# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=219 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 220 --- ## [6898 - Some NPCs are indifferent to Fat Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6898-some-npcs-are-indifferent-to-fat-zombies/14412)
**Author:** [@Aluminumfoil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aluminumfoil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6898-some-npcs-are-indifferent-to-fat-zombies/14412 "2017-10-30T05:36:52Z")
\[image\] And so on. NPCs don’t seem to notice or care that they’re being attacked by Fat Zs. Edit: strangely, allied NPCs seem to react normally. --- ## [Crafted sights/scopes (or lack thereof)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafted-sights-scopes-or-lack-thereof/14410)
**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafted-sights-scopes-or-lack-thereof/14410 "2017-10-30T03:22:42Z")
I find it extremely weird you get auto-learn recipes for rifles and the like, even pretty complicated ones, and you get a low dispersion (compared to default rifle iron sights) BOW sights, but you can only loot (not craf… --- ## [Hotkeys](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hotkeys/14411)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hotkeys/14411 "2017-10-29T17:51:10Z")
Hotkeys I set for items reset themselves every time I shut the game off and come back to it. It still has the selected key for use but it isn’t a permanent(yellow) hotkey any more and will reset its self when I drop it a… --- ## [Linux builds lagging behind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/linux-builds-lagging-behind/14407)
**Author:** [@Pandromidal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pandromidal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/linux-builds-lagging-behind/14407 "2017-10-29T14:45:14Z")
It looks like the newest build for linux is from August 8th. --- ## [Remove Vanilla scenarios via mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-vanilla-scenarios-via-mods/14406)
**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2017, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-vanilla-scenarios-via-mods/14406 "2017-10-29T05:13:57Z")
Short of creating a core mod, is there anyway of removing vanilla scenarios via mods. Like, for example, removed the helicopter crash scenario is the mod is enabled. --- ## [Newbie question about clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-question-about-clothing/14395)
**Author:** [@however](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/however)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2017, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-question-about-clothing/14395 "2017-10-29T01:04:27Z")
I should put few clothes of that same type ? In example now i have on my torso: winter coat, sports jersey, suit and kariginu. And i have 2 pairs of pants + shorts. Its good idea ? Or maybe i should wear 1 shirt, 1 coat,… --- ## [Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicles/14403)
**Author:** [@however](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/however)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicles/14403 "2017-10-29T01:03:17Z")
I never used cars in game, what advantages they can give me and when to start thinking about get one ? --- ## [How did stoves/ovens/braziers change?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-did-stoves-ovens-braziers-change/14347)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-did-stoves-ovens-braziers-change/14347 "2017-10-29T00:14:43Z")
I noticed some comments saying these kind of things improved, but I am not understanding how, nor am I seeing a chance in game play. What am I missing? Thanks! --- ## [Set Starts for Social Interaction and beginers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-starts-for-social-interaction-and-beginers/14402)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 12:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-starts-for-social-interaction-and-beginers/14402 "2017-10-28T12:09:40Z")
So the idea here is two fold. One I think we should create a beginner setup for a game. Call it default or beginner or whatever. I think it’d be a good way to go so new people have something to try. The other thing I… --- ## [Possible spoiler, or bug...?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-spoiler-or-bug/14357)
**Author:** [@snow\_dwarf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/snow_dwarf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 4:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-spoiler-or-bug/14357 "2017-10-27T04:56:48Z")
So I created a new world, made a character. Decided to start in an evac shelter. Went downstairs… Magma everywhere… Forgot to take a screenshot, but there wasn’t anything else other than the sea of magma… Bug or spoiler? … --- ## [Vehicle Maintenance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-maintenance/14398)
