# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=335 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 336 --- ## [.50CAL M2 Browning HMG not registering when mounted](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/50cal-m2-browning-hmg-not-registering-when-mounted/9709)
**Author:** [@Sgtanarchy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sgtanarchy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/50cal-m2-browning-hmg-not-registering-when-mounted/9709 "2015-06-02T17:39:06Z")
So if I install a A7 laser rifle as a turret on my vehicle, I can configure it, and it will automatically fire. I can also do this with many other HMG’s and LMG’s as is the norm. But when mount my M2 Browning HMG on my v… --- ## [Upgrading nightly builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upgrading-nightly-builds/9723)
**Author:** [@lootpack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lootpack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upgrading-nightly-builds/9723 "2015-06-02T15:10:31Z")
SoI started my game a few weeks on a nightly build. Now when I take the current experimental build and transfer over the save I’m getting a lot of debug events when loading. Are such upgrades safe or am I stuck on the ol… --- ## [Idea: Nerf reinforced armor. Nerf high-level armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-nerf-reinforced-armor-nerf-high-level-armor/9701)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-nerf-reinforced-armor-nerf-high-level-armor/9701 "2015-06-02T14:58:26Z")
The whole idea of “reinforcing” armor without raising its encumbrance is rather wonky. Realistically it has no good explanation, the gameplay effect is that cotton trenchcoats melt lead bullets. I see two possible solut… --- ## [We need to show how exactly affect about stimulant and tranquilizer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-need-to-show-how-exactly-affect-about-stimulant-and-tranquilizer/9725)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-need-to-show-how-exactly-affect-about-stimulant-and-tranquilizer/9725 "2015-06-02T14:52:38Z")
I think we need a number to told us how exactly affect about stimulant and tranquilizer, so that wont make people dying from overdose or at least make some health checker or CBM to told people about this, show how exact… --- ## [Question about NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-npcs/9724)
**Author:** [@jokermatt999](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokermatt999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-npcs/9724 "2015-06-02T14:10:03Z")
Are the enums in NPC.h really how attitudes, missions, etc are stored, or is that legacy code? It seems very fragile, and liable to cause merge conflicts or weird bugs later on. However, I haven’t had a chance to dig thr… --- ## [Charcoal Kiln](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charcoal-kiln/9717)
**Author:** [@loudboomaker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/loudboomaker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charcoal-kiln/9717 "2015-06-02T12:35:29Z")
I am playing as a survivalist, and built a charcoal kiln out of rocks. I know the crafting recipe for filled charcoal kiln, but it won’t let me craft it even when I am standing next to the kiln. How do I use the rock c… --- ## [Encumberment since 0.b](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encumberment-since-0-b/9716)
**Author:** [@Termy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Termy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encumberment-since-0-b/9716 "2015-06-01T15:04:02Z")
Good evening fellow post-apocalyptics. I am returning to the game from a break since 0.b. I am playing current experimental. Is it just me, or has the encumbrance changed since I left? I am having the rather bizarre is… --- ## [Stealth Vehicle Idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stealth-vehicle-idea/9712)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stealth-vehicle-idea/9712 "2015-06-01T11:11:22Z")
Today, I just modify my vehicle became a seal off car, which means, there’s no windows, the only way to watch outside the car is through the security cameras system then, I came out a idea, how about we make a special v… --- ## [How many wheels and MCP farming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-wheels-and-mcp-farming/9708)
**Author:** [@glenmack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/glenmack)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-wheels-and-mcp-farming/9708 "2015-06-01T10:10:02Z")
How many wheels do you put on your death cycle/tricycle/car/truck? Also anyone know where to find military composite plating or strategies to find it? I have one piece afyer clearing a crash site but I don’t think I’ve … --- ## [Building the Last of the V8's. HELP MEH PLOX!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-the-last-of-the-v8s-help-meh-plox/9688)
**Author:** [@Jarlaxle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jarlaxle)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-the-last-of-the-v8s-help-meh-plox/9688 "2015-05-31T22:42:59Z")
Went to the theater and watched Mad Max Fury Road the day before last and it stoked my nostalgia. What can I say other then I grew up on the Road Warrior, so I broke out the original and it got me to thinking about build… --- ## [Interested in contributing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interested-in-contributing/9693)
