# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=237 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 238 --- ## [Fancy Seppuku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fancy-seppuku/13647)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fancy-seppuku/13647 "2017-04-23T01:33:37Z")
Simply the option to commit suicide with items on you. and inflicting a garunteed critical hit. And its pretty hard to commit suicide while wearing power armor. -Guns= they automatically hit your head and headshot -Buc… --- ## [Licensing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/licensing/13658)
**Author:** [@dahzee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dahzee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/licensing/13658 "2017-04-22T03:55:03Z")
Hello, I have some questions about licensing and copyright. If I wanted to make a game, and wanted to use item stat numbers (volume, weight, damage, etc.) and possibly crafting recipes similar to the ones presented in ca… --- ## [Really bad Day custom variants](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-bad-day-custom-variants/13599)
**Author:** [@begginfokillz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/begginfokillz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-bad-day-custom-variants/13599 "2017-04-22T03:21:30Z")
this mod is called state trooper start, due to the original intent of it being a police themed mod UPDATED APRIL 20, 2017: new starts, less bugs, and some new cars! this mod comes with 4 new scenarios and 5 custom star… --- ## [Threaten](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/threaten/13653)
**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/threaten/13653 "2017-04-22T03:19:58Z")
What about a general “Threaten” command? Just generally waving your weapon around and making noise. Would make certain creatures to flee. Waving torches or sticks in front of animals to scare them, or threaten NPCs with… --- ## [Good character builds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-character-builds/13650)
**Author:** [@Inconspicuous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inconspicuous)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-character-builds/13650 "2017-04-21T09:47:48Z")
One of the most difficult parts of playing Cataclysm (for me) is creating a character. Trying to pick the right stats, skills, and traits, so that I can survive the first week or so of the apocalypse. So, I was wondering… --- ## [NPC clothing limitations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-clothing-limitations/13657)
**Author:** [@Jinxed44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jinxed44)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 5:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-clothing-limitations/13657 "2017-04-21T05:04:43Z")
So an Npc cant wear a heavy survival suit and backpack at the same time. Similarly, he or she will straight up strip if you give them an MBR vest (with plates have not tried without), including their backpack again. (G… --- ## [Farmin NPCs! And other ways to tolerate them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farmin-npcs-and-other-ways-to-tolerate-them/13625)
**Author:** [@Jinxed44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jinxed44)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farmin-npcs-and-other-ways-to-tolerate-them/13625 "2017-04-21T05:02:29Z")
So! I’m in mid-game! Hooray! My world has static NPC’s so that they are rare and to be valued (might play with spawner set very low later), but what is this? My friend Marcel Huff, while a unique and beautiful individu… --- ## [Unique Locations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unique-locations/13663)
**Author:** [@Survivor\_Kane](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Survivor_Kane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unique-locations/13663 "2017-04-20T18:37:46Z")
So, I’m back to working on my terrible mods. But still, one issue remains: I cannot figure out how to (if it’s even possible), create a unique location, as in a location that may be generated only once per map. Ideally, … --- ## [The most dangerous situation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-most-dangerous-situation/13442)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-most-dangerous-situation/13442 "2017-04-20T10:10:36Z")
Hi. Could you describe the most dangerous situation you have been in? --- ## [Custom vehicle's battery keeps dying?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-vehicles-battery-keeps-dying/13655)
**Author:** [@Orca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orca)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-vehicles-battery-keeps-dying/13655 "2017-04-19T22:11:08Z")
My first custom vehicle is eating car batteries. I wanted to make a really small lightweight car with a powerful engine and one storage space behind the seat. It’s an 890lb 3x4 vehicle with extra light frames from an ele… --- ## [Been away... Anything I should know?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-away-anything-i-should-know/13643)
