# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=282 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 283 --- ## [The Niche for Pipe Guns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-niche-for-pipe-guns/11738)
**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-niche-for-pipe-guns/11738 "2016-05-03T20:56:54Z")
Just a thought, but pipe weapons suffer from the fact that from the point you can make them, you’re very likely to have a trove of purpose built pre-fall firearms. Making for an odd dynamic of wanting to make them better… --- ## [Just how different are the companion NPCs to the player character?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-how-different-are-the-companion-npcs-to-the-player-character/11807)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 9:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-how-different-are-the-companion-npcs-to-the-player-character/11807 "2016-05-03T09:12:09Z")
I gather that companion NPCs can develop vitamin deficencies? Are they smart enough to eat any carried multivitamins on their own? If I leave a companion NPC somewhere distant out-of-reality-bubble spot for a long time,… --- ## [Thermite Gun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thermite-gun/11717)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thermite-gun/11717 "2016-05-03T00:44:44Z")
So, the idea is similar to the weapon seen in The Order: 1886 The weapon itself fires two different types of ammunition: The primary ammunition is thermite, which is shot out and forms a cloud of thermite dust around t… --- ## [Why did Jenkins was passworded?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-did-jenkins-was-passworded/11759)
**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-did-jenkins-was-passworded/11759 "2016-05-02T20:23:45Z")
I used http://ci.narc.ro/job/Cataclysm-Matrix/ to check latest changes. Now I have login window there. Why did Jenkins was passworded? --- ## [Triffid Grove: The Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triffid-grove-the-question/11797)
**Author:** [@Marte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Marte)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triffid-grove-the-question/11797 "2016-05-02T10:49:15Z")
So, in my actual world I have a Triffid Grove near a farm that is the target point for some NPC missions… Queens everywhere. TORCH THEM!!! But now I’ve found that the access point of the Grove was on the trials of the q… --- ## [Switch inventory view of weared items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/switch-inventory-view-of-weared-items/11806)
**Author:** [@Firn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/switch-inventory-view-of-weared-items/11806 "2016-05-02T07:26:56Z")
I would suggest a switchable view in the inventory screen (I), more precisely the right side. At the moment there is a simple list wich isn’t sorted by alphabetical order but the vague order of the bodypart layers. If on… --- ## [Purifier is random?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/purifier-is-random/11777)
**Author:** [@glenmack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/glenmack)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/purifier-is-random/11777 "2016-05-02T06:47:03Z")
So I went looking for the odds on purifier removing bad mutations and the wiki says it’s random? Is this right? Both good and bad mutations get equal chance of being removed? Maybe I just got it into my head it targets … --- ## [Can i move overmap titles from one game to another?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-move-overmap-titles-from-one-game-to-another/11792)
**Author:** [@Updown66](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Updown66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-move-overmap-titles-from-one-game-to-another/11792 "2016-05-01T18:32:13Z")
I’m finishing up building a base in my current game, obviously I spend most of my time in my death machine but it’s nice to have a place that I come back too, unfortunately, even with hordes, I rarely get any action, wit… --- ## [To whom should I give credit?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-whom-should-i-give-credit/11798)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-whom-should-i-give-credit/11798 "2016-05-01T14:41:48Z")
If I copy some of the JSON files for my mod, to whom should I give credit?, and what attribution format should I use? --- ## [Help editing JSON files](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-editing-json-files/11799)
**Author:** [@Alec\_White](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alec_White)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 4:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-editing-json-files/11799 "2016-05-01T04:23:55Z")
Is there anyway or form to edit JSON trees/nodes, and apply complex modifications in bulk, like editing certain nodes that have certain values and so on? --- ## [Balance Suggestion - Redo book learning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balance-suggestion-redo-book-learning/11767)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/balance-suggestion-redo-book-learning/11767 "2016-04-30T15:46:40Z")
Focus and Skill rust are the two mechanisms in place to limit how much can fast the player can speed-level skills. But even so, the player can become a PhD and Master Warrior in short order by stumbling cross a decently … --- ## [Killing an Ant Hill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-an-ant-hill/11779)
**Author:** [@Pumbletron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pumbletron)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 3:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-an-ant-hill/11779 "2016-04-30T03:05:12Z")
Is it possible to exterminate these completely? I’ve been down there over and over…killed hundreds of these guys but they -still- keep coming and respawning. It’s like there’s no end to them, waves upon corridor-choking … --- ## [A few Vehicle ideas from the Rhodesian Bush War](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-vehicle-ideas-from-the-rhodesian-bush-war/11791)
**Author:** [@Funk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Funk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-vehicle-ideas-from-the-rhodesian-bush-war/11791 "2016-04-30T02:08:40Z")
Dureing the Rhodesian Bush War there where a number of odd “home grown” weapons where made that are ideal for CDDA. \[image\] The spider a 36 barrel shotgun to shoot well, every thing. \[image\] The 5 barrel Quick Kill … --- ## [My proposal regarding Power Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-proposal-regarding-power-armor/11789)
**Author:** [@lcoelho37](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lcoelho37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-proposal-regarding-power-armor/11789 "2016-04-29T23:03:28Z")
Hello all! I’m new here! Been lurking for about a year and a half, following the git, but I have no idea how to code so I came here to give you my proposal. I apologize ahead of time if my formatting is a little weird he… --- ## [Blacklisting professions: is it possible?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blacklisting-professions-is-it-possible/11770)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blacklisting-professions-is-it-possible/11770 "2016-04-29T19:34:00Z")
I know it’s possible to blacklist items, is it possible to blacklist professions using a mod? If so, what would I need to do? --- ## [Playing as a mycus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-as-a-mycus/11785)
