# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=27 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 28 --- ## [Too weak to carry a secondary rifle for dealing with juggernauts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-weak-to-carry-a-secondary-rifle-for-dealing-with-juggernauts/27822)
**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-weak-to-carry-a-secondary-rifle-for-dealing-with-juggernauts/27822 "2022-04-27T00:09:14Z")
I’m playing as a weak (STR 10) and “flimsy” character who mainly depends on military weaponry to take out Zs (I use Eskrima with a Kukri for melee). Due to a severe shortage of 7.62 ammunition I carry a 5.56 assault rifl… --- ## [Survivor suit recipes don't show up for me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-suit-recipes-dont-show-up-for-me/27797)
**Author:** [@Jandof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jandof)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-suit-recipes-dont-show-up-for-me/27797 "2022-04-26T09:03:40Z")
Hi. I decided to craft some survivor armor for my melee character. For some reason I can’t find survivor suits on the list, although I meet the skill requirements. Actually, I couldn’t force them to appear even when I f… --- ## [Laboratory question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laboratory-question/27791)
**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laboratory-question/27791 "2022-04-23T14:03:53Z")
About a year ago, I got bored with the cataclysm and left it, but nothing lasts forever. And so I downloaded 0.F-3, I decide to start like in the good old days inside the laboratory as a bionic soldier. At first everyt… --- ## [The term ablative armor in the game- what does it mean](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-term-ablative-armor-in-the-game-what-does-it-mean/27809)
**Author:** [@PLUUZ](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PLUUZ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-term-ablative-armor-in-the-game-what-does-it-mean/27809 "2022-04-21T20:59:29Z")
Hey, can someone link to or explain how/why the term ablative is used in reference to the ballistic vest plates and so on in the game? (e.g. the pocket restriction says it must be an ablative armor plate’) The term also … --- ## [Auto-drive speed hickups - why?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-drive-speed-hickups-why/27805)
**Author:** [@do99z](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/do99z)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-drive-speed-hickups-why/27805 "2022-04-21T07:32:41Z")
I’ve asked about this on reddit group, but so far nobody was able to provide solution or answer, I’m going to try my luck on Discourse: “When I’m autodriving in a heavily-loaded humvee, the speed constantly jumps from 1… --- ## [Secronom Zombies' Mod Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/secronom-zombies-mod-thread/16211)
**Author:** [@Axema](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Axema)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/secronom-zombies-mod-thread/16211 "2022-04-20T20:44:09Z")
or It is frequently updated by great mod compilators/maintainers. --- ## [Autodocs dont require any anesthestic to work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autodocs-dont-require-any-anesthestic-to-work/27795)
**Author:** [@KeefTeefa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KeefTeefa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autodocs-dont-require-any-anesthestic-to-work/27795 "2022-04-20T08:33:42Z")
For some reason when I go to install a cbm the autodoc says I need 0ml of anesthetic to install, and it works just fine as if I had actually used anesthetic. I’m humbled by how powerful the game wants me to be, but so fa… --- ## [Help with modding mutations. How do I overwrite an already-existing mutation's prerequisite traits?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-modding-mutations-how-do-i-overwrite-an-already-existing-mutations-prerequisite-traits/27802)
**Author:** [@cataclysmsurvivalist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/cataclysmsurvivalist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-modding-mutations-how-do-i-overwrite-an-already-existing-mutations-prerequisite-traits/27802 "2022-04-19T14:57:03Z")
This is what happens when I try to load a mod that changes the post-threshold ALPHA traits. One thing I noted, this happens to INT\_ALPHA, STR\_ALPHA, and PER\_ALPHA, but not DEX\_ALPHA. The only reason I can see is beca… --- ## [Hackerman question in 0.F-3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hackerman-question-in-0-f-3/27798)
**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hackerman-question-in-0-f-3/27798 "2022-04-18T18:42:30Z")
Looking at the things that happened from 0.E to 0.F3, I can’t help but wonder: has the mechanics of hacking robots been improved? I clearly remember that before you could create an almost infinite computer for a simple … --- ## [Game does not launch from Launcher or exe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-does-not-launch-from-launcher-or-exe/27788)
**Author:** [@Grims](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grims)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-does-not-launch-from-launcher-or-exe/27788 "2022-04-16T14:09:43Z")
Last week my game was working just fine then after trying to launch today the game automatically closes. I get returned to the launcher with the notification game process has ended. Version 84f3a1a Windows 10 I’ve tr… --- ## [How do you rescue NPC Prisoners from Mi-Go Scout Tower?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-rescue-npc-prisoners-from-mi-go-scout-tower/27681)