**Author:** [@stone94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stone94)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-away-anything-i-should-know/13643 "2017-04-19T16:57:00Z")
Hey guys, i’ve been away for at least 2 years, madness i know, is there anything i should know before i dive into the latest experimental :smiley: --- ## [Serums not working on NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/serums-not-working-on-npcs/13616)
**Author:** [@Azrad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azrad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/serums-not-working-on-npcs/13616 "2017-04-19T10:52:35Z")
What should I do? Way back then, once your survivor was able to give mutagens to NPCs, I remember getting the NPC to hit the cattle mutation threshold as a test. Now, I can’t seem to do it. They take their mutagen just … --- ## [Tailoring item : NYLON](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailoring-item-nylon/13652)
**Author:** [@ZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ZoneWizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailoring-item-nylon/13652 "2017-04-18T20:56:57Z")
So in short: Nylon should be considered for a tailoring option and material. Rare to some degree in tailoring so it would not show up all that often. You can find full garments and materials in only a few locations. S… --- ## ["DEBUG: no TURRET" error not actually fixed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-no-turret-error-not-actually-fixed/13572)
**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-no-turret-error-not-actually-fixed/13572 "2017-04-18T20:17:50Z")
\[6:42 PM\] Defacto: https://i.gyazo.com/74afc1a218940abc73cd67faa875c8d6.png latest build Latest build as of yesterday according to them. Told them repeatedly on the Discord server to stop talking about it there and go … --- ## [Noob of Linux need an Retard Guide for Compiling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/noob-of-linux-need-an-retard-guide-for-compiling/13551)
**Author:** [@Etherdreamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Etherdreamer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/noob-of-linux-need-an-retard-guide-for-compiling/13551 "2017-04-18T09:26:19Z")
Title. Even tried to read the guides for that, maybe because my language issues / no knowledge about Linux, I can´t understand at all how to compile a graphical version of the game. Maybe a step by step guide somewhere,… --- ## [CCDA + Raspberry Pi?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ccda-raspberry-pi/13646)
**Author:** [@Clwebb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Clwebb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ccda-raspberry-pi/13646 "2017-04-18T09:24:58Z")
Just wondering if anyone has gotten this working on a PI 2 or 3? I have one with a LCD that I would like to have to play on the go, could just use a laptop but would like to use my Pi for this! Please if anyone knows ho… --- ## [NPC @ marks on overmap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-marks-on-overmap/13628)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-marks-on-overmap/13628 "2017-04-18T05:06:43Z")
Hello. I have a question. Is it possible to hide this ANNOYING mark? I know their position even when they are on the other side of the HUGE forest… HOW?! Maybe some kind of magic? It is logical when we consider hordes be… --- ## [Vaults?(Spoiler warning)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vaults-spoiler-warning/13629)
**Author:** [@Inconspicuous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inconspicuous)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vaults-spoiler-warning/13629 "2017-04-17T22:04:08Z")
So I was messing around one day, trying to survive, when I found a small town, full of irradiated wanderers. What was even more interesting was that there was a two tile church that didn’t look like any I’d seen before (… --- ## [The Open Source CDDA Starter bundle (includes launcher, utility, and a bonus mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-open-source-cdda-starter-bundle-includes-launcher-utility-and-a-bonus-mod/13636)
**Author:** [@begginfokillz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/begginfokillz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-open-source-cdda-starter-bundle-includes-launcher-utility-and-a-bonus-mod/13636 "2017-04-17T15:57:22Z")
Download from google drive! hello, i would like to present a compilation bundle of other peoples work, which is open source. The reason compiled this bundle is to help others find the two utilities in one convenient bun… --- ## [Does arm encumbrance affect ranged combat in current builds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-arm-encumbrance-affect-ranged-combat-in-current-builds/13639)
**Author:** [@Zanos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zanos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-arm-encumbrance-affect-ranged-combat-in-current-builds/13639 "2017-04-17T15:45:27Z")
I couldn’t find any relevant references to arm encumbrance in player.cpp, gun\_aiming.cpp, or ranged.cpp. It seems to only be affecting the stamina cost of melee attacks in melee.cpp. I’m fairly certain the tooltips still… --- ## [Sleeping facilities in vehicles, gas mileage and weight of cargo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sleeping-facilities-in-vehicles-gas-mileage-and-weight-of-cargo/13548)
