# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=412 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 413 --- ## [Charcoal kiln not burning up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charcoal-kiln-not-burning-up/6770)
**Author:** [@Loupkiller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loupkiller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/charcoal-kiln-not-burning-up/6770 "2014-07-13T02:42:07Z")
Hello, I presently have a charcoal kiln lying on the floor at 1553 charge and its not going down. I managed to get charcoal earlier with it. I didnt find anything relating to this on the forums, if needed ill provide … --- ## [Disassembling item does not give the proper materials used](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-item-does-not-give-the-proper-materials-used/6762)
**Author:** [@Leanderstein](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Leanderstein)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2014, 1:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-item-does-not-give-the-proper-materials-used/6762 "2014-07-13T01:53:09Z")
Just made a makeshift knife with a spike and duct tape. It displays the correct components used in the item description, but when I went to disassemble it to get the duct tape back, I just got a spike and a rag. =/ Not … --- ## [Mini fridge question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mini-fridge-question/6761)
**Author:** [@gopa4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gopa4)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mini-fridge-question/6761 "2014-07-12T15:51:18Z")
In my vehicle I have installed a mini fridge, however every time I load it up with cooked meat in a day it’s all rotten. Thusly, my question is: is this supposed to work like this? My fridge is powered and my batteries a… --- ## [Crash-1743-Examining Bookshelfs, Display racks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-1743-examining-bookshelfs-display-racks/6728)
**Author:** [@Frostwood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Frostwood)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 4:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-1743-examining-bookshelfs-display-racks/6728 "2014-07-12T04:35:26Z")
When you examine a Bookshelf or Display rack with items on it the game crashes. Weirdly enough, if you examine a dresser, it doesn’t crash. -it also happens when scrolling down on the 'Wish for item" on the Debug scree… --- ## [New Trait Idea : Thievery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-trait-idea-thievery/6765)
**Author:** [@supergameman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supergameman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-trait-idea-thievery/6765 "2014-07-12T01:22:03Z")
Thievery could be a neat idea. Here’s some places we could use this in: A new selection in chat with a NPC: The ability to steal an random item they have. It would have a chance of succeeding depending on the person yo… --- ## [MOVED: Mini fridge question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-mini-fridge-question/6766)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-mini-fridge-question/6766 "2014-07-12T01:19:25Z")
This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=7139.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [Cell Phones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cell-phones/6763)
**Author:** [@supergameman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supergameman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cell-phones/6763 "2014-07-12T00:53:50Z")
I feel like the cell phone could be used as a better way of communication. Perhaps if you give a cell phone to your companions you can chat with them. Or maybe you could use it to contact special phone numbers, such as 9… --- ## [The (lack of a) Bionic Dealership in the wasteland](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-lack-of-a-bionic-dealership-in-the-wasteland/6735)
**Author:** [@The\_Admiral](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Admiral)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-lack-of-a-bionic-dealership-in-the-wasteland/6735 "2014-07-11T17:53:25Z")
So, as we all know, bionic parts are strewn around the wasteland, in walking loot droppers, with termites, and even inside of your ex survivors. We also see various flyers alongside the roads advertising the installation… --- ## [A big thank you for the Devs!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-big-thank-you-for-the-devs/6705)
**Author:** [@lexlexx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lexlexx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2014, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-big-thank-you-for-the-devs/6705 "2014-07-11T10:39:07Z")
Some brief background of my experiences with Cata, I feel is in order. I first found out about it from a Let player called Jef Major/one F Jef on youtube back in early 2011 (back when you started with a dog in a house an… --- ## [Seeing Boxes instead of text version 0.A](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seeing-boxes-instead-of-text-version-0-a/6760)
**Author:** [@DarkShadowsX5](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DarkShadowsX5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2014, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seeing-boxes-instead-of-text-version-0-a/6760 "2014-07-11T08:10:35Z")
is this just me or do other people have this issue? I also use Japanese as an alternative system because I’m learning/studying it. This issue is on SDL/TILES version is there anyway to change the game language to Engli… --- ## [Battery mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/battery-mods/6725)
