# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=385 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 386 --- ## [I need help rolling a new character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-rolling-a-new-character/7847)
**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-rolling-a-new-character/7847 "2014-11-11T04:51:53Z")
If you’ve seen me around, you might know that in order to get really into Cataclysm, I used a pretty damn cheaty character in order to learn the ins and outs of Cataclysm and how to work most or all of the mechanics in t… --- ## [Version O.B / Recent latest experimentals - Damage protection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-o-b-recent-latest-experimentals-damage-protection/7832)
**Author:** [@Pieroh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pieroh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-o-b-recent-latest-experimentals-damage-protection/7832 "2014-11-11T04:50:01Z")
So i’ve been trying O.B and i’ve noticed that armors that previously had protection values of 30 or above for cut/bash are now not even 10. I’m talking about armors like the survivor suits and such. So my question is: A… --- ## [Tuck in your \*\*\*\*ing head!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tuck-in-your-ing-head/7835)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 3:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tuck-in-your-ing-head/7835 "2014-11-11T03:50:13Z")
Winter time. I am the luckiest ever because I got stuck in a shelter with a big fat down-filled blanket at my disposal. I wore double of basically everything, sat in front of a fire, and you know what? I was set. I was s… --- ## [Activating items (i.e. MP3 (on) and MP3 (off))](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/activating-items-i-e-mp3-on-and-mp3-off/7814)
**Author:** [@RADIALTHRONE1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RADIALTHRONE1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/activating-items-i-e-mp3-on-and-mp3-off/7814 "2014-11-10T22:45:16Z")
I’m trying to create a new tool/weapon with the ability to turn on and off, similar to the tactical(shock) tonfa or the chainsaw. Problem is, I have no idea how to make it so activating it turns it on/off. I have the res… --- ## [Archery vs. Rifles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/archery-vs-rifles/7834)
**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/archery-vs-rifles/7834 "2014-11-10T22:39:29Z")
Which do you guys prefer/ think is better? And, more importantly, why? Personally, I like the bolt driver, but that’s mostly because I’ve been playing weaker (str-wise) characters, where such a weapon is really the only… --- ## [Random NPCs in the car are silly and dangerous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-npcs-in-the-car-are-silly-and-dangerous/7845)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-npcs-in-the-car-are-silly-and-dangerous/7845 "2014-11-10T21:21:33Z")
Build 2353 The NPCs don’t sitting in the car, they take their place on the car door tiles. \[spoiler\] \[image\] \[/spoiler\] If a monster is close to the car, they try to attacks it and they don’t care if the PC is in th… --- ## [\[96dcd9c\] NPC getting multiple copies of some items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/96dcd9c-npc-getting-multiple-copies-of-some-items/7844)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/96dcd9c-npc-getting-multiple-copies-of-some-items/7844 "2014-11-10T19:41:57Z")
Static NPCs on, dynamic off. Started with sheltered background. Nearby NPCs started with no weapon (wielding an “Item missing”), tried bashing zombie dogs with a soldering iron and died to a zombear. Their corpse had … --- ## [Mutant Clothing (Unreleased)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutant-clothing-unreleased/7811)
**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutant-clothing-unreleased/7811 "2014-11-10T18:23:29Z")
This mod aims to provide casual clothing (for roleplay purposes), light armor (Leather, bone) Medium Armor (Upgraded Leather, Chittian, Kevlar), and Heavy Armor (Steel, Powered, and beyond) For mutated players. After a s… --- ## [FMJ bullet pulling + more!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fmj-bullet-pulling-more/7827)
**Author:** [@Zaweri\_Runewright](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zaweri_Runewright)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fmj-bullet-pulling-more/7827 "2014-11-10T04:52:07Z")
So, in annoyance to the fact that you cannot pull FMJ bullets, I made bullet pulling recipes that let you. Also added beanbag pulling recipes and scrap shotshells. Now, I need peoples to pull request this, because I know… --- ## [I just can't play Experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-cant-play-experimental/7818)
**Author:** [@RogueEsp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RogueEsp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 4:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-cant-play-experimental/7818 "2014-11-10T04:48:33Z")
It opens and stuff, but when I press a button the game starts doing some strange shat. Like, I press right and then left, game goes two times to right and then left. Is when I press a button once, it counts as I pressed … --- ## [Good time to update tilesets!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-time-to-update-tilesets/7805)
