# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=397 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 398 --- ## [Spontaneous combustion?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spontaneous-combustion/7375)
**Author:** [@Chaz\_the\_Zuniga](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chaz_the_Zuniga)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spontaneous-combustion/7375 "2014-09-19T23:17:11Z")
I was driving my megatank looterbike when it exploded, and the fireball nearly tookout half the town, How? Why? --- ## [Can not be so fast to become alcoholics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-not-be-so-fast-to-become-alcoholics/7016)
**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-not-be-so-fast-to-become-alcoholics/7016 "2014-09-19T21:19:33Z")
Two days of drinking moonshine @ Become alcoholic. I think it must be more hard. And drinking bout != alcoholism. And mineral water / brine should help with the hangover. Who can share their experience? --- ## [\[Fixed\]Wet towel spamming "..is too wet to soak'' message](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-wet-towel-spamming-is-too-wet-to-soak-message/7385)
**Author:** [@stupidtat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stupidtat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-wet-towel-spamming-is-too-wet-to-soak-message/7385 "2014-09-19T16:51:53Z")
I am using experimental build -b77914e(0.A #2118),SDL version in Win7 64 bit Although my window is Chinese system,i play with English. After going out to the rain and got wet,i use the towel to dry myself,then it happe… --- ## [Fresh food is always rotten](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fresh-food-is-always-rotten/7383)
**Author:** [@Exqupalaquateql](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Exqupalaquateql)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fresh-food-is-always-rotten/7383 "2014-09-19T09:20:26Z")
every food item i find that can spoil is rotten, even right after the start of a game. even though it says its fresh --- ## [0.A Stable SDL: Morale and NPC spawn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-sdl-morale-and-npc-spawn/6008)
**Author:** [@Ebon\_Kitsune](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ebon_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-sdl-morale-and-npc-spawn/6008 "2014-09-19T09:14:20Z")
0.8 Stable SDL Win 7 Not sure if either of these are by design, but… Morale seems to be extremely steep for killing NPCs, with “Killed Innocent” easily dropping to -300 or more if you’re particularly malevolent towar… --- ## [Some time based crafting where the items are left on the ground to pickup later](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-time-based-crafting-where-the-items-are-left-on-the-ground-to-pickup-later/7382)
**Author:** [@Duros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duros)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 7:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-time-based-crafting-where-the-items-are-left-on-the-ground-to-pickup-later/7382 "2014-09-19T07:15:00Z")
Would anyone like to see some crafting recipes require to keep the items in place and take time while they craft, allowing the player to do other things while their food cooks or their wood burns into charcoal? I realis… --- ## [Cold-blooded + Heated clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cold-blooded-heated-clothing/7391)
**Author:** [@GrizzlyAdamz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GrizzlyAdamz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cold-blooded-heated-clothing/7391 "2014-09-19T04:39:39Z")
Right now the sluggishness is based on ATMO temperature, can result in crippling, inescapable sluggishness. Electric heated clothing should factor into it- whether heated socks or climate-controlled power armor. --- ## [On making fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-making-fire/7368)
**Author:** [@Wolfgang\_Lucifer\_Mcl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wolfgang_Lucifer_Mcl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-making-fire/7368 "2014-09-19T02:34:29Z")
Basically… I suggest removing several elements of the current game, mostly related to what you can light on fire with a lighter or a box of matches, and replacing with the following system. Making fire is not as simple… --- ## [Crafting materials counter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-materials-counter/6764)
**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-materials-counter/6764 "2014-09-18T16:10:33Z")
A counter for each material you have available to craft with in the crafting menu. So if I’m for example crafting clean water and have enough water to make three there would be a x3 next to the “water” material in the “… --- ## [NPC Interruptions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-interruptions/7381)
**Author:** [@Telkoth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Telkoth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-interruptions/7381 "2014-09-18T14:12:37Z")
So, if crafting/reading and an NPC decides to talk to you. It doesn’t interrupt the process you’re doing. Which can be really dangerous if they’re “Drop your weapon and get out of here” Type. Usually time is passing so f… --- ## [16f3bef - Fedora liblua issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/16f3bef-fedora-liblua-issue/6721)
