# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=227 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 228 --- ## [I Wanna Live](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-wanna-live/14039)
**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 2:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-wanna-live/14039 "2017-08-04T02:04:05Z")
I wanna live! I have started a new survivor. Pvt. Patrick Espinoza, STR 10, DEX 10, INT 8, PER 10, Bionic Soldier Background, Starting Skills: Dodging 1, Handguns 1, Marksmanship 1, Rifles 1, Traits: Bad Temper, Fast Me… --- ## [Reclaiming a City - Is it Possible?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reclaiming-a-city-is-it-possible/14074)
**Author:** [@Umbra\_Vorago](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra_Vorago)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reclaiming-a-city-is-it-possible/14074 "2017-08-03T21:44:42Z")
My goal: Clear out an entire city, wall it off, fill it with turrets and NPC survivors. That is my dream, however, I need a little help and advice on how to do this. I understand how Static spawn works regarding zombies… --- ## [Posh Fallout Shelter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/posh-fallout-shelter/14085)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/posh-fallout-shelter/14085 "2017-08-03T21:41:29Z")
Facebook video link: https://www.facebook.com/cnbc/videos/1825759324152224/ This video gave me the idea. A posh fallout shelter that went south or the like. Give you a new starting scenario choice. Lol. Most choices… --- ## [Do trees grow back?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-trees-grow-back/14076)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-trees-grow-back/14076 "2017-08-03T14:36:50Z")
Lorem ipsum. Read the subject. --- ## [Dropping the 32-bit Linux experimentals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dropping-the-32-bit-linux-experimentals/14082)
**Author:** [@Narc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Narc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 7:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dropping-the-32-bit-linux-experimentals/14082 "2017-08-03T07:05:49Z")
Hi, all! I run the build host for the experimentals. In the last month or so, I’ve had a couple of cases where the docker container I use to make the 32-bit Linux Tiles builds has been getting stuck after finishing its … --- ## [Lag from tall buildings?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lag-from-tall-buildings/14079)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lag-from-tall-buildings/14079 "2017-08-02T20:00:13Z")
I have z levels on and tall buildings also more locations. Both from within the game if that makes a difference. Every time I pass a 3 story brick house I get serious lag and slow downs. --- ## [Where do I find duct tape other than cars and basic repair kits?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-do-i-find-duct-tape-other-than-cars-and-basic-repair-kits/14071)
**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-do-i-find-duct-tape-other-than-cars-and-basic-repair-kits/14071 "2017-08-02T16:33:34Z")
Ever since I got tailoring level 6, I wanted to make survivor clothes. But I don’t know where to find duct tape, other than cars and basic repair kits dropped by zombies. It’s so weird because I could find kevlar plates … --- ## [A TODO list for Cata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-todo-list-for-cata/14012)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-todo-list-for-cata/14012 "2017-08-02T07:51:40Z")
Mostly a place to note areas of potential improvement. I won’t be here to do these. Add new original descriptions to S&W 22A and Sig Mosquito pistols. Add guns\_foo\_rare spawns to mapgen Adjust 6.54x42mm 9N8 damage to … --- ## [The Forgotten Races (Alpha Released, Download Available)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-forgotten-races-alpha-released-download-available/11223)
**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-forgotten-races-alpha-released-download-available/11223 "2017-08-01T14:29:31Z")
Human civilization is gone. Long hidden creatures once relegated to myth and legend step forth from the shadows to reclaim the world. This is an idea I’ve been thinking on for awhile. I’d like to add some more variety t… --- ## [IRL counterpart of a PC with 3+ mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/irl-counterpart-of-a-pc-with-3-mechanics/14025)
**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/irl-counterpart-of-a-pc-with-3-mechanics/14025 "2017-08-01T11:19:25Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFMWgSgB4sg Reminds me of mad max and CDDA. --- ## [Requirement ID naming convention](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requirement-id-naming-convention/14069)
**Author:** [@Maddremor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maddremor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requirement-id-naming-convention/14069 "2017-08-01T09:42:35Z")
I’m looking at adding more requirement lists to the game. However, there is no current ID naming convention to differentiate reqs from singular items, and I feel that that could lead to confusion down the road. Would a s… --- ## ["You have a strange dream about lizards"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-have-a-strange-dream-about-lizards/14065)
**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-have-a-strange-dream-about-lizards/14065 "2017-08-01T06:49:56Z")
I’ve learned my lesson: when something odd is displayed in the CDDA message log it may mean sudden death is one step behind you. Lately when I rest the following message has been displayed “You have a strange dream abou… --- ## [How does one add textures to weapons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-one-add-textures-to-weapons/14070)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-one-add-textures-to-weapons/14070 "2017-07-31T22:18:03Z")
I see that there is a place to add a symbol and color to an item/weapon but how do you reference that item to a texture in a graphics tileset? --- ## [C:DDA Design Outline](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-design-outline/5276)
**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-design-outline/5276 "2017-07-31T17:55:36Z")
Here’s the shared dev vision for Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead. It contains spoilers, for what that’s worth, as it’s kinda tough to discuss the world without them. C:DDA Design Outline --- ## [Can craft starch from rotted cattail stalks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-craft-starch-from-rotted-cattail-stalks/14060)
**Author:** [@Arkenstone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arkenstone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-craft-starch-from-rotted-cattail-stalks/14060 "2017-07-31T16:32:06Z")
Minor issue but shouldn’t be possible. Rotted stalks should be excluded. --- ## [No Funs: Weapon Spawn Rebalance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-funs-weapon-spawn-rebalance/13667)
