# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=249 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 250 --- ## [Walking/running/vehicle speed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/walking-running-vehicle-speed/13129)
**Author:** [@Quentin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quentin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/walking-running-vehicle-speed/13129 "2016-12-20T14:38:16Z")
Hi, i’m not sure if this is a bug or a feature but in previous versions, a vehicle moving at one tile per round (walking speed) was indicating 16kph (10mph) going two tiles per round (running speed) 32kph etc… In the la… --- ## [Killing Time](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-time/13087)
**Author:** [@Nightfall](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nightfall)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-time/13087 "2016-12-19T09:00:18Z")
So, what do you guys do to kill time in this game? I tend to have a good first few hours, but once I’ve looted some essentials and gotten myself situated, I hit a wall as to what to do next. Share your ideas. --- ## [Blowing your arms off doesn't really slow you down much](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blowing-your-arms-off-doesnt-really-slow-you-down-much/13160)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blowing-your-arms-off-doesnt-really-slow-you-down-much/13160 "2016-12-19T01:30:25Z")
So, having both your arms blown off while trying to disarm a mine has… surprisingly little effect on your survivor’s day to day life. You can still pretty much craft all the stuff, fight with melee weapons normally, and … --- ## [MOVED: Slight Quality Decline?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-slight-quality-decline/13164)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-slight-quality-decline/13164 "2016-12-18T20:39:46Z")
This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=13904.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [Apocalyptic Quisine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalyptic-quisine/13159)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 4:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apocalyptic-quisine/13159 "2016-12-18T16:15:42Z")
So, is it just me, or has anyone else considered outfitting their mobile base with an additional array of 60L tanks for handling bulk quantities of cooking oil, vinegar, and or booze? Pros? Cons? For that matter, what a… --- ## [How long is the flu supposed to last?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-is-the-flu-supposed-to-last/13149)
**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-long-is-the-flu-supposed-to-last/13149 "2016-12-17T21:48:41Z")
\[table\] \[tr\] \[td\]\[/td\] \[/tr\] \[/table\]So I made a new character on a new world in 0.C 6051, and the poor sap caught Influenza on Day 2. I stuck him in a basement (one of the good ones with a wood burning stove and a r… --- ## [Latest experimental features: tangent and new feature discussion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-features-tangent-and-new-feature-discussion/12750)
**Author:** [@stk2008](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stk2008)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-experimental-features-tangent-and-new-feature-discussion/12750 "2016-12-17T20:53:05Z")
iirc it has (works for me on my dev version). Unless you mean refueling with batteries. That feature has been removed.\[/quote\] And that was a good move. LOL refilling a car battery with normal batterys LOL. We have j… --- ## [A bug, or i dont know](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-bug-or-i-dont-know/13155)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Case](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justin_Case)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-bug-or-i-dont-know/13155 "2016-12-17T18:32:40Z")
Hi all! So I think i have found a bug… currently i can tell you which version im playing, but i have a problem. I try to build lamps for my shelter. I got the parts. I have light wooden frame on me. I open the construct… --- ## [Vehicle speed not increasing with more engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-speed-not-increasing-with-more-engines/13152)
**Author:** [@A\_Blitzkried\_of\_Butt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/A_Blitzkried_of_Butt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-speed-not-increasing-with-more-engines/13152 "2016-12-17T12:48:39Z")
I have built a supertruck but when I have more than one engine, the top speed goes down, Wtf? --- ## [Bug? Vehicle's engine won't start without any reason](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-vehicles-engine-wont-start-without-any-reason/13156)
**Author:** [@rundom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rundom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 11:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-vehicles-engine-wont-start-without-any-reason/13156 "2016-12-17T11:09:56Z")
So, my newly assembled vehicle’s engine just won’t start (pushing “turn on the engine” has no effect). No messages appears, no visible reasons on this problem. Build 0.C-6031 --- ## [What needs to be done to compete with Cogmind's UI?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-needs-to-be-done-to-compete-with-cogminds-ui/13081)