**Author:** [@Sgtanarchy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sgtanarchy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interested-in-contributing/9693 "2015-05-31T21:47:50Z")
So I know absolutely nothing about modding or coding in any form. But I have played this game for over a year now and I absolutely love the game, and would like to add my own contributions, whether it be buildings, weapo… --- ## [Does the Foodco kitchen buddy purify automatically?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-the-foodco-kitchen-buddy-purify-automatically/9699)
**Author:** [@glenmack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/glenmack)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-the-foodco-kitchen-buddy-purify-automatically/9699 "2015-05-31T19:54:23Z")
As per title. Can you install a tank that will take “unclean” water? Then a tank for clean water? Do I have to activate it instead? Can I drop a can of unclean water on the tile? \[Edit: After experimentation I’ve found… --- ## [Precinct Z json building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/precinct-z-json-building/9641)
**Author:** [@Sehn\_Knight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sehn_Knight)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/precinct-z-json-building/9641 "2015-05-31T19:53:02Z")
I’ve mapped out and json’d a structure using multiple overmap tiles, upon testing I found that the game cannot generate the structure. I did a search and would like to know if this statement is still true. \[spoiler\] I’… --- ## [How to cook in the home(house, cavern,garage, etc) on the wood? (SMOKE!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-cook-in-the-home-house-cavern-garage-etc-on-the-wood-smoke/9644)
**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-cook-in-the-home-house-cavern-garage-etc-on-the-wood-smoke/9644 "2015-05-31T19:01:20Z")
Hi! i have a problem. when i cook within the house of garage or other closed rooms - on the woodstove - room fills with smoke and i cough and have pain. how to cook in the closed room on the fired wood? what i do erro… --- ## [Craftability](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craftability/9627)
**Author:** [@Cat09](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cat09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craftability/9627 "2015-05-31T16:23:13Z")
currently only things you could theorhetically DIY with enough knowledge, skill, and readily available equipment are considered for adding as craftable. what if you found a rivtech factory though? or a semiconductor fac… --- ## [Rant about starting season](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rant-about-starting-season/9696)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 7:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rant-about-starting-season/9696 "2015-05-31T07:15:54Z")
I think the devs really need to figure out how to separate starting time from zombie progression. I’ve had it up to here with having to choose between slamming face-first into all the tough zombies and not getting bloody… --- ## [Nutrition System](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nutrition-system/9686)
**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nutrition-system/9686 "2015-05-31T04:02:12Z")
I’m thinking that there should be an actual nutrition system involved. YES, you can currently live on nothing but meat, or acorns, or eggs if you have enough of them, but if there were an actual nutrition system, then t… --- ## [Nightvision gradually increasing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightvision-gradually-increasing/9687)
**Author:** [@UmiKaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UmiKaze)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nightvision-gradually-increasing/9687 "2015-05-30T23:25:32Z")
I made a character with no Nightvision trait at the start. At first I could only see 1 square around me when its night time, pretty normal. When it turned autumn I could see 4 squares around me. Now its increased to 6 sq… --- ## [Making sense of the code to edit it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-sense-of-the-code-to-edit-it/9654)
**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-sense-of-the-code-to-edit-it/9654 "2015-05-30T20:30:03Z")
I took a look at the code and it is just chaos… I want to make a new profession and my problem is not compiling but what edits in the code itself need to be made. Can I have some pointers? Where do I add my profession an… --- ## [Z-Levels: Vehicle Debris spawns on wrong level](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels-vehicle-debris-spawns-on-wrong-level/9707)
**Author:** [@Nioca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nioca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/z-levels-vehicle-debris-spawns-on-wrong-level/9707 "2015-05-30T17:24:45Z")
Experimental Build 0.C-3227, Commit ddc1f13, Experimental Z-Levels On. I recently tried my hand at establishing an underground base for my survivor. I also was running the experimental Z-levels (very nice work, Coolthul… --- ## [Use asciinema to record your game! (no tiles)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-asciinema-to-record-your-game-no-tiles/9675)