**Author:** [@Orca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orca)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sleeping-facilities-in-vehicles-gas-mileage-and-weight-of-cargo/13548 "2017-04-17T15:06:45Z")
I found a nice moving van and want to turn it into a mobile base. It won’t let me set out a rollmat in the storage area. I set down blankets to sleep on and the game told me “sleeping on this grass is uncomfortable”. The… --- ## [Better Robotics (and more useful INT-based characters)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-robotics-and-more-useful-int-based-characters/13631)
**Author:** [@MorCel\_374](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MorCel_374)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-robotics-and-more-useful-int-based-characters/13631 "2017-04-17T11:42:16Z")
Right now, there are quite a few craftable robots, which can be used in indirect combat (for example, deploying a manhack as a weak character. It does work for you, and fits well with RP). I’ll try to implement some simp… --- ## [Beam.Pro Intergration](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/beam-pro-intergration/13623)
**Author:** [@UUforthewin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UUforthewin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2017, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/beam-pro-intergration/13623 "2017-04-16T18:54:52Z")
Hey question for the coding people out there any one know how hard it would be to do beam integration for movement or spawning monsters nearby? --- ## [Can't disassemble copper tubing without Internal Toolset CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-copper-tubing-without-internal-toolset-cbm/13630)
**Author:** [@MrKerbinator23](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrKerbinator23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-copper-tubing-without-internal-toolset-cbm/13630 "2017-04-16T18:53:59Z")
Title says it all. Trying to craft .50 BMG Ball ammo, need copper. Not scrap copper, copper tubing, just “copper (x)”. When I try to disassemble my copper tubing it says “need internal toolset with at least 10 charges”. … --- ## [Knives Nerfed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/knives-nerfed/13622)
**Author:** [@CaptManiac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CaptManiac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/knives-nerfed/13622 "2017-04-15T16:10:43Z")
About a week ago the code changed and I can no longer kill a Tough Zombie with three throws of a Combat Knife. In fact, it does little to no damage. Is this intended or a bug? There’s go my whole game strategy :frowning: … --- ## [Auto-logistics hotkey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-logistics-hotkey/13617)
**Author:** [@Atelerd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Atelerd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-logistics-hotkey/13617 "2017-04-15T06:32:41Z")
One of the most boring things in DDA is inventory management. How many actions it takes to just fill your hydration pack or load your mags? Why the game cannot make it for me? There can be different approaches. The most… --- ## [How to use UPS tool mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-ups-tool-mod/13618)
**Author:** [@Cloudless](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cloudless)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-ups-tool-mod/13618 "2017-04-15T03:18:53Z")
Ok, I’ve read through many threads and sources (many of which are outdated because of the constant changes). What I gather is supposed to happen is this: -Install UPS compatible charger into a vehicle -Install in a to… --- ## [MOVED: Noob of Linux need an Retard Guide for Compiling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-noob-of-linux-need-an-retard-guide-for-compiling/13621)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-noob-of-linux-need-an-retard-guide-for-compiling/13621 "2017-04-14T17:08:29Z")
This topic has been moved to The Toolbox - Code Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=14295.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [MOVED: Mod Request: MORE MARTIAL ARTS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-mod-request-more-martial-arts/13620)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-mod-request-more-martial-arts/13620 "2017-04-14T17:06:40Z")
This topic has been moved to The Drawing Board - Suggestions, Comments, and Future Plans. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=14345.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [MOVED: What weapons would you like to see in the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-what-weapons-would-you-like-to-see-in-the-game/13619)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-what-weapons-would-you-like-to-see-in-the-game/13619 "2017-04-14T17:06:23Z")
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