# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=248 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 249 --- ## [Put help in help menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/put-help-in-help-menu/13208)
**Author:** [@pabrams](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pabrams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/put-help-in-help-menu/13208 "2016-12-28T21:34:22Z")
I had to ask someone in the gameplay forum where the keybindings menu went. Suggestion: Keep help in help menu. Example: We used to be able to find out what the keybindings were in the help menu. Now, when I visit t… --- ## [\[0.C-20354-g96c2c55\] Yelling produces 1 Sound instead of the usual 25-30](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-20354-g96c2c55-yelling-produces-1-sound-instead-of-the-usual-25-30/13204)
**Author:** [@KliPeH](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KliPeH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-20354-g96c2c55-yelling-produces-1-sound-instead-of-the-usual-25-30/13204 "2016-12-28T16:12:14Z")
0.C-20354-g96c2c55 (6086, found in 6045) SDL (graphical tiles) Windows 7 \[hr\] It was late evening and I was ready to go to bed. In the dark, I spotted a zombie wandering around my shelter, right outside my window. I … --- ## [Second Time Triggering Land Mine Near Rep in Refugee Center](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/second-time-triggering-land-mine-near-rep-in-refugee-center/13198)
**Author:** [@LoneTophat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LoneTophat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/second-time-triggering-land-mine-near-rep-in-refugee-center/13198 "2016-12-28T03:32:47Z")
Hi there, This is the second time I walked by the Representative in the Refugee Center and blew myself up accidentally when I “triggered a landmine.” Is this a known bug? Why are there landmines inside the refugee cent… --- ## [Wiring no longer boardable, also can't find it in the files](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiring-no-longer-boardable-also-cant-find-it-in-the-files/13197)
**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiring-no-longer-boardable-also-cant-find-it-in-the-files/13197 "2016-12-28T01:14:13Z")
In previous versions I could walk over wires as a way to power up my base with a generator, but now it acts like a solid wall. So I went looking for the wiring in the files and I can’t seem to find it anywhere? Does an… --- ## [Quest Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quest-bug/13196)
**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quest-bug/13196 "2016-12-27T23:24:48Z")
The “go and kill some bandits in a cabin” quest is bugged if it doesn’t find a cabin, spawning the bandits next to you, which is kind of bad. Most probably this has been reported to hell and back, but i’ll just say, just… --- ## [Bunch of questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-questions/13192)
**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-questions/13192 "2016-12-27T18:39:08Z")
So i have been playing this game for a couple weeks and have a few questions that i have came up with in that time 1: What is the best tool for butchering in the game. I know the butcher knife has a 25 butchering and an… --- ## [Maxing Alpha in current version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maxing-alpha-in-current-version/13193)
**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maxing-alpha-in-current-version/13193 "2016-12-27T09:52:12Z")
If I go for Alpha, what are the min stats that I need to get the most out of the Prime mutations? I doubt I’ll have enough points to get all 4 stats to that base level, so I’ll reduce one stat and at least try to get 3 t… --- ## [Mutations and monsters to Chesty's icons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-and-monsters-to-chestys-icons/13194)
**Author:** [@CK\_Kirbi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CK_Kirbi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-and-monsters-to-chestys-icons/13194 "2016-12-27T09:49:05Z")
Quick question here. I’ve been working on a custom mutation branch, complete with source code sorcerery, and some monsters/badguys to go with it. I’m hoping to chain the mutations to icon changes in the windows graphical… --- ## [Possible Safe mode bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-safe-mode-bug/13190)
**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-safe-mode-bug/13190 "2016-12-26T20:35:17Z")
For some reason a Squirrel at the edge of my vision set off my safe mode alert. (he was tracking me) So I went to add him to the White-list, but the game crashed when I hit (M)ove messing around with the menu to try and … --- ## [Stay focused, d\*\*\*! it :)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stay-focused-d-it/13174)
**Author:** [@Nibelung44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibelung44)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stay-focused-d-it/13174 "2016-12-25T11:05:44Z")
\[image\] --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Why can't i open the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solved-why-cant-i-open-the-game/13189)
