# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=280 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 281 --- ## [Acetylene Torch wont activate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acetylene-torch-wont-activate/11875)
**Author:** [@Dehlicious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dehlicious)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acetylene-torch-wont-activate/11875 "2016-05-19T17:48:36Z")
Whenever i try to use my Acetylene torch (216) it says i need welding goggles to use it, but they are in my inventory. Earlier in the save they used to work but now since i went into a science lab they seem broken. I tri… --- ## [\[json\] need use\_action tag that requires an object nearby](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-need-use-action-tag-that-requires-an-object-nearby/11886)
**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-need-use-action-tag-that-requires-an-object-nearby/11886 "2016-05-19T17:03:10Z")
I don’t know if there’s one already, but I have a new item I want to make, but some of it’s use functions need to be dependent on the existence of nearby items. It won’t be transforming the other items, it just needs to… --- ## [Is volume still defined as 1/4th of a litre?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-volume-still-defined-as-1-4th-of-a-litre/11889)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-volume-still-defined-as-1-4th-of-a-litre/11889 "2016-05-19T08:38:03Z")
If so, the listed volume of cartridges is severely inaccurate. --- ## [Problems with the CDDA Launcher and game itself](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-the-cdda-launcher-and-game-itself/11887)
**Author:** [@Arthum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arthum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-the-cdda-launcher-and-game-itself/11887 "2016-05-19T07:45:57Z")
Hi. I’m new to the forums but I have played a bit of Cata in the past and wanted to get back into it and see what changed. I’ve seen the couple last streams that One F Jef did and I wanted to give a shot using the launc… --- ## [MoreCrafting Mod v1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morecrafting-mod-v1/11824)
**Author:** [@MormonPartyboat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MormonPartyboat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morecrafting-mod-v1/11824 "2016-05-18T09:08:15Z")
Link to the latest version This is a mod that looks to add more crafting for some of the underutilized skills, as well as a minor overhaul of first aid crafting/utility. Short term goal is to get first aid, electronics… --- ## [Bugs in experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugs-in-experimental/11883)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugs-in-experimental/11883 "2016-05-18T07:08:48Z")
Not sure if these were fixed, but I was playing maybe around 4700, and there were a few bugs: Triffid (or fungal, don’t remember) zombies would sometimes turn into themselves or something, not game breaking. Wheels cou… --- ## [The Quick & Dirty Guide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-quick-dirty-guide/11879)
**Author:** [@X-PLODE](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/X-PLODE)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-quick-dirty-guide/11879 "2016-05-18T07:02:13Z")
I’ve noticed many people not being able to survive for longer then a few days or ones that would get killed by a z-dog or a moose even though they should be able to handle it. So this is my attempt to enlighten you all … --- ## [\[Fixed\] 0.C - 12634 - gce8cc6c - Chesthole32: Many rifles use pistol sprites](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-0-c-12634-gce8cc6c-chesthole32-many-rifles-use-pistol-sprites/11821)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-0-c-12634-gce8cc6c-chesthole32-many-rifles-use-pistol-sprites/11821 "2016-05-17T23:59:51Z")
Several rifles are using the M1911 sprite. The rifles affected are: \[ul\]\[li\]M1903\[/li\] \[li\]Browning Automatic Rifle\[/li\] \[li\]M1 Garand\[/li\]\[/ul\] This issue affects all versions of Chesthole32 included in mainline fro… --- ## [WTF happened to the inventory screen D:](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wtf-happened-to-the-inventory-screen-d/11851)
**Author:** [@matty491](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/matty491)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wtf-happened-to-the-inventory-screen-d/11851 "2016-05-17T23:04:43Z")
Seriously, i’m playing the latest build of 0.C-13987-g385b5d5 (tiles) and this is what the inventory screen looks like! I don’t like it one bit and I can’t figure out how to fix it! Everything back to front haha! http:/… --- ## [Small Bug in and around v.4848](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-bug-in-and-around-v-4848/11882)
**Author:** [@ZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ZoneWizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-bug-in-and-around-v-4848/11882 "2016-05-17T19:56:31Z")
Windows / Tiles: I happened to be walking by one of those merchant buildings (with the elevators/looking for jerky) and walked inside to find most of the NPCs stuffed into the walls instead of their normal positions. I … --- ## [Looking up ammo gives you the recipe to make completely new ammo?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-up-ammo-gives-you-the-recipe-to-make-completely-new-ammo/11878)