**Author:** [@MrQwerty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrQwerty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-as-a-mycus/11785 "2016-04-29T18:48:54Z")
So… i finally became one with the fungi from Yuggoth or netherium or wherever… but i have some HARD problems. First - i am not even resistant to fungal infections?! I still need to keep my gas mask on, or my torso keeps… --- ## [Can i do those thing now?If i can ,how?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-do-those-thing-now-if-i-can-how/11780)
**Author:** [@monocata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/monocata)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-do-those-thing-now-if-i-can-how/11780 "2016-04-29T18:26:25Z")
i dont know something exist in game or not. do me some help if you dont mind, please. 1)unlock the show case in electonic store. 2)dig a apple or pine tree, re plent it somewhere near me. 3)dig a hole…just hole that … --- ## [Tanks and radiation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tanks-and-radiation/11786)
**Author:** [@Graphical](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Graphical)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tanks-and-radiation/11786 "2016-04-29T17:31:01Z")
So i found an atomic-minitank. One reactor (out of 4) is yellow. There are only 3 tiles for storage and i plan to put a bed in there somewhere from an RV. Thing is - on the other part of town i found a NIEC big Vin Die… --- ## [Item hotkeys change when holstered/unholstered](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-hotkeys-change-when-holstered-unholstered/11784)
**Author:** [@glenmack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/glenmack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-hotkeys-change-when-holstered-unholstered/11784 "2016-04-29T16:13:19Z")
Is there any way to fix this? I have my Halligan bar set to c in my inventory, yet when unholstered only maybe 1 in 3 times is it “c”. Perhaps of note, it isn’t yellow, I’m not sure why. --- ## [Change the recipe from "Mannwurst" to "Hanswurst"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-the-recipe-from-mannwurst-to-hanswurst/11766)
**Author:** [@Firn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-the-recipe-from-mannwurst-to-hanswurst/11766 "2016-04-29T05:14:22Z")
I had a little happy moment and I want to share it with you. While I was reading about the newest Speznaz tricks, my compagnon Alphai started to loot the hell out of our shared bunker. After he eats a kindergarden load … --- ## [Gun L39B can't load a magazine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gun-l39b-cant-load-a-magazine/11781)
**Author:** [@Firn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gun-l39b-cant-load-a-magazine/11781 "2016-04-29T02:19:26Z")
Hi I started a new random character today -\> Bionic Police Officer By default the officer gets a L39B Gun and a LW-21 magazine for the 9x19mm +P My problem is this: Is is possible to load 21 rounds into the magazine. … --- ## [Biomes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/biomes/11748)
**Author:** [@Xgen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xgen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/biomes/11748 "2016-04-28T20:18:33Z")
I bet everyone reading this either forgot about that desert region type or didn’t pay attention to it at all. Let’s call region types biomes, because that’s what they are in this case. So far we have two region types (… --- ## [Torches and Molotov changes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/torches-and-molotov-changes/11773)
**Author:** [@theepicvoid111](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/theepicvoid111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/torches-and-molotov-changes/11773 "2016-04-28T06:13:46Z")
I’m currently playing experimental build 0.C 13349 g6b61bd8 and it seems the recipe for Molotov cocktails and Torches can no longer use alchohol? Is that a new change or is my game freaking out? Those were the only reaso… --- ## [Removing species from the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-species-from-the-game/11775)
**Author:** [@Fourty\_two](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fourty_two)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-species-from-the-game/11775 "2016-04-27T16:19:54Z")
I’am kinda new to modding so expect me not to know things. I want to remove everything except Wildlife,Zombies,Zombies Animals, and robots. I tried mods that remove Monsters but all of them simply remove too less or rem… --- ## [Soundpacks never work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soundpacks-never-work/11758)
**Author:** [@theepicvoid111](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/theepicvoid111)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/soundpacks-never-work/11758 "2016-04-26T20:24:23Z")
I’ve tried to use some soundpacks for the game and they never work besides the main menu beeping noise when you go across the buttons. I’ve tried using the chesthole one and the RFSound I believe. I’ve also tried basic b… --- ## [Talking near lab, but no monsters are near?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/talking-near-lab-but-no-monsters-are-near/11771)
**Author:** [@Misora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Misora)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/talking-near-lab-but-no-monsters-are-near/11771 "2016-04-26T18:45:06Z")
So, I was walking near a lab and my character started hearing things that scientists in the middle of studying a creature would say. Is this normal, because I can’t find the source of this as the scientist zombies don’t … --- ## [Cha-ching!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cha-ching/11743)
**Author:** [@Azrad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azrad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cha-ching/11743 "2016-04-26T05:19:43Z")
Uhhh, so I found this during the first few days of exploration. \[image\] --- ## [Mod: bionic overman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-bionic-overman/10385)
**Author:** [@ChairmanPoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChairmanPoo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 10:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-bionic-overman/10385 "2016-04-25T22:40:40Z")
I put together a simple mod, it’s not supposed to be balanced, but rather fun to play. The premise is that you get four new heavily cybered professions. You get four bionic supermen to pick from: a flame-themed one, a … --- ## [Why is the cataclysm dda twitter suspended](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-the-cataclysm-dda-twitter-suspended/11650)
**Author:** [@tbdf12](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tbdf12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-the-cataclysm-dda-twitter-suspended/11650 "2016-04-25T21:57:14Z")
thats the question? --- ## [Modular Power Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modular-power-armor/11697)
**Author:** [@Manfromheaven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Manfromheaven)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modular-power-armor/11697 "2016-04-25T09:49:39Z")
A slightly different idea concerning power armor: Instead of different power armors with fixed stats we have diffenrent types of power armor frames which can be modded using a system similar to gun modification, here an… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=281) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=283)