# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=305 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 306 --- ## [A special thanks (acid zombies)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-special-thanks-acid-zombies/10774)
**Author:** [@saltmummy626](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saltmummy626)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-special-thanks-acid-zombies/10774 "2015-11-19T03:47:06Z")
I would like the thank whoever it was who added the “no acid zombies” mod to cataclysm. I was so sick of getting rid of them manually every time I went to get a new version of cataclysm. Copying the old raws over was not… --- ## [Making some fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-some-fire/10859)
**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-some-fire/10859 "2015-11-19T03:38:19Z")
Ok hopefully this hasn’t been discussed too recently, but I’m just getting back into the game via nightly builds and the last time I played I remember you could create a firepit with Sykes and some other stuff with the f… --- ## [\[Not sure if bug?\] Breath gives out with full stamina (Experimental)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-sure-if-bug-breath-gives-out-with-full-stamina-experimental/10861)
**Author:** [@jedibob5](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jedibob5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-sure-if-bug-breath-gives-out-with-full-stamina-experimental/10861 "2015-11-18T20:21:41Z")
Not entirely certain if this is a bug or not, but I just had the “Your breath gives out! Your body aches.” thing happen when I had full stamina and wasn’t running. Are there other circumstances that can cause that to hap… --- ## [\[3910\] Running when speed \>100 won't drain stamina](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3910-running-when-speed-100-wont-drain-stamina/10892)
**Author:** [@Vorchar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vorchar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3910-running-when-speed-100-wont-drain-stamina/10892 "2015-11-18T20:19:13Z")
If your speed is \>100 while running i.e. if you have grabbed vehicle you can run as long as you like as your stamine won’t be drained. --- ## [Website - "Support cataclysm" page missing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/website-support-cataclysm-page-missing/10887)
**Author:** [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/website-support-cataclysm-page-missing/10887 "2015-11-18T14:31:25Z")
sorry if i missed something, but the “support cataclysm” link up on the website doesn’t work anymore, page missing. what’s the situation with donations, are there easy ways to say “thank you” to the dev team? --- ## [Help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help/10814)
**Author:** [@ianpwilliams](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ianpwilliams)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help/10814 "2015-11-18T12:56:52Z")
I’m in a bizarre situation whereby I love the game despite the fact that I never actually make it past day 1. When starting a new game I used to do a standard new game (survival shelter, and a customised character geare… --- ## [Dynamic npc spawn question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-npc-spawn-question/10884)
**Author:** [@Rufus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rufus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-npc-spawn-question/10884 "2015-11-18T12:54:28Z")
Did something happen with dynamic NPC spawn in the latest versions? When I started my world they were spawning okay but stopped approximately after I started main quest line. Maybe there is too many static NPCs on the ma… --- ## [Settlements : Idea from Fallout 4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/settlements-idea-from-fallout-4/10844)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/settlements-idea-from-fallout-4/10844 "2015-11-18T10:48:52Z")
No I did not stay up all night when this came out. Though I am a big enough loser to be up until 4 AM and had to down 8 cups of coffee the next day to go to work. Fallout 4 settlements are not perfect. The interface mec… --- ## [Functions in activity\_handlers::reload\_finish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/functions-in-activity-handlers-reload-finish/10880)
**Author:** [@noble](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/noble)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/functions-in-activity-handlers-reload-finish/10880 "2015-11-17T22:45:49Z")
item \*reloadable = nullptr; { int reloadable\_pos; std::stringstream ss(act-\>name); ss \>\> reloadable\_pos; reloadable = &p-\>i\_at(reloadable\_pos); } From the code that comes after this I’m pretty sure it ge… --- ## [My issues with the current experimental and the game in general](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-issues-with-the-current-experimental-and-the-game-in-general/10875)
**Author:** [@Illogical\_Blox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Illogical_Blox)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-issues-with-the-current-experimental-and-the-game-in-general/10875 "2015-11-17T19:42:30Z")
Before I say this, I should preface it by saying that I know it is an experimental version, and that it is being improved. That being said, I do have some issues with it and the game in general at the moment. Firstly, I… --- ## [Crash on ATM "Transfer All Funds"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-atm-transfer-all-funds/10869)
