# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=394 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 395 --- ## [Submenus in vehicle menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/submenus-in-vehicle-menu/7498)
**Author:** [@Valiant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valiant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/submenus-in-vehicle-menu/7498 "2014-10-02T17:35:04Z")
I have no external numpad on my notebook, and using combination of “fn+k”, for example, to simulate pressing 2 and going south is really annoying. I can’t understand at all the logic of vikeys, so I mapped keys “j, k, l,… --- ## [Exploding military bunkers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exploding-military-bunkers/7493)
**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exploding-military-bunkers/7493 "2014-10-02T09:33:00Z")
Not wanting to face the turrets without cover I tried to drill through a military bunker wall. The first tile went without incident but when I tried to drill through the second it appears something exploded and killed me… --- ## [Zombie Evolution](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-evolution/7470)
**Author:** [@Zarthull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zarthull)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-evolution/7470 "2014-10-02T07:51:11Z")
Basically I want to see zombies get stronger over time, like every day zombies get a little more health, speed, damage and number of special zombies up to max that you could change in world edit. I think this would make… --- ## [Remove lua?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-lua/7492)
**Author:** [@CIB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CIB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 5:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remove-lua/7492 "2014-10-02T05:40:06Z")
Okay so: I just don’t have the time anymore to put into CDDA, this includes lua stuff, which I’m the only one who ever maintains this. Other people haven’t shown interest in using lua for modding CDDA. My perspective h… --- ## [Generators](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/generators/7390)
**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 5:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/generators/7390 "2014-10-02T05:15:42Z")
As I’m currently busy working on the Rivtech facility, I thought I’d put out this idea for further reference. As I was thinking on the power generation problem(i.e that power only generates from vehicles and bionics), I… --- ## [Nerfing Melee Combat Skill Gains](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nerfing-melee-combat-skill-gains/7491)
**Author:** [@Nioca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nioca)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nerfing-melee-combat-skill-gains/7491 "2014-10-02T04:51:22Z")
To preface, I’d like to say I’m not one of those players that are ultra-elite murder-machines who play on 0 Item Spawn and 50 Zombie spawn and claim it’s too easy. In fact, I usually don’t survive past the first season. … --- ## [Stats bonus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-bonus/7480)
**Author:** [@jokaro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokaro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-bonus/7480 "2014-10-01T23:30:10Z")
What does the different stats affect in game. Is this wiki page still valid? http://www.wiki.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?title=Stats One thing I think is missing is that strength affects what bows you are able to use. I… --- ## [Petition to modify trait "hoarder"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/petition-to-modify-trait-hoarder/7448)
**Author:** [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/petition-to-modify-trait-hoarder/7448 "2014-10-01T01:40:24Z")
as it is, it is a negative trait that gives -morale when you are not loaded to max capacity. but hoarders are not like that! they start up empty, and try to carry back as much as possible. (i know! i am one :slight\_smi… --- ## [Tank bot bug, or maybe control laptop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-bot-bug-or-maybe-control-laptop/7489)
**Author:** [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tank-bot-bug-or-maybe-control-laptop/7489 "2014-09-30T23:37:33Z")
THAT TANK BOT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FRIENDLY IT HAD A BLUE BACKGROUND AND EVERYTHING I AM DEAD NOW --- ## [Can't randomly generate world name](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-randomly-generate-world-name/7488)
**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-randomly-generate-world-name/7488 "2014-09-30T19:10:01Z")
Hitting ? just brings up the keybindings menu. Blerp. --- ## [Rivtech Facility](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rivtech-facility/6434)
**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rivtech-facility/6434 "2014-09-30T18:12:12Z")
Now that multi-tile buildings are in, I thought I would try my hand at making one. There is a lot of corporations, but no physical presence, so I aim to fix that. First I am going to start with Rivtech, as it seems to … --- ## [Power Armor does not need power?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-does-not-need-power/7432)
**Author:** [@limbo696](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/limbo696)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/power-armor-does-not-need-power/7432 "2014-09-30T16:23:43Z")
I’m new to the game and I found a (1) basic power armor suit and (2) light power armor helmet. Anyway, I have been able to wear the armor and go on a complete zombie rampage through town with seeming invincibility due t… --- ## [Random Scripted Events?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-scripted-events/7483)
**Author:** [@Headset-less](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Headset-less)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-scripted-events/7483 "2014-09-30T16:20:20Z")
This is my first post, so p- please be gentle. Anyways, after playing the game for quite a while now I’m quite aware that there are random event stuff already like those dead/zombified scientists along a few indiscernib… --- ## [Torso encumbrance penalty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/torso-encumbrance-penalty/7481)
**Author:** [@ChristopherWalken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChristopherWalken)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/torso-encumbrance-penalty/7481 "2014-09-30T15:52:54Z")
I get encumbrance penalties in somewhat odd situations. For example “Army jacket” + “Kevlar Vest”, gives you an extra point of encumbrance on top of whatever you get from the two items being fitted or not. I think it’s… --- ## [Impossible to play](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/impossible-to-play/7484)
**Author:** [@The\_Owl42](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Owl42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/impossible-to-play/7484 "2014-09-30T15:23:36Z")
Hello, I haven’t played the game since the kicktarter and toda when I downloaded the current stable version I realized that I was unable to play. When I launch the .exe I only get a blackscreen and the game eventually … --- ## [Usb mission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/usb-mission/7487)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/usb-mission/7487 "2014-09-30T09:23:27Z")
In a “download an information to this usb from a computer console” mission i found the console outside, not in the house. Build 2160. large image (console is next to the yellow f): \[spoiler\] \[image\] \[/spoiler\] --- ## [Fast learner trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fast-learner-trait/7482)
