# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=380 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 381 --- ## [CBM:Time Buffer Field](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-time-buffer-field/8013)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-time-buffer-field/8013 "2014-11-23T21:42:17Z")
Puts a barrier around you that temporarialy stops anything incoming at you for a few seconds, until it will then continue on its path, activate to cover the zone around you --- ## [Challenges Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenges-thread/8009)
**Author:** [@Nickal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nickal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenges-thread/8009 "2014-11-23T21:04:08Z")
This is a place to suggest challenges for the games top players. My challenge for whoever will take it. Make a billion dollars, Legitimately. You have 1 ingame year. --- ## [Why does everything get to shoot so many times in one tick?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-everything-get-to-shoot-so-many-times-in-one-tick/8001)
**Author:** [@Abbysynth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Abbysynth)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-everything-get-to-shoot-so-many-times-in-one-tick/8001 "2014-11-23T20:43:05Z")
While here I’m talking specifically about turrets, it also applies to anything that shoots - even NPCs that have semi-automatic pistols will easily outshoot you every time, going WAY beyond the burst value of the weapon … --- ## [Custom Maps?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-maps/8016)
**Author:** [@Whaley](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whaley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-maps/8016 "2014-11-23T17:23:16Z")
So, here’s what I’m wondering. Is it possible to… #1. Generate a world completely blank, no forests, no nothing, just grass. #2. Use the debug map editor to design a world #3. Export the world/save and “reset world” a… --- ## [0xB: Fourth wall broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xb-fourth-wall-broken/8020)
**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xb-fourth-wall-broken/8020 "2014-11-23T17:21:36Z")
\[image\] It happens when you insert a music CD into a stereo system and turn it on. --- ## [NPC Conversations, Quests, Books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-conversations-quests-books/8011)
**Author:** [@zolmir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zolmir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-conversations-quests-books/8011 "2014-11-23T17:15:51Z")
Hello everyone! I have been playing C:DDA and lurking in the forums for nearly a year now. I just registered to ask a few questions about NPCs and quests. How are conversations stored? Is it possible to write dialogue t… --- ## [Zombies not spawning?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-not-spawning/8018)
**Author:** [@Whaley](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whaley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-not-spawning/8018 "2014-11-23T16:34:38Z")
I keep having trouble with getting any zombies to spawn. Is it possible that either the slow zombie, no-ressurect, or no monsters mods are causing issues? Or the fact that I’m starting in summer is possibly making them n… --- ## [Dried Blood Stains (Lingering Post-Slaughter Visuals)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dried-blood-stains-lingering-post-slaughter-visuals/8005)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dried-blood-stains-lingering-post-slaughter-visuals/8005 "2014-11-23T15:44:23Z")
This is just something small that I think would feel pretty good to see in game. When I’ve gone through and slashed about 30+ zombies down with nothing but a blood-drenched machete and the tattered rags on my back to sh… --- ## [Any difference between lard and tallow ingame?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-difference-between-lard-and-tallow-ingame/8006)
**Author:** [@Maur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maur)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-difference-between-lard-and-tallow-ingame/8006 "2014-11-23T14:50:56Z")
I mean, except the cracklings as a lard byproduct and water requirement for tallow. Is lard just simply superior or there is some super-secred recipe requiring tallow i didnt notice? Edit/ Er, uh, sorry, that was suppos… --- ## [Better Storage mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-storage-mod/8010)
**Author:** [@DrNightmares](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DrNightmares)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-storage-mod/8010 "2014-11-23T11:49:28Z")
I have a mobile house weighting in at 36,000 pounds, 32,500 volume of spaces. It’s a bit annoying how the pick-up menus is. For instance, I want to find a gun I threw into one of my storage space in my house’s storage s… --- ## [Bridge pavement not flat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridge-pavement-not-flat/8004)
**Author:** [@Maur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridge-pavement-not-flat/8004 "2014-11-23T10:59:06Z")
Bridge pavement, doesnt count as flat for rollerblades, instead it counts as rough like grass or dirt. I guess given its basically the same thing as roads, which are flat, it should be so. version: f8fcbdf (thats two d… --- ## [Transfering characters from 0.A Experimental to 0.B](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transfering-characters-from-0-a-experimental-to-0-b/7978)
**Author:** [@Whaley](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Whaley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transfering-characters-from-0-a-experimental-to-0-b/7978 "2014-11-23T09:47:42Z")
Will the features in 0.B take effect immediately, or are some things limited when using an old save? --- ## [What's the best way to keep warm early game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-way-to-keep-warm-early-game/7999)
**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-way-to-keep-warm-early-game/7999 "2014-11-23T08:54:51Z")
I end up wearing the emergency blanket and making hand wraps. It’s just a pain to be overburdened then have to drop all your shit fight and put it back on. So what do you go for in the begining? --- ## [New translation file for web page, please update your languages](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-translation-file-for-web-page-please-update-your-languages/2751)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-translation-file-for-web-page-please-update-your-languages/2751 "2014-11-23T08:45:58Z")
In addition, the ‘pages’ are now linked dynamically, and you can create as many pages as you wish, if you wish. (Please run it by me first if you want a page specific to your audience) - the title of your page will be th… --- ## [Thought: Mobile version of Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thought-mobile-version-of-cataclysm/7996)