**Author:** [@Cbih](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cbih)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-atm-transfer-all-funds/10869 "2015-11-17T11:12:55Z")
Version: 0.C d213304 SDL Windows 7 Classic Shell I had several cash cards, and wished to consolidate the funds. I used ‘e’ to access an atm and selected the last function labeled “transfer all funds”. I selected the c… --- ## [Problems with schizophrenia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-schizophrenia/10803)
**Author:** [@Ashtray\_Gray](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ashtray_Gray)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-schizophrenia/10803 "2015-11-17T11:03:06Z")
I’ve noticed two problems with the schizophrenic trait: When attacking hallucinations it will raise your melee and weapon skills. When you get the occasional “now is a good time to go to sleep” message while reading, … --- ## [Applying ACT\_ON\_RANGED\_HIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/applying-act-on-ranged-hit/10871)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/applying-act-on-ranged-hit/10871 "2015-11-16T18:11:20Z")
I can only seem to get this flag to work on tools when thrown, but assigning ammo\_data to the same item causes crashes. I’m guessing it’s not fully complete? --- ## [Nutrition values](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nutrition-values/10855)
**Author:** [@CIB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CIB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nutrition-values/10855 "2015-11-16T16:35:17Z")
So kevingranade had the idea of adding in a nutrition system that allows for long-term effects of eating (and not eating), rather than the very short-term hunger system we have now. I’ll try to sum the conclusions we’ve … --- ## [Bicycle Refuses To Move (Answered)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bicycle-refuses-to-move-answered/10873)
**Author:** [@Cbih](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cbih)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 4:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bicycle-refuses-to-move-answered/10873 "2015-11-16T04:30:58Z")
So I built a homemade bicycle (2 wheels powered by footcrank with smallish wheels). It clocks in at 660 lbs but my 14 STR character had no problem speeding it at 40 mph for 30 map tiles to the next town. Now I’ve looted … --- ## [Hazardous Waste Sarcophagus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hazardous-waste-sarcophagus/10713)
**Author:** [@Wardenn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wardenn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hazardous-waste-sarcophagus/10713 "2015-11-16T01:55:13Z")
My favorite structure! So I found out recently that you can finally go in the basement. Sad to say I’m disappointed. I was expecting some epic radioactive mutant fight or something due to the nature of the terminal logs.… --- ## [Mycus food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mycus-food/10872)
**Author:** [@Murdath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murdath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mycus-food/10872 "2015-11-16T01:04:22Z")
So, I’ve read that trees could be turned into marloss trees, by spreading spores. But I’ve yet to see one even after turning half a forest into fungus. All the fruit I have I got from mapgen areas. \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spo… --- ## [Need Help! I messed up pretty bad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-i-messed-up-pretty-bad/10849)
**Author:** [@lordmoneyofman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lordmoneyofman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-i-messed-up-pretty-bad/10849 "2015-11-15T19:28:50Z")
So, I got cocky and went into a slime pit. I survived, just barely, but now I have two useless arms. I don’t think they are broken, but they both have no health. I need to know how to heal my arms. Bandages and first aid… --- ## [For jump-starting blacksmithing: stone anvils](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/for-jump-starting-blacksmithing-stone-anvils/10791)
**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/for-jump-starting-blacksmithing-stone-anvils/10791 "2015-11-15T18:55:24Z")
I was pondering whether to make anvil crafting not require lumps of steel specifically, due to the fact that this makes welding goggles essential to boot-strapping metalworking unless you get lucky. But then I pondered … --- ## [Stronger zombies at night?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stronger-zombies-at-night/10868)
**Author:** [@Geltor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Geltor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stronger-zombies-at-night/10868 "2015-11-15T17:42:07Z")
I’m kinda surprised nobody suggested this cliche zombie idea yet. When I first played cdda, I was really surprised how I’m supposed to be active at night instead of day time, since zombies aren’t able to see you. This we… --- ## [0.C-3898 Generic Guns Mod crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3898-generic-guns-mod-crash/10867)