**Author:** [@jokaro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokaro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fast-learner-trait/7482 "2014-09-29T15:07:20Z")
I was interesting in looking up how fast learner is implemented in code. But I have searched for a lot of things and still can only find a reference to the trait in the mutations.json file. Nothing in code. Where should … --- ## [Minor Changes to Military based proffessions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-changes-to-military-based-proffessions/7474)
**Author:** [@mageprince](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mageprince)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-changes-to-military-based-proffessions/7474 "2014-09-29T14:22:11Z")
I have a suggested change that should be implemented in all the military professions based on real-life knowledge. Doesn’t have to be all of these but one or many of these should be implemented because as is it really do… --- ## [Some items have names in different languages](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-items-have-names-in-different-languages/7478)
**Author:** [@ID404-NotFound](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ID404-NotFound)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 11:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-items-have-names-in-different-languages/7478 "2014-09-29T11:13:07Z")
In a hardware store I found a “jacqueshammer” description reading “Ce jacqueshammer marche a l’essence. Utilisez-le (si charge) pour creuser un trou dans un terrain solide adjacent.” it says it takes max 400 charges gas… --- ## [Bug List](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-list/7473)
**Author:** [@mageprince](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mageprince)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-list/7473 "2014-09-29T08:17:20Z")
List o’ Bugs that i have seen in game in Expiramental build f2e81eb or Ex 2158 Windows 7 home premium x64bit used missed, fire fighter, evacuee scenarios \[spoiler\] Static Spawn no longer Static -game will spawn enem… --- ## [Only know location of npc if you have a communication device](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/only-know-location-of-npc-if-you-have-a-communication-device/7446)
**Author:** [@RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RipRoarinBoogerPenis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 6:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/only-know-location-of-npc-if-you-have-a-communication-device/7446 "2014-09-29T06:53:42Z")
I re-use my worlds and have npc’s turned on so I have a lot of NPC markers on my maps that previous characters have run into. I suggest that the locations of npc’s on the map remain hidden unless you use an item to commu… --- ## [Rifle sling idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rifle-sling-idea/7479)
**Author:** [@JohnmBlaz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnmBlaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rifle-sling-idea/7479 "2014-09-29T01:07:32Z")
I made a feeble attempt at this, but I don’t have time to learn C++… Rifle slings that allow you to holster your longarm (SMG, Shotgun, Rifle, Crossbow) onto your back, freeing your hands but adding encumbrance. Made of… --- ## [Map Disappeared](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-disappeared/7467)
**Author:** [@Canalan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Canalan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-disappeared/7467 "2014-09-28T18:40:48Z")
Version 0.A-2-g0e7da21 Curses Win7 So I’d been playing for a while, and had just finished raiding a military bunker, when I decided to save, since sometimes the game likes to crash at odd times. Nothing major, chalk … --- ## [Item Duplication Move all](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-duplication-move-all/7469)
**Author:** [@Zarthull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zarthull)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-duplication-move-all/7469 "2014-09-28T18:39:51Z")
I moved my gear from one vehicle to another and noticed that I filled up more trunk space then I started with. I used , to move all in adv inv and it moved the gear but sometimes the source would still keep its items, I … --- ## [Spreading the word](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spreading-the-word/7454)
**Author:** [@edave](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/edave)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spreading-the-word/7454 "2014-09-28T16:30:54Z")
Love this game. Got back into it after Jef Major’s latest series. So much so I asked “Ask A Zombie” a question and got retweeted to 14,500 people. Success! https://twitter.com/realAskAZombie/status/515257064193789952 S… --- ## [Game slow down then crash every 5-20 minutes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-slow-down-then-crash-every-5-20-minutes/7471)
**Author:** [@acehawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acehawk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-slow-down-then-crash-every-5-20-minutes/7471 "2014-09-28T13:08:50Z")
Helllooooo, I’m experiencing an issue in the 2151 graphical experimental where the game will suddenly grind to s snails pace(turns taking 5-10 times as long to process as normal) and then after about 5-10 turns like this… --- ## [Add a "Randomize World" option to Create a World section](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-a-randomize-world-option-to-create-a-world-section/7453)
**Author:** [@vsirl005](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vsirl005)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-a-randomize-world-option-to-create-a-world-section/7453 "2014-09-28T09:30:45Z")
Similar to how Randomize a character works, “Randomize world” could: Select from the current selection of mods available for the (next) stable version to be released, would randomly adjust the options for world genning … --- ## [Cataclysm is losing its charm for me, send help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-is-losing-its-charm-for-me-send-help/7437)
**Author:** [@chefvordivask](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chefvordivask)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 8:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-is-losing-its-charm-for-me-send-help/7437 "2014-09-28T08:20:12Z")
At this point, all I do is choose the template I always choose, load up a world, smash windows, loot the houses, then run from zombies and just continuously move, only ever stopping to loot mansions and gas stations, and… --- ## [So... Spike Pits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-spike-pits/7465)
**Author:** [@Shockus\_Brutus\_of\_De](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shockus_Brutus_of_De)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-spike-pits/7465 "2014-09-28T08:11:57Z")
Hi… Anyways. I’ve been watching some LP’s and trying to play along, and in one of these LP’s, one by Aavak, I got the strategy of circling my Evac Shelter with Spiked Pits, so that I don’t have to go hunting all the tim… --- ## [Carnivor mutant starvation disorder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carnivor-mutant-starvation-disorder/7461)
**Author:** [@kyleduran](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kyleduran)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/carnivor-mutant-starvation-disorder/7461 "2014-09-28T01:03:25Z")
Hi im using version 0.a-2146 f2e81eb SDL Windows I am playing a forced experiment mutan and i took the geneticaly unstable flaw. after some time playing i have developed carnivor but no matter how much i eat (like to… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=393) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=395)