**Author:** [@Wondabarappa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wondabarappa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-maintenance/14398 "2017-10-26T21:53:51Z")
Is there a way to clean the blood off of your vehicles besides removing and placing the parts again? it kinda wears on me to see my mobile fortress painted a bright red and pink all the time but removing all those parts … --- ## [Basic stance system (offshoot of the stealth thread)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-stance-system-offshoot-of-the-stealth-thread/14391)
**Author:** [@SpadeDraco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SpadeDraco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-stance-system-offshoot-of-the-stealth-thread/14391 "2017-10-26T06:10:43Z")
Reading through the stealth thread reminded me of an idea I had a while back. Stances. Right now just 3. Standing: Plays just like in current game. Allows running. Crouched: Reduced zombie sight range, Allows hiding be… --- ## [Vehicle Additions Pack (Updated December 8)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-additions-pack-updated-december-8/7616)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 794\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-additions-pack-updated-december-8/7616 "2017-10-26T05:12:57Z")
So my mod has been sitting on the backburner for quite some time, but now it’s been updated for the current versions. Currently, turrets are… a bit lacking. Stick a flamethrower on your car with duct tape and instant tu… --- ## [Salt and spice - PC helps themselves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/salt-and-spice-pc-helps-themselves/14389)
**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/salt-and-spice-pc-helps-themselves/14389 "2017-10-26T00:20:49Z")
Salt can be ingested with many different kinds of food, improving the taste. Human can survive for quite a while without salt, but that is neither healthy nor enjoyable. The survivor needs salt. Salt gives certain comes… --- ## [Camera display installation issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camera-display-installation-issues/14392)
**Author:** [@Chros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chros)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camera-display-installation-issues/14392 "2017-10-26T00:15:48Z")
Hello everyone, Brand new fan of this game and have been enjoying every minute of it! I can’t seem to be able to install my camera display in my death mobile. My skills (if relevant) are mechanics 6, electronics 10 and… --- ## [About writting mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-writting-mods/14388)
**Author:** [@however](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/however)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-writting-mods/14388 "2017-10-25T01:14:08Z")
Hello, I just want to ask about mod writting, from coding im mostly know C but my question is pure curiosity. I saw that mods are mostly written in json files, but i saw lua also and i heard that C also could work. And … --- ## [Newb questions: Lava, youtube tutorials](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newb-questions-lava-youtube-tutorials/14386)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newb-questions-lava-youtube-tutorials/14386 "2017-10-24T12:15:38Z")
Just discovered this game a few weeks ago. I’m running 0C-6784 on my Apple. Despite the information on the wiki about Lava, I do not seem to be able to get close enough to it to cook with or craft within the light emi… --- ## [If you know this particular survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-you-know-this-particular-survivor/14383)
**Author:** [@Dishonored\_Archer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dishonored_Archer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-you-know-this-particular-survivor/14383 "2017-10-23T22:42:14Z")
\[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] The song plays in your head now. --- ## [Extra Buildings (Updated on 2017-07-02)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extra-buildings-updated-on-2017-07-02/13755)
**Author:** [@Zhilkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zhilkin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extra-buildings-updated-on-2017-07-02/13755 "2017-10-22T10:26:46Z")
Mod description: This mod is a compilation of several buildings mods. Mods used: Small Town Building Pack by Whaley Parks and Recreation Building Pack V1.0 by Whaley Extended Buildings (V1.0) - BAD MOON RISING by Wh… --- ## [Interested in contributing? Get set up to contribute and maybe get swag](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interested-in-contributing-get-set-up-to-contribute-and-maybe-get-swag/14301)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interested-in-contributing-get-set-up-to-contribute-and-maybe-get-swag/14301 "2017-10-21T18:55:46Z")
Evidently github and other companies are celebrating October as an open-source awareness month thingy . coughschoolstartingcough https://codeburst.io/get-ready-for-hacktoberfest-contribute-to-open-source-get-a-free-shir… --- ## [Parks and Recreation Building Pack V1.0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/parks-and-recreation-building-pack-v1-0/11803)
