# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=417 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 418 --- ## [Rapier should have Parry technique not Block - 34B8A69 - XP 1667](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rapier-should-have-parry-technique-not-block-34b8a69-xp-1667/6551)
**Author:** [@Hague](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hague)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 1:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rapier-should-have-parry-technique-not-block-34b8a69-xp-1667/6551 "2014-06-20T01:27:39Z")
I noticed that the Rapier weapon has the block technique, which on its face, doesn’t seem appropriate for a sword. Block implies that you’re using your arm and not your weapon to resist an attack. It should be Parry inst… --- ## [Fire's only lasting one turn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fires-only-lasting-one-turn/6515)
**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fires-only-lasting-one-turn/6515 "2014-06-19T22:44:28Z")
I have a fireplace with some charcoal, a two by four, and alcohol in it, but it goes out one turn after lighting it (consuming one of the alcohol charges each time) Normally a fire should last several turns, if I was bu… --- ## [Item blacklist mod, come vote for the items you want in it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-blacklist-mod-come-vote-for-the-items-you-want-in-it/6393)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-blacklist-mod-come-vote-for-the-items-you-want-in-it/6393 "2014-06-19T20:18:28Z")
There’s a proposal for a mod that blacklists items on github. If an item is in the blacklist mod, and you enable the mod, it will prevent the item from spawning, and it will hide the recipe for making it if any. Basica… --- ## [Zolverine, the zolf killer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zolverine-the-zolf-killer/6514)
**Author:** [@shavedllama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/shavedllama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zolverine-the-zolf-killer/6514 "2014-06-19T11:26:15Z")
Ok, first of all, I haven’t played for a few months, and its nice to come back and see a bunch of additions and changes. I’m playing some of the latest experimental versions, and I gotta say - its great. But - “zolf” s… --- ## [Monkeycoding by request](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monkeycoding-by-request/6536)
**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monkeycoding-by-request/6536 "2014-06-19T10:20:42Z")
You give easy request and i code it just-for-lulz if i can code it. Z levels it’s not easy request and NPC it’s too not easy request too, but i can try to do somethink with NPC. I very bad speak english and may be you n… --- ## [Lets spin and dance all day long, NOT! Why?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-spin-and-dance-all-day-long-not-why/6537)
**Author:** [@eternalflame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/eternalflame)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-spin-and-dance-all-day-long-not-why/6537 "2014-06-19T06:19:28Z")
Is there any particular reason a spinning strike requires at least 4 adjacent enemies? As far as I can see, there would be no downside to spinning to hit 2 or 3 enemies. Is spinning strike slower or weaker than a normal … --- ## [Aluminium / Aluminum Foil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aluminium-aluminum-foil/6519)
**Author:** [@Hague](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hague)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 1:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aluminium-aluminum-foil/6519 "2014-06-19T01:52:47Z")
Mostly a joke item, players can craft various armaments and jewelry out of aluminum (I’m American :P) foil. It can be crafted into wrappers and loaded with food for storage. New meal recipes using aluminum foil for wrapp… --- ## [Ammo-based vehicle turrets still broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-based-vehicle-turrets-still-broken/5524)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-based-vehicle-turrets-still-broken/5524 "2014-06-18T21:07:23Z")
Ridiculously inaccurate. Will frequently “fire” but have a range of 1, wasting ammo. Will crash if firing a projectile that can be recollected (bolts/arrows/etc). Don’t seem to factor in the armor piercing value. When … --- ## [Can you turn off weapon degradation in experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-turn-off-weapon-degradation-in-experimental/6460)
**Author:** [@blazing\_glory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/blazing_glory)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-turn-off-weapon-degradation-in-experimental/6460 "2014-06-18T20:10:32Z")
I tend to be whacking 20 zombies all the time I don’t want to deal with my weapon suddenly becoming worse,and eventually breaking and leaving me with my bare hands. --- ## [Crafting 'OR' error (4fce4d5)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-or-error-4fce4d5/6520)
**Author:** [@Weyrling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weyrling)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-or-error-4fce4d5/6520 "2014-06-18T03:23:23Z")
Been playing one of the relatively new experimental versions recently, when I successfully crafted aspic from a single chunk of meat, it requires ‘1 chunk of meat’ and then a large OR that also has ‘1 chunk of meat’ in i… --- ## [Offal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/offal/6506)
