# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=225 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 226 --- ## [Link to JSON update page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/link-to-json-update-page/14193)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/link-to-json-update-page/14193 "2017-09-01T22:06:45Z")
In case it gets lost in the future, here is a link to a list of JSON changes in experimental: https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/19376 --- ## [Current experimental/ playtrough](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-experimental-playtrough/14188)
**Author:** [@Oragepoilu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oragepoilu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-experimental-playtrough/14188 "2017-09-01T08:31:40Z")
Hello, I’m playing this game for now years and noticed that sometime it’s wiser to juts wait or use an older version of the exp. rather than the current one because of whatever bug/feature problem it have (like car syst… --- ## [Windows Console build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-console-build/14190)
**Author:** [@Caplin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Caplin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-console-build/14190 "2017-08-31T19:24:10Z")
Hi All, So I’m wondering if it’s possible to revamp the Windows “console,” build to actually be a console application. As it stands now, it seems to run in a graphical window, which makes playing with Windows screen rea… --- ## [Map font size is too small](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-font-size-is-too-small/14187)
**Author:** [@J3ster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/J3ster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-font-size-is-too-small/14187 "2017-08-31T11:19:22Z")
Let’s see if I can get an answer this time :smiley: I’ve been looking at world map that looks like this: \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] since 6700-ish. All this squinting really tires my eyes. Notes in particular are pra… --- ## [Can't decide what weapon to use on my Crusade to take back the hexastate area](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-decide-what-weapon-to-use-on-my-crusade-to-take-back-the-hexastate-area/14185)
**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-decide-what-weapon-to-use-on-my-crusade-to-take-back-the-hexastate-area/14185 "2017-08-30T19:01:05Z")
I want to equip myself and all my companions with one weapon to take on anything and everything on our quest to take back the Holy Land Jerusalem New England from the Saracens zombies and other infidels eldritch horrors.… --- ## [Degradation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/degradation/14183)
**Author:** [@caffeineisgood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/caffeineisgood)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/degradation/14183 "2017-08-30T10:09:15Z")
Hi Recently my brother moved out, he’s been getting into cooking, so I got him a nice damascus knife, the knife needs to be oiled to keep from rusting, and it needs to be sharpened after a while. Acidic foods can munch… --- ## [Help with Mods, probably been asked](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-mods-probably-been-asked/14189)
**Author:** [@Nitrotic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nitrotic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-mods-probably-been-asked/14189 "2017-08-30T00:39:51Z")
Hello folks. I only have a short question, one that’s likely been answered here, but I couldn’t find it when I searched, so how does one install mods in this game? I’ve played the game for a while, and I’d like to expe… --- ## [Z-level issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-level-issue/14178)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-level-issue/14178 "2017-08-29T01:31:55Z")
I have all the Z level stuff active. Was in a basement sleeping when a companion got up and speared a zombie on the lever above. --- ## [Interface issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-issue/14159)
**Author:** [@ExecutiveOdin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ExecutiveOdin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-issue/14159 "2017-08-28T15:20:44Z")
Kinda bummed that my first post about this amazing game is in the bug forum but honestly I am usually too busy playing to post anything at all. Anyway the issue is in the picture. Downloaded newest experimental, opened… --- ## [Is farming for food really worth it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-farming-for-food-really-worth-it/14127)
**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-farming-for-food-really-worth-it/14127 "2017-08-27T17:20:54Z")
I’m asking an open question, here, and it may come down to playstyle. This isn’t a criticism of the farming mechanics at all, which are very cool and add flavour! So… \[b\]Is farming for food ever worth it, in its current… --- ## [Is it feasible to add an "overmap special density" option to worldgen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-feasible-to-add-an-overmap-special-density-option-to-worldgen/14177)
