# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=235 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 236 --- ## [Construction recipe: Build utility light](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-recipe-build-utility-light/13751)
**Author:** [@justfortest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/justfortest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-recipe-build-utility-light/13751 "2017-05-19T00:05:29Z")
Finally, I was tired being replace battery for the lamp… and this for liveing in LMOE. :smiley: Put it on cataclysmdda-0.C-6424\\data\\json construction.json { "type" : "construction", "description" : … --- ## [Harvest data defined without examine function](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/harvest-data-defined-without-examine-function/13753)
**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/harvest-data-defined-without-examine-function/13753 "2017-05-18T04:10:10Z")
0.C Experimental 6447, or 0.C gdbf94ea324, if that helps more. It’s SDL version, and I’m using Windows 10. I just got the latest experimental a few minutes ago, and it started reporting this error at world generation: D… --- ## [Broken bones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-bones/2843)
**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-bones/2843 "2017-05-17T22:52:35Z")
How do you deal with them? I ask because my most recent, and longest living, character, ZZ Top, walked right into a hail of turret bullets at a military outpost, and had his arm crippled. It only takes one arm to use Ka… --- ## [Crafting large amounts of ammo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-large-amounts-of-ammo/13745)
**Author:** [@plazma\_rush](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/plazma_rush)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-large-amounts-of-ammo/13745 "2017-05-17T21:13:20Z")
Why was crafting ammo turned from multiple bullets to single bullets, and how do we produce large amounts of ammo now? It seems to me that this change just adds unneeded tedium - making large amounts of ammo take more k… --- ## [Game crashes if hit log contains accented characters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-if-hit-log-contains-accented-characters/12510)
**Author:** [@dunee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dunee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-if-hit-log-contains-accented-characters/12510 "2017-05-16T20:21:49Z")
So I’m working on the Hungarian localization and have hit a game breaking bug. \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] Up until a few days ago, if the hit log notification contained an accented character, it just displayed some gar… --- ## [6403: Eskrima incompatible with PR-24 Baton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6403-eskrima-incompatible-with-pr-24-baton/13668)
**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6403-eskrima-incompatible-with-pr-24-baton/13668 "2017-05-16T05:11:03Z")
The PR-24 Baton (Extended) is not among the compatible weapons listed for Eskrima. Given that Eskrima IS compatible with the generic Extendable Baton, this seems like an oversight. --- ## [Remove diesel from Grenade recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-diesel-from-grenade-recipe/13748)
**Author:** [@iceball3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/iceball3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 5:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-diesel-from-grenade-recipe/13748 "2017-05-16T05:08:15Z")
\[image\] Why is it even here to begin with, actually? Diesel doesn’t explode, normally, it’s not even flammable. You won’t “explode it”, not unless you got it being compressed in an engine block, per se, or set off anoth… --- ## [Cute insect pet!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cute-insect-pet/13676)
**Author:** [@Jinxed44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jinxed44)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cute-insect-pet/13676 "2017-05-16T00:15:10Z")
Sorry to keep bothering, but a friendly dermatik larva just burst out of my head and it is just the cutest thing. I want to breed them in my head on my farm, but if they act like dogs thatd be hard. Are the grown versi… --- ## [I was thinking about self-destruct CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-was-thinking-about-self-destruct-cbm/13747)
**Author:** [@justfortest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/justfortest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-was-thinking-about-self-destruct-cbm/13747 "2017-05-15T23:24:18Z")
Ok, it was from a quite weird topic ( on a other forum ). the day, a unlucky guy, his “@” sank on few dozen zombie and die on it. anyway, I suggest this guy make something like “suicide attack vest” for his @, wear on … --- ## [New mode suggestion: New game ++](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mode-suggestion-new-game/13731)
**Author:** [@nickspaceman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nickspaceman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mode-suggestion-new-game/13731 "2017-05-15T18:48:31Z")
Hello all! I’m fairly sure no one remembers me. I lurked a lot and haven’t been on for like…. Two years? But that’s not why I’m here. I haven’t played the game in about a year. But as I was wandering about the net. I ha… --- ## [V6426 makeshift funnel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/v6426-makeshift-funnel/13744)