**Author:** [@ribblle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ribblle)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-needs-to-be-done-to-compete-with-cogminds-ui/13081 "2016-12-17T08:49:16Z")
What are the coding challenges? Has anyone come up with a better way to lay things out? How’s mouse support looking? For reference, this is Cogmind’s UI: \[image\] \[image\] --- ## [Random (?) Crashing Upon Entering Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-crashing-upon-entering-vehicles/13154)
**Author:** [@Crazytoast42](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Crazytoast42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 5:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-crashing-upon-entering-vehicles/13154 "2016-12-17T05:24:14Z")
The 6049 build has made a sudden… hatred for boarding vehicles. Sometimes it’s fine and nothing happens, but I’ll have random bouts where boarding stationary vehicles really messes with me. So far, it happened when I was… --- ## [Item swapping bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-swapping-bug/13151)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-swapping-bug/13151 "2016-12-17T03:45:48Z")
The time it takes to store an item from your hands to your pack is FAR longer than it takes to pick an item up and put it into your pack. Example: If I’m carrying my pneumatic rifle, and go to draw my sabre from a sheat… --- ## [Vehicle Consumption and Efficiency Problems?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-consumption-and-efficiency-problems/13091)
**Author:** [@CoralQ](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CoralQ)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-consumption-and-efficiency-problems/13091 "2016-12-17T03:14:18Z")
These new updates make diesel engines absolutely worthless for some reason. My 9 ton truck is now incapable of going over 60 kmh, can’t break 20kmh offroad with the truck engine and guzzles diesel like crazy. I tried sw… --- ## [Oh, NPC!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-npc/13044)
**Author:** [@linkfanpc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/linkfanpc)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oh-npc/13044 "2016-12-17T02:57:53Z")
Post your silly/stupid stories about NPCs here! (Sorry if this is already a thing.) Me: Dude, cmon, we killed them all. Let’s go find a hardware store or something. NPC Buddy: Wait, who’s that? Bandit NPC walks up to … --- ## [Modding help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-help/13148)
**Author:** [@Chizal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chizal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-help/13148 "2016-12-17T02:27:48Z")
This is the first time that I have tried to make a mod for any game. I’m starting off with a simple “test mod” that adds one item, umbrella hats, and I can only retrieve the item through the debug menu. The problems that… --- ## [CJK support](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cjk-support/13150)
**Author:** [@wastedfate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wastedfate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cjk-support/13150 "2016-12-17T02:19:03Z")
Apparently it’s difficult for CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) users to get the game working in their language. Do any of the four fonts packaged with the game support CJK? Is it possible to switch the menu font over to a… --- ## [\[Latest Stable on Windows\] Broadsword doesn't degrade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-stable-on-windows-broadsword-doesnt-degrade/13144)
**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/latest-stable-on-windows-broadsword-doesnt-degrade/13144 "2016-12-16T22:46:58Z")
All weapons are supposed to degrade over time now, right? I just picked up a broadsword and noticed that it doesn’t have “health” bars. --- ## [Multi-tile monsters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multi-tile-monsters/9815)
**Author:** [@loogie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/loogie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multi-tile-monsters/9815 "2016-12-16T22:12:36Z")
is there any thoughts or plans to make monster’s tiles be size based? what i mean is have larger monsters be multiple tiles? It always seems weird to me that say, the tank-bot is only 1 tile big, while a regular car is… --- ## [A way to make Filthy clothes less of a mess](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-make-filthy-clothes-less-of-a-mess/13147)
**Author:** [@Reofecthegreat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reofecthegreat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-make-filthy-clothes-less-of-a-mess/13147 "2016-12-16T21:32:19Z")
Why was the Filthy Clothing thing a terrible idea? I actually liked it to a point but thought it needed more depth to it. Like you should have 3 tiers, Filthy, Dirty, Clean. Clean clothes provide a moral boost as gettin… --- ## [New Player - Which Version Should I Use?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player-which-version-should-i-use/13048)
