# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=298 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 299 --- ## [Interesting ideas for clothing and fitting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-ideas-for-clothing-and-fitting/11205)
**Author:** [@Izzydo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Izzydo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-ideas-for-clothing-and-fitting/11205 "2016-01-07T20:12:42Z")
So I had the idea the other day that when you find items in cats they ether “fit” or they don’t. What if we could have it done in such a way that there is a posibility that you could find clothing that are way way to bi… --- ## [Players Survey - Please take a few minutes to help us improve the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/players-survey-please-take-a-few-minutes-to-help-us-improve-the-game/11026)
**Author:** [@rremyroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rremyroy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/players-survey-please-take-a-few-minutes-to-help-us-improve-the-game/11026 "2016-01-07T04:01:27Z")
Complete the survey here We are looking for more information about the player base. Please answer this quick survey to help us improve the game. Thanks. --- ## [Aspirin is good for you!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aspirin-is-good-for-you/5470)
**Author:** [@SKiPPY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SKiPPY)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aspirin-is-good-for-you/5470 "2016-01-07T02:34:11Z")
Soooo… I may have gone debug mode with one of my characters and I may have taken about 6k+ pills of aspirin…And IT WORKED (119 points of pain repressed)!!! That’s right folks, Aspirin apparently has zero side effects! Ev… --- ## [Modding \*groups.json overwrites or adds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-groups-json-overwrites-or-adds/11203)
**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modding-groups-json-overwrites-or-adds/11203 "2016-01-06T16:30:14Z")
monstergroups.json mod entries override completely anything with the same name, figured that out the hard way. Stupid goblins… The last to be loaded is the one that will make it into your world. itemgroups.json has item… --- ## [Behold!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/behold/11200)
**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/behold/11200 "2016-01-06T12:36:17Z")
This hurt my brain for several seconds until I realized… --- ## [Adrenaline Pump CBM Not working: 0.C-8587-gc2fef2a](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adrenaline-pump-cbm-not-working-0-c-8587-gc2fef2a/11195)
**Author:** [@evilexecutive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/evilexecutive)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adrenaline-pump-cbm-not-working-0-c-8587-gc2fef2a/11195 "2016-01-06T06:59:57Z")
As of the latest experimental(Within an hour of this posting), activating the Adrenaline Pump CBM instantly causes Adrenaline Comedown, without applying any of its positive effects at all. Screenshot of the effect: \[sp… --- ## [0.C g3561037 - Underbarrel laser sight and rail laser sight do nothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-g3561037-underbarrel-laser-sight-and-rail-laser-sight-do-nothing/11188)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-g3561037-underbarrel-laser-sight-and-rail-laser-sight-do-nothing/11188 "2016-01-06T05:58:45Z")
They don’t seem to change the gun’s stats (aim speed & sight dispersion) the same way as holo sight, pistol scope and improved iron sights do, for example. I made sure I had no other sights attached to my gun while check… --- ## [CBM installation: side effects upon successful operation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-installation-side-effects-upon-successful-operation/11179)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-installation-side-effects-upon-successful-operation/11179 "2016-01-06T01:13:23Z")
Basically I want to explore the option of receiving mild, serious or even chronic pain upon successful CBM installation. Also other side effects. This would blur the line between complete success and clear failure. I wil… --- ## [Metalworking Package ~or~ Blacksmithing After the Apocalypse!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metalworking-package-or-blacksmithing-after-the-apocalypse/2832)
**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metalworking-package-or-blacksmithing-after-the-apocalypse/2832 "2016-01-05T20:11:18Z")
Git! In which an entirely new branch of crafting which uses the fabrication skill utilizes a newly-minted set of metalworking tools in order to forge many items never before craftable, including several new historic obj… --- ## [0.C-4140 Driving, maniac friend blasts flamethrower, game crashes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4140-driving-maniac-friend-blasts-flamethrower-game-crashes/11194)
