# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=262 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 263 --- ## [Tree Trunks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tree-trunks/12662)
**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tree-trunks/12662 "2016-10-04T17:40:42Z")
So i Set up a “shelter kit” in the middle of the woods and plan on making a little camp with holes around it and all that to satisfy my “wilderness challenge” needs , thing is , i had to cut down like 10 trees and now i … --- ## [How volume stat works with respect to the car storage values?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-volume-stat-works-with-respect-to-the-car-storage-values/12664)
**Author:** [@PlasmaChroma](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PlasmaChroma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-volume-stat-works-with-respect-to-the-car-storage-values/12664 "2016-10-04T17:34:09Z")
OK, I have looked everywhere I can think of, the wiki, searching these forums, in-game ?, and I’ve come up completely empty handed on how to square (or cube) these 2 numbers out. Why is it that my car’s trunk says Vol: … --- ## [Is There Macro in The Game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-macro-in-the-game/12632)
**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-macro-in-the-game/12632 "2016-10-04T15:39:00Z")
So far I haven’t found any. Either the Angband macro, or DF macro, can help with the extensive item interaction. --- ## [Wilderness challenge tips please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-challenge-tips-please/12663)
**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-challenge-tips-please/12663 "2016-10-03T21:34:39Z")
so i think i got a pretty good one going , a challenge where i have little to no contact with cities , i gave myself only one day to take what i need from cities and i think i will give myself one day contact with cities… --- ## [Running C:DDA in a virtual terminal - Linux](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-c-dda-in-a-virtual-terminal-linux/12656)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-c-dda-in-a-virtual-terminal-linux/12656 "2016-10-03T19:11:57Z")
I’m running the latest DDA experimentals (curses-build) on a Linux i686 machine. The game runs fine in a terminal-emulator running atop X but when I try to run in the virtual-console the interface gets all strange with w… --- ## [Books, digitized books and digitizing books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/books-digitized-books-and-digitizing-books/12651)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/books-digitized-books-and-digitizing-books/12651 "2016-10-03T13:56:53Z")
Books are sometimes bulky and heavy, eventually taking up an entire storage box or two. And the game does not have any electronic books. Books could be copied into electronic form, into E-Ink, with a camera. Or perhaps a… --- ## [NPC reload fail leads to death](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-reload-fail-leads-to-death/12593)
**Author:** [@Musaab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Musaab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-reload-fail-leads-to-death/12593 "2016-10-03T08:33:16Z")
Whenever I start a game in the shelter, I go downstairs. If there is an enemy there, I lead them upstairs so the NPC can deal with them. If the NPC shoots, a bug occurs when he tries to reload. FUNCTION : void npc::do… --- ## [0.C-4135 Canola Seeds missing from craft menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4135-canola-seeds-missing-from-craft-menu/11191)
**Author:** [@darkova](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/darkova)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4135-canola-seeds-missing-from-craft-menu/11191 "2016-10-03T02:25:34Z")
Once i updated to the latest experimental canola seeds have been removed from the crafting menu. Though i am finding just the seeds now from foraging is it intended that the canola item is being replaced by just the see… --- ## [Search feature for Crafting out of order](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/search-feature-for-crafting-out-of-order/12661)
**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/search-feature-for-crafting-out-of-order/12661 "2016-10-02T22:45:18Z")
Has anyone else noticed this? I use the detailed searches alot. Whether its: S:tailoring, s:mechanics (4), c:wood, t:srewdriver or whetever to search for specific things I want to work with/ make Its VERY handy for makin… --- ## [(SPOILER) Need help with certain mutation tree](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoiler-need-help-with-certain-mutation-tree/12659)
**Author:** [@A\_Blitzkried\_of\_Butt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/A_Blitzkried_of_Butt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoiler-need-help-with-certain-mutation-tree/12659 "2016-10-02T20:45:39Z")
I am trying to get the mycus mutations, but it wont let me. Whenever i eat a berry I throw up and it says i cant eat them anymore. Help? --- ## [Does construction make noise?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-construction-make-noise/12660)
**Author:** [@ethan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ethan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-construction-make-noise/12660 "2016-10-02T19:42:41Z")
Didnt see anything on github and only a couple mentions here on the forums. Im boarding up windows surrounded by zombies, and i expected more trouble. I’d hate to see this implemented, to be honest. But im a realist i… --- ## [0.C-5615 Help Menu Customization Options Missing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5615-help-menu-customization-options-missing/12654)
**Author:** [@Shopkeeper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shopkeeper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5615-help-menu-customization-options-missing/12654 "2016-10-02T19:07:22Z")
Just downloaded the most recent experimental. Under the help menu, the usual first five options are all missing. Including; 1: List of all commands 2: List of all options 3: Auto pickup manager 4: Safemode manager … --- ## [How do I stabilize my metabolism?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-stabilize-my-metabolism/12658)
**Author:** [@Dampe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dampe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-stabilize-my-metabolism/12658 "2016-10-02T16:40:34Z")
I’m on day three, and I got a notification that my metabolism is becoming unstable. It immediately stabilized again, but it’s still concerning. My character has been eating only the fresh stuff (I’m stockpiling the res… --- ## [Profession abilities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-abilities/12584)
**Author:** [@mugling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mugling)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-abilities/12584 "2016-10-02T16:01:45Z")
I’m wondering about coding support for professions to have unique abilities. We already have this to a limited extent - skaters for example get some bonuses using rollerskates. Are there enough ideas to make this a via… --- ## [Where to go from here](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-go-from-here/12621)
