# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=358 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 359 --- ## [Another Typo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-typo/8549)
**Author:** [@JazzGuru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JazzGuru)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-typo/8549 "2015-02-03T04:08:15Z")
Hi guys, Was playing the latest experimental as of yesterday (7th of January) and came across another typo. Crack Pipe - This is a fine glass tube with a bulb with an bowl on one end. It’s used in the partaking of cert… --- ## [WTF is up with site registration?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wtf-is-up-with-site-registration/8673)
**Author:** [@kitsune9tails](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kitsune9tails)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wtf-is-up-with-site-registration/8673 "2015-02-02T22:23:28Z")
Okay, I will TRY to stick within posting guidelines here but I am in max rage mode right now… WT ever flying F is up with the registration asking you vague, highly-specific, and (if you are using a tileset instead of AS… --- ## [Wander spawn and vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wander-spawn-and-vehicles/8809)
**Author:** [@jokaro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokaro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wander-spawn-and-vehicles/8809 "2015-02-02T20:21:35Z")
Do you play with wander spawns on and how does that work with vehicles? Can you use anything else than electric motors? --- ## [Stirling/Steam engines, coal fired vehicle engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stirling-steam-engines-coal-fired-vehicle-engines/8804)
**Author:** [@Jotun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jotun)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stirling-steam-engines-coal-fired-vehicle-engines/8804 "2015-02-02T18:16:47Z")
This is part suggestion and part query, because to be honest I’d be astonished if t hasn’t been proposed/added before. Are there any thoughts or established prohibitions against the inclusion of a steam engine/stirling … --- ## [Adding Horde Options](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-horde-options/8823)
**Author:** [@akamber](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/akamber)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-horde-options/8823 "2015-02-02T17:04:52Z")
I would like to make some specific options possible for the dynamic spawns of hordes. I have done this in previous builds (I think when they first came out) but they didn’t quite work as I intended. Wondering how exact… --- ## [Overmap tileset possible?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-tileset-possible/8814)
**Author:** [@Arkenstone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arkenstone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 10:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-tileset-possible/8814 "2015-02-02T10:08:44Z")
Relatively simple question - is it possible to use a tileset for the overmap at the moment, or is it still hardcoded to ASCII? --- ## [Canning cookbook?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/canning-cookbook/8801)
**Author:** [@AllisonW](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AllisonW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/canning-cookbook/8801 "2015-02-02T04:59:50Z")
So apparently canning is one of those things you don’t want to try to reinvent yourself but rather stick to recipes that are known not to poison people because botulism. Given that this is the case, would it be a good id… --- ## [Need a list of approved additions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-a-list-of-approved-additions/8813)
**Author:** [@arzhul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arzhul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 1:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-a-list-of-approved-additions/8813 "2015-02-02T01:01:59Z")
Hello everyone! I haven’t been able to find a list like this, sorry if there’s one around. I think this is a necessity for wannabe devs like me because while I’m aware of the thread of ideas (over 100 pages long) it g… --- ## [Night Vision does not work. (f537426)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-does-not-work-f537426/8816)
**Author:** [@Rhodri](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rhodri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-does-not-work-f537426/8816 "2015-02-01T22:12:09Z")
What it says on the tin. The Night Vision trait, along with High Night Vision, Full Night Vision, does not work. (Probably along with any other night vision traits.) The Implanted Night Vision bionic seems to work fine, … --- ## [Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead version 0.B Brin released. (Now with MAC builds!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dark-days-ahead-version-0-b-brin-released-now-with-mac-builds/7916)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dark-days-ahead-version-0-b-brin-released-now-with-mac-builds/7916 "2015-02-01T19:07:01Z")
The Brin release is named in honor of significant improvements to PC/NPC relations. This release, containing \[size=20pt\]over 9,000 commits\[/size\] (I counted) brings an unheard-of amount of new features and content, mo… --- ## [Robot control](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robot-control/8650)
**Author:** [@terroroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/terroroid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robot-control/8650 "2015-02-01T08:49:18Z")
what is the use? they can be installed but dont know what is this for. --- ## [Hygiene](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hygiene/7459)
**Author:** [@ID404-NotFound](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ID404-NotFound)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hygiene/7459 "2015-01-31T23:13:24Z")
It’s not a huge deal, but could be another layer to survival to add on to morale modifiers. Obviously in a post apocalypse, you’re not as keen on your hygiene (brushing teeth, changing clothes, washing yourself). But it… --- ## [Simple Question: How To - Item Replacing Mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-question-how-to-item-replacing-mod/8811)
**Author:** [@Lanceo90](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lanceo90)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-question-how-to-item-replacing-mod/8811 "2015-01-31T22:36:55Z")
Hey guys, I’ve been editing some game items to have stats I prefer(keeping exactly what secret till I post the mod). So far I just edited the items in their .json, and they do work as I intended now. My question is, i… --- ## [AI Storyteller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ai-storyteller/8686)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ai-storyteller/8686 "2015-01-31T19:46:32Z")
Just thinking perhaphs have an Ai that just sends things your way to make things more interesting as a “story” and such, like sending supply drops or even a hoard of zombies if it thinks you could survive, perhaphs rabbi… --- ## [Cthul stuff - my mods/PRs that aren't yet in game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cthul-stuff-my-mods-prs-that-arent-yet-in-game/8412)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cthul-stuff-my-mods-prs-that-arent-yet-in-game/8412 "2015-01-31T18:26:10Z")
