# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=22 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Are there Gods in the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-there-gods-in-the-game/27404)
**Author:** [@JohnKihan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnKihan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-there-gods-in-the-game/27404 "2022-09-09T17:17:31Z")
Recently been playing DCSS and enjoyed the blessing and gods system of the game. I was wondering if there are similar features in CDDA. --- ## [Contradictions in triffid lore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/contradictions-in-triffid-lore/28147)
**Author:** [@phoeo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/phoeo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/contradictions-in-triffid-lore/28147 "2022-09-08T16:58:38Z")
I was reading the factions document trying to understand how rogue triffinds work and found several contradicting lines. Here they are: Initially, after severing the connection to the Heart, triffids are functionally o… --- ## [Help! How does a training dummy work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-how-does-a-training-dummy-work/28160)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-how-does-a-training-dummy-work/28160 "2022-09-08T16:46:18Z")
Hi guys! I need help. I can not train my skills in bashing. I have a training dummy, the matching weapon but in the menu the dummy is red. What am I doing wrong? --- ## [Any idea why there a wasp larva in the middle of nowhere?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-idea-why-there-a-wasp-larva-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/28134)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-idea-why-there-a-wasp-larva-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/28134 "2022-09-07T21:44:57Z")
There were no wasps in the area, I had thoroughly explored it all, it’s from a path I frequently take to the nearby town. And then, at the entrance of the town, it was just chilling there out of the blue. The nearest wa… --- ## [Translations WTF-2022+ Thread (currently: rock for both music and stones)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translations-wtf-2022-thread-currently-rock-for-both-music-and-stones/20202)
**Author:** [@Victor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Victor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translations-wtf-2022-thread-currently-rock-for-both-music-and-stones/20202 "2022-09-07T05:25:27Z")
This thread is for asking about any bizarre strings you don’t know how to translate. So if you come across anything weird or confusing while translating, post here, and hopefully someone will be able to clarify. Prev… --- ## [What do you do while you wait for your survivor to wake up?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-do-while-you-wait-for-your-survivor-to-wake-up/28127)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-do-while-you-wait-for-your-survivor-to-wake-up/28127 "2022-09-06T16:16:36Z")
Even with a good computer it can take quite a while to finish sleeping, even more so if AIs are around. There’s just so many things that keep simulating in the background. Personally, I usually either get some to eat, l… --- ## [Is there a way to adding mutation ignoring its prereq?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-adding-mutation-ignoring-its-prereq/28139)
**Author:** [@vitmainlem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vitmainlem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-adding-mutation-ignoring-its-prereq/28139 "2022-09-06T00:24:16Z")
Let me elaborate on the situation. I don’t know when the experimental version was updated. If the mutation I wrote now does not include the pre-position, it will directly to base level or even disappear. For example, the… --- ## [Bolas for single use only?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bolas-for-single-use-only/28136)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bolas-for-single-use-only/28136 "2022-09-05T22:46:32Z")
Hi guys. I play Innawood with the latest experimantal. Have now painstakingly made me a bola and immediately tried. Works flawlessly, but after the bet the bola was gone… Is it so that bolas can only be used once? Th… --- ## [Inventory suddenly no longer has categories, instead just 'items worn.'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-suddenly-no-longer-has-categories-instead-just-items-worn/28135)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-suddenly-no-longer-has-categories-instead-just-items-worn/28135 "2022-09-05T17:18:57Z")
I don’t know what happened but all of the sudden it’s completely different. Trying to pick through stuff is much harder when it is purely nested without any categories. --- ## [Horses need to be fixed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horses-need-to-be-fixed/28128)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horses-need-to-be-fixed/28128 "2022-09-05T16:08:45Z")
Right now they are almost entirely useless with their ridiculous weight limitations. I need to be carrying under 30lbs of gear to be able to mount one in game, which means no armor and severely limits weapons. Seems kind… --- ## [About the status of possible end goals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-the-status-of-possible-end-goals/28124)