**Author:** [@EpicMarble](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EpicMarble)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2014, 6:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/battery-mods/6725 "2014-07-11T06:38:42Z")
I started playing this game a week or two ago, first the stable build and then on to the experimental. I noticed that one of the differences is that you can no longer combine the “rechargeable battery mod” and the “extra… --- ## [Paint that wagon!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/paint-that-wagon/6751)
**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2014, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/paint-that-wagon/6751 "2014-07-11T04:50:32Z")
We have paint and paintbrushes now so I’ve something of a suggestion in that regard. Players should have the ability to recolor the various tiles of their vehicles provided they have the needed painting supplies. I for o… --- ## [Museum Mod Please](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/museum-mod-please/6701)
**Author:** [@thedemondude1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/thedemondude1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2014, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/museum-mod-please/6701 "2014-07-11T03:45:06Z")
Could someone put a museum mod in Cataclysm and have old ww2 armor or old weapons or somthing like that i thought it would be really cool. --- ## [What are all these super-big recent changes in the changelog?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-all-these-super-big-recent-changes-in-the-changelog/6759)
**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2014, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-all-these-super-big-recent-changes-in-the-changelog/6759 "2014-07-11T00:30:11Z")
What are all these super-big recent changes in the changelog? It almost looks like NPC stuff. I also saw something about portals. Looking around at the game though, no obvious changes. Are NPCs in? Anyone know whats bee… --- ## [Sub-spiders](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sub-spiders/6746)
**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sub-spiders/6746 "2014-07-10T23:47:17Z")
\[image\] The zombie apocalypse just got REALLY FUCKING SCARY! --- ## [Running on x64 Elementary OS (Luna)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-on-x64-elementary-os-luna/6688)
**Author:** [@PunkCapitalist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PunkCapitalist)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-on-x64-elementary-os-luna/6688 "2014-07-10T05:52:28Z")
Hi! I have been trying to get the game running in Elementary OS to no avail. The pre-built packages, both the stable and experimental builds say “zsh: no such file or directory: ./cataclysm” or “./cataclysm: ./cataclysm… --- ## [Dex debuff and spasms without apparent reason](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dex-debuff-and-spasms-without-apparent-reason/6697)
**Author:** [@Sulaweyo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sulaweyo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 3:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dex-debuff-and-spasms-without-apparent-reason/6697 "2014-07-10T03:43:48Z")
I am having a bit of a problem. My Dexterity has been 8/12 for five to ten days now, and I constantly get spasms which knock me to the floor and stun me. But there is nothing listed under the effects tab on the status s… --- ## [Help Me Test New Turrets!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-me-test-new-turrets/6739)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-me-test-new-turrets/6739 "2014-07-10T00:41:48Z")
I finally got the time to pull my turret mod together and balance it out somewhat… Except for the part where modinfo doesn’t seem to accept changes to vehicle jsons. I ended up dropping a lot of turrets because they turn… --- ## [Reinforced reinforced head light and a query](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reinforced-reinforced-head-light-and-a-query/6753)
**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reinforced-reinforced-head-light-and-a-query/6753 "2014-07-09T15:10:24Z")
Heya. I’m in the habit of reinforcing ALL OF THE THINGS. Stumbled across a reinforced head light and turned it into a reinforced reinforced head light. Kinda goofy. On a related note, does reinforcing car parts actually… --- ## [Assorted Brain Droppings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assorted-brain-droppings/6747)
**Author:** [@Anxiety](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Anxiety)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 10:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assorted-brain-droppings/6747 "2014-07-09T10:42:14Z")
Here are several thoughts that have crossed my mind of late. I don’t see any particular theme, so I’m throwing them into this grab bag thread for lack of a better idea. Technically, there are probably a few spoilers fo… --- ## [Awkward recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/awkward-recipe/6752)