**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 10:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-up-ammo-gives-you-the-recipe-to-make-completely-new-ammo/11878 "2016-05-17T10:45:04Z")
In the latest versions, (as of 0.C-14084-gd5f8f59) I’ve been able to go into the crafting menu and look up ammo and make the non-reloaded version for cheap. I’m not sure if this is a feature, but the fact that it takes … --- ## [Unable to change tileset/ not getting sounds anymore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-change-tileset-not-getting-sounds-anymore/11874)
**Author:** [@Antracia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Antracia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-change-tileset-not-getting-sounds-anymore/11874 "2016-05-17T04:34:12Z")
No matter what version I use, I can not change the tileset to Chesthole or put on a soundpack. Because im missing a part of my graphic options, im only getting 6 options as shown below. \[image\] Im using Win10 and the G… --- ## [Insane luck or bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/insane-luck-or-bug/11497)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/insane-luck-or-bug/11497 "2016-05-16T08:30:01Z")
I was surprised when I saw the zoldier’s cash card. Build 4494. \[spoiler\] \[image\] \[/spoiler\] --- ## [Slingshot cannon doesn't consume ammo when shot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slingshot-cannon-doesnt-consume-ammo-when-shot/11869)
**Author:** [@Fourty\_two](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fourty_two)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slingshot-cannon-doesnt-consume-ammo-when-shot/11869 "2016-05-16T06:37:02Z")
So I was tinkering with my mini RV and I wanted to make sure my mounted slingshot cannon was working so I went drove to the nearest town, loaded the cannon with 10 lead balls, and shot down a zombie but after clearly see… --- ## [Vehicle builder / transfering?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-builder-transfering/11872)
**Author:** [@Cagone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cagone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-builder-transfering/11872 "2016-05-16T00:14:45Z")
Is there any way to transfer a vehicle built in a world to a format suitable for the .json in the vehicle directory? Or maybe a vehicle builder? I built a vehicle and I need to have it converted, but I have no idea how. … --- ## [Some artifact effects not stacking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-artifact-effects-not-stacking/11873)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-artifact-effects-not-stacking/11873 "2016-05-15T18:00:17Z")
Not a big issue, but the speed up/down and carry weight effects do not stack between artifacts; even when the attribute up/down does. --- ## [Topic: There is no "Contact Us" option in Evac Shelter terminal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic-there-is-no-contact-us-option-in-evac-shelter-terminal/11865)
**Author:** [@ifonly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ifonly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic-there-is-no-contact-us-option-in-evac-shelter-terminal/11865 "2016-05-15T17:32:34Z")
Hello. I am pretty new in this game and I have my first question. I am trying to get coordinates of Refugee Center, but there is no “Contact Us” option in Evac Shelter terminal. Is it a bug or somehow i am doing it wro… --- ## [GCC 6.1.1 fails to build catadda when tiles are enabled](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gcc-6-1-1-fails-to-build-catadda-when-tiles-are-enabled/11871)
**Author:** [@jaked122](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jaked122)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gcc-6-1-1-fails-to-build-catadda-when-tiles-are-enabled/11871 "2016-05-15T15:26:07Z")
When using the newest release of gcc to compile Catadda, it appears that it has issues dealing with certain parts of the source, namely the sdl version’s tile code. src/cata\_tiles.cpp: In member function ‘void cata\_tile… --- ## [\[BUG\] Swearing at the representative of refugee center - towed cart gone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-swearing-at-the-representative-of-refugee-center-towed-cart-gone/11870)
**Author:** [@Firn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-swearing-at-the-representative-of-refugee-center-towed-cart-gone/11870 "2016-05-15T13:40:26Z")
I did some missions for the representativ of the “Free Merchants”. After a while he gave me a mission to infiltrate on of the raiders camps. This throws an error because the game couldn’t find a raiders camp in the world… --- ## [Bizzare Input Lag](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bizzare-input-lag/11862)