**Author:** [@Jandof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jandof)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-the-status-of-possible-end-goals/28124 "2022-09-05T13:51:05Z")
I’ll do my best not to give the dead horse another beating, but since I couldn’t find anything recent about this subject, I’ll have to try asking. There are almost 10 years old discussions about adding a variety of end … --- ## [Living World - Mutating Flora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/living-world-mutating-flora/28121)
**Author:** [@sadenar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sadenar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/living-world-mutating-flora/28121 "2022-09-04T00:14:57Z")
As a disclaimer, I am writing this mainly in relation with the newly added Living World project for the next experimental, which right now is geared towards further expanding on how the blob will do flesh factories and h… --- ## [Magiclysm "ring of speed +10" has no effect (0.F-3)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magiclysm-ring-of-speed-10-has-no-effect-0-f-3/28109)
**Author:** [@Jex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magiclysm-ring-of-speed-10-has-no-effect-0-f-3/28109 "2022-09-02T00:09:17Z")
I just bought myself a +10 ring of speed, only to find it seems to have no effect on my character at all. Am I missing something here, I have tried activating it, wielding it, swapping sides, with other clothing, withou… --- ## [Wrong tile for clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wrong-tile-for-clothing/28112)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wrong-tile-for-clothing/28112 "2022-09-01T15:35:23Z")
Hi there. Im playing with the newest experimental as today is 2022-09-01-0953 In Ultica tileset the clothing grass skirt and shirt are different while they lay on the ground and while i wear them. Can anyone fix this … --- ## [Upload a file edited by POedit back to transifex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upload-a-file-edited-by-poedit-back-to-transifex/28111)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upload-a-file-edited-by-poedit-back-to-transifex/28111 "2022-09-01T14:20:39Z")
Hi there! Im trying to upload a file i edited with POedit back to transifex. I click the “master-cataclysm-dda” branch in my language, then “Upload a file” and i chose the edited .po file i saved on my pc. But the fil… --- ## [Launch scripts for Linux, to update to latest experimental and handle save game backup/restore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launch-scripts-for-linux-to-update-to-latest-experimental-and-handle-save-game-backup-restore/26853)
**Author:** [@Lee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/launch-scripts-for-linux-to-update-to-latest-experimental-and-handle-save-game-backup-restore/26853 "2022-09-01T01:59:31Z")
Removed for being offensive. --- ## [Clothing for mutants past the threshold?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-for-mutants-past-the-threshold/28101)
**Author:** [@Crimson\_R](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Crimson_R)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothing-for-mutants-past-the-threshold/28101 "2022-08-31T19:01:05Z")
First, I understand that mutants with their weird bodies not being able to wear clothing is a balance trade off for all the perks you are getting. Be it gas masks or armoured pants. But has anyone tried making a mod or a… --- ## [Messenger bag is made out of leather, but its material is plastic & synthetic fabric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/messenger-bag-is-made-out-of-leather-but-its-material-is-plastic-synthetic-fabric/28099)
**Author:** [@technical](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/technical)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/messenger-bag-is-made-out-of-leather-but-its-material-is-plastic-synthetic-fabric/28099 "2022-08-29T22:45:27Z")
game breaking issue --- ## ["fails to cycle"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fails-to-cycle/27959)
**Author:** [@Zeebie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zeebie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 4:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fails-to-cycle/27959 "2022-08-26T04:24:07Z")
My FN 5.7x28mm carbine keeps failing to cycle and I have to manually eject the casing. It worked fine for hundreds of shots (using SS190 ammo) but now this happens after every single shot. It is cleaned and lubricated.… --- ## [Differing spawn rates for food and items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/differing-spawn-rates-for-food-and-items/28075)
**Author:** [@Zeebie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zeebie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/differing-spawn-rates-for-food-and-items/28075 "2022-08-25T22:19:21Z")
I’ve come to really enjoy what dramatically reduced spawn rates do to food availability, but it’s rather frustrating to take six months to find a wrench. Is it possible to set different spawn rates for items and food? --- ## [Draw your Cataclysms III](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-iii/28093)