**Author:** [@RandomGuy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RandomGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/awkward-recipe/6752 "2014-07-09T09:32:07Z")
“Pebble” recipe - you can make pebbles with only one rock itself in your inventory. --- ## [Windows Curses - Build 23b5e27 (0.A-1757) - Crash from Fighting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-curses-build-23b5e27-0-a-1757-crash-from-fighting/6749)
**Author:** [@muskratte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/muskratte)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-curses-build-23b5e27-0-a-1757-crash-from-fighting/6749 "2014-07-09T07:18:21Z")
Windows Curses - Build 23b5e27 (0.A-1757) - Crash from Fighting Windows 7. I was at work while encountering this bug, so I don’t have the initial crash reports. However, I’ve been able to successfully replicate it ever… --- ## [Windows Graphical Experimental - Build e0cae73 (0.A-1756) - Crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-graphical-experimental-build-e0cae73-0-a-1756-crash/6748)
**Author:** [@DeviateScaleCodpiece](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeviateScaleCodpiece)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-graphical-experimental-build-e0cae73-0-a-1756-crash/6748 "2014-07-08T09:57:47Z")
Windows keeps crashing my program. But what else is new right? :slight\_smile: Seriously though, in this build, moving through a smashed window crashes the program 100% of the time. Doesn’t matter if the windows are cle… --- ## [Windows Graphical Experimental - Build 134f639 (0.A-1753) - Permanent "diseases"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-graphical-experimental-build-134f639-0-a-1753-permanent-diseases/6745)
**Author:** [@DeviateScaleCodpiece](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeviateScaleCodpiece)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-graphical-experimental-build-134f639-0-a-1753-permanent-diseases/6745 "2014-07-08T05:29:30Z")
Picked up a nail board and started clubbing some zombies only to find out they would never recover from being stunned. Some self-inflicted experimentation revealed that the same case was true for the player (I.E. Blindn… --- ## [Handful of cash card related suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handful-of-cash-card-related-suggestions/5521)
**Author:** [@Senrain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Senrain)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handful-of-cash-card-related-suggestions/5521 "2014-07-08T02:21:10Z")
I’m just gonna shove a handful of suggestions here, relating to cash cards and more common use of the computer skill as well as general hacking. Purchasing Gasoline: The pumps at most (if not all) gas stations should be… --- ## [Morale Overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-overhaul/6737)
**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/morale-overhaul/6737 "2014-07-08T02:16:37Z")
Its fairly simply system. Make almost every morale bonus or penalty randomized, to a number between to set integers, on character creation. For example: I create a character named Maxamillian Morticae Milkherds Just a… --- ## [Sunbug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sunbug/6741)
**Author:** [@RandomGuy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RandomGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2014, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sunbug/6741 "2014-07-07T21:07:51Z")
In the latest builds sun is glaring everywhere, even in the basement. --- ## [\-FIXED- Game crashes in the professions list cataclysmdda-0.A-1728 -FIXED-](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-game-crashes-in-the-professions-list-cataclysmdda-0-a-1728-fixed/6742)
**Author:** [@bubbadoo14](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bubbadoo14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2014, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fixed-game-crashes-in-the-professions-list-cataclysmdda-0-a-1728-fixed/6742 "2014-07-07T15:18:30Z")
Sorry if this has been fixed in a more recent post but I thought I woiuld post it here just in case before I go to sleep. I a tired so sorry if this isn’t descriptive enough/ bug has been fixed/ or is shite. So when cre… --- ## [Capital lettered items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/capital-lettered-items/6740)
**Author:** [@Cherry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cherry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2014, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/capital-lettered-items/6740 "2014-07-07T10:38:12Z")
I don’t like their non-conformist attitude. There are others, but these are the ones that always avoid my /find radar when I’m looking for them since i don’t search with a capital letter. \[NON-CONFORMIST CONTAINMENT CA… --- ## [Food and Nutrition](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-and-nutrition/6733)
**Author:** [@GroeneAppel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GroeneAppel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2014, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-and-nutrition/6733 "2014-07-07T07:11:34Z")
As it currently stands, a survivor is capable of living on just meat and perhaps a vitamin pill or two, even longterm. I believe that this should change, a more varied diet should be a requirement for long term survival… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=411) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=413)