**Author:** [@gabrieljim](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gabrieljim)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solved-why-cant-i-open-the-game/13189 "2016-12-25T05:03:11Z")
Hey, i just found out about this game and it looks pretty cool. I got the Windows version (i’m currently on Windows 7), yet when i double click “cataclysm-tiles.exe”, nothing happens… I downloaded the same version in a… --- ## [The linter cannot understand this bit of JSON](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-linter-cannot-understand-this-bit-of-json/13177)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 4:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-linter-cannot-understand-this-bit-of-json/13177 "2016-12-25T04:16:17Z")
While trying to lint json/item\_groups.json, I have encountered the following bit of JSON which the linter cannot understand: { "type" : "item\_group", "id" : "razorclaw\_nest", "subtype" : "distribution", … --- ## [Guns with internal magazines not leaving empty cartridges-0.c-19618-gd3a61b8](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-with-internal-magazines-not-leaving-empty-cartridges-0-c-19618-gd3a61b8/13188)
**Author:** [@xironfistx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xironfistx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-with-internal-magazines-not-leaving-empty-cartridges-0-c-19618-gd3a61b8/13188 "2016-12-25T04:13:52Z")
Revolvers,single or double shotguns and singleshot guns not leaving empty cases. Unsure if resolved on newer versions but im not at home now to install a newer experimental. --- ## [Container-less Powdered goods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/container-less-powdered-goods/13153)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 11:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/container-less-powdered-goods/13153 "2016-12-24T23:19:45Z")
Most of the powdered goods in the game are far smaller than the containers that hold them. You can save an enormous volume of inventory space by emptying out every cardboard box or bottle of cereal, flour, salt, and so … --- ## [Sound Values for Misc Horde-Spawning Activities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-values-for-misc-horde-spawning-activities/13183)
**Author:** [@DeclanFrost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeclanFrost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-values-for-misc-horde-spawning-activities/13183 "2016-12-24T22:04:41Z")
So I’ve been on the forum more than what I would consider a healthy amount of time and saw that a lot of people were using static+wander. Being a proud static player, I took this as a challenge to my CDDA survival prowes… --- ## [Unsure how to increase the Quick trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unsure-how-to-increase-the-quick-trait/13175)
**Author:** [@wolfpwned](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wolfpwned)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 11:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unsure-how-to-increase-the-quick-trait/13175 "2016-12-23T23:45:31Z")
Hi all, first time posting on the forums so I hope the format of this thread is correct. I’ve been playing Cataclysm for about a month now and absolutely love it! I was hoping to find some assistance in how to increase … --- ## [Shouldnt fire damage be treated like a wound?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shouldnt-fire-damage-be-treated-like-a-wound/13180)
**Author:** [@Charlesilv4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Charlesilv4)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shouldnt-fire-damage-be-treated-like-a-wound/13180 "2016-12-23T20:30:21Z")
Iam not really a big fan of realism over gameplay but… Fire damage is being treated as a general damage but what I think it should be is something like a disease, as in it will hurt you but in a different way. Like if … --- ## [MOVED: Shouldnt fire damage be treated like a disease?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-shouldnt-fire-damage-be-treated-like-a-disease/13181)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-shouldnt-fire-damage-be-treated-like-a-disease/13181 "2016-12-23T15:22:59Z")
This topic has been moved to The Drawing Board - Suggestions, Comments, and Future Plans. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=13922.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [Custom Professions Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-professions-mod/10439)
**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-professions-mod/10439 "2016-12-23T10:10:03Z")
WARNING!!!: This mod requires the experimental builds for it to work. This is a mod(s) with many new professions and scenarios. It comes in two separate mods. The Extra\_professions includes professions and and scenarios… --- ## [How do you climb by bracing on furniture or walls?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-climb-by-bracing-on-furniture-or-walls/13169)
