# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=36 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [Time Delayed Distraction Devices](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-delayed-distraction-devices/27120)
**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-delayed-distraction-devices/27120 "2021-10-02T00:05:46Z")
Essentially I had an Idea to use electronics to modify things like Flares, Fireworks and Speakers to have a programmable time delay. With a Practical skill of 4 Electronics, and 4 Computers and 4 Fabrication you can cra… --- ## [Exodii Faction vs faction relations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exodii-faction-vs-faction-relations/27112)
**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exodii-faction-vs-faction-relations/27112 "2021-10-01T22:50:31Z")
I haven’t heard much talk about this, but what is the Exodii relationship to other factions? --- ## [Map tool: Path Marker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-tool-path-marker/27113)
**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-tool-path-marker/27113 "2021-10-01T09:27:10Z")
This feature would be similar to the map notes feature. Except’ instead of covering a single tile, you’ll be able to mark a series of tiles with a custom line. The intention of this is to allow players to mark paths thr… --- ## [The Story of Juno Valentine, Unwilling Bio-prototype](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-story-of-juno-valentine-unwilling-bio-prototype/27047)
**Author:** [@Maan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-story-of-juno-valentine-unwilling-bio-prototype/27047 "2021-09-30T16:30:10Z")
Hello, everyone! This is the journal of my current playthrough, inspired by TwinCrows ones. English isn’t my first language, so if you want to point out mistakes or just about anything that I could have written better,… --- ## [Boom Crane: I'm Losing My Mind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boom-crane-im-losing-my-mind/27096)
**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boom-crane-im-losing-my-mind/27096 "2021-09-30T11:20:01Z")
I cannot figure out how to get this thing to work. I have tried everything. I’ve tried putting it on the vehicle itself I’ve tried putting it INSIDE the vehicle itself I’ve tried putting it on another vehicle I’ve tr… --- ## [Having trouble with adding my own map special](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-trouble-with-adding-my-own-map-special/27105)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-trouble-with-adding-my-own-map-special/27105 "2021-09-29T16:16:46Z")
I just started programming my own custom buildings from scratch for a mod i’m making however i’m having trouble getting the game to recognize them in the overmap. The coding for my custom building is pretty simple consi… --- ## [Cutting quality overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-quality-overhaul/27069)
**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-quality-overhaul/27069 "2021-09-27T19:39:48Z")
So I have been liking wilderness starts with rural mapgen only and city size = 0 (see Living off the land - rural only) but the start is really rough, mostly because it is not possible to obtain a tool with cutting 1 wit… --- ## [Triffid Nurseries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triffid-nurseries/9504)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/triffid-nurseries/9504 "2021-09-27T16:47:13Z")
I was just thinking about how triffids actually reproduce. They’re supposed to be animate plants, yes? So how are they born? They seem intelligent enough to be aware of situations collectively, and they already cultivate… --- ## [Most Recent Mac Version Won't Open](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-recent-mac-version-wont-open/4067)
**Author:** [@Reno](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reno)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 6:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-recent-mac-version-wont-open/4067 "2021-09-27T06:53:49Z")
Like…At all! I’m running on an OSX 10.6.8 Intel Macbook Pro and the “pre-10.7” version linked on the homepage won’t open. I open the .dmg and launch the file inside but it closes itself not a second afterwards. Am I m… --- ## [Crafting thyme oil requires the "chemistry" instead of applied science skill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-thyme-oil-requires-the-chemistry-instead-of-applied-science-skill/27091)
**Author:** [@Cactus\_Survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cactus_Survivor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-thyme-oil-requires-the-chemistry-instead-of-applied-science-skill/27091 "2021-09-27T06:14:50Z")
Can’t craft it now. https://cdda-trunk.chezzo.com/thyme\_oil/craft --- ## [What is trans-coast logistics id listed as? problems with blacklisting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-trans-coast-logistics-id-listed-as-problems-with-blacklisting/27090)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-trans-coast-logistics-id-listed-as-problems-with-blacklisting/27090 "2021-09-27T01:19:27Z")