**Author:** [@Alec\_White](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alec_White)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-funs-weapon-spawn-rebalance/13667 "2017-07-31T14:32:35Z")
Small and simple mod that disable the spawning of weapons and ammo on houses, reduces a lot the spawn rate of weapons and ammo on preppers and guns basements, and completely disables the spawning of gun shops and home de… --- ## [Freezing and crashing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/freezing-and-crashing/14058)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/freezing-and-crashing/14058 "2017-07-31T08:38:04Z")
Just updated from build 6629 to 6631. As soon as I move a few steps my numpad locks up and the game severely stutters. after a few attempts to move it attempts to crash. Not using any weird mods just the mainlined ones. … --- ## [Bug Repellant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-repellant/14035)
**Author:** [@Alec\_White](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alec_White)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 7:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-repellant/14035 "2017-07-31T07:24:25Z")
Talking about adding more giant insects, specially the assassin bug, which I think looks awesome. And a bug repellent type item came up, something along the lines of this https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Repel. Th… --- ## [Tiny question - dirty water in cooking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiny-question-dirty-water-in-cooking/14052)
**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiny-question-dirty-water-in-cooking/14052 "2017-07-31T03:34:24Z")
Hi everyone. It’s been a few years, but I’ve picked DDA back up and am loving all the new content. Tiny question, does anyone know if cooking food using unclean water is likely to cause food poisoning? I have a few bott… --- ## [Mechanical Winch & Closed Metal Door](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mechanical-winch-closed-metal-door/14056)
**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mechanical-winch-closed-metal-door/14056 "2017-07-30T21:19:51Z")
I’ve run across a few Mechanical Winch linked to a series of Metal Doors that function much like the Palisade Gate with attached Rope & Pulley. So far I haven’t spotted an entry to construct metal gates of this nature i… --- ## [Long turn times](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-turn-times/14063)
**Author:** [@Rokmonkey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rokmonkey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-turn-times/14063 "2017-07-30T20:03:26Z")
I haven’t played in some time, and updated to the latest experimental. Now, both on a new save and an old save, each turn is taking considerably longer. In the past taking a step to the left and right wouldn’t taken an… --- ## [Crafting UI change](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-ui-change/14061)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-ui-change/14061 "2017-07-30T19:46:48Z")
When crafting, it shows components of a recipe with a green tint, for food or other relavant recipes it could show yellow for (old). --- ## [Cease and Desist using the term Vacutainer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cease-and-desist-using-the-term-vacutainer/14020)
**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cease-and-desist-using-the-term-vacutainer/14020 "2017-07-30T15:39:15Z")
Hey everybody, I got this email, and while it goes for my website, it’d prolly go for the game too. BD VACUTAINER: Notice of Trademark Infringement: chezzo.com Dear Respected Author/Publishing Institution, Please be … --- ## [Question about Build #6626 and World Map creation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-build-6626-and-world-map-creation/14054)
**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-build-6626-and-world-map-creation/14054 "2017-07-30T12:23:53Z")
I noticed the patch notes for Build #6626 (Jul 27 2017) mentioned a bunch of stuff about how the map is generated in regard to specials. Does this fix the “too many overmap specials (## \> ##)” error and the “could not p… --- ## [World Gen Reset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-gen-reset/14062)
**Author:** [@Halosammy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Halosammy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-gen-reset/14062 "2017-07-30T07:08:07Z")
A recent version has overhauled the world gen system. While the changes may be beneficial on a smaller scale, I found that the function of resetting the world gen when you’re informed that certain terrain can’t be added … --- ## [Survivor Hood + Heavy Survivor Helmet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-hood-heavy-survivor-helmet/14017)
**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-hood-heavy-survivor-helmet/14017 "2017-07-30T02:09:02Z")
I’ve managed to acquire what appears to be two good pieces of equipment. A Survivor Hood and a Heavy Survivor Helmet. The Heavy Survivor Helmet is worn on the Normal clothing layer. The Survivor Hood is worn on the Ou… --- ## [Storing water in cans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storing-water-in-cans/13947)
**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storing-water-in-cans/13947 "2017-07-29T23:56:34Z")
Why can’t we? I have two tin cans, an aluminum can, a bucket, a river, two fire drills, thirteen two by fours, and a dehydrated survivor because there aren’t any bottles lying around. When I try to go to the river to ma… --- ## [Crafting failure: don't just destroy components](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-failure-dont-just-destroy-components/14050)
**Author:** [@Someoneman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Someoneman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-failure-dont-just-destroy-components/14050 "2017-07-29T14:58:33Z")
Currently, when failing to craft an item, you just lose all ingredients, which doesn’t make much sense in some cases. For example, failing at making clothes just destroys all the cloth you used, and failing to make a Del… --- ## [0.C-gd5a29cc light survivor hood lets water through](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-gd5a29cc-light-survivor-hood-lets-water-through/9448)
**Author:** [@ThrustVectoring](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThrustVectoring)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-gd5a29cc-light-survivor-hood-lets-water-through/9448 "2017-07-29T14:11:21Z")
Linux Curses gd5a29cc I noticed that I started getting the “wet” morale penalty when I swapped out my Nomad’s Cowl for a Light Survivor Hood + Light Survivor Mask. Full clothing set for reference: Light Survivor Hood … --- ## [Wooden keg (construction) issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-keg-construction-issues/14059)
**Author:** [@survivornaginata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/survivornaginata)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-keg-construction-issues/14059 "2017-07-29T13:49:01Z")
1.Have noticed that for some reason you cant craft clean water from water in keg as action of boiling is performed with no results. 2.it seems that content of keg are not spent in recepies allowing for bottomless barrel… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=226) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=228)