**Author:** [@Popinfresh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Popinfresh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bizzare-input-lag/11862 "2016-05-15T11:11:00Z")
Version: Stable Cooper to present SDL OS: Win 10 Have tried with multiple versions of Cataclysm, Launcher and non-launcher, with the same results. It happens both in game and on the start menu/all menus. Not sure ho… --- ## [New jacking system explained](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-jacking-system-explained/11818)
**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-jacking-system-explained/11818 "2016-05-15T03:04:57Z")
I became fed up with not enough info being available on what jack lifts what so i delved into the jsons to get that info. In short, to lift anything you either need the required strength, or something with jacking quali… --- ## [\[Bug\]Charcoal forge doesn't use up charges](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-charcoal-forge-doesnt-use-up-charges/11860)
**Author:** [@Malaxxor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malaxxor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-charcoal-forge-doesnt-use-up-charges/11860 "2016-05-12T13:01:09Z")
Pretty basic bug: the charcoal forge doesn’t use up charges when it’s used. Steps to repeat: Build a charcoal forge Load the forge with charcoal Craft something that uses a forge + charcoal as tool Charcoal still has … --- ## [Barrel length and integral suppressors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/barrel-length-and-integral-suppressors/11852)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/barrel-length-and-integral-suppressors/11852 "2016-05-11T23:39:58Z")
How would the presence of an integral suppressor affect barrel length calculations? Would the suppressor count as part of the barrel, even though it reduces muzzle velocity? --- ## [Standardized JSON map key?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/standardized-json-map-key/11859)
**Author:** [@Nioca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nioca)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/standardized-json-map-key/11859 "2016-05-11T23:09:23Z")
I know there was talk of it on GitHub, but I wasn’t actually able to find any actual results. Is there a standardized terrain/furniture key for JSON map files? --- ## [Starting Situations and Classes for Arcana-Based Characters?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-situations-and-classes-for-arcana-based-characters/11848)
**Author:** [@Dec](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dec)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/starting-situations-and-classes-for-arcana-based-characters/11848 "2016-05-11T20:12:42Z")
Yo, been a while since I’ve posted any suggestions at all. But hey, since the Arcana mod is so cool, how about a few starting points where you begin in either a cultist hideout or one of the buildings with the high stai… --- ## [Buckets do not work with funnels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buckets-do-not-work-with-funnels/11836)
**Author:** [@Firn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buckets-do-not-work-with-funnels/11836 "2016-05-11T20:03:02Z")
I searched the wiki and the item browser, but couldn’t found the entry for a bucket. Probably this bug is known, I saw some discussions about that item-type. I have noticed that a bucket under a funnel will not collect … --- ## [How to create a new tool quality?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-create-a-new-tool-quality/11857)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-create-a-new-tool-quality/11857 "2016-05-11T19:26:04Z")
I’m thinking of creating a WEDGE 2 quality for metalworking chisels. Where are tool qualities defined, and how do I add the new quality? --- ## [Automap for "dungeons"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/automap-for-dungeons/11855)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/automap-for-dungeons/11855 "2016-05-11T17:48:43Z")
Has creating automaps for “dungeons” such as sewers, caves and Labs, etc ever been discussed? --- ## [Research Photography](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/research-photography/11492)
**Author:** [@Ergnon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ergnon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 5:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/research-photography/11492 "2016-05-11T05:12:07Z")
I got excited when I found a camera and could take photos of critters, but (as far as I know) there isn’t really anything you can do with the results - you can look at them, but you just seem to get the description of th… --- ## [Ammo vending machines always empty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-vending-machines-always-empty/11782)
**Author:** [@MorsTactica](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MorsTactica)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-vending-machines-always-empty/11782 "2016-05-11T03:32:59Z")
What: The vending machines which disperse ammo in high tier gunstores are always empty. The gunstores have loot on tables and such, but not in the vending mahcines When: Since version 4692 up to latest (v4771) Steps ta… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=279) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=281)