# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=415 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 416 --- ## [Construction menu crash - Windows experimental graphical 0.A d4aad3f](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-menu-crash-windows-experimental-graphical-0-a-d4aad3f/6650)
**Author:** [@DeviateScaleCodpiece](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeviateScaleCodpiece)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-menu-crash-windows-experimental-graphical-0-a-d4aad3f/6650 "2014-06-28T20:06:59Z")
What it says on the tin. Smash a window in a starting safety shelter, go to clean broken glass and the game crashes when you open up the menu. --- ## [Hostile NPC attack actions showing up with green text](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostile-npc-attack-actions-showing-up-with-green-text/6647)
**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hostile-npc-attack-actions-showing-up-with-green-text/6647 "2014-06-28T17:13:22Z")
Pretty much what the title says. --- ## [Stop making content. Make good engine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-making-content-make-good-engine/6607)
**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 3:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-making-content-make-good-engine/6607 "2014-06-28T03:11:11Z")
And i have a question. It’s (!) SURVIVAL game right? Why i don’t have hardcore survival? Now it hard to die in wildness. Just make longbow. Permadeath from zombear for zoose - it’s not survive - it stupid permadeath. Dea… --- ## [The CATA Caption Game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-cata-caption-game/6622)
**Author:** [@Dorian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dorian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-cata-caption-game/6622 "2014-06-28T02:55:40Z")
For funsies. The game is simple: upload an image and post it. Other users then try to come up with an interesting/funny/morbid/whatever caption. The winner wins a shiny new MELCHIOR (Dielectric Capacitance System for you… --- ## [0.A Reading rate bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-reading-rate-bug/5960)
**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-reading-rate-bug/5960 "2014-06-27T22:47:45Z")
After like 10 days into my new game in 0.A, the rate my characater’s skill increased while reading suddenly plummeted. I tried reading “Duelist’s Annual” to get my piercing skill to level 1, and after about 12 hours I ha… --- ## [Change Pink Tablet To A Drug That Is More Possible To Find](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-pink-tablet-to-a-drug-that-is-more-possible-to-find/6585)
**Author:** [@Creamy\_Goodness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creamy_Goodness)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/change-pink-tablet-to-a-drug-that-is-more-possible-to-find/6585 "2014-06-27T22:39:31Z")
So I found some pink tablets, and at first assumed they were MDMA. I took one and was surprised at the effects, it also seems that as far as the wiki is concerned it is LSD on a pink tablet. My suggestion is purely for … --- ## [Training is absurdly OP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/training-is-absurdly-op/6632)
**Author:** [@Bonevomit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonevomit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/training-is-absurdly-op/6632 "2014-06-27T22:34:05Z")
I just recruited an NPC and gave him a handful of blueberry seeds What did he give me in exhange? 4 levels of throwing, unarmed, and first aid 2 levels of launchers and mechanical Training took a couple of hours and … --- ## [Giant Ants](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giant-ants/5425)
**Author:** [@gammaflux](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gammaflux)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giant-ants/5425 "2014-06-27T19:50:51Z")
So is it a bug or new feature that ants don’t attack you when they sense you now? They just keep ignoring me and when I attack one they attempt to track me. (which should be easy considering I have the strong scent trait… --- ## [Funnels do not collect Acid water in latest Experimental 0.A-1677](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/funnels-do-not-collect-acid-water-in-latest-experimental-0-a-1677/6636)
**Author:** [@digimite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/digimite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/funnels-do-not-collect-acid-water-in-latest-experimental-0-a-1677/6636 "2014-06-27T15:45:48Z")
I had two makeshift funnels set up outside with a gallon jug under each one. Weather cycle was something like Acid drizzle, Acid rain, Acid Drizzle, Acid rain. I waited through the several hours and when I checked not … --- ## [Plutonium duplication bug (2e7bec2; 0.A-1697)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plutonium-duplication-bug-2e7bec2-0-a-1697/6633)
**Author:** [@Weyrling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weyrling)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plutonium-duplication-bug-2e7bec2-0-a-1697/6633 "2014-06-27T14:24:21Z")
If you Disassemble a powered RM13 combat armor (5 plutonium for 2500 charge), you receive the remaining charge in plutonium cells, multiplying it by 500. While you have to be extraordinarily foolish to do this on your o… --- ## [Evac shelter blew up?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evac-shelter-blew-up/6628)
**Author:** [@mineforce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mineforce)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evac-shelter-blew-up/6628 "2014-06-27T07:45:50Z")
Ok I started playing this game 2 days ago since I wanted a game like dwarf fortress so someone recommended me cataclysm dda. And since then I been having tons of fun with this game but never passed the first day. But any… --- ## [Redone Charcoal Kiln](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/redone-charcoal-kiln/6575)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/redone-charcoal-kiln/6575 "2014-06-27T05:59:02Z")
The charcoal recipe annoyed me as I spend an hour essentially watching wood burn. So I came up with something using the new commands available. Essentially, you put wood into the oven (recipe consumes the charcoal kiln)… --- ## [Been away a while, how's the status on NPCs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-away-a-while-hows-the-status-on-npcs/6599)
**Author:** [@martinuzz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/martinuzz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-away-a-while-hows-the-status-on-npcs/6599 "2014-06-27T05:55:11Z")
Last I know, it was not recommended turning them on, since they were buggy as hell. Has anything changed in that aspect in say, the past year and a half? --- ## [Is there any way to Undelete a character?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-undelete-a-character/6630)
**Author:** [@123456789](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/123456789)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-undelete-a-character/6630 "2014-06-27T05:31:01Z")
I usually dont save scum, but I believe my death was unfair. I had a character who was VERY far in, and I got the flu. So I use a royal jelly, almost immediately after, I get the flu again. So I use a royal jelly. Not ev… --- ## [Automated Facility Ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/automated-facility-ideas/6567)