**Author:** [@Dracace](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracace)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/v6426-makeshift-funnel/13744 "2017-05-15T15:31:57Z")
0.C v 6426 SDL Window 7 Is it me or you can’t get rain water with the makeshift funnel? I tryied with bottles, cup and tank but nothing. --- ## [Back in Cataclysm after a while and... Can't get into the Fire Station?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/back-in-cataclysm-after-a-while-and-cant-get-into-the-fire-station/13729)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/back-in-cataclysm-after-a-while-and-cant-get-into-the-fire-station/13729 "2017-05-15T05:14:37Z")
I just started playing again after quite a while of leaving it be. I found a small town (three buildings) with a fire station. Whenever I try to use the winch it just says nothing happens. Is this a glitch or working … --- ## [60+ ready PRs in GitHub, and very slow speed of merging](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/60-ready-prs-in-github-and-very-slow-speed-of-merging/13743)
**Author:** [@Valiant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valiant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/60-ready-prs-in-github-and-very-slow-speed-of-merging/13743 "2017-05-15T01:22:40Z")
Is there a reason for this, besides little free time for checking? --- ## [6+ months of agonizing "realism" nerfs have ruined this game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6-months-of-agonizing-realism-nerfs-have-ruined-this-game/12504)
**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\ **Replies:** 505\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6-months-of-agonizing-realism-nerfs-have-ruined-this-game/12504 "2017-05-15T00:44:54Z")
The magazines, the filthy clothes, the boom cranes, the book learning nerf, now I see on Reddit that electric motors are nerfed, and I’m pretty sure I heard solar was nerfed more at some point. By the way, how is this “… --- ## [Mapgen (extremely) randomly unable to generate overmap specials in 6431 w/ mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mapgen-extremely-randomly-unable-to-generate-overmap-specials-in-6431-w-mods/13741)
**Author:** [@Taberone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taberone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2017, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mapgen-extremely-randomly-unable-to-generate-overmap-specials-in-6431-w-mods/13741 "2017-05-14T07:19:04Z")
Mapgen is being extremely random with me here. Frustratingly, this issue is so random. The only thing I’ve noticed is that Bright Nights seems to increase the chance of mapgen screwing up when paired with other mods that… --- ## [Good starting, need electricity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-starting-need-electricity/13740)
**Author:** [@Dracace](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracace)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-starting-need-electricity/13740 "2017-05-13T23:48:57Z")
Now i am a week deep in the game and i have a nice base with tons of clean water and food, plus all the scrap material i found in the nearest town. I found a couple of minifridges and i was asking myself if it was possib… --- ## [Can't Find Keybindings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-find-keybindings/12912)
**Author:** [@grank6](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grank6)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-find-keybindings/12912 "2017-05-13T17:53:46Z")
I’m unable to find where the new keybindings options are at seeing as it’s longer inside the (?) then (1) menu once i’m inside the game and I can’t find it on the main screen. i’m using 0.C 5814 if it matters sorry if t… --- ## [JSON errors in Ninja mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-errors-in-ninja-mod/13711)
**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-errors-in-ninja-mod/13711 "2017-05-13T16:45:09Z")
Hi, I had to remove the awesome overmap stuff the Ninja mod had, and I’d really like to see it in the mod. Here is the error I am getting: \[image\] I saw this issue, and I removed all the rotate stuff, but I’m still ge… --- ## [Sounds!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sounds/13730)
**Author:** [@Rtos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rtos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sounds/13730 "2017-05-13T08:13:29Z")
I have some specific questions regarding sounds in CDDA and how they are triggered. I’m currently working on improving the Chesthole soundpack, replacing sounds that doesn’t fall under a CC licence and adding some variet… --- ## [Skills IRL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skills-irl/13735)
**Author:** [@Adragis029](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adragis029)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 10:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skills-irl/13735 "2017-05-12T10:05:51Z")
I realise I’m translating a virtual skills system into real life, but what’s the deal with skill levels and what they represent? I’m trying to sort them into RL categories. What I have so far is: Skill level 0 is unski… --- ## [Neversalimus mods(Weapons and Scarlet Site chapter 0) Updated (12 may)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neversalimus-mods-weapons-and-scarlet-site-chapter-0-updated-12-may/12951)
