# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=28 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [The Lower Z-Levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-lower-z-levels/27709)
**Author:** [@potato\_guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/potato_guy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-lower-z-levels/27709 "2022-03-27T00:08:53Z")
currently the most interesting level is the main over map (z-level 0? 1?) but there is pickaxes and jackhammers and stuff, for if you do want to build a underground base/bunker as far as i can tell out of the small amo… --- ## [Where can i find mi-go camps and hub 01?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-mi-go-camps-and-hub-01/21727)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Rice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Matthew_Rice)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-mi-go-camps-and-hub-01/21727 "2022-03-24T02:35:08Z")
Im clueless as to where they are. --- ## [A few questions for my Innawood Playthrough](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-questions-for-my-innawood-playthrough/27724)
**Author:** [@eightofspades](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/eightofspades)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-questions-for-my-innawood-playthrough/27724 "2022-03-24T01:10:04Z")
My npc companion sometimes refuses to cut wood unless I walk him to the tree cutting zone, is this simply because of the unrefined npc system or am I not seeing something? Also, do NPCs get cold? Im pretty dead set on m… --- ## [Zombies smashed the fuel pump, can i still get the gas?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-smashed-the-fuel-pump-can-i-still-get-the-gas/27722)
**Author:** [@thebroguyman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/thebroguyman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-smashed-the-fuel-pump-can-i-still-get-the-gas/27722 "2022-03-23T09:13:56Z")
the tanks are firmly sealed, is there any way to get at it without the pump --- ## [How do you increase NPC skills?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-increase-npc-skills/27714)
**Author:** [@draghi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/draghi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-increase-npc-skills/27714 "2022-03-20T06:57:57Z")
Hi. I’m trying to make a faction camp and I have plenty of NPC’s but I’d like to increase their skills. How do I go about that? I’m not sure if splitting skills into theoretical and practical broke their training aspect… --- ## [Legacy? UDP? Say what now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/legacy-udp-say-what-now/27705)
**Author:** [@TheNewGuy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheNewGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/legacy-udp-say-what-now/27705 "2022-03-18T06:17:45Z")
Hello everyone! Thank you for taking the time to look at my post. I had some questions. I keep seeing Legacy pop up a few times when looking at different tilesets and was wondering what that is and how it is different. A… --- ## [Fortifying against portal storms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fortifying-against-portal-storms/27686)
**Author:** [@Zeebie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zeebie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fortifying-against-portal-storms/27686 "2022-03-17T18:21:24Z")
I like that portal storms are dangerous now even if you are indoors, but I’d like to figure out how to build a safe space so I can sleep and craft. Early on it seemed like if I just drew the curtains I was ok; then the k… --- ## [Where can i find a marloss seed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-a-marloss-seed/27614)
**Author:** [@Nerak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nerak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-a-marloss-seed/27614 "2022-03-17T15:23:25Z")
I have recently found a fungal blossom and marloss berry. I need a marloss seed for the next step, but i have no flowers around. There are two questions: 1.Are there any methods to find these locations (Flowers and Towe… --- ## [How to escape from flaming eyes & lots of slime?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-escape-from-flaming-eyes-lots-of-slime/27616)
**Author:** [@duhuh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/duhuh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-escape-from-flaming-eyes-lots-of-slime/27616 "2022-03-17T15:16:36Z")
I am trying to escape from a lab. The lab has several underground floors and 4 floors above the ground. The entrance of the whole lab is not locked. But the entrance at the ground floor is full of slime and 3-4 flaming e… --- ## [Where do I find Power Armor?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-do-i-find-power-armor/27359)
**Author:** [@KnightNight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KnightNight)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-do-i-find-power-armor/27359 "2022-03-17T15:11:52Z")
Basically title. I haven’t been playing for long, so I’m very proud of my most recent character that has made it to autumn (I’m bad, don’t judge). I’m on 0.E-3 because I’m worried that updating the version would damage t… --- ## [We have zombie spiders, so we should have zombie worms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-have-zombie-spiders-so-we-should-have-zombie-worms/27707)