**Author:** [@Musaab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Musaab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4140-driving-maniac-friend-blasts-flamethrower-game-crashes/11194 "2016-01-05T07:33:01Z")
He attacked with his flame thrower while I was driving before this, but it didn’t crash, but then as I was turning, and as he was burning, the game crashed. \[image\] --- ## [Option to 'BUY' gear at creation using points](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-to-buy-gear-at-creation-using-points/11183)
**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-to-buy-gear-at-creation-using-points/11183 "2016-01-05T05:31:06Z")
I’m thinking that the farmer for example, should be able to start with a sawn-off shotgun and 25 shells in exchange for 1 point. It’s not like it’s unlikely that a farmer out in the boonies would have a shotgun to ward o… --- ## [Zombie Birds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-birds/11125)
**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-birds/11125 "2016-01-04T23:52:21Z")
Would it be possible to implement swarms of zombie birds such as crows that attack the player from the air? This would add an interesting and fairly straightforward enemy encounter, as the birds would likely be more diff… --- ## [How do you set up your worlds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-set-up-your-worlds/11163)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-set-up-your-worlds/11163 "2016-01-04T22:14:25Z")
My current and I’m liking it because its not to hard and not to easy is set up with: City size - 10 City spacing - 6 Spawn rate - 2.5 Item spawn - 1.5 Npc spawn - 0.25 Mob evolution - 10 Season length - 81 days (c… --- ## [High centered tank](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/high-centered-tank/11185)
**Author:** [@SBombay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SBombay)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/high-centered-tank/11185 "2016-01-04T19:08:59Z")
I crashed my tank into the theater at the corner of the mall. It sits half in half out on top of rubble. It says ‘Your main battle tank can’t move on this terrain.’. I have tried all speeds going forwards, back and tu… --- ## [Random derail about shields](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-derail-about-shields/11202)
**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-derail-about-shields/11202 "2016-01-04T19:03:56Z")
Oh those are some gloriously derpy mods. Also, I’m still sorely tempted to PR shields. I might need to initiate some of the stuff needed for shields, but it might be possible to add the support without going as far as i… --- ## [Adding more static NPCs (houses, cabins, and elsewhere)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-more-static-npcs-houses-cabins-and-elsewhere/11178)
**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2016, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-more-static-npcs-houses-cabins-and-elsewhere/11178 "2016-01-03T21:13:51Z")
Post first mentioned in the Needful things forum, so I’ll quote my post… \[quote=“Random\_dragon, post:2790, topic:5570”\]So, here’s an idea that might warrant its own thread, maybe. Adding random changes of static NPCs s… --- ## [Moving items downstairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-items-downstairs/11190)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2016, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-items-downstairs/11190 "2016-01-03T12:37:11Z")
How hard would it be to let the advanced item movement menu be able to move stuff down stairs? Add a \<\> options to the menu? Right now in order to move a full vehicle of loot into my LMOE shelter it takes me a VERY lon… --- ## [Anyone done a permanent winter? \*SPOILERS\*](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-done-a-permanent-winter-spoilers/11162)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-done-a-permanent-winter-spoilers/11162 "2016-01-02T22:44:32Z")
The title asks the question. Has anyone set it up to be a “nuclear winter” where it never gets warm? --- ## [Bow Hunter Profession should have option of compound bow or crossbow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bow-hunter-profession-should-have-option-of-compound-bow-or-crossbow/11182)
**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bow-hunter-profession-should-have-option-of-compound-bow-or-crossbow/11182 "2016-01-02T20:04:54Z")
Just as the title says, I think that the Bow hunter Profession should have the choice between a crossbow or a compound bow; the same way that someone who picks the melee weapon training trait gets to choose which style t… --- ## [Separate chemistry from cooking, into its own skill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/separate-chemistry-from-cooking-into-its-own-skill/11153)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2016, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/separate-chemistry-from-cooking-into-its-own-skill/11153 "2016-01-02T18:27:26Z")