**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 4:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-time-to-update-tilesets/7805 "2014-11-10T04:04:27Z")
We’ve frozen additions of new features and text strings in preparation for the 0.B release. This is so tileset artists and translators have a few days to catch up. If you’re in those groups, now’s a great time to throw… --- ## [Build 2353 peephole gone when i open and close the door](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-2353-peephole-gone-when-i-open-and-close-the-door/7821)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-2353-peephole-gone-when-i-open-and-close-the-door/7821 "2014-11-10T01:49:38Z")
I can peek trough the peephole, but after i open and close the door, the peephole is gone. --- ## [Anyone have any luck with electric vehicles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-have-any-luck-with-electric-vehicles/7749)
**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-have-any-luck-with-electric-vehicles/7749 "2014-11-09T20:32:53Z")
Put two gas tanks in your vehicle, fill them up at a station, and you can drive for ages. If you happen to need more, it’s there for the taking from cars and stations in any city. And with an alternator, you’re even gett… --- ## [Herbal tea adding to health](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/herbal-tea-adding-to-health/7822)
**Author:** [@kingorkami](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kingorkami)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/herbal-tea-adding-to-health/7822 "2014-11-09T19:31:45Z")
Alright so, I don’t know if this is already a thing, but it wouldn’t be nice if eating certain foods (such as the herbal tea) positively added to health, it would give a purpose to most of the cooking recipe since most o… --- ## [Boats](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boats/7828)
**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boats/7828 "2014-11-09T19:28:46Z")
Boats are now supposedly integrated into the experimental, but I’ve had trouble finding anything on them in the forums apart from suggestions, and I haven’t been able to find any in-game. Could someone explain to me how… --- ## [Tool qualities not working on certain items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-qualities-not-working-on-certain-items/7826)
**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-qualities-not-working-on-certain-items/7826 "2014-11-09T19:09:20Z")
I built a survivor utility belt with tool quality “Metal sawing 1” and “Fine metal sawing 1” (i.e those of a hacksaw). However when I try to disassemble a seat (from a car) a message displays saying “Need a hacksaw to di… --- ## [NPCs treat new characters like old ones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-treat-new-characters-like-old-ones/7824)
**Author:** [@Someone64](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Someone64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-treat-new-characters-like-old-ones/7824 "2014-11-09T17:27:44Z")
I got into this situation where I angered an NPC, died, spawned in the same place it took place in and died again because that NPC was still hostile for some reason. I also have other cases where NPCs would remember me a… --- ## [Wrecked by a turret](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wrecked-by-a-turret/7819)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wrecked-by-a-turret/7819 "2014-11-09T14:13:31Z")
I just had my veteran survivor get killed by a turret. It wasn’t named milspec turret and looked exactly like all the turrets I’ve been tanking for the past year. Tanking, meaning I could literally stand next to it and g… --- ## [Gobsmacked](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gobsmacked/7766)
**Author:** [@Loendal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loendal)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gobsmacked/7766 "2014-11-09T14:01:52Z")
Heya folks, first post here. I’m no stranger to Roguelikes and their nefarious Permadeath-rage-inducing-death-spirals but this game has me stumped! I can’t even manage to live past the first day most of the time. I th… --- ## [Binoculars, telescopes and scoped rifles + Vision changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/binoculars-telescopes-and-scoped-rifles-vision-changes/7813)
**Author:** [@Teeplaysgames](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Teeplaysgames)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/binoculars-telescopes-and-scoped-rifles-vision-changes/7813 "2014-11-09T12:02:28Z")
First of all, my biggest and only real problem with Cataclysm is that I seem to only be able to see about 50 yards in any direction. While I understand that its simulating the fact that past about 50 yards, I wouldnt be … --- ## [Advice for Urban Nomads](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-for-urban-nomads/7800)