**Author:** [@Sander](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sander)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3898-generic-guns-mod-crash/10867 "2015-11-15T17:31:08Z")
When i use the generic guns mod from 0.C-3898 to 3901 seems to cause the game to crash, when I try to make a new character. --- ## [Wiki](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiki/10866)
**Author:** [@SBombay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SBombay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wiki/10866 "2015-11-15T12:52:27Z")
Not sure who maintains the wiki but it has been goofed the last couple days. Thanks to whoever you are. I use it all the time. Warning: preg\_match(): Compilation failed: group name must start with a non-digit at offse… --- ## [0.C - 3898 Crashing on Character Creation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3898-crashing-on-character-creation/10864)
**Author:** [@RADIALTHRONE1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RADIALTHRONE1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-3898-crashing-on-character-creation/10864 "2015-11-15T08:14:26Z")
0.C-3898 (7412-g333924c) SDL Windows 7 Just made a new world, when trying to make a new character (custom/random/play now) it gives the message “cataclysm.exe has stopped working. Debug/Close?” --- ## [Bare-bones survival mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bare-bones-survival-mode/10863)
**Author:** [@RADIALTHRONE1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RADIALTHRONE1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bare-bones-survival-mode/10863 "2015-11-15T06:13:14Z")
So I recently started a game with the “Wildlife Only” mod (and a few others), 0.5 spawn rate for mobs and NPCs, and an item rate of 0.15. This has made for a very interesting game of survival, having to constantly be on … --- ## [0.C-7411-gd92f67f Missing crafting recipes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-7411-gd92f67f-missing-crafting-recipes/10862)
**Author:** [@The\_Soviet\_Elf-a](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Soviet_Elf-a)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 1:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-7411-gd92f67f-missing-crafting-recipes/10862 "2015-11-15T01:06:34Z")
Version 0.C-7411-gd92f67f I’m using the latest experimental version on Windows 8.1, and after starting my usual labstart character, I realized that almost all the crafting recipes are missing. \[spoiler\]\[image\] \[image\] … --- ## [Nail gun should have hammering](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nail-gun-should-have-hammering/10857)
**Author:** [@SBombay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SBombay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nail-gun-should-have-hammering/10857 "2015-11-14T21:43:10Z")
I can’t board up a window with two by fours and a loaded nail gun. --- ## [Current Vehicle Projects](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-vehicle-projects/10718)
**Author:** [@evilexecutive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/evilexecutive)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-vehicle-projects/10718 "2015-11-14T19:50:59Z")
So, I know that most of your survivors will likely be building some kind of advanced vehicles, Tanks, bigass Survivor Rigs, and crafting stations. But I want to know exactly what you’re working on! Here’s a deployable t… --- ## [Errors in English strings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/errors-in-english-strings/4155)
**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/errors-in-english-strings/4155 "2015-11-14T19:04:08Z")
This thread is similar to the WTF Thread, but it is not quite the same. In this thread I want to collect errornous or poor original (English) strings. In order to translate something, the translators have to assume that… --- ## [Mining in Cataclysm DDA, and extending woodland survival a bit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mining-in-cataclysm-dda-and-extending-woodland-survival-a-bit/10811)
**Author:** [@majesty327](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/majesty327)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mining-in-cataclysm-dda-and-extending-woodland-survival-a-bit/10811 "2015-11-14T18:39:58Z")
I’ve been thinking a lot about the survival system in C:DDA, especially when it comes to woodland survival. I think we should be able to dynamically mine for metal underground, at the expense of maybe running into giant … --- ## [Mutation flavour text?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-flavour-text/10851)
**Author:** [@Adragis029](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adragis029)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-flavour-text/10851 "2015-11-14T18:34:13Z")
I’ve been playing some Dungeon Crawl: Stone Soup recently, and I noticed that whenever you mutate, it gives some flavour text: Nothing much, just some sort of brief description like ‘Rough black scales start spreading ov… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=304) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=306)