**Author:** [@draghi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/draghi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-rescue-npc-prisoners-from-mi-go-scout-tower/27681 "2022-04-15T06:17:11Z")
I’ve read some older posts about using a Vehicle Cooler on a small frame. That does no difference. I have Internal Climate Control CBM and Thermal Dissipation but they don’t help much. Before I can drill through one cage… --- ## [What equipment do you give your NPCs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-equipment-do-you-give-your-npcs/27771)
**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-equipment-do-you-give-your-npcs/27771 "2022-04-15T04:28:47Z")
Trying to create a standard load-out for my followers, here’s what I’ve come up with so far - would love to hear what others think: Weapons / equipment: -------------------- 1x AR-15 with: - combat knife - … --- ## [Crazy idea about adding various USA states](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crazy-idea-about-adding-various-usa-states/16328)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crazy-idea-about-adding-various-usa-states/16328 "2022-04-15T04:09:15Z")
It is difficult for me to cope with the fact that Cataclysm takes place only in New England. How big is New England? Wikipedia says: " The states of New England have a combined area of 71,991.8 square miles ( 186,458 km2 … --- ## [Adding a karambit................sorry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-a-karambit-sorry/27749)
**Author:** [@TJKing293](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJKing293)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-a-karambit-sorry/27749 "2022-04-12T22:21:59Z")
I want to apologize for what I said in the server. At first I didn’t want to add anything to the game because I did it before and didn’t really want the headache. I thought someone else was going to put it in the game, b… --- ## [Can preserved or even mummified corpses rise?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-preserved-or-even-mummified-corpses-rise/27777)
**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-preserved-or-even-mummified-corpses-rise/27777 "2022-04-12T06:51:15Z")
Imagine an embalmed or otherwise preserved corpse of some knight or other warrior in a museum, kitted in antique armor. The zombies eventually smash in the glass case containing the corpse, exposing it to the environmen… --- ## [Critical error When trying to dismantle the wall wiring combined with the training purpose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/critical-error-when-trying-to-dismantle-the-wall-wiring-combined-with-the-training-purpose/27767)
**Author:** [@Braminin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Braminin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/critical-error-when-trying-to-dismantle-the-wall-wiring-combined-with-the-training-purpose/27767 "2022-04-12T00:39:59Z")
cdda-windows-tiles-x64-2022-04-09-0627 Critical error When trying to dismantle the wall wiring combined with the training purpose --- ## [Copy-From Troubles - Can I clear a field entry?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copy-from-troubles-can-i-clear-a-field-entry/27773)
**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copy-from-troubles-can-i-clear-a-field-entry/27773 "2022-04-10T22:02:50Z")
I’m trying to fix the Mutant Animals mod and have been encountering an error that I’m hoping has a simple solution I’ve overlooked. I think this particular bug came about when horse breeding was added, but the error is s… --- ## [Unable to craft in camp workshop (via the bulletin board)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-craft-in-camp-workshop-via-the-bulletin-board/27763)
**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-craft-in-camp-workshop-via-the-bulletin-board/27763 "2022-04-10T06:20:33Z")
I was able to order my NPC to make a batch of three (x100) nails in the camp workshop, but now the maximum batch size is zero, despite having plenty of material and charcoal in the rock forge. NPC is way above the requir… --- ## [Is there a way to choose which tile is shown on a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-choose-which-tile-is-shown-on-a-vehicle/27764)
**Author:** [@KeefTeefa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KeefTeefa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-choose-which-tile-is-shown-on-a-vehicle/27764 "2022-04-09T09:46:21Z")
Pretty much title, when I install a new piece into my deathmobile it will sometimes change the tile that is shown to the new object, but I like the way the old one looked better. I know about the sha(p)e key, but that on… --- ## [How do I build a perimeter wall around my faction camp?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-build-a-perimeter-wall-around-my-faction-camp/27760)
**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-build-a-perimeter-wall-around-my-faction-camp/27760 "2022-04-08T20:09:54Z")
I have dug a trench along three sides with the “Construct map fortifications” camp mission, and now I’d like to build a palisade wall in it, but I cannot figure out how to do this. The mission description says the trench… --- ## [Can i perhaps change the size of what's visible to me on android?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-perhaps-change-the-size-of-whats-visible-to-me-on-android/27717)
