# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=360 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 361 --- ## [Whistle that you wear around your neck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whistle-that-you-wear-around-your-neck/8765)
**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whistle-that-you-wear-around-your-neck/8765 "2015-01-26T17:55:32Z")
You could loot it from swimmer Z’s, at schools, and in random houses. 'U’sing it would attract any zombies within say 10 map tiles. would be useful for ensuring that the area around you is in fact clear. or for luring ho… --- ## [Animal calls for hunting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-calls-for-hunting/8739)
**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-calls-for-hunting/8739 "2015-01-26T17:50:41Z")
What if you could learn and perform different animal calls to attract or repel certain animals based on your survival skill? Would be nice to be able to attract a moose within so many tiles instead of trying to track one… --- ## [Finally did it!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/finally-did-it/8760)
**Author:** [@matty491](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/matty491)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/finally-did-it/8760 "2015-01-26T16:06:55Z")
I finally wrapped my head around the idea of vehicle construction but instead of building a vehicle i decided to build a flood light inside, i first experimented with an engine and alternate combo but i realised id have … --- ## [Items rot when they shouldn't: apparent checking against player's position](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-rot-when-they-shouldnt-apparent-checking-against-players-position/8762)
**Author:** [@Barhandar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Barhandar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-rot-when-they-shouldnt-apparent-checking-against-players-position/8762 "2015-01-26T16:04:32Z")
I’ve commented on the old “icelabs don’t prevent rot” issue of mine, but if you’d like I can create a new one. Items now don’t rot if the player is in ice\_lab tile as well as the item, but rot perfectly fine if the play… --- ## [Ice Cream](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ice-cream/8703)
**Author:** [@Flashlight\_Hoarder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flashlight_Hoarder)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ice-cream/8703 "2015-01-26T15:05:40Z")
I think that this should be in the game. --- ## [First glance feedback](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-glance-feedback/8737)
**Author:** [@WorldSlayer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WorldSlayer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-glance-feedback/8737 "2015-01-26T15:03:09Z")
Take it or leave it, here are some thoughts that came to mind. They can all be expanded upon, and are by no means required for enjoyment. Some are first impressions that, if implemented, would have greatly increased my e… --- ## [Jumper cable problem and crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jumper-cable-problem-and-crash/8761)
**Author:** [@dovla](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dovla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jumper-cable-problem-and-crash/8761 "2015-01-26T14:49:14Z")
Jumper cables no longer charge my looting rig (shopping cart with motorbike battery at 85%) when hooked up to a larger vehicle (RV with 8 storage batteries at 96%). Attempting to drag the smaller vehicle after the cable … --- ## [NPC directing signs? (EDIT: Future of Speech?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-directing-signs-edit-future-of-speech/8757)
**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-directing-signs-edit-future-of-speech/8757 "2015-01-26T06:56:16Z")
So I originally posted this for a Game called Project Zomboid, and I read a topic about NPC allies ‘accidentally’ stealing PC items. I remembered this and thought it might be a good idea, did a quick forum search and did… --- ## [Unarmed weapon attack speed bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-weapon-attack-speed-bug/8758)
**Author:** [@aierce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/aierce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-weapon-attack-speed-bug/8758 "2015-01-26T06:39:55Z")
Not sure if this is a bug or intended. But the attack speed of nail knuckles is in the 160s, instead of the 80s for the unarmed, or 80s for just nail knuckles (1 chest encumberance). Speed seems to be the weapon speed+un… --- ## [Arent gun extensions useless?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arent-gun-extensions-useless/8735)
**Author:** [@Bob123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bob123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 3:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arent-gun-extensions-useless/8735 "2015-01-26T03:48:40Z")
I noticed that gun extensions are kind of useless with most guns, as they only lower GUN penalties to zero,and most guns already habe values of zero or close. For Example a HK 416a5 has 0 dispersion,loaded with reloaded… --- ## [Does radiogenic work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-radiogenic-work/8750)
**Author:** [@LordBranmuffinman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LordBranmuffinman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-radiogenic-work/8750 "2015-01-26T02:08:54Z")
I went with the experiment scenario and took radiogenic which heals you when irradiated after punching a cleaning robot it exploded in my face nearly killing me so I rolled around in sewage for a while assuming the radia… --- ## [MOVED: Re: Wat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-wat/8754)
**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-re-wat/8754 "2015-01-26T01:48:53Z")
This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9397.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [Free arm block and leg blocks without martial arts and skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/free-arm-block-and-leg-blocks-without-martial-arts-and-skills/8713)
**Author:** [@aierce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/aierce)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/free-arm-block-and-leg-blocks-without-martial-arts-and-skills/8713 "2015-01-26T01:10:35Z")
Started a new game, with tiger style (no blocks) and 0 melee and unarmed skill, but i’m still doing arm and leg blocks when fighting zombies --- ## [4bf7456 Crafting Material Duplication](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/4bf7456-crafting-material-duplication/8733)
**Author:** [@MormonPartyboat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MormonPartyboat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/4bf7456-crafting-material-duplication/8733 "2015-01-26T01:08:22Z")
0.B, 4bf7456 SDL, Windows 7 If you start crafting and the materials disappear before the crafting is complete, the required materials will be freshly created and consumed instead. To duplicate: Have one chunk of meat… --- ## [New Challenge!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-challenge/8748)