I’m removing all the overmap specials for a mod i’m making and I the last overmap special I have to contend with seems to be the trans-logistics building and the mansion. However the TCL building doesn’t appear in any of… --- ## [Squad Based CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/squad-based-cdda/26509)
**Author:** [@Role\_Player](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Role_Player)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/squad-based-cdda/26509 "2021-09-26T01:03:03Z")
Is it feasible to add in a function where you can swap control between NPCs in your group? (just body swapping) --- ## [NPC brainstorming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-brainstorming/27088)
**Author:** [@Role\_Player](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Role_Player)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-brainstorming/27088 "2021-09-26T00:59:21Z")
So I just found out about the new update where you can switch bodies with NPCs and that got me thinking about a few possible inclusions for the game. 1: All NPCs get a small reality bubble (toggleable option ofc, for th… --- ## [Best way to implement "reverse battery compartment mod" within current code structure?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-implement-reverse-battery-compartment-mod-within-current-code-structure/26718)
**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-way-to-implement-reverse-battery-compartment-mod-within-current-code-structure/26718 "2021-09-24T23:29:28Z")
One thing has been nagging me since forever: you can use car batteries in handheld tools via battery compartment mod ( Battery compartment mod - Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead ), but you can’t use handheld batteries in vehic… --- ## [Abrahms Recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/abrahms-recipes/24248)
**Author:** [@MrAbrahms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MrAbrahms)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/abrahms-recipes/24248 "2021-09-24T04:09:55Z")
I initially created this mod to add a few simple food recipes, but I’ve ended up adding a bunch of food items, weapons, and so far one tool. At some point I might split it into multiple mods. Currently everything that ca… --- ## [How to replace sprites with an already existing id?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-replace-sprites-with-an-already-existing-id/27080)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-replace-sprites-with-an-already-existing-id/27080 "2021-09-23T03:08:09Z")
I’ve been trying to change the sprite of tiles that already have an existing id (for example “t\_open\_air” to “t\_sand”) and somebody suggested this fix, however I’m kind of drowning in text and don’t know how to get it to… --- ## [So I'm going to assume nutrition is working as intended](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-im-going-to-assume-nutrition-is-working-as-intended/27074)
**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-im-going-to-assume-nutrition-is-working-as-intended/27074 "2021-09-22T11:11:36Z")
…which may be a mistake. We’ll see. I recently downloaded the game again. Last version I played was 0.C a long time ago. Current character has been alive for a month. The past two weeks, I have been practically keg-sta… --- ## [Need help creating a list of ideas for an upcoming mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-creating-a-list-of-ideas-for-an-upcoming-mod/26450)
**Author:** [@ERROR\_CODE](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ERROR_CODE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-creating-a-list-of-ideas-for-an-upcoming-mod/26450 "2021-09-21T22:09:19Z")
For those that haven’t seen my last post, I’ll include it here. Use this thread to post any and all recipes you’d like to see included in the mod. Just make sure that nuts are used in the recipe somewhere. If we get e… --- ## [Crash on Traits tab with my mod turned on](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-traits-tab-with-my-mod-turned-on/27075)
**Author:** [@FrogFrozen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FrogFrozen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-on-traits-tab-with-my-mod-turned-on/27075 "2021-09-21T21:35:30Z")
So, same guy and same mod from this thread: (By the way, separating the holsters with other actions like they suggested didn’t work. Ended up having to completely reformat the idea. Took a break after it. Forgot to rep… --- ## [Does wind/humidity/etc even do anything?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-wind-humidity-etc-even-do-anything/27064)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-wind-humidity-etc-even-do-anything/27064 "2021-09-21T16:19:32Z")
I’ve been looking through the weather settings and i’m noticing there’s stuff like wind and humidity, however I don’t think i’ve ever been affected by any of these things. Do they actually do anything? And what does the… --- ## [Game Fails to Launch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-fails-to-launch/27073)