**Author:** [@Hague](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hague)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 2:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/automated-facility-ideas/6567 "2014-06-27T02:56:23Z")
I was raiding a gas station earlier and I thought, “Vending machines are notoriously unreliable as a way to spend all the cash card money I have.” It made me dream up some ideas for some more types of automated faciliti… --- ## [Alternative Way Of Getting Missions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alternative-way-of-getting-missions/6415)
**Author:** [@Fniff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fniff)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alternative-way-of-getting-missions/6415 "2014-06-27T02:30:59Z")
So, missions are fun enough and give good goals. But NPCs are buggy as hell and unable to be properly used at the moment. So why not put in a placeholder? How this would work would be that the starting shelter has a “em… --- ## ["Disassemble All" in Vehicle Construction Window](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassemble-all-in-vehicle-construction-window/6623)
**Author:** [@Dorian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dorian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassemble-all-in-vehicle-construction-window/6623 "2014-06-27T02:09:36Z")
Pretty self-explanatory. Would not disassemble the entire vehicle, but the entire tile you’re hovering over, so that you don’t have to hunt around for parts that are connected to each other to remove them in the proper o… --- ## [Remotely detonated explosives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remotely-detonated-explosives/6571)
**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/remotely-detonated-explosives/6571 "2014-06-26T20:50:01Z")
'nuff said. --- ## [Handheld Vidya Game System \[Most badass item in the game\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handheld-vidya-game-system-most-badass-item-in-the-game/6572)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handheld-vidya-game-system-most-badass-item-in-the-game/6572 "2014-06-26T19:08:52Z")
So I just found this sitting in a pharmacy. That DIDN’T HAVE ANY FUCKING THORAZINE! I nearly died escaping the city again, and wasted all my shotty ammo. But man getting this thing was worth it. I thought it was going … --- ## [Challenge games](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-games/5956)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-games/5956 "2014-06-26T15:53:16Z")
Lets brain storm some fun challenge games. This is for experoenced players. We can then compete on who lives longest… So make ot hard. Mine 25x zombies Zombies at shelter Start at 10 pm Drink mutations as soon as yo… --- ## [Just a new "bag", clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-a-new-bag-clothing/6614)
**Author:** [@TaigaR](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TaigaR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-a-new-bag-clothing/6614 "2014-06-26T15:20:01Z")
When I gather berries in garden and need to climb the tree, i take a bucket, thread it with belt (rope or lace) and wear it like a messenger bag. So, this is my idea. --- ## [I Know Kung Fu (but I don't know what that means)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-know-kung-fu-but-i-dont-know-what-that-means/6487)
**Author:** [@flaede](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/flaede)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-know-kung-fu-but-i-dont-know-what-that-means/6487 "2014-06-26T13:43:09Z")
So the wiki only has what is clearly outdated info regarding martial arts. Crane Style kung fu has worked well for my character, but I have noticed recently that my now high level of unarmed combat has me showing new “e… --- ## [Help - Stung](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-stung/6592)
**Author:** [@Logiwonk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logiwonk)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-stung/6592 "2014-06-26T00:39:13Z")
Hello, I’ve been playing the experimental build 8ceae11 and my character has, as the result of a close encounter with some bees, gotten the “stung” status which is causing pain to continually increase. Nothing I’ve done … --- ## [Vehicle Turrets at Night](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-turrets-at-night/6601)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-turrets-at-night/6601 "2014-06-26T00:30:22Z")
No matter what light is available, vehicle turrets have their range greatly reduced at night. Floodlights, flashlights, fire, and even shocker zombies can’t change this. You’ll understand that this is very dangerous wit… --- ## [I think free jobs need rebalance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-think-free-jobs-need-rebalance/6608)
**Author:** [@Annoyed\_grunt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Annoyed_grunt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-think-free-jobs-need-rebalance/6608 "2014-06-25T23:34:25Z")
Most of them are straight upgrades to “Survivor”. --- ## [\[SCATTERS\] item token](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scatters-item-token/6597)
**Author:** [@Hague](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hague)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scatters-item-token/6597 "2014-06-25T21:25:40Z")
This token, would apply to solid objects that are likely very difficult to pick up individually, this includes things like coins, ball bearings, candies, cigarettes, etc. Generally any object that is likely to roll, boun… --- ## [Direct energy supply from accumulators](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/direct-energy-supply-from-accumulators/6591)
**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/direct-energy-supply-from-accumulators/6591 "2014-06-25T20:15:29Z")
I’ve always been wondering why it’s impossible to connect a flashlight, for example, to a full storage battery. I think i don’t need to explain the idea, but here’s suggest: simple one tile & inventory system. Cable co… --- ## [(Un)breakable trees?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/un-breakable-trees/5507)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Mirrsen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sean_Mirrsen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/un-breakable-trees/5507 "2014-06-25T17:47:44Z")
Greetings. I’ve been looking around the .jsons trying to find why trees in this game are tougher than reinforced steel walls, as far as vehicle impacts are concerned. Turns out they are specifically set not to be break… --- ## [Clothes vs monsters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothes-vs-monsters/6559)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clothes-vs-monsters/6559 "2014-06-25T17:45:45Z")
Here is a list about the monsters and their maximum damage with melee attacks. The list is not complete because special attacks (smg, acid etc.) are not in this list, it is too much work to collect them from the code. L… --- ## [Resting!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resting/6587)
**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resting/6587 "2014-06-25T15:35:48Z")
Are you feeling a pain in your chest? Wha- Your chest health is at two bars! But you’re out of any healing items, and there’s too many zombies to do a run into the city to survive. And you’re not tired enough to sleep. S… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=414) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=416)