**Author:** [@Taraq](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taraq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/16f3bef-fedora-liblua-issue/6721 "2014-09-18T12:28:50Z")
I’m trying to run Cata on a brand new install of Fedora 20, but when I run it I get: “error while loading shared libraries: liblua5.1.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory” However, I have the… --- ## ["Move all" stopped working in advanced inventory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-all-stopped-working-in-advanced-inventory/7384)
**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-all-stopped-working-in-advanced-inventory/7384 "2014-09-18T11:44:35Z")
Been like that for a few versions now, I press “,” but nothing happens. Also, shift-M (move stack) only moves one item. Using linux curses version on Lubuntu 14.10. UPDATE: The keys are recognized by my terminal emulat… --- ## [Whenever I go into the overworld, my character keeps moving north](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whenever-i-go-into-the-overworld-my-character-keeps-moving-north/7380)
**Author:** [@QNinja](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/QNinja)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whenever-i-go-into-the-overworld-my-character-keeps-moving-north/7380 "2014-09-18T03:41:29Z")
In the latest stable the menus are unaffected, only movement. I tried unbinding the move north keys completely and the problem persisted. In the latest dev build the problem was still present, but also affected menus, co… --- ## [Any good Let's Play videos where the player survives a long time/](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-good-lets-play-videos-where-the-player-survives-a-long-time/7276)
**Author:** [@Beanchilla](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Beanchilla)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-good-lets-play-videos-where-the-player-survives-a-long-time/7276 "2014-09-18T03:16:07Z")
I have been playing a lot of this game lately and am getting my butt kicked. I have lasted a few days a couple times but always end up getting chased down by hordes. I’ve learned a lot from watching people play, like th… --- ## [Dropping in Box while Driving drops items to ground \[Xp. Console b139a8d\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dropping-in-box-while-driving-drops-items-to-ground-xp-console-b139a8d/7372)
**Author:** [@Nioca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nioca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dropping-in-box-while-driving-drops-items-to-ground-xp-console-b139a8d/7372 "2014-09-17T20:48:00Z")
Experimental Console b139a8d. Pretty much right what it says on the title; attempting to drop items in a box (possibly others, haven’t thoroughly tested) while driving results in the items hitting the pavement instead. I… --- ## [Requesting a mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-a-mod/7374)
**Author:** [@Grendel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grendel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-a-mod/7374 "2014-09-17T19:52:45Z")
Would someone please make a mod to allow deserts again? --- ## [Persistent Crash when examining vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/persistent-crash-when-examining-vehicles/7369)
**Author:** [@Bumpkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bumpkin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/persistent-crash-when-examining-vehicles/7369 "2014-09-17T18:47:37Z")
0.8 7e15bc7 SDL Windows 7 There’s a persistent crash when moving over certain vehicle squares in the vehicle submenu. If I had to guess I’d say it’s tiles with batteries and gasoline tanks. Anyone else getting this? --- ## [Being able to craft, and being able to craft well](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-craft-and-being-able-to-craft-well/7371)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-craft-and-being-able-to-craft-well/7371 "2014-09-17T17:21:04Z")
basically just a statement of- If X crafting subjects meet Y requirements, then X subjects take Z less minutes to craft. say it can be possible to create with other items say a rock or something as a hammer, but instead… --- ## [NPCs and stairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-and-stairs/7350)
**Author:** [@ID404-NotFound](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ID404-NotFound)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-and-stairs/7350 "2014-09-17T15:06:52Z")
since the topic I could find the closest info on is 120+ days old, I am just asking if anyone knows about NPC development for crossing stairs? I can’t wrap my head around programming (it’s more my girlfriend’s thing) and… --- ## [Why am I perpetually feinting?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-am-i-perpetually-feinting/7367)