**Author:** [@Nickal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nickal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thought-mobile-version-of-cataclysm/7996 "2014-11-23T07:44:22Z")
If you have an idea on how that would work go ahead. Probably not gonna happen, but we can dream. Would also make this game much more popular. --- ## [What is this?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-this/8015)
**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-this/8015 "2014-11-23T06:29:58Z")
some kind of jackhammer? found it on a farm \[b\]Jacqueshammer Volume:20 Weight: 35.00lbs Bash:14 Stab:6 to-hit bonus: -8 Moves per attack:409 Price $400.00 Material: Steel Charges: 0 Maximum 400 charges of gaso… --- ## [Missions Descriptions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missions-descriptions/8012)
**Author:** [@SoddenSlimeball](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SoddenSlimeball)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 2:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missions-descriptions/8012 "2014-11-23T02:28:57Z")
Is it possible to add another dialogue choice when talking to an NPC about a mission you accepted instead of just “Not yet.” and “No. I’ll get back to it, bye!” prompting them to re-explain the mission? Something like “… --- ## [\[TILES\] Updated! - Some basic ASCII tilesets for the non-graphics crowd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiles-updated-some-basic-ascii-tilesets-for-the-non-graphics-crowd/5333)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Mirrsen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sean_Mirrsen)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiles-updated-some-basic-ascii-tilesets-for-the-non-graphics-crowd/5333 "2014-11-23T02:23:20Z")
Greetings. I’d like to offer you a small selection of pure-ASCII tilesets, for use in Cataclysm. These tilesets aim to recreate the look of “console” Cataclysm, but with some of the bells and whistles that come with gr… --- ## [Electric grid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-grid/7956)
**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-grid/7956 "2014-11-23T01:17:11Z")
so the patch notes say that vehicles can now for the the basis for a power grid, I am curious though on what types of things can actually be powered with this, of course the electric forge can be hooked up but I am very … --- ## [Classic Zombies Issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/classic-zombies-issue/7993)
**Author:** [@Nickal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nickal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/classic-zombies-issue/7993 "2014-11-22T23:08:01Z")
Not a major issue,(as least for most players) but spider webs still spawn even with Classic Zombies on. My issue is that when I play my mind sees the in-game world as 3D.(immersion) Now I think its agreeable that Giant I… --- ## [Exponential skill experience costs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exponential-skill-experience-costs/7950)
**Author:** [@raccoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/raccoon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exponential-skill-experience-costs/7950 "2014-11-22T22:46:29Z")
Right now, having ten levels in a skill makes you one of the world’s best practitioners of that skill. Ten is, I believe, also the highest level for which the game is balanced. I have no problem with this. However, th… --- ## [0xB: Lava trip](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xb-lava-trip/7986)
**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xb-lava-trip/7986 "2014-11-22T22:23:21Z")
Lava hurts you ONLY when you ENTER onto the tile. Standing on this tile don’t affect you. --- ## [Self Bow no longer trains archery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/self-bow-no-longer-trains-archery/7992)
**Author:** [@Newper5](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Newper5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/self-bow-no-longer-trains-archery/7992 "2014-11-22T22:16:42Z")
Running on experimental 2412. I don’t know if this is a bug or not, but I now get a message with the bow saying “You’ll need a more accurate gun to keep improving your aim,” even when at a skill level of zero. It makes… --- ## [Making a fish fillet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-fish-fillet/8007)
**Author:** [@Mattaclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mattaclysm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-fish-fillet/8007 "2014-11-22T22:07:00Z")
How do I make a fish fillet that can be used with recipes from a fish corpse? I tried activating my hunting knife and using the ‘Cut’ action, but the game is saying the fish is made of material that can’t be cut up. Acti… --- ## [New Container System](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-container-system/7984)
**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-container-system/7984 "2014-11-22T21:34:29Z")
Lets cut to the chase, the current inventory system, while very nice as an abstraction (and far better than most games) still has a major flaw, and that is the separation of volume from the container. This causes the fo… --- ## [Moddable Effects are mainlined!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moddable-effects-are-mainlined/8002)
**Author:** [@i2amroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/i2amroy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moddable-effects-are-mainlined/8002 "2014-11-22T19:53:40Z")
Heads up modders, you can now make and apply your own effects in the latest experimental versions! To see the documentation on exactly how check out here. --- ## [Smoke, electricity, etc. all invisible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smoke-electricity-etc-all-invisible/7941)
**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smoke-electricity-etc-all-invisible/7941 "2014-11-22T18:23:00Z")
Spitter zombie spit, shocker lightning, smoke etc. can’t be seen. Using software rendering. 0.B stable. --- ## [Dogs/rats are no ninjas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogs-rats-are-no-ninjas/7987)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogs-rats-are-no-ninjas/7987 "2014-11-22T17:18:30Z")
So I’ve been playing CDDA for a while now and I remember zombie dogs having a higher dodging skill than fucking neo but I thought this was sorted out long ago. On 0.A at least I had no real problem with them but now with… --- ## [Is there any cap on save file size?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-cap-on-save-file-size/7786)
**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-cap-on-save-file-size/7786 "2014-11-22T16:21:55Z")
If not, “Forget world outside X radius” would be a lovely option setting. --- ## [HD Hatches (Probably Regular Ones too Should probably be Opaue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hd-hatches-probably-regular-ones-too-should-probably-be-opaue/7998)
**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hd-hatches-probably-regular-ones-too-should-probably-be-opaue/7998 "2014-11-22T14:44:30Z")
What it says on the tin. After all, a window is a structural weakness. Or at least we should be able to tack a curtain onto them like vehicle doors. Any objects/thoughts? [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=379) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=381)