**Author:** [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advice-for-urban-nomads/7800 "2014-11-09T07:14:32Z")
Anyone play characters that wander from city to city, foraging for food in the houses, never staying in a house/city for too long? I’m trying to play as one after rolling a high str character (can finally move furniture… --- ## [Numpad issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/numpad-issues/7810)
**Author:** [@Clol7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Clol7)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 5:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/numpad-issues/7810 "2014-11-09T05:08:40Z")
Version 479c41 SDL Win 8 Sometimes, after playing this (and a few versions before this too) for a while, the numpad stops working, for anything and requires a restart to continue functioning. --- ## [Common Cold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/common-cold/7804)
**Author:** [@Mistakensir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mistakensir)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/common-cold/7804 "2014-11-09T04:33:40Z")
Day 20. Lucky enough to get past the roadblock with turrets just outside the evac shelter,caught the cold again for the third time, popping vitamins twice a day seems useless. eating healthy, staying dry, what can stop t… --- ## [Firewood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firewood/7803)
**Author:** [@Teeplaysgames](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Teeplaysgames)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 1:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/firewood/7803 "2014-11-09T01:52:29Z")
Hate to keep making posts every time I have a question, but what’s the most efficient way to keep a room warm? Id assume the stone fireplace, right? Also, what’s the most efficient fuel to burn? Should I just burn logs … --- ## [Drafty rooms?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drafty-rooms/7812)
**Author:** [@zombiefood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zombiefood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drafty-rooms/7812 "2014-11-09T00:00:38Z")
Seems standing in different spots in this evac shelter gives me very different temp ratings in the char info screen. -26 and -37 for head temperature, in adjacent tiles. Doesnt seem to be affected by proximity to windo… --- ## [What about no zombie at all? =D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-about-no-zombie-at-all-d/7421)
**Author:** [@Zenone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zenone)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-about-no-zombie-at-all-d/7421 "2014-11-08T18:19:30Z")
what about a mod that disable all the zombie and raise the npc spawn? the towns should be full of people to interact with and for which carry out missions now that nps works (at least on experimental) well it could be … --- ## [Checking vehicle part power usage/production (spec. in veh\_interact::cant\_do)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/checking-vehicle-part-power-usage-production-spec-in-veh-interact-cant-do/7808)
**Author:** [@ThinkInvisible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkInvisible)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/checking-vehicle-part-power-usage-production-spec-in-veh-interact-cant-do/7808 "2014-11-08T15:32:14Z")
I’m trying to make a multimeter item that measures power consumption, power production and possibly charge levels (could replace magically knowing how much charge an item has left with a rough guess, requiring this item … --- ## [Vehicle Roadkill - Car Stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-roadkill-car-stuff/7802)
**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-roadkill-car-stuff/7802 "2014-11-08T14:14:46Z")
Roadkill as in shoddily repaired cars ala WASTELAND GOODNESS. It’s an entire Youtube series. Who knew. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLqimg3SXDnyAVi6sp-RNB3V5mhUslCTb So… Junky Transmissions - Not all gears … --- ## [Feature and string freeze for 0.B](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feature-and-string-freeze-for-0-b/7794)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/feature-and-string-freeze-for-0-b/7794 "2014-11-08T11:27:54Z")
We are now right around the corner from being ready to release, it might happen this weekend if translations go through fast enough. As such I’m calling a feature and string freeze, no new features and no new content, j… --- ## [Bullwhip (experimental)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bullwhip-experimental/7793)
**Author:** [@Oragepoilu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oragepoilu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bullwhip-experimental/7793 "2014-11-08T10:26:52Z")
Really handy as weapon ! I was able to go trough the worst starting scenario without breaking a sweat, because i found one in the starting house. And because I found another again, I would like to know what skill work… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=384) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=386)