be easy or fast to program in, but it would be amazing:) --- ## [The Minor JSON Questions Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-minor-json-questions-thread/12858)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-minor-json-questions-thread/12858 "2017-11-20T06:04:55Z")
Because having a new thread for every small question is unreasonable. I hope this sticks. --- ## [Questions about recipe and comestible fields](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-recipe-and-comestible-fields/14508)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-recipe-and-comestible-fields/14508 "2017-11-20T01:41:48Z")
--- ## [Suggestion: Snowmen, snow angels and snowballs+](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-snowmen-snow-angels-and-snowballs/14496)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-snowmen-snow-angels-and-snowballs/14496 "2017-11-20T03:12:02Z")
Add an %action menu action of making snow angels and snowmen for a little joy increase. Add snowballs and make throwing them either at zombies or anything at all joyful. Also, icicles as piercing weapons! And also, spe… --- ## [Suggestions: Pollution and radiation+](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestions-pollution-and-radiation/14493)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestions-pollution-and-radiation/14493 "2017-11-18T16:58:54Z")
CDDA is supposed to be post-nuclear, alien-dimension-mutant-zombie invasion survival game. But I’m not sure what does a Geiger counter do in the game. Or gas masks and hazmat suits. And water is so abundant it’s almost… --- ## [Suggestion: Auto-refuel adjecent fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-auto-refuel-adjecent-fire/14495)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-auto-refuel-adjecent-fire/14495 "2017-11-18T09:36:26Z")
Either specifically during a cooking/crafting process to fix the ‘one burning paper bag let’s me cook or see for crafting for 8 hours’ exploit or as en option to always automatically add available fuel to an adjacent fir… --- ## [Suggestion: Multi-step cooking/charcoal-making mechanic for cooking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-multi-step-cooking-charcoal-making-mechanic-for-cooking/14494)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-multi-step-cooking-charcoal-making-mechanic-for-cooking/14494 "2017-11-18T09:22:06Z")
How it works: Spend 20 minutes shelling, cutting and rinsing 4 acorns times a batch of 20 for total of 8 hours. How it could work: Spend 2 hours shelling, cutting and rinsing 100 acorns. Put all of them inside an oven f… --- ## [Most frustrating playthrough of CDDA ever](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-frustrating-playthrough-of-cdda-ever/12835)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-frustrating-playthrough-of-cdda-ever/12835 "2017-11-18T05:09:44Z")
Hi, Just thought would post this, as it led me to ask some questions about game design, as well as get some input on what I simply did wrong. I haven’t played the game since, April or so, I think, and I figured I woul… --- ## [Bionics installation rebalance. Specifically installation failure results](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-installation-rebalance-specifically-installation-failure-results/14425)
**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-installation-rebalance-specifically-installation-failure-results/14425 "2017-11-17T23:51:11Z")
As of current experimental, bionics installation system suffers from some major peculiarities: you can install all of your bionics at once installation failure below 21% chance carries practically zero consequences (yo… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=216) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=218)