**Author:** [@Neversalimus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Neversalimus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 9:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neversalimus-mods-weapons-and-scarlet-site-chapter-0-updated-12-may/12951 "2017-05-12T09:35:29Z")
Scarlet Site chapter 0 (The invasion has begun) lore-friendly (I hope) endgame mod \[spoiler\] The mod consists of building with basement for endgame ready players. Whats in: 1 New weapon (With new material) 3 New enem… --- ## [Rock boiling?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rock-boiling/13547)
**Author:** [@Gaelstrom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaelstrom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rock-boiling/13547 "2017-05-11T18:49:39Z")
The wilderness life is a hard one… But you shouldn’t technically need a pot to survive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time\_continue=214&v=JEawdGbv0xg --- ## [Unlucky days?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unlucky-days/13624)
**Author:** [@Jet\_Jaguar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jet_Jaguar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unlucky-days/13624 "2017-05-11T15:37:14Z")
Any unlucky days you want to share? I have 2 especially bad ones. One time I chatted with a survivor and as I went to craft and i found out this guy took TONS OF AMMO FROM MY BUS! I’m still alive but it has hampered my … --- ## [Suggestion: Digging Wells in Winter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-digging-wells-in-winter/13720)
**Author:** [@SBombay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SBombay)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-digging-wells-in-winter/13720 "2017-05-11T13:48:57Z")
I suggest only allowing wells to be dug in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Living in the NorthEast I can tell you than digging a hole, especially a well, during the winter would be very hard to do. --- ## [Error Compiling on 32bit Parabola Linux with gcc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-compiling-on-32bit-parabola-linux-with-gcc/13733)
**Author:** [@Amaranth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Amaranth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-compiling-on-32bit-parabola-linux-with-gcc/13733 "2017-05-11T03:57:16Z")
Hello, I’ve recently started playing C:DDA again on the ncurses stable release, but I’d also like to compile from source too. Sadly, I’m getting an error, and I was wondering if someone would help diagnose it for me. I’… --- ## [Lotsa questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lotsa-questions/13723)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lotsa-questions/13723 "2017-05-10T15:53:52Z")
When fighting shock creatures what happens if using weapons that conduct electricity? My arms take damage when I hit them? Similarly, what happens when wearing armor that conducts electricity when fighting shock zombies… --- ## [Renaming NPCs, mission enhancements, muzzle flashes, special injuries, +more](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/renaming-npcs-mission-enhancements-muzzle-flashes-special-injuries-more/13391)
**Author:** [@Taberone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taberone)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/renaming-npcs-mission-enhancements-muzzle-flashes-special-injuries-more/13391 "2017-05-09T23:48:43Z")
NPC Renaming I should be able to rename my companion NPCs or at least give them a nickname. NPCs have random names, but I still occasionally run into (and recruit) several people named TonZa or Alphai or even Dusk Gao. … --- ## [Sound effect flags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-effect-flags/13727)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-effect-flags/13727 "2017-05-09T13:56:34Z")
As some of you know, the flamethrower lost its “fwoosh!” sound effect. This is because its sound effect was pointing to the gasoline ammo\_type instead of both the flammable and gasoline ammotypes. Could they be attached … --- ## [The Dreaded Cold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-dreaded-cold/13724)
**Author:** [@severalangrypies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/severalangrypies)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-dreaded-cold/13724 "2017-05-09T01:17:53Z")
Hello all, I’ve been playing Cataclysm a lot lately with PK’s Mod active and I was wondering if any of you have any tips on how to deal with the cold easily. It mainly seems to be my hands and legs that get cold the most… --- ## [How can I load solids into a container?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-load-solids-into-a-container/13684)
**Author:** [@42yeah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/42yeah)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-load-solids-into-a-container/13684 "2017-05-08T17:17:50Z")
Looks like Cataclysm only allows liquid transportation between containers, or am I wrong? How can someone not able to load some solids into a 3L glass jar, such as an uncokked TV dinner? That was weird. I used the /, and… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=234) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=236)