**Author:** [@impossible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/impossible)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/use-asciinema-to-record-your-game-no-tiles/9675 "2015-05-30T12:51:51Z")
Does anyone know “asciinema”? Maybe you have heard about it before, but now it is more powerful. You can use “asciinema” to record the screen of your terminal on Linux or Mac. (Oh no Windows…) And replay the record as … --- ## [Personal (CDDA) Milestones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personal-cdda-milestones/9677)
**Author:** [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personal-cdda-milestones/9677 "2015-05-30T09:13:54Z")
This is something I remembered to do, knowing it would eventually come to this. :slight\_smile: Being a passionate gamer, I have a folder for savegame keepsake. These files eventually get back’d up, sometimes lost and al… --- ## [Moving barrels and car engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-barrels-and-car-engines/9705)
**Author:** [@glenmack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/glenmack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 9:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-barrels-and-car-engines/9705 "2015-05-30T09:04:24Z")
Could the things that are obviously too heavy to lift or bulky to be wielded be given a similar flag as furniture that would allow you to move them with the G command? I’m not a coder but I imagine that would be simple … --- ## [I want to start making my own Tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-to-start-making-my-own-tileset/9697)
**Author:** [@UmiKaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UmiKaze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 4:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-to-start-making-my-own-tileset/9697 "2015-05-30T04:57:17Z")
I want to start making my own tileset is there a thread here that explains how to do it and what program I need to use? Or if anybody can give me advice I would really appreciate it. Thanks :smiley: --- ## [Couple of bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/couple-of-bugs/9692)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/couple-of-bugs/9692 "2015-05-30T00:09:20Z")
Asked about these on reddit but got no replies so I’ll post them here. I’ve downloaded the latest experimental to have fun with and I’ve noticed a couple of very fairly annoying/buggy things ( or maybe I’m just a noob a… --- ## [Overmapper - see and share your explored world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmapper-see-and-share-your-explored-world/9658)
**Author:** [@dRbiG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dRbiG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmapper-see-and-share-your-explored-world/9658 "2015-05-29T18:45:53Z")
Here’s Celada - Felix Fox uploaded by tvm: http://kaer.eu.org:7000/maps/8.png You can super quickly make an account and upload your seen files (instruction included) at: http://kaer.eu.org:7000/upload.html It might b… --- ## [Flaming Eyes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flaming-eyes/9698)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flaming-eyes/9698 "2015-05-29T18:10:16Z")
Well the basis is simple enough, but what throws me off about the whole ‘flaming eye’ thing is what exactly they’re doing when they flash blinding rays of destruction at you. They always seem to know exactly where you ar… --- ## [Idea for some locations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-some-locations/9646)
**Author:** [@Sgtanarchy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sgtanarchy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-some-locations/9646 "2015-05-29T17:44:40Z")
So I have played the game for a while now, and I was thinking of some cool locales that you could find and would be fun to have added in. I will list them in point form with some details below. Crashed Airplanes. ^ T… --- ## [New crafting material - Fungal Plates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-crafting-material-fungal-plates/9624)
**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-crafting-material-fungal-plates/9624 "2015-05-29T17:42:55Z")
I’ve made a long list of craftable armors like bone gauntlets and boiled leather armor. Materials range from leather to metal and bone to chitin. But while I was busy clearing out a fungal bloom and butchering corpses, … --- ## [Inventory volume and organization](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-volume-and-organization/9684)
**Author:** [@CptBrogan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CptBrogan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-volume-and-organization/9684 "2015-05-29T07:02:07Z")
Firstly congrats on the awesome game, all I’ve played in a month. What’s been bugging me is how your carried inventory works out, in respects to realism and swapping gear, especially in a fight. So let’s say I’ve a back… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=334) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=336)