# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=302 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 303 --- ## [Damage Safemode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damage-safemode/11032)
**Author:** [@Jesus\_Smith\_Nandez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jesus_Smith_Nandez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 8:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damage-safemode/11032 "2015-12-08T20:05:16Z")
Make some type of screen flash, literally any kind of immediately visible reaction for taking damage, PLEASE. At least make it an option to pause when you take damage, or some kind of safemode with damage rather than hav… --- ## [Fear And Loathing in The Apocalypse Updated](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fear-and-loathing-in-the-apocalypse-updated/1700)
**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fear-and-loathing-in-the-apocalypse-updated/1700 "2015-12-08T15:04:43Z")
So, I made up a little mod based on a few of my ideas, and one of my favorite movies. There is now a quality system to your drugs. Will you find street junk, or pure china white? A whole galaxy of uppers, downers, screa… --- ## [\[SPOILERS\] Following the Sarcophagus Team: What now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-following-the-sarcophagus-team-what-now/11047)
**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-following-the-sarcophagus-team-what-now/11047 "2015-12-08T09:39:49Z")
Hello! Long time haitus due to college stuff, but I’m back and really enjoying all the new features! Anyway, quick question. I have a quest to follow a team of soldiers into a waste sarcophagus, and I got there, checked… --- ## [Debug.log is 20 GB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-log-is-20-gb/11016)
**Author:** [@Barex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Barex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-log-is-20-gb/11016 "2015-12-08T01:17:46Z")
Version: 0.C-7923-gbd45294 It looks like this version is trying to load .wav files which don’t exist, and is spamming the debug log into space. The catasounds mod I have only has .ogg files. --- ## [Opening crafting menu crashes game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opening-crafting-menu-crashes-game/11013)
**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opening-crafting-menu-crashes-game/11013 "2015-12-07T21:47:46Z")
Experimental 0.C-7918-g744ef80 (0.C-3982 as a zip file): Game loads and functions normally until you press the & key to open the crafting menu. It crashes saying that the run time environment shutdown the application in… --- ## [Avast users may not be able to run the latest experimentals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avast-users-may-not-be-able-to-run-the-latest-experimentals/10907)
**Author:** [@rremyroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rremyroy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avast-users-may-not-be-able-to-run-the-latest-experimentals/10907 "2015-12-07T19:48:07Z")
It seems like Avast is preventing the game from starting if you are using some of the recent experimental builds. You might need to update Avast or use the following workaround provided by a reddit user: Fix that worke… --- ## [Acetylene Torch Not Cutting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acetylene-torch-not-cutting/10919)
**Author:** [@Newper5](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Newper5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acetylene-torch-not-cutting/10919 "2015-12-07T19:46:12Z")
I’m running the Windows experimental console build 3934, and just discovered that acetylene torches are no longer able to cut through metal barriers like doors or fences. I possess welding goggles, and you can still act… --- ## ["Choose Headlight Direction" takes f\*\*\*ing forever](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choose-headlight-direction-takes-f-ing-forever/11040)
**Author:** [@Dorian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dorian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/choose-headlight-direction-takes-f-ing-forever/11040 "2015-12-07T19:42:27Z")
Title is pretty self-explanatory, but I’m just wondering if anyone else experiences this while assembling vehicles? The game seems to freeze horribly when I add headlights to vehicles, and I have absolutely NO idea wheth… --- ## [Compile Help Windows Tests](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compile-help-windows-tests/11038)
**Author:** [@Valkjosandi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valkjosandi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compile-help-windows-tests/11038 "2015-12-07T18:07:38Z")
After about a week of messing around with trying to get Cata (Tiles SDL, Windows 7 via MinGW) to compile I am finally met with success. After it compiles I am left with this message: "Leaving Directory …/Cata/tests and … --- ## [Bugged sauerkraut and/or hamburger recipe?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugged-sauerkraut-and-or-hamburger-recipe/11034)
**Author:** [@Kordian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kordian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugged-sauerkraut-and-or-hamburger-recipe/11034 "2015-12-07T18:03:42Z")
I just wanted to cook 2x hamburgers using: 8x hardtack 2x chunk of meat 2x pickled vegetable 2x sauerkraut I have a sealed jar of sauerkraut, so I have to open it in order to cook. Once opened the game shows I have… --- ## [New soundpack structure](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-soundpack-structure/11044)
**Author:** [@rremyroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rremyroy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-soundpack-structure/11044 "2015-12-07T04:38:44Z")
Hello, If you are making soundpacks for the game, there is now a new structure for having multiple soundpacks and selecting them in the options similar to how tilesets work. Check out the documentation here: https://git… --- ## [\[UI\] Inventory + Layers-screen Hybrid (CONCEPT ART)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-inventory-layers-screen-hybrid-concept-art/11035)
**Author:** [@KliPeH](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KliPeH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ui-inventory-layers-screen-hybrid-concept-art/11035 "2015-12-07T01:19:42Z")
The inventory screen desperately needs an overhaul when it comes to showing and displaying armor and clothes you’re wearing. It’s very bulky and disorganized at the moment, showing clothes by the order you used/applied t… --- ## [Adds burglar profession and swag bag \[PR'd\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adds-burglar-profession-and-swag-bag-prd/11039)
**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 4:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adds-burglar-profession-and-swag-bag-prd/11039 "2015-12-06T04:20:43Z")
Pull request page: https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/13977 This is one I’ve had up for a good while. As usual, I’m more concerned with feedback on the general idea than it having been sitting around unme… --- ## [Game Issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-issue/11031)
**Author:** [@Shrde](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shrde)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-issue/11031 "2015-12-05T16:38:33Z")
ever sence an exspermental update idk why but my options flickers when i press a key --- ## [Damaged Inventory Items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damaged-inventory-items/11030)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damaged-inventory-items/11030 "2015-12-05T10:41:40Z")