**Author:** [@llyarden](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/llyarden)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-am-i-perpetually-feinting/7367 "2014-09-17T08:06:41Z")
So having only just gotten back into this, I had a randomly generated gangster type of person who was fabulously moseying through the wilderness poking all of the things to death with a switchblade. Then I met a skeleta… --- ## [Negative (infinite) ammo stacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/negative-infinite-ammo-stacks/7338)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 5:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/negative-infinite-ammo-stacks/7338 "2014-09-17T05:47:09Z")
I had two stacks of ammo go negative for me in two separate version of the game. 2053 and 2029. While the ammo was negative I could keep reloading from it. I do not use tiles. --- ## [Item action: 'p'ut into](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-action-put-into/7365)
**Author:** [@Barhandar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Barhandar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-action-put-into/7365 "2014-09-17T04:28:41Z")
General idea is to allow solids (and stray, due to bugs/debug-adding, liquids) to be put back into containers. You already can 'U’nload them into your inventory, so cases to do reverse below: \[ul\]\[li\]Uncontained liquids… --- ## [Cold beer!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cold-beer/7167)
**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cold-beer/7167 "2014-09-16T14:50:24Z")
And other cold drinks! Have you ever found a minifridge and then rarely use it because of its limited functionality? Did it ever seem strange to you that stashing sodas and beers in that minifridge never made them cold… --- ## [Tearing down curtain renders window unopenable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tearing-down-curtain-renders-window-unopenable/6406)
**Author:** [@Khrysanth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Khrysanth)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tearing-down-curtain-renders-window-unopenable/6406 "2014-09-16T09:36:35Z")
Noticed in the current windows console version (f77cb1c): If you examine a window and opt to tear down the curtains, the window itself loses the ability to be opened. --- ## [2095 Sleeping & pine tree bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2095-sleeping-pine-tree-bug/7361)
**Author:** [@BattleToaster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BattleToaster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2095-sleeping-pine-tree-bug/7361 "2014-09-16T05:01:30Z")
My latest character is not able to sleep at all. It is day 5 and he has not even been tired. He was previously injured pretty bad and is still hurt but he has no pain so that should not be the issue. He is attempting to … --- ## [Dodge difficulty?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dodge-difficulty/7363)
**Author:** [@Metekillot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Metekillot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dodge-difficulty/7363 "2014-09-16T02:20:10Z")
I have 5 dodge skill. Before, this was sufficient to dodge a normal attack/lunge from a zombie about 80% of the time, with 1 torso encumbrance. In the current experimentals, it seems like zombies hit me 9 out of 10 times… --- ## [Infinite slime splitting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-slime-splitting/7362)
**Author:** [@Metekillot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Metekillot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-slime-splitting/7362 "2014-09-16T01:51:01Z")
I’m using experimental 2093 and it appears that small blobs will infintely split into two more blobs. I started with two large blobs, and I’m now fighting approximately 60 slimes because killing the small blobs just make… --- ## [NPC speed bug, or...?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-speed-bug-or/7358)
**Author:** [@Dragoonseal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dragoonseal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-speed-bug-or/7358 "2014-09-16T00:54:24Z")
Version: 755178a (or listed elsewhere as 2092) Tiles/SDL Windows 7 This is the first time I’ve played with NPCs enabled, and I also have no experience using guns yet so I’m not positive this is a bug. It seems all rea… --- ## [(Crash)Experiemental 2095+](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-experiemental-2095/7360)
**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 12:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-experiemental-2095/7360 "2014-09-16T00:51:15Z")
I’m experiencing a crash in the last few experimentals. Its rather irritating as can happen with little warning, usually I’m pressing a key in one direction to get to one place or another, and the crash happens before I … --- ## [Metabolic Interchange question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metabolic-interchange-question/7356)
**Author:** [@Infotater](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Infotater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/metabolic-interchange-question/7356 "2014-09-16T00:10:07Z")
Does the Expanded Digestive System CBM compliment the Metabolic Interchange CBM when it comes to power/hunger drain? [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=396) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=398)