**Author:** [@Hookleg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hookleg)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 12:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player-which-version-should-i-use/13048 "2016-12-16T00:03:46Z")
Greetings all, I started playing CDDA about a week ago. I have been using the latest stable release but have noticed its not been updated in over a year. so my question is, which version should I be using? Is there a re… --- ## [Engine Power, Gearing, and Heavy vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-power-gearing-and-heavy-vehicles/13133)
**Author:** [@mlangsdorf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mlangsdorf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-power-gearing-and-heavy-vehicles/13133 "2016-12-15T18:13:55Z")
The 6.2 liter traction engine has 335 hp, according to the json, and 6 gears optimized for moving heavy loads. The in game APC, if you replace the standard 4.0 liter engine with a 6.2 traction engine, weighs about 8 ton… --- ## [Is group aggro implemented?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-group-aggro-implemented/13142)
**Author:** [@Nibelung44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibelung44)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-group-aggro-implemented/13142 "2016-12-15T17:26:51Z")
Hi, It seems group aggro is not in the game, which would be a real problem, as you can pull from a group zombies one by one until you are done. Group aggro is almost mandatory if you want to have any kind of challenge I… --- ## [Small Ass Inventory Menus?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-ass-inventory-menus/12946)
**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-ass-inventory-menus/12946 "2016-12-15T17:24:38Z")
seriously , why the hell were the inventory menus fucked over ? they were fine to begin with , focus your efforts to shit that actually needs fixing , not something that doesnt to the point , how do i make them go full … --- ## [Vehicle Reactors not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-reactors-not-working/13140)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-reactors-not-working/13140 "2016-12-15T00:00:03Z")
Tested w/ Console Version 6049. Modded and Vanilla. Minireactors do not produce any power or consume fuel (along with any other reactors, but only mods have those). --- ## [Some ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas/13134)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Case](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justin_Case)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 11:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas/13134 "2016-12-14T23:21:13Z")
I was away from the forums, cause staying alive in the cataclysm is addictive :slight\_smile: The scenario is that two character and an npc are grouped in a small town called Whitelaw. The town is Z free. The surrounding … --- ## [Lab 2016 Guide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-2016-guide/13119)
**Author:** [@Kuldar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kuldar)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-2016-guide/13119 "2016-12-14T19:19:09Z")
Pick Lab Challenge Pick Any Profession (I prefer Broken Cyborg, because they are cool and points) Pick Any Stats using Multiple Pool default (I prefer 8, 8 , 8, 14) Pick Any Traits (I prefer Robust Genetics and Light St… --- ## [Original Cataclysm and Cataclysm II](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/original-cataclysm-and-cataclysm-ii/13127)
**Author:** [@linkfanpc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/linkfanpc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/original-cataclysm-and-cataclysm-ii/13127 "2016-12-14T11:14:42Z")
I’ve been all over the Internet, i cannot for the life of me find the original Cataclysm by Whales or Cataclysm 2! PLEASE! I want to see what this was all like! And please hurry, my power went out a minute ago, and it mi… --- ## [A simple, single , 3 mn modification please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-simple-single-3-mn-modification-please/13136)
**Author:** [@Nibelung44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibelung44)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-simple-single-3-mn-modification-please/13136 "2016-12-14T09:51:25Z")
Hi, Would it be possible to have the line showing a damage to one of your friendly NPC written in red (as for the player) or in light red, and not in white, like the lines describing misses and blocked damages? Please, … --- ## [Advice for Mixing Things Up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-for-mixing-things-up/13130)
**Author:** [@PlatointheCave](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PlatointheCave)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 4:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-for-mixing-things-up/13130 "2016-12-14T04:43:37Z")
So I got into Cataclysm a few months ago. Naturally, I was pretty terrible at the game. But after a bit I found a progression that tended to work however I set my game up. It was basically this: Pre-Car: Getting a car w… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=248) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=250)