# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=266 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 267 --- ## [Code contribution: marking inventory items as important](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-contribution-marking-inventory-items-as-important/12470)
**Author:** [@PiCroft](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PiCroft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-contribution-marking-inventory-items-as-important/12470 "2016-08-29T17:59:02Z")
I’ve been working on a small contribution that allows the player to mark items as important using the item detail menu. Doing so causes items marked like this to appear with a white background in the inventory so the pla… --- ## [Modifying existing wildlife](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modifying-existing-wildlife/12468)
**Author:** [@lordmatiz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lordmatiz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modifying-existing-wildlife/12468 "2016-08-29T14:43:59Z")
Hey! I’d like to make a modification of existing wildlife to fit their RL body weights/sizes. I’d like to ask where can I find files with animals and ask, if there is possibility to make weight random, and side/volume d… --- ## [Turning off the 'real time' play?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turning-off-the-real-time-play/12372)
**Author:** [@Stelknecht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stelknecht)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turning-off-the-real-time-play/12372 "2016-08-29T10:51:14Z")
Can I somehow go back to turn based? I’m not quick. Latest experimental. --- ## [Adding new mutation categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-new-mutation-categories/12461)
**Author:** [@Peeved\_Penguin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Peeved_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-new-mutation-categories/12461 "2016-08-27T21:49:29Z")
I tried adding a new mutation tree replete with items and recipes, but when I try to use the mutagen I created for the mutation tree I added it does absolutely nothing. No mutations or pain are added and there is no incr… --- ## [Bug report - 0.C-17621-g817d3a5 (Curses) - Full Crash when enabling Autopickup\*](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-report-0-c-17621-g817d3a5-curses-full-crash-when-enabling-autopickup/12383)
**Author:** [@Sunflash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sunflash)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-report-0-c-17621-g817d3a5-curses-full-crash-when-enabling-autopickup/12383 "2016-08-27T18:26:39Z")
I have encountered a repeatable crash in this version (0.C-17621-G817d3a5) where apparently any item I attempt to add to Autopickup through inventory, and select “Enable Autopickup now” will hard-crash my game. I do not … --- ## [The Wiki, Scripting And You! (I made a script)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-wiki-scripting-and-you-i-made-a-script/12359)
**Author:** [@Soyweiser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soyweiser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-wiki-scripting-and-you-i-made-a-script/12359 "2016-08-27T18:18:16Z")
I was messing around with python a bit. And made a script that converts most of the json data (the different ‘tags’ in the top of the template:trait in the wiki, and the various ‘changes\_to’ fields) into mediawiki conten… --- ## [Longest car launch?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/longest-car-launch/12462)
**Author:** [@Fourty\_two](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fourty_two)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/longest-car-launch/12462 "2016-08-27T17:42:14Z")
I see people try to break the Cataclysm DDA speed record, I don’t know what the record is but I breaking the speed record is kinda boring, I decide how far can I launch my self. I first found a nice long patch of road, … --- ## [Hammering quality rework and hammer variety](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hammering-quality-rework-and-hammer-variety/12463)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hammering-quality-rework-and-hammer-variety/12463 "2016-08-27T16:21:50Z")
Remove existing stone hammer entirely. Make sure several of the tough chunk type items have a hammering quality 1, such as stones or metal chunks. (probably already OK) Tough stone hammer: Hammering quality 2 Average d… --- ## [Image uploading disabled](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/image-uploading-disabled/5933)
**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/image-uploading-disabled/5933 "2016-08-27T14:44:37Z")
Any special reason as to why image uploading is disabled? I am asking because I wanted to improve the pages of several buildings next, this included uploading several building layouts to serve as visual reference. --- ## [Clean install of experimental build on Mac?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clean-install-of-experimental-build-on-mac/12314)