**Author:** [@Squaggly\_Maggleton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squaggly_Maggleton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-feasible-to-add-an-overmap-special-density-option-to-worldgen/14177 "2017-08-26T13:33:36Z")
I know you can edit OMDATA\_FREQ to increase or decrease how far apart specials spawn in the overmap, but is there a reason it’s not a configurable worldgen option? You can already adjust quite a few other variables such … --- ## [Help understanding projectile/ammo effects and monster AI](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-understanding-projectile-ammo-effects-and-monster-ai/14176)
**Author:** [@Alec\_White](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alec_White)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-understanding-projectile-ammo-effects-and-monster-ai/14176 "2017-08-26T06:42:46Z")
Where and how are defined projectiles/ammo effects? I saw that it has 1 method and one struct. One in ballistics.h and other in map.h. Is there any place with all the effects and what they do? And if I wanted to impleme… --- ## [Best zombie/monster kills?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-zombie-monster-kills/14130)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-zombie-monster-kills/14130 "2017-08-26T03:19:31Z")
Playing with PK’s mod, I just killed a cyberdemon by smashing a fire engine into it at 70mph Too bad they don’t have those in Doom --- ## [Improving ranged skill handling. was: Getting rid of some of the ranged skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improving-ranged-skill-handling-was-getting-rid-of-some-of-the-ranged-skills/14160)
**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improving-ranged-skill-handling-was-getting-rid-of-some-of-the-ranged-skills/14160 "2017-08-24T20:35:25Z")
Very late to the party, and maybe i should leave it alone… But still… Regarding the current system: \[ul\]\[li\]To my understanding, the markmanship is the generic ranged skill, while the others are weapontype-specific. Gu… --- ## [Compiling SDL for Windows (CodeBlocks) \[Need Help\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-sdl-for-windows-codeblocks-need-help/12711)
**Author:** [@The13thRonin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The13thRonin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-sdl-for-windows-codeblocks-need-help/12711 "2017-08-23T07:25:36Z")
I am receiving the following errors when trying to compile. ||=== Build: Release (SDL) in Cataclysm (compiler: GNU GCC Compiler) ===| obj\\ReleaseSDL\\src\\cata\_tiles.o:cata\_tiles.cpp|| undefined reference to SDL\_SetRende… --- ## [I found my "best friend"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-my-best-friend/14137)
**Author:** [@Arkikio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arkikio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-my-best-friend/14137 "2017-08-22T02:13:55Z")
While I know that it’s most likely a mod entry, and the name choice is randomized. This one in particular had a history of being the person who would last the longest with my long lasting characters. And the mere thoug… --- ## [Inconspicuous trait question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inconspicuous-trait-question/14155)
**Author:** [@EpsilonShadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EpsilonShadow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inconspicuous-trait-question/14155 "2017-08-21T12:22:40Z")
Hello everyone! Several days ago I’ve started playing C:DDA. At first I’ve downloaded stable version and after couple of dozens dead characters I’ve made up one who lived long enough and was interesting enough to me. Af… --- ## [\[SPOILERS\] The Outpost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-the-outpost/9295)
**Author:** [@acidia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acidia)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-the-outpost/9295 "2017-08-21T05:38:18Z")
So, I was experimenting with having an NPC camp over the weekend since I really haven’t heard much feedback about things in the vault (too hard/easy/not rewarding?)… \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] A labeled image… \[spoile… --- ## [My Thoughts on Guns, Balance, Zombies, Pain, and Machines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-thoughts-on-guns-balance-zombies-pain-and-machines/14154)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-thoughts-on-guns-balance-zombies-pain-and-machines/14154 "2017-08-21T00:35:22Z")
A pre-note: I’m not saying any of this should be reflected in the game. It’s just me thinking about things. If afterwards I feel like something might be especially good in game I’ll comment on it at the end. This is m… --- ## [Give barns roofs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-barns-roofs/14106)
**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-barns-roofs/14106 "2017-08-20T21:55:27Z")
Barns have roofs so the animals inside do not get shined on by the sun too much. But when I go inside the barn and close all the metal doors and leave the boarded up windows intact at daytime, I find the lighting is brig… --- ## [Static NPCs stuck in infinite loop (build: 6695)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-stuck-in-infinite-loop-build-6695/14147)