**Author:** [@Lebarron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lebarron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-iii/28093 "2022-08-25T17:36:54Z")
This is a continuation of the Draw your cataclysm series. Post cataclysm art here. Its sideways because I took the image with my laptop. My Character, Gary Martin the drone operator that knew this day would come. I d… --- ## [Translating the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translating-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-cataclysm/28064)
**Author:** [@nornagon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nornagon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/translating-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-cataclysm/28064 "2022-08-25T17:15:37Z")
Hi translators! I’m writing to ask for your help with a CDDA-adjacent project: the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Cataclysm. The Hitchhiker’s Guide is a searchable index of all the game’s data—items, monsters, terrain, vehicl… --- ## [Emergency blankets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-blankets/28097)
**Author:** [@Morrn\_Manderson](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Morrn_Manderson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-blankets/28097 "2022-08-25T03:02:29Z")
I used to be able to unfold those emergency blankets we get in the shelter lockers. I cant seem to do it anymore. Has this changed? If not, how do you do it? LOL --- ## [Game appears dark when I load it up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-appears-dark-when-i-load-it-up/28088)
**Author:** [@neopollux](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/neopollux)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-appears-dark-when-i-load-it-up/28088 "2022-08-24T20:42:04Z")
I’m almost certain that this isn’t the fault of the game itself, but I can’t find a fix anywhere else. When I load up the game it appears dark. The text is difficult to read. When I hit Caps Lock or use the volume con… --- ## [Problems with mouse binding and movement](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-mouse-binding-and-movement/28019)
**Author:** [@Kordian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kordian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-mouse-binding-and-movement/28019 "2022-08-20T13:28:07Z")
Since I’ve updated to latest experimental releases I’m experiencing some issues on mouse movement. Suddenly I was no more able to move my character with traditional double left click. Every time I use left mouse button … --- ## [Modified laptop/control laptop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modified-laptop-control-laptop/28078)
**Author:** [@Chefoxara](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chefoxara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modified-laptop-control-laptop/28078 "2022-08-19T13:32:28Z")
i cant craft it? tried debugging it and it isnt even ingame? was it removed or renamed or something? --- ## [A rather long bridge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-rather-long-bridge/28079)
**Author:** [@Chefoxara](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chefoxara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-rather-long-bridge/28079 "2022-08-19T11:32:55Z")
--- ## [Gaint bugs should be attracted to light](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gaint-bugs-should-be-attracted-to-light/28070)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gaint-bugs-should-be-attracted-to-light/28070 "2022-08-15T10:48:24Z")
Bugs thend to be attracted to things like lamps and other bright sources of light in the dark. For us this might be a annoyence to have so many bugs attracted to your sources of light but in the cataclysm it could be rat… --- ## [Is there an easier way of moving items in and out of a container on the floor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-easier-way-of-moving-items-in-and-out-of-a-container-on-the-floor/28071)
**Author:** [@scorp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/scorp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 10:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-easier-way-of-moving-items-in-and-out-of-a-container-on-the-floor/28071 "2022-08-15T10:42:39Z")
If I have a duffel bag along with other items on my east tile and I want to move items from my inventory and the ground to the duffel bag. Is there a way to do that without wielding it. --- ## [Can I add Missions (pre-existing missions) to a character I already created?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-add-missions-pre-existing-missions-to-a-character-i-already-created/28066)
**Author:** [@scorp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/scorp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-add-missions-pre-existing-missions-to-a-character-i-already-created/28066 "2022-08-15T08:55:10Z")
I want to make a character with student profession but have the mission to eliminate a target (The mission for Hitman “Finish your mission”). Can I access the character properties or something to do so, in game or in the… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=21) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=23)