**Author:** [@Zhentzel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zhentzel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clean-install-of-experimental-build-on-mac/12314 "2016-08-27T12:14:41Z")
So I’ve just recently downloaded the experimental tiles build for mac and I did some tinkering with the json files. Unfortunately, the game now crashes at “loading core JSON”. I thought I could simply solve this problem … --- ## [Are homemade guns and barrel based mods rifled?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-homemade-guns-and-barrel-based-mods-rifled/12382)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-homemade-guns-and-barrel-based-mods-rifled/12382 "2016-08-27T04:10:11Z")
Does any one know or think that any of the craftable guns and or gun mods like the survivor’s carbine and barrel extension are rifled? --- ## [CBM "Capacity" Category Suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-capacity-category-suggestion/12381)
**Author:** [@Pantalion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pantalion)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-capacity-category-suggestion/12381 "2016-08-27T00:50:16Z")
So, while idly filling my meatsuit with every type of available cyberware and seeing how the numbers added up, it occurred to me that it didn’t make much sense for a character with, say, Head Alloy Plating to be unable t… --- ## [Broken Cyborg Challenge!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-cyborg-challenge/12379)
**Author:** [@Pandromidal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pandromidal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-cyborg-challenge/12379 "2016-08-25T07:50:25Z")
I’m working on a new Guide for Broken Cyborg. There’s lots of stuff that I’ve learned over many deaths and botched attempts, so I thought that I would share. http://www.wiki.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?title=Guide:\_Broke… --- ## [Conducts electricity. Or doesn't it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/conducts-electricity-or-doesnt-it/12380)
**Author:** [@TaigaR](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TaigaR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/conducts-electricity-or-doesnt-it/12380 "2016-08-24T19:41:29Z")
Hi! Have been playing latest experimental recently and noticed a funny bug! \[image\] So is it a bug or maybe a feature. Not likely though. But funny. --- ## [Foot Crank - Vehicle Too Heavy For Its Engines! limit is too low](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/foot-crank-vehicle-too-heavy-for-its-engines-limit-is-too-low/12374)
**Author:** [@Pantalion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pantalion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/foot-crank-vehicle-too-heavy-for-its-engines-limit-is-too-low/12374 "2016-08-24T19:39:25Z")
Version: 0.C-17269-g46c1b03 Behaviour: Modifying a bicycle to switch in a Cargo Space and some cargo from inventory produces the report “Bicycle is too heavy for its engines!” and prevents acceleration. Expected behavi… --- ## [Bug report - 0.C-17621-g817d3a5 (Curses) - Reinforcing Bandages = more of them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-report-0-c-17621-g817d3a5-curses-reinforcing-bandages-more-of-them/12371)
**Author:** [@Sunflash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sunflash)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-report-0-c-17621-g817d3a5-curses-reinforcing-bandages-more-of-them/12371 "2016-08-24T19:34:42Z")
Good morning! Just a random odd bug I stumbled into this morning, I have a character in 0.C-17621-g817d3a5 that, when I use a wooden needle (activate option), not only are Bandages select-able; but reinforcing them actu… --- ## [Drinking from water faucets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drinking-from-water-faucets/12343)
**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 9:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drinking-from-water-faucets/12343 "2016-08-24T09:04:46Z")
so i got a 60L water tank in my deathmobile that’s gettting filled up with rainwater by 2 funnels i installed a faucet but i still cant drink ? do i HAVE to have the kitchen unit ? --- ## [Optiwands and ranged tasers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/optiwands-and-ranged-tasers/12339)
**Author:** [@Taberone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taberone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/optiwands-and-ranged-tasers/12339 "2016-08-22T20:43:19Z")
SWAT Optiwand/Fiberwire Camera/Camera On A Stick/Etc A simple tool that allows you to peek around corners without having to expose yourself. Activating it works much like peeking around corners, except that you DON’T ha… --- ## [Making RM13 combat armor ups powered](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-rm13-combat-armor-ups-powered/12373)
**Author:** [@deathnutts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deathnutts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-rm13-combat-armor-ups-powered/12373 "2016-08-22T15:08:40Z")
ok im stumped how would i go about making a rm13 nockoff that was powered by the ups system? --- ## [How to change font size?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-font-size/12370)
**Author:** [@p0pv](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/p0pv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-font-size/12370 "2016-08-22T03:41:21Z")
Hello I’m running cataclysm-tiles that I compiled on Ubuntu 16.04. I’d like to play on my TV /from the couch but the text is tiny. I’ve searched this forum for help but couldn’t find anything. I’ve also tried messing … --- ## [Morale Overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-overhaul/12309)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-overhaul/12309 "2016-08-21T23:52:25Z")