**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-have-zombie-spiders-so-we-should-have-zombie-worms/27707 "2022-03-16T20:43:57Z")
There is the mass of zombie spiders, I think they are able to zombify because the Blob has infested and glued together all of their bodies, thus retaining the original size of the spiders but zombifying them. Now imagin… --- ## [Adding blimps, hot air balloons, zeppelins and airplanes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-blimps-hot-air-balloons-zeppelins-and-airplanes/27689)
**Author:** [@TJKing293](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJKing293)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-blimps-hot-air-balloons-zeppelins-and-airplanes/27689 "2022-03-16T17:17:06Z")
it would be nice to have an alternative aircraft to helicopters. Currently helicopters require a gas turbine engine to run, but having a cheap aircraft propelled by car engine, lawnmower engine and electric motors would … --- ## [Adding underbbrush to the auto foraging list](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-underbbrush-to-the-auto-foraging-list/27704)
**Author:** [@TJKing293](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJKing293)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-underbbrush-to-the-auto-foraging-list/27704 "2022-03-15T21:58:58Z")
when cycling through the auto foraging list bushes,trees,crops,everything and disabled it would be nice to add underbrush to that list so that the character doesn’t pick up fruit from bushes. --- ## [Error on Game Launch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-on-game-launch/27700)
**Author:** [@TheNewGuy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheNewGuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-on-game-launch/27700 "2022-03-14T20:41:18Z")
Hello everyone! Happy to be here. I installed CDDA using the Launcher and when I launch the game it gives me this error: DEBUG : Found “tileset” duplicate with name “MshockRealXotto” (new definition will be ignored) … --- ## [Periscopes and inspection mirrors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/periscopes-and-inspection-mirrors/27694)
**Author:** [@nigromancer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nigromancer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/periscopes-and-inspection-mirrors/27694 "2022-03-13T01:29:28Z")
Not satisfied with my inability to X peek but not cast, I’ve been trying to create a telescopic inspection mirror to peer around corridors and take out turrets with magic missile. I’ve been building a foldable ‘vehicle’ … --- ## [Portal Storms - tweaks for early vs late game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-tweaks-for-early-vs-late-game/27671)
**Author:** [@Nanamo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nanamo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-tweaks-for-early-vs-late-game/27671 "2022-03-12T08:57:49Z")
Seeing as this is a very in-development feature, there doesn’t seem to have been much discussion here, the most recent being about 17 days ago from what I see off hand The storms appeal to me, in part as an expansion of… --- ## [Unrealistic and insane explosives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unrealistic-and-insane-explosives/27685)
**Author:** [@Ammonpulver\_XPL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ammonpulver_XPL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unrealistic-and-insane-explosives/27685 "2022-03-11T05:38:33Z")
Let’s analyze the bomb from the pipe. Ammonium nitrate, or even more so its granules (immediately from the bag) are not capable of detonating (if we are not talking about many tons). 1.1. Explosives as ANFO or any mix… --- ## [Reloaded ammo quality + high skill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloaded-ammo-quality-high-skill/27198)
**Author:** [@kaluce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kaluce)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 4:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reloaded-ammo-quality-high-skill/27198 "2022-03-11T04:24:04Z")
Is there some sort of mechanism one can use to determine quality within CDDA’s engine? I was thinking that a character with high enough fabrication / applied science skill, should be able to create reloads that are on p… --- ## [Professions should have minimum stat requirements or stat debuffs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/professions-should-have-minimum-stat-requirements-or-stat-debuffs/27673)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/professions-should-have-minimum-stat-requirements-or-stat-debuffs/27673 "2022-03-10T18:22:17Z")
I think to add some balancing to the game as well as make base characters not seem so cookie cutter, some professions should have a minimum stat requirement to pick. After all you wouldn’t hire a firefighter with lower t… --- ## [Mana focusing - what is it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mana-focusing-what-is-it/27670)
**Author:** [@nigromancer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nigromancer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mana-focusing-what-is-it/27670 "2022-03-10T07:16:20Z")
I’ve been enjoying Magiclysm and modding for a while now but I haven’t seen any documentation that explains mana focusing. Can anyone explain or point me in the right direction? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Welding Rod/brazing Rods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-rod-brazing-rods/27675)