**Author:** [@sarusian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sarusian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-challenge/8748 "2015-01-25T23:43:25Z")
So I have so many CBMs it’s quite stupid and their not inside me, instead they’re chilling on a shelf in the storage area of my base(LMOE), and given the fact that I have scavenged enough to be self sufficient for a long… --- ## [Suvival in the woods - making fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suvival-in-the-woods-making-fire/8747)
**Author:** [@Blackfied](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blackfied)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suvival-in-the-woods-making-fire/8747 "2015-01-25T22:05:22Z")
before you read this: my english is very bad and i hope you get what i´m trying to tell you here… :confused: so i tried to play a caracter today that would never enter a cit or anything like that - just live in the wood… --- ## [Heavy Power Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heavy-power-armor/8746)
**Author:** [@sarusian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sarusian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heavy-power-armor/8746 "2015-01-25T21:12:44Z")
Ok so because of my newbism I started at LMOE Shelter, and found a science technician and kreck fighting eachother, kreck took care of the technician, i took care of the krecks, after hauling everything to the shelter, I… --- ## ["Tears in Reality"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tears-in-reality/8711)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tears-in-reality/8711 "2015-01-25T19:08:03Z")
I was just exploring deep down in my world when I spotted a lab. I went near it and found a “tears in reality” on the left side, represented by “8” symbol iirc. I found a couple of amoebic molds around, took them down an… --- ## [PDA tracking device?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pda-tracking-device/8714)
**Author:** [@Major\_Monocle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Major_Monocle)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pda-tracking-device/8714 "2015-01-25T18:45:00Z")
I’ve found the device, and I have a PDA, but I don’t know how to track my vehicle. I’ve enabled it, but I don’t know how to make it show up on my map. Help! D: --- ## [Uses of 'small electric motor'?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uses-of-small-electric-motor/8712)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uses-of-small-electric-motor/8712 "2015-01-25T14:25:25Z")
I’ve found lots of these, by disassembling broken stuff, etc. One can even craft a small electric motor with ease (I think these are the only craftable things which can be identified as an “engine”). What is the use of t… --- ## [CBM skill trainers and recipe retainers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-skill-trainers-and-recipe-retainers/8740)
**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-skill-trainers-and-recipe-retainers/8740 "2015-01-25T12:08:48Z")
Just had a thought; What about a non-craftable CBM preloaded with specialized knowledge that would permanently raise your skill rust cap by a certain number of levels. maybe 1 level per skill per each CBM for the skill? … --- ## [What's this Spiritual Trait I keep hearing about?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-this-spiritual-trait-i-keep-hearing-about/8738)
**Author:** [@Flashlight\_Hoarder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flashlight_Hoarder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-this-spiritual-trait-i-keep-hearing-about/8738 "2015-01-25T02:38:59Z")
I heard it mentioned several times and I don’t play experimental, Can somebody explain? --- ## [What should I do next](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-i-do-next/8736)
**Author:** [@sarusian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sarusian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-i-do-next/8736 "2015-01-25T02:02:44Z")
Spawns in a cabin in the woods between a military outpost, a fungal tower and an anthill… somehow survived the escape… Locates military supply drop, collected MOLLE pack and serveral other tactical items… Explored fou… --- ## [Weird Vehicle Bug thing and unrelated quad smg turret crafting. (92bee74)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-vehicle-bug-thing-and-unrelated-quad-smg-turret-crafting-92bee74/8734)
**Author:** [@Rhodri](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rhodri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-vehicle-bug-thing-and-unrelated-quad-smg-turret-crafting-92bee74/8734 "2015-01-24T23:27:40Z")
So… This happened when I tried to accelerate my vehicle. \[spoiler=Big images\]\[image\] \[image\] \[image\]\[/spoiler\] I found a way to stop the bug though: If a go in reverse (where it still does this.) and get back to the … --- ## [Fire pit/Campfires?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-pit-campfires/8693)
**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-pit-campfires/8693 "2015-01-24T19:02:32Z")
As it stands if you want to build a contained fire in CDDA you can either look for 30 rocks, and build a nice stone fireplace, or a metal tank and a pipe, and make a simple metal box with fire in it. However, if you’re o… --- ## [Garbage Trucks and Vehicle-Mounted Robotic Arms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/garbage-trucks-and-vehicle-mounted-robotic-arms/8729)
**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/garbage-trucks-and-vehicle-mounted-robotic-arms/8729 "2015-01-24T18:54:31Z")
Occasionally, you have to drive through a horde of monsters and, while running over them, they leave behind valuable equipment. However, stepping out of your vehicle can mean certain death when you’re surrounded by shock… --- ## [Vehicle rain catch?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-rain-catch/8559)
**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-rain-catch/8559 "2015-01-24T17:06:26Z")
Is there any method currently of routing rainwater from a vehicles roof to an installed water tank? if not, what do you guys think of that? I’m rocking a 5x11 RV right now and it would be nice if my abundant unused roof … --- ## [(f7d7fb9) Descending in Lab on dissector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/f7d7fb9-descending-in-lab-on-dissector/8730)
**Author:** [@Acidburn6](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acidburn6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/f7d7fb9-descending-in-lab-on-dissector/8730 "2015-01-24T16:39:47Z")
Was playing casually, got ok gear, found a lab. And for my surprise on descending I’ve got overwelmed by flying messages that I’ve got badly damaged by unknown force. I realized that I was standing on a DISSECTOR. The fu… --- ## [Mounted fusion gun doesn't function. (d177b33)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mounted-fusion-gun-doesnt-function-d177b33/8705)
**Author:** [@Rhodri](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rhodri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mounted-fusion-gun-doesnt-function-d177b33/8705 "2015-01-24T05:53:49Z")
When I try to fire my mounted fusion gun, it gives the following message: mounted fusion gun failed to fire! It isn’t loaded and/or powered. It is loaded. (140 fusion packs) And the vehicle I am trying to fire it from … --- ## [Wat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wat/8722)
**Author:** [@Illogical\_Blox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Illogical_Blox)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wat/8722 "2015-01-24T03:34:32Z")
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