Ive been giving it some thought for morale and its use and proper effects on the gameplay. For most people it seems to be something you can disregard, and perhaps it shouldnt be something we ignore except for studying/g… --- ## [Refugee Center: Seeking Shelter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-center-seeking-shelter/12375)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-center-seeking-shelter/12375 "2016-08-21T19:04:39Z")
I just noticed that there’s absolutely no way to ask about taking shelter in the refugee center. I know they won’t let you join, but the building is pretty sturdy and also very large and surrounded by armed guards at all… --- ## [Simplified food mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simplified-food-mod/12368)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simplified-food-mod/12368 "2016-08-21T01:00:55Z")
I would like to explore the possibility of doing away with all the various food items and replacing them with a single generic food item called ‘food ration’. As for drinks, there would only be dirty water, clean water a… --- ## [Disassembling Handloaded Ammo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-handloaded-ammo/12363)
**Author:** [@TedK](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TedK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-handloaded-ammo/12363 "2016-08-20T03:29:50Z")
Greetings. I recall in the past being able to disassemble handloaded ammunition. It seems that this is not possible in the vanilla game (in the latest experimental versions). I’ve been looking around in the ammo files, a… --- ## [Near instant spoiling while cooking canned stuff? (deluxe beans n rice)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/near-instant-spoiling-while-cooking-canned-stuff-deluxe-beans-n-rice/12336)
**Author:** [@Voqar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Voqar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/near-instant-spoiling-while-cooking-canned-stuff-deluxe-beans-n-rice/12336 "2016-08-19T20:26:12Z")
This is a minor thing, but since I loves me some deluxe beans and rice in the game… In the past, if you had appropriate meat like canned chicken, you could use it to cook deluxe beans and rice just by having it present … --- ## [Glare protection (and other tool requirements) from what?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glare-protection-and-other-tool-requirements-from-what/12341)
**Author:** [@Survivorman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Survivorman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glare-protection-and-other-tool-requirements-from-what/12341 "2016-08-19T20:15:44Z")
Would it be possible to print out exactly what it is that fulfills a requirement in a recipe? I am wearing sunglasses but I can weld stuff to my stationary solar rig, but only when standing on specific tiles. The glare… --- ## [Digging Downward?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/digging-downward/12361)
**Author:** [@ANickel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ANickel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 6:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/digging-downward/12361 "2016-08-19T06:24:31Z")
I’m playing on one of the more recent experimental versions and for the life of me cannot figure out how to get dig downwards to work properly. I’ve done it on a previous version, but every time I try it now I get the m… --- ## [On the subject of weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-the-subject-of-weapons/12356)
**Author:** [@xironfistx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xironfistx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2016, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-the-subject-of-weapons/12356 "2016-08-18T23:33:22Z")
I am trying to make a weapon pack to fill some niches i have found during my travels and adventures,due to ease of modularity i based my weapons jsons on the ones from artyom and his mod,but i have issues regarding a com… --- ## [Mutation Modding!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-modding/12364)
**Author:** [@Iceblaster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iceblaster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-modding/12364 "2016-08-18T22:08:57Z")
I was considering trying to make a mod of a handful of either flavor mutations or other mutations that I think would be somewhat interesting. Before I start though, my main question would be this: Is it possible at the m… --- ## [Long-Term NPC and Player Actions and Events](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-term-npc-and-player-actions-and-events/12360)
**Author:** [@Definition\_of\_Insani](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Definition_of_Insani)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2016, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-term-npc-and-player-actions-and-events/12360 "2016-08-18T21:21:40Z")
I am curious if it would be possible to implement certain events that have a long (eg in-game week/months) runtime. I was thinking: (after reading a Hardcore Injuries suggestion) Broken bones and appropriate heal times … [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=265) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=267)