**Author:** [@NFossil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NFossil)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-climb-by-bracing-on-furniture-or-walls/13169 "2016-12-23T06:07:44Z")
I ran across a lab that has the entrance stair directly leading to the finale at -1 with a sheer drop. I saved and decided to just savescum to see what happens. After wiping out the room, I tried getting back up from the… --- ## [\[Possible Spoilers\] Golden Violin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-spoilers-golden-violin/13178)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 5:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-spoilers-golden-violin/13178 "2016-12-23T05:26:57Z")
Does the golden violin spawn anywhere in the game? --- ## [Slight Quality Decline?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slight-quality-decline/13162)
**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slight-quality-decline/13162 "2016-12-23T01:35:32Z")
Has anyone else noticed that the actual experimental builds (as opposed to the last official release) - seem to be declining in quality over time? Many of the more recent changes are superficially (if not -actuality-) gr… --- ## [Static spawns vs. Wanders vs Both](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawns-vs-wanders-vs-both/13168)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawns-vs-wanders-vs-both/13168 "2016-12-22T14:36:44Z")
So, I’ve been playing with both static and wandering spawns on for the last couple games, and it seems to work ok, but I’ve heard people say that the two systems interact oddly. Could someone with a better understanding… --- ## [\[Spoilers\] We are the Mycus. Join us](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-we-are-the-mycus-join-us/9952)
**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-we-are-the-mycus-join-us/9952 "2016-12-22T07:02:18Z")
Ahem, excuse me while I put on my fungi pants and acquire spoilers. Details about joining the Mycus: \[spoiler\] We are the Mycus. We must grow. There are some that shall prove valuable as guides. But to do this, the gu… --- ## [Why reload sound was removed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-reload-sound-was-removed/13145)
**Author:** [@Nibelung44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibelung44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-reload-sound-was-removed/13145 "2016-12-22T06:41:06Z")
When you add back a reload sound in the generic gun class, in data\\json\\items\\classes: { “abstract”: “gun\_base”, “type”: “GUN”, “name”: “base gun”, “symbol”: “(”, “color”: “light\_gray”, “reload\_noise\_volume”: … --- ## [\[0.C-20227-gd63bfdd\] Getting affected by NPC debuffs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-20227-gd63bfdd-getting-affected-by-npc-debuffs/13139)
**Author:** [@KliPeH](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KliPeH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-20227-gd63bfdd-getting-affected-by-npc-debuffs/13139 "2016-12-22T03:12:34Z")
0.C-20227-gd63bfdd (6045) SDL (graphical tiles) Windows 7 \[hr\] I noticed a neutral NPC approaching my shelter so I told him to drop his weapon and bugger off. He complied, dropping his weapon and fleeing in the oppos… --- ## [I Don't Mind the Rain: Modeling likes and dislikes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-dont-mind-the-rain-modeling-likes-and-dislikes/13165)
**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 11:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-dont-mind-the-rain-modeling-likes-and-dislikes/13165 "2016-12-21T23:38:13Z")
I would suggest that at character creation as well as when encountering certain milestones for the first time the players be presented with choices that will determine the characters personality and preferences, enforced… --- ## [Eorld creation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eorld-creation/13163)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Case](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justin_Case)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eorld-creation/13163 "2016-12-20T19:19:04Z")
I have a decided to create for the first time to play with wander spawn on. My question is, is it possible to clear off a small area in town to establish a little community? Cause in static spawn it was easy to erase z p… --- ## [The Waiting Game: Ways to Improve Base Building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-waiting-game-ways-to-improve-base-building/13166)
**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-waiting-game-ways-to-improve-base-building/13166 "2016-12-20T19:11:31Z")
Currently exploration, scavenging and otherwise nomadic pursuits are simply several orders of magnitude more fun than fortifying one’s own private slice of sanctuary. I endeavor below to present several suggestions as to… --- ## [Tear gas and toxic gas has no affect on NPC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tear-gas-and-toxic-gas-has-no-affect-on-npc/13128)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tear-gas-and-toxic-gas-has-no-affect-on-npc/13128 "2016-12-20T17:02:07Z")
I made a test on the game, trap NPC and use tear gas and toxic gas on them, it seem they are immune the gas, whatever wearing the gas protection clothes or not that make something weird, because tear gas was desige to d… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=247) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=249)