**Author:** [@Lharson\_Smith](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lharson_Smith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-go-from-here/12621 "2016-10-02T10:49:17Z")
Version 0.C is what I’ve been playing with for the past long while. Any ideas what i should try next? --- ## [I want the time back](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-the-time-back/12588)
**Author:** [@flergh\_666](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/flergh_666)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-the-time-back/12588 "2016-10-02T07:26:04Z")
…that I spent downloading this. Bereft of purpose, point, objectives, or any feeling of reward or enjoyment. Because it’s so utterly beyond intuitive mechanics even for a lifelong gamer & roguelike enthusiast, I had rea… --- ## ["assignment does not update value"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assignment-does-not-update-value/12652)
**Author:** [@Danv](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Danv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2016, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assignment-does-not-update-value/12652 "2016-10-01T18:42:13Z")
got this error after modding encumbrance of some armor pieces (set it to 0) is something changed in a code or i doing something wrong? it never happened before when i change encumbrance like this --- ## [New pain formula](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-pain-formula/12577)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2016, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-pain-formula/12577 "2016-10-01T17:52:26Z")
The pain formula has been revised (by me). Pain accumulates slightly faster, but the penalties are lower. Before, tiny scratches (less than 4 damage) would not cause any pain due to pain being rounded down. Now the roun… --- ## [New mutations: Lamia!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mutations-lamia/12508)
**Author:** [@evilexecutive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/evilexecutive)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mutations-lamia/12508 "2016-10-01T17:23:57Z")
https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/18230 I have just submitted a PR for an entirely new mutation category on the github. Now I’m adding the ability for survivors to potentially become a snake monster if t… --- ## [New Player?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player/11868)
**Author:** [@arandomperson12](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arandomperson12)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-player/11868 "2016-09-30T19:20:04Z")
I am a new player, and cannot figure out how to play the game. The first time I tried, I was killed by giant ants right outside the shelter. Another time, I made a pointy stick and wielded it, found nothing in the baseme… --- ## [Game keeps crashing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-keeps-crashing/12548)
**Author:** [@noodles590](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/noodles590)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-keeps-crashing/12548 "2016-09-30T09:51:04Z")
Hey, My game keeps crashing after about 10 mins of playing. I’m using build 5507 but it has been doing it for the last 30 builds or so. I’ve reinstalled the game but still getting the same issue. When it crashes I get … --- ## [Making flamethrowers use diesel?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-flamethrowers-use-diesel/10591)
**Author:** [@Malaxxor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malaxxor)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-flamethrowers-use-diesel/10591 "2016-09-29T20:34:05Z")
Hey guys, I just wondered if it would be possible to add diesel as an ammunition to the various flamethrowers? As far as I know, it would be more realistic (as gasoline burns to quickly IRL) and it would allow you to co… --- ## [Soldering iron reload is free (5476)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soldering-iron-reload-is-free-5476/12630)
**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soldering-iron-reload-is-free-5476/12630 "2016-09-29T15:01:06Z")
I have a stack of solder (1000) in my inventory. When I reload my soldering iron, it does not decrease said stack. Soldering iron fills all the way up, completely free. --- ## [Sheating a knife into an (ankle) holster that already has a knife deletes both](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheating-a-knife-into-an-ankle-holster-that-already-has-a-knife-deletes-both/12631)
**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheating-a-knife-into-an-ankle-holster-that-already-has-a-knife-deletes-both/12631 "2016-09-29T14:55:32Z")
So I accidentally chose ‘sheat weapon’ after activating my ankle holster which already held a steak knife, and then proceeded to choose the hunting knife I was wielding to be sheated. As a result, I now have an empty ank… --- ## [Game Autosaves - No option to turn it off](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-autosaves-no-option-to-turn-it-off/12568)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-autosaves-no-option-to-turn-it-off/12568 "2016-09-29T11:47:57Z")
For, you know, bugtesting or debugging. But I do appreciate the finally final death mechanic --- ## [Show off your base!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-off-your-base/12473)
**Author:** [@Quin91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quin91)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-off-your-base/12473 "2016-09-28T21:52:27Z")
I’m really interested to see what kinda bases/builds the long term veteran players have produced. Mind sharing some screenshots of your world/base/character? --- ## [Naginata discrepancy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/naginata-discrepancy/12594)
**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/naginata-discrepancy/12594 "2016-09-28T17:12:30Z")
The naginata and survivor naginata have wildly differing Techniques, with the cheaper, low-grade version for some reason having a far more effective array of attacks. The survivor naginata has Impaling Strike, Rapid Str… --- ## [Rename hydrogen to deuterium](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rename-hydrogen-to-deuterium/12627)
**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rename-hydrogen-to-deuterium/12627 "2016-09-28T11:36:47Z")
Currently, hydrogen canisters are used as ammo for fusion weapons and a few other pieces of highly advanced technology. As elemental hydrogen isn’t particularly difficult to acquire IRL, there have been several proposal… --- ## [Is the "byproducts" field supported?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-byproducts-field-supported/12623)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-byproducts-field-supported/12623 "2016-09-28T10:19:35Z")
The linter is complaining about the plastic chunk (14), cotton boll (?) etc. entries in recipe\_others. What is going wrong? The error: Unmatched context ‘recipe:byproducts:@’ --- ## [No Turret at Armored Car](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-turret-at-armored-car/12626)
**Author:** [@Musaab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Musaab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-turret-at-armored-car/12626 "2016-09-28T08:18:11Z")
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