So yeah. Any inedible item that is currently a result of cooking should fall under chemistry, right? I mean explosives and mutagens at the very least. (Yes… mutagens are edible…). Superglue. Bio diesel. Salt (from blea… --- ## [Not what I was looking for, but I'll gladly take it!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-what-i-was-looking-for-but-ill-gladly-take-it/11171)
**Author:** [@evilexecutive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/evilexecutive)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-what-i-was-looking-for-but-ill-gladly-take-it/11171 "2016-01-02T18:16:46Z")
\[image\] This should be fairly self explanatory. I was doing some cocaine and CBMs, trying to get a few of the delicious cybernetics I got from a crashed helicopter, when it came time to put in the Night Vision. I failed… --- ## [Rare Weather \*possible spoilers\*](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rare-weather-possible-spoilers/11121)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rare-weather-possible-spoilers/11121 "2016-01-01T20:18:13Z")
How about some rare and interesting weather types? These are meant to be truly rare. As in you MIGHT get one a year in game. More like one every three in game years. Dimensional Storms: A freaky storm where odd thin… --- ## [Inspiration Needed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inspiration-needed/11156)
**Author:** [@charps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/charps)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inspiration-needed/11156 "2016-01-01T20:11:40Z")
Greetings, First of all I have to give a big thank you to everyone who works every day on this absolute masterpiece of a game. I have played roughly 70 hours in the last 2 weeks (being unemployed has its perks) and I f… --- ## [Player Initiated Grabs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/player-initiated-grabs/11177)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/player-initiated-grabs/11177 "2016-01-01T19:06:12Z")
Zs can grab you, and you can grab vehicles. So why cant we grabs dogs or wolves or w.e. and stop them from fleeing/make them take penalties? --- ## [Learning to mod and stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/learning-to-mod-and-stuff/11173)
**Author:** [@Wyzack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wyzack)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/learning-to-mod-and-stuff/11173 "2016-01-01T17:25:04Z")
So in another thread i got the idea of making some doom style mods to learn how to mod the game. I cracked open the monsters.json but there is not really any organization and it is a massive wall of text. I am kind of ge… --- ## [0.C-4096 Block disappears when curtains torn down](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4096-block-disappears-when-curtains-torn-down/11135)
**Author:** [@Musaab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Musaab)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-4096-block-disappears-when-curtains-torn-down/11135 "2016-01-01T15:13:57Z")
\[image\] All I’ve done is tear down the curtains and this is what it always does. If I move up one, it will turn black, and when I stand here, it does that, and if I move around, it does more weird stuff. --- ## [Dark Tide Rising](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-tide-rising/11176)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-tide-rising/11176 "2016-01-01T07:46:36Z")
I’m re-reading a series of books entitled Dark Tide Rising by John Ringo. In it they deal with zombies, boats, and survival at sea. Would be an interesting turn of events for Cataclysm: DDA. Someone setup a oceanic ma… --- ## [Intergrated toolset not working properly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/intergrated-toolset-not-working-properly/11140)
**Author:** [@Demitri\_of\_fetunchin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Demitri_of_fetunchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/intergrated-toolset-not-working-properly/11140 "2016-01-01T02:41:26Z")
windows 7 SDL release 0.C 8384 release Tried to cut up sheets using B and intergrated toolset on multiple characters not working, using% cut up works using same tool. Using any other cutting quality one aka a butcher… --- ## [Bodies of water and other terrain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bodies-of-water-and-other-terrain/11172)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 10:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bodies-of-water-and-other-terrain/11172 "2015-12-31T22:59:08Z")
I really feel like we need more bodies of water in game. New Hampshire is a fairly wet state as far as bodies of water goes. I love the view from a mountain top (I like hiking) looking out and seeing all the lakes and … --- ## [120mm RWS requires a storage battery case to install](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/120mm-rws-requires-a-storage-battery-case-to-install/11167)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/120mm-rws-requires-a-storage-battery-case-to-install/11167 "2015-12-31T21:39:16Z")
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