**Author:** [@Bryant\_Dodd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bryant_Dodd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-rod-brazing-rods/27675 "2022-03-10T00:19:58Z")
Started a new game this week and realized I have no idea how to make them anyone have any idea what book they would be in? --- ## [What would you like to see added to the Tacoma ranch? (New missions, furniture, features, etc.)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-you-like-to-see-added-to-the-tacoma-ranch-new-missions-furniture-features-etc/27657)
**Author:** [@haveric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/haveric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-you-like-to-see-added-to-the-tacoma-ranch-new-missions-furniture-features-etc/27657 "2022-03-08T16:12:19Z")
I’ve been working on the Tacoma ranch modernization and bug fix work and am getting to the point where I’d like to start adding some extra missions to the NPCs, but I’m looking for ideas from others as to what I should a… --- ## [Monster Brainstorming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-brainstorming/27087)
**Author:** [@Role\_Player](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Role_Player)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-brainstorming/27087 "2022-03-07T17:37:42Z")
I didn’t see any dedicated monster brainstorming posts that were in-date so here’s this. Let me get started with a few end-game-ish ideas. The Crimson/Broiling/Blood God. (I’m not so good with naming) Kilometer tall b… --- ## [Mortars and artillery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mortars-and-artillery/27637)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 4:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mortars-and-artillery/27637 "2022-03-05T04:14:36Z")
It would be nice if we had the ability to create mortars/mortar shells and/or find pre-existing military ones. We can already make a rocket launcher and a flamethrower, so a mortar isn’t much more of a stretch. I’m thin… --- ## [It took 3 characters but I finally got my first kill, are you proud of me?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-took-3-characters-but-i-finally-got-my-first-kill-are-you-proud-of-me/27606)
**Author:** [@MisterDoge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MisterDoge)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-took-3-characters-but-i-finally-got-my-first-kill-are-you-proud-of-me/27606 "2022-03-02T17:21:44Z")
(first of all this is my first time using a forum so lmk if I’m doing this wrong) My first character died to a pack of zombie cows at a dairy farm. My second character died after having his arm blown off while kiting a … --- ## [Would be it possible to create a backrooms-esque infinite generated map?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/would-be-it-possible-to-create-a-backrooms-esque-infinite-generated-map/27593)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/would-be-it-possible-to-create-a-backrooms-esque-infinite-generated-map/27593 "2022-03-01T16:24:00Z")
Would it be theoretically possible to create a infinitely generated map created of indoor rooms? I was wondering about it would an interesting challenge both from a modding perspective and gameplay perspective, like an … --- ## [Little talk about gunpowder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/little-talk-about-gunpowder/27598)
**Author:** [@Nerak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nerak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/little-talk-about-gunpowder/27598 "2022-03-01T10:59:39Z")
I recently returned to the CDDA and found pneumatic guns removed and crossbows severely nerfed. And I decided to pay some attention to gunpowder. I love weapon wich I can craft from the common and renewable resources. S… --- ## [Installing storage batterys make them draining?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-storage-batterys-make-them-draining/27634)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-storage-batterys-make-them-draining/27634 "2022-02-28T06:47:30Z")
Hi there! I came across one thing. Everytime i try to install a storage battery in my car, they turn from normal to draining. Tryed it quite a few times, but the result is the same. Draining battery… Im on build 2022-… --- ## [Utensils and place settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utensils-and-place-settings/26751)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utensils-and-place-settings/26751 "2022-02-28T06:06:24Z")
I think it would be neat if you got an additional bonus for having access to plates and utensils when eating. You already get a bonus for sitting down at a table to eat, maybe also add a check to see if there are anythin… --- ## [Brawns Box - Wood, steel, sparks from rocks!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawns-box-wood-steel-sparks-from-rocks/27636)
**Author:** [@MaybeNotACow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaybeNotACow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawns-box-wood-steel-sparks-from-rocks/27636 "2022-02-28T01:40:38Z")
Today I got frustrated with fire-drills being clunky, my crude electric lighter gobbling up batteries (not so common in the wilderness), and how the flint-and-steel needs me to put down tinder before lighting a fire. So,… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=27) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=29)