Essentially a reason not to carry zero-volume items in excess (such as all the asprins and vitamans, or worse an electrohack/usb/etc) Give Items a low chance of damage in ones pockets after physical attacks. This could … --- ## [Bionic items can be given to npcs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-items-can-be-given-to-npcs/11033)
**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-items-can-be-given-to-npcs/11033 "2015-12-05T06:39:00Z")
Not that I am complaining but it appears you can give an npc your monoclear blade then activate the bionic for a new one. With enough power, you can arm your npc army. --- ## [Did someone forget about pockets?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-someone-forget-about-pockets/10715)
**Author:** [@TheProfileth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheProfileth)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-someone-forget-about-pockets/10715 "2015-12-04T22:00:22Z")
I always wondered why ALL storage was handled via bulk volume and weight and only things like a sheath are relegated to standard put thing in hole made for holding things. Why don’t most pants have quick draw pockets, I … --- ## [Neutral traits at start (flavor text)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neutral-traits-at-start-flavor-text/10878)
**Author:** [@SioxGWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SioxGWolf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neutral-traits-at-start-flavor-text/10878 "2015-12-04T19:58:50Z")
i saw an old thread, and it told me to make a new one, now I’m here. Tile-sets use the traits to change the character. Thus i suggest a third trait category for neutral traits. Hair color, height, skin color, age, fac… --- ## [Motorcycle setup problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/motorcycle-setup-problems/11029)
**Author:** [@Steelmaniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Steelmaniac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/motorcycle-setup-problems/11029 "2015-12-04T19:19:27Z")
Hey everyone I was fiddling with vehicles and quickly enough started to make my own. I added some engines to make more motorbikes bu the game wont let me put engines where I want them to be, despite there being no probl… --- ## [Escalating difficulty mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/escalating-difficulty-mode/11028)
**Author:** [@danlett](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/danlett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/escalating-difficulty-mode/11028 "2015-12-04T17:47:43Z")
This suggestion addresses two current problems (for some people) with the game: Late game triviality Overall game arc Right now, you struggle for a bit, build up your character, amass an arsenal, then resort to settin… --- ## [Welders stopped working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welders-stopped-working/10895)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welders-stopped-working/10895 "2015-12-03T22:23:41Z")
I’m using the stable 0.C version, and my character was doing really well; I installed Integrated Toolset, Solar Panels, 400 bionic power so far, and I made a pretty good mobile base with a recharging station, which I put… --- ## [Biomes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/biomes/11027)
**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/biomes/11027 "2015-12-03T18:59:48Z")
A rather rough idea for biomes. Currently you get three types of terrain(rivers not withstanding), forest, field and swamp. My idea would be to replace the forest-chunk system with a biome.json system, in which people … --- ## [Basic farming...because wiki is down and I'm shameless](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-farming-because-wiki-is-down-and-im-shameless/10923)
**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basic-farming-because-wiki-is-down-and-im-shameless/10923 "2015-12-02T23:17:57Z")
I’m fast approaching winter. Got plenty of food, wood, and books and such to last me. But I also have a ton of seeds, and can craft fertilizer. So I’m assuming I should plant them spring day 1…But how do I do it most eff… --- ## [Audiobooks for fun and learning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/audiobooks-for-fun-and-learning/11024)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/audiobooks-for-fun-and-learning/11024 "2015-12-02T16:27:17Z")
I propose that there be audiobooks of the ‘just for fun’ kind as well as the learny kind. I figure its learning rate would be unaffected by reading traits and slower than books and may even affected by current base spee… --- ## [No Map Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-map-mod/11022)
**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-map-mod/11022 "2015-12-02T15:38:46Z")
Just an idea. What would you guys think about having a no-local map/worldmap mod? The lack of reliable navigation could make a nice challenge and hark back to that era where you would map out stuff on a piece of paper n… --- ## [Crash on opening advanced inventory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-opening-advanced-inventory/11023)
**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-opening-advanced-inventory/11023 "2015-12-02T09:56:17Z")
But only for one specific save, which is corrupted somehow. Doesn’t matter where I am when I try to open it. Would like to keep this save. Thoughts? --- ## [Crash on opening Craft Menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-opening-craft-menu/11020)
**Author:** [@MCipher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MCipher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 2:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-opening-craft-menu/11020 "2015-12-02T02:33:42Z")
0.C g1596c74 SDL Windows 8 The Title says it all. On startup and even when playing normally, everything works just fine, but the moment I try to open the craft menu I get a standard runtime error. --- ## [Recipe Suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipe-suggestions/11010)
**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipe-suggestions/11010 "2015-12-01T23:31:48Z")
Figured we could use a thread for this. I have a couple to start. Dehydrated human flesh probably shouldn’t be a possible ingredient for protein powder, as it lets you get nutrition from human meat without being consi… --- ## [Modded Items not useable in Crafting Recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modded-items-not-useable-in-crafting-recipes/11014)
**Author:** [@Sundaysmile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sundaysmile)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modded-items-not-useable-in-crafting-recipes/11014 "2015-12-01T15:44:47Z")
Just a suggestion for a future update, not sure if it’s doable or not. I recently encountered a problem when I was installing a set of aisle lights into my vehicle which uses a Flashlight in the crafting recipe. Unfort… --- ## [The Infinity Blade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-infinity-blade/10918)
**Author:** [@Abbysynth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Abbysynth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-infinity-blade/10918 "2015-12-01T15:38:19Z")
It’s been a while since I’ve been around here, but I still play Cata regularly. Well, something very curious has happened in my current game. I started in the “bottom of a mine” scenario with little on me, long seasons,… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=301) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=303)