**Author:** [@Vicks\_Otaku](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vicks_Otaku)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-perhaps-change-the-size-of-whats-visible-to-me-on-android/27717 "2022-04-07T17:29:39Z")
Any way to change this screen size? I’m not really an intellectual so if there is any and I have the need to follow some steps then please explain as if I’m a 7 yo trying to understand the concept of quantum mechanics… --- ## [How to add more mods on mobile/android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-more-mods-on-mobile-android/27736)
**Author:** [@potato\_guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/potato_guy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-more-mods-on-mobile-android/27736 "2022-04-05T17:15:58Z")
hi i play on androind and i was wondering how to add more mods other than the included base game mods, cause ive done pretty much everything the base game mods with content have to offer, and im looking for some new stuf… --- ## [Brawns ParaBox - Blood sacrifices! Coin making! Not a single box involved!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawns-parabox-blood-sacrifices-coin-making-not-a-single-box-involved/27688)
**Author:** [@MaybeNotACow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaybeNotACow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawns-parabox-blood-sacrifices-coin-making-not-a-single-box-involved/27688 "2022-04-04T18:21:59Z")
I did it again, I went and butchered up the fine and beautiful code of CDDA to make something that I wanted. Even though I sound dismissive of my own efforts, I’ve tested this out and it works just fine, but be warned; I… --- ## [How does the new appliance wiring work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-the-new-appliance-wiring-work/27748)
**Author:** [@draghi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/draghi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-the-new-appliance-wiring-work/27748 "2022-04-03T17:36:34Z")
Hi. I’m trying to build a faction camp and wanted to have some sort of power system. I did this in the past before appliances by having a bunch of one tile vehicles connected with cables, but with the new appliances, I w… --- ## [What does "sound\_effect" "fire" "ignition" actually hook into? (0.F-3)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-sound-effect-fire-ignition-actually-hook-into-0-f-3/27747)
**Author:** [@Baines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Baines)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-sound-effect-fire-ignition-actually-hook-into-0-f-3/27747 "2022-04-02T04:13:46Z")
This is for 0.F-3 Stable, using @'s Soundpack. I’ve been changing and adding a few sound effects in the pack and wanted to change this one also. I had assumed it mapped to the ‘Start a fire (quickly)’ action but appare… --- ## [Chitin to charcoal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chitin-to-charcoal/27731)
**Author:** [@jazztree](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jazztree)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chitin-to-charcoal/27731 "2022-04-01T14:40:37Z")
Is there a way to change it so that the rock charcoal kiln (or any of the charcoal kilns) can turn chitin into charcoal? I tried digging around in the game files, but couldn’t find anything. I spawned near an ant hill, … --- ## [What are your thoughts on how the game has developed over the years?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-how-the-game-has-developed-over-the-years/26744)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-how-the-game-has-developed-over-the-years/26744 "2022-03-31T18:33:54Z")
I overall like pretty much every change, personally. Many of them certainly took a lot of time to get used to but I like the additions. I still vividly remember how happy I was when building furniture and such was chang… --- ## [Which .json file do I edit to make fridges have less food?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-json-file-do-i-edit-to-make-fridges-have-less-food/27732)
**Author:** [@gargantuer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gargantuer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-json-file-do-i-edit-to-make-fridges-have-less-food/27732 "2022-03-30T14:59:19Z")
I’ve been trying to lower the spawn rate of food in cities, break rooms, etc. by editing the .json files but I can’t seem to find the right one. I’ve tried fridges.json in the SUS folder, and the fridges section in colle… --- ## [I need an old experimental build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-an-old-experimental-build/27729)
**Author:** [@Cronos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cronos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-an-old-experimental-build/27729 "2022-03-28T15:13:35Z")
I always enjoy playing games with a lot of mods and CDDA is not different. Now i’m back after some time to play again but i lost my modded game so i downloaded kenan modpack that works with stable 0.f-1. The only problem… --- ## [How much should training increase stats?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-should-training-increase-stats/27728)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-should-training-increase-stats/27728 "2022-03-26T12:23:36Z")
So there has been talk every so often of allowing your characters stats to increase though training or just though their more phisically active live style. This already happens in the form of you getting fitter and thus … [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=26) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=28)