**Author:** [@Clueless](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Clueless)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-stuck-in-infinite-loop-build-6695/14147 "2017-08-19T18:31:46Z")
0.C gffc5540 SDL Windows 10 When I visited the refugee center for the first time in several real-time days (and quite a few updates to the game), I was informed that there was an error with “NPC Clair Huston, Guard en… --- ## [Visual Disrupter not working?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/visual-disrupter-not-working/14141)
**Author:** [@Reaper310](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper310)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/visual-disrupter-not-working/14141 "2017-08-19T14:10:15Z")
using the ASCII based version of CDDA shouldn’t the visual disruptor have an effect like schizophrenia trait but by rearranging tiles around you for a short period of time. I remember having this a bit ago but now it doe… --- ## [To find every map feature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-find-every-map-feature/14146)
**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-find-every-map-feature/14146 "2017-08-19T07:44:59Z")
Is it true that one can see every possible map feature, if he travels the entire area generated at start? The co-ordinate starts at 0, goes to 0’179, then to 1’0, then to 1’179, so a 179x179 map seems a default unit, an… --- ## [Fantasy overhaul mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fantasy-overhaul-mod/14140)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fantasy-overhaul-mod/14140 "2017-08-18T23:42:20Z")
Talkin’ 'bout skeletons and goblins, dwarves and magic. We have most of the tools to do so. Not explicitly offering to make, one, but prefer to talk about it and see what happens from this. --- ## [Not compiling (Visual Studio)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-compiling-visual-studio/14139)
**Author:** [@skai\_rue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/skai_rue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-compiling-visual-studio/14139 "2017-08-18T21:26:43Z")
Over the years, I’ve tinkered with my own personal copy of the game, but have always wanted to actually try doing something more complex. However, every time I’ve ever tried to actually compile the source (without any ch… --- ## [Killing an enemy breaks the game (Build: 6679) \[FIXED\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-an-enemy-breaks-the-game-build-6679-fixed/14131)
**Author:** [@Ronin1791](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ronin1791)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-an-enemy-breaks-the-game-build-6679-fixed/14131 "2017-08-18T17:16:34Z")
Hey all, bit of a weird one here. It seems like in build 6679 (and possibly some of the builds before it), killing an enemy causes the game to stop working. When using a gun the words “Hang on a bit…” appears in a box a… --- ## ["Not enough cash!" message when trading with companion NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-enough-cash-message-when-trading-with-companion-npcs/14116)
**Author:** [@goldfish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/goldfish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-enough-cash-message-when-trading-with-companion-npcs/14116 "2017-08-18T12:40:30Z")
Version 0.C g4c45a9a SDL (tiles) Mac OS X 10.9.4 When trading with follower NPC, I get the message “Not enough cash! You have $0.00, price is $112.00.” This happens no matter what the cost of the items are or wheth… --- ## [Buff Lajatang moves-per-attack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buff-lajatang-moves-per-attack/14135)
**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buff-lajatang-moves-per-attack/14135 "2017-08-18T00:34:34Z")
CDDA’s Lajatang is simply a quarterstaff with blades duct-taped to each end, making what you’d expect be a reasonably fast and effective mid-tier weapon, despite it’s obvious rule-of-cool leanings. Instead, with a moves-… --- ## [Kind of annoyed to be honest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kind-of-annoyed-to-be-honest/13932)
**Author:** [@Quin91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quin91)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kind-of-annoyed-to-be-honest/13932 "2017-08-18T00:11:12Z")
Upon finding out that CataDDA is on Android I was like…Well cool! So I jump on the google play store and…This item is not available in my country…Insert angry face, Slightly confused face…Any particular reason why you’ve… --- ## [Need Some Advice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-advice/14124)
**Author:** [@bubbadoo14](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bubbadoo14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-advice/14124 "2017-08-17T02:14:48Z")
I hope this is the best place to ask this in, but I dunno if folks know but I and another run a C:DDA Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/CataclysmDDA/?hc\_ref=ARTpqp0Pe-cd76-ZqT\_RAzuYr1DUC400-rek-X00JIwu6x88BZanf3z… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=224) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=226)