In this thread I’ll list my stuff, answer questions and listen to criticism. Working on: \[ul\]\[li\]Generic liquid vehicle tank: https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/10832\[/li\]\[/ul\] Stuff that got in: \[ul\]\[… --- ## [CBM Modding Query](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-modding-query/8793)
**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-modding-query/8793 "2015-01-31T17:57:52Z")
Question. The only modding I’ve done is very basic modding, like modding in missing items or professions I thought would be cool on my local copy. For kicks, I want to try and make an ‘Elsa wannabe’ profession. (Again, … --- ## [0.B Stable - Inventory Repeatedly Auto-Assigning 'Null' Hotkey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-stable-inventory-repeatedly-auto-assigning-null-hotkey/8789)
**Author:** [@AspenShadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AspenShadow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-b-stable-inventory-repeatedly-auto-assigning-null-hotkey/8789 "2015-01-31T17:39:50Z")
Honestly this is my first post on the forums, I actually made the account to report this… at 2:00 in the morning. The title is fairly self-explanatory but I’ll attempt to elaborate, complete with screenshot. I’ve only be… --- ## [Hand Encumbrance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hand-encumbrance/8784)
**Author:** [@Submarine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Submarine)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hand-encumbrance/8784 "2015-01-31T14:57:16Z")
I feel that the penalties for hand encumbrance are way to weak. I am now running around with 2 shopping bags while wielding a curved bow at the same time with no drawbacks other then reloading? I see in the text that h… --- ## [Weird spawn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-spawn/8786)
**Author:** [@skavenswarm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/skavenswarm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-spawn/8786 "2015-01-31T06:40:05Z")
In one game today i had my starting location surrounded by \[spoiler\]triffids.\[/spoiler\] Lots and lots of \[spoiler\]triffids.\[/spoiler\] my question is why did the game spawn so many enemies so close? --- ## [Chain detonators](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chain-detonators/8807)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 5:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chain-detonators/8807 "2015-01-31T05:40:35Z")
a Modified landmine that you can atttach to other land mines via the k to a valid landmine/ chain detonator for when either of them detonate both of them detonate… and perhaphs toggle them to be one way or both ways det… --- ## [Engine Installing Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-installing-bug/8805)
**Author:** [@Killer-of-Lawyers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Killer-of-Lawyers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 2:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/engine-installing-bug/8805 "2015-01-31T02:24:34Z")
This bug is in the latest versions of windows graphical (2690 at the time of this writing according to the Jenkins.) I have 2 one cylinder engines. One is a .41-Liter small, the other is a .75-Liter. The first doesn’t… --- ## [Do Underbarrel Flashlights Exist?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-underbarrel-flashlights-exist/8732)
**Author:** [@Flashlight\_Hoarder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flashlight_Hoarder)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-underbarrel-flashlights-exist/8732 "2015-01-30T22:01:16Z")
There’s my question. I’d like if someone could answer. --- ## [How do I reinforce items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-reinforce-items/8796)
**Author:** [@sarusian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sarusian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-reinforce-items/8796 "2015-01-30T15:29:21Z")
seriously, i have no clue --- ## [Buildable Robot Companions That Utilize CBM's?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buildable-robot-companions-that-utilize-cbms/8794)
**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buildable-robot-companions-that-utilize-cbms/8794 "2015-01-30T13:22:01Z")
Thought this might be a neat idea to be able to give the player the ability if skilled enough to build a robot and also having the option to install & uninstall CBM's. Maybe there could be various types of robotic builds… --- ## [Show off your base](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-off-your-base/8749)
**Author:** [@Illogical\_Blox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Illogical_Blox)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-off-your-base/8749 "2015-01-30T08:33:45Z")
Here we have my base: \[image\] I have a car I found in the forest (the solar bubble type) parked to my north, along with the Phridg Logick (a vehicle made to serve as my fridge) and my Pedalo Box (my raiding vehicle. I … --- ## [Purpose of security system?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/purpose-of-security-system/8795)
**Author:** [@sarusian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sarusian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/purpose-of-security-system/8795 "2015-01-30T05:55:26Z")
What the purpose of the cameras and stuff? --- ## [Can't control street cleaner: Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-control-street-cleaner-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8797)
**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-control-street-cleaner-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8797 "2015-01-30T04:52:40Z")
How are radio controlled cars meant to work? Because it seems that I cant get to control this automated street cleaner, i always lose signal after trying to move once and my character moves instead. --- ## [MOVED: Can't control street cleaner: Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-cant-control-street-cleaner-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8798)
**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 2:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-cant-control-street-cleaner-tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/8798 "2015-01-30T02:37:04Z")
This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9443.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [Questions about some bionics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-some-bionics/8651)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-some-bionics/8651 "2015-01-30T02:00:58Z")
I had some questions about some bionics which I’ve installed for some time…: What is this leukocyte breeder? I had it installed a long time ago, I’ve activated it many times but it doesn’t seem to do anything. Is it to … --- ## [Gunstores with factory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gunstores-with-factory/8779)
**Author:** [@RoboViking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RoboViking)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 1:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gunstores-with-factory/8779 "2015-01-30T01:27:14Z")
Version 0.B-2678 Maybe a bug One city, 3 gun-stores, all three had “factory” section. I thought those are supposed to be very rare. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=357) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=359)