**Author:** [@Gaddabout](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaddabout)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-fails-to-launch/27073 "2021-09-21T16:10:29Z")
Loaded launcher on new Windows laptop. Go to launch new game and get the following error: DEBUG : Error: Json error: data/mods/nocts\_cata\_mod\_BN/Monsters/c\_monster\_override.json:64:23: tried to start object, but fou… --- ## [Could you create your own monsters in the catalcysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-you-create-your-own-monsters-in-the-catalcysm/26283)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-you-create-your-own-monsters-in-the-catalcysm/26283 "2021-09-21T01:12:11Z")
So I was thinking: What would happen from a lore prespective if you where to use mutagens on a non-human creature or zombie. This got me futher thinking. What are the ways you might te able to create your own monsters/c… --- ## [How can you replace a terrain with another across all sources?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-you-replace-a-terrain-with-another-across-all-sources/27072)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-you-replace-a-terrain-with-another-across-all-sources/27072 "2021-09-20T20:05:43Z")
so i’m trying to change open\_air tiles on roof tops to sand or some other form of solid matter across all structures so I don’t get any of this stuff: However i’m trying to figure out I would fill in those areas with… --- ## [Overmap 'tileset'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-tileset/27071)
**Author:** [@anonimoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonimoose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-tileset/27071 "2021-09-20T19:56:49Z")
Just discovered that overmap can have custom look in experimental. And ANSCIITiles overmap looks really nice while being readable at a glance + ability to zoom in/out. So my question is, can I use ANSCIITiles overmap ti… --- ## [List of Third party mods for latest stable?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/list-of-third-party-mods-for-latest-stable/27060)
**Author:** [@JohnKihan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnKihan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/list-of-third-party-mods-for-latest-stable/27060 "2021-09-20T02:38:00Z")
I am wondering if anyone could list links of mods not packaged with the game that works on the latest stable. --- ## [Question about cities and z-levels and specials](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-cities-and-z-levels-and-specials/27068)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-cities-and-z-levels-and-specials/27068 "2021-09-20T00:16:15Z")
I’ve been experimenting with z-levels to see if I could get submerged areas (such as a office building half covered by the ground) and while I’ve found some success by moving the “field” like so “type”: “region\_setting… --- ## [How do I remove things from region gen like forests and roads?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-remove-things-from-region-gen-like-forests-and-roads/27066)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-remove-things-from-region-gen-like-forests-and-roads/27066 "2021-09-19T19:41:10Z")
i’m trying to build a truly desolate region mod but even digging through examples in the dessert region mod I find it is still full of forests and roads and such (although I’m curious how they got ravines working). I tr… --- ## [Where are items from corpses listed? like bones, brains, etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-items-from-corpses-listed-like-bones-brains-etc/27062)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-items-from-corpses-listed-like-bones-brains-etc/27062 "2021-09-19T12:59:42Z")
I’m trying to make a “trophies” mod for the game (because its not the apocalypse until you can put somebody’s head on a stick as a warning, dangit!) but i’m having trouble finding out where stuff like bones are located. … --- ## [Resuming item being crafted on a table/workbench](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resuming-item-being-crafted-on-a-table-workbench/27057)
**Author:** [@Quintovir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quintovir)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resuming-item-being-crafted-on-a-table-workbench/27057 "2021-09-19T05:22:45Z")
I used to be able to resume an “in progress” item being crafted by examining a table/workbench/etc, but I can’t do this anymore. Is picking an “in progress” item the only way to finish crafting it? --- ## [A bicycle vs a motorcycle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-bicycle-vs-a-motorcycle/20932)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-bicycle-vs-a-motorcycle/20932 "2021-09-18T23:11:44Z")
I am curious if any of you prefer to use bicycles rather than motorcycles? My survivor is able to use the bicycle which is in a quite good shape but I do not know if it is a good idea. A bicycle is quiet, it does not req… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=35) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=37)