**Author:** [@Whaley](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whaley)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/parks-and-recreation-building-pack-v1-0/11803 "2017-10-21T03:51:03Z")
\[center\]Parks and Recreation Building Pack\[/center\] Take a Joint(\[glow=red,2,300\]lit\[/glow\]) and enjoy a stroll in the park. Cemetary - Self Explanitory. Orchard - Fruit trees and a small shelter. Hunting Blind - A … --- ## [Newby Guide to Compiling (and Editing) With Code::Blocks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newby-guide-to-compiling-and-editing-with-code-blocks/1128)
**Author:** [@Flare](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flare)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newby-guide-to-compiling-and-editing-with-code-blocks/1128 "2017-10-20T18:59:12Z")
Prior to beginning. Do note that melee.json, ranged.json, instruments.json, and recipes.json are accessible in cataclysm/data/raw folder. Once you compile the game, whatever is in the raw folder will be reloaded by the e… --- ## [Mutation and bionic effects?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-and-bionic-effects/14382)
**Author:** [@veedanya](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/veedanya)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-and-bionic-effects/14382 "2017-10-20T14:00:52Z")
I’ve been digging through file after file trying to find information on the exact impacts of various mutations and bionics, but can’t find any info on them. Does anyone know where the information on their exact effects? … --- ## [Warning to modders: avoid redefining "region\_settings"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warning-to-modders-avoid-redefining-region-settings/14381)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warning-to-modders-avoid-redefining-region-settings/14381 "2017-10-20T06:37:42Z")
Many mods use "type": "region\_settings" structure. This json is pretty huge and redefines a lot of things. It sometimes just needs to be changed. Because of the old code it uses, lack of examples (other than core), shee… --- ## [Retching Fit auto passing time](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/retching-fit-auto-passing-time/14379)
**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/retching-fit-auto-passing-time/14379 "2017-10-19T23:59:10Z")
0.C-24600-g77ee89d (tiles) SDL Windows 8.1 Ok so here’s what happened : I load my last save, move one step and then my survivor starts coughing and retching and the time is advancing by itself so I can’t input anythin… --- ## [Coolthulhu's patches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coolthulhus-patches/14023)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coolthulhus-patches/14023 "2017-10-19T14:57:08Z")
Newest versions always available at: https://github.com/cataclysmbnteam/Cataclysm-BN/releases \[hr\] Changes from current master: https://github.com/cataclysmbnteam/Cataclysm-BN/wiki/Changelog Most important changes: … --- ## [I'll draw your current survivor V.3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ill-draw-your-current-survivor-v-3/13819)
**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ill-draw-your-current-survivor-v-3/13819 "2017-10-19T01:57:37Z")
Since Im sitting by heaps of free time why not do this again? Basically just submit a screencap of the @ screen, your inventory and the bionic menu if you have bonics. (Please place them under spoilers to help the reada… --- ## [Feature Suggestions & Possible Bug Report](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feature-suggestions-possible-bug-report/14377)
**Author:** [@Kuldar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kuldar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feature-suggestions-possible-bug-report/14377 "2017-10-18T16:21:34Z")
There are plenty of features that Cataclysm could draw from other roguelikes (Caves of Qud \[free non-steam version\] and Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup \[free\]), such as: Pressing a key followed by a directional key (Caves of… --- ## [Why use mutagens?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-use-mutagens/14359)
**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-use-mutagens/14359 "2017-10-18T10:33:16Z")
Same as the Title but in two questions : -Why use mutagen rather than CMBs ? Since CBMs are (currently) penalty free while mutagens always come with negative traits. and what really interests me : -Why use mutagen … --- ## [Shotgun Bandolier / Reloading](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shotgun-bandolier-reloading/14364)
**Author:** [@TacticalPteridactyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TacticalPteridactyl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shotgun-bandolier-reloading/14364 "2017-10-16T19:45:48Z")
There is currently no difference in reload speed when drawing shells from the bandolier as compared to general inventory. This means that the bandolier is only useful for carrying a few shells at the expense of encumbra… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=218) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=220)