**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/offal/6506 "2014-06-18T00:52:41Z")
You ought to be able to have multiple parts when you get a game animal. Let’s say you kill a deer. Free deer heart. --- ## [Repairing leather straps (29951eb) 1666 Win/tiles exp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repairing-leather-straps-29951eb-1666-win-tiles-exp/6528)
**Author:** [@Kyriolexical\_Dino](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kyriolexical_Dino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 11:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/repairing-leather-straps-29951eb-1666-win-tiles-exp/6528 "2014-06-17T23:26:08Z")
So as I’ve stated, version: 299951eb on the 1666 Win Tiles exp you can repair leather straps for exp on tailoring, after successfully doing so they dissapear from your inventory, kinda weird but better than getting a \[gl… --- ## [How do you clean your wound?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-clean-your-wound/6513)
**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-clean-your-wound/6513 "2014-06-17T19:07:27Z")
I started with the bionic soldier so I could get used to some of the game mechanics Now I’m trying to branch out into other classes, but twice now I’ve been infected almost immediately (for some reason it’s putting evac… --- ## [Loneliness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/loneliness/6486)
**Author:** [@Womble](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Womble)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/loneliness/6486 "2014-06-17T17:49:48Z")
I suggested elsewhere that loneliness could be a serious contender for filling up the end-game, so let’s chew it over. For starters, “loneliness” is kind of a catchall for the psychological effects of the Cataclysm. Gr… --- ## [How do activate Debug mode in latest experimental version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-activate-debug-mode-in-latest-experimental-version/6524)
**Author:** [@Moon\_Dew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moon_Dew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-activate-debug-mode-in-latest-experimental-version/6524 "2014-06-17T16:14:00Z")
I’m trying to bind the debug button (for when I just want to play around in the game) but I can’t find the keymap file, and the keybindings file is practically unreadable outside of Word, and even then I have no idea wha… --- ## [How do Fungal Blooms work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-fungal-blooms-work/6445)
**Author:** [@magnum2016](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/magnum2016)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-fungal-blooms-work/6445 "2014-06-17T15:19:02Z")
I have one near the town my survivor is set up inside and i know they infect zombies and such with spores but does the Fungal Bloom grow larger as time passes or does it stay the size it is? --- ## [Peeking Through The Keyhole](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/peeking-through-the-keyhole/6495)
**Author:** [@Creamy\_Goodness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creamy_Goodness)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/peeking-through-the-keyhole/6495 "2014-06-16T21:42:41Z")
Hey guys got a pretty dated, but still interesting and useful idea, being able to peek through the keyhole in a wooden door, allowing a thin 1 tile strip in a straight line to be seen. I know see-through keyholes are pr… --- ## [Bridge ending on same side of river? \[Windows Experiments 1650?\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridge-ending-on-same-side-of-river-windows-experiments-1650/6509)
**Author:** [@Inquisitor\_Dust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inquisitor_Dust)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridge-ending-on-same-side-of-river-windows-experiments-1650/6509 "2014-06-16T00:50:41Z")
I started a new game on a recent experimental (I think it was 1650, but it might’ve been one before that) I came across a river that separated me from town. Rather than going across the river, the bridge was going with t… --- ## [Instagib necromancers?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instagib-necromancers/6499)
**Author:** [@keegus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/keegus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instagib-necromancers/6499 "2014-06-15T23:51:00Z")
so I had what I felt was fairly successful run going when I came across a secluded hotel with a few zombies and a zombie necromancer. I kited away all the zombies without pulling the necromancer, and figured I’d give my… --- ## [Verticality](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/verticality/6505)
**Author:** [@chefvordivask](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chefvordivask)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/verticality/6505 "2014-06-15T23:49:30Z")
I dunno if this has been suggested, but I think it may be neat if some building had actual attics. In those attics would be windows that led to the roof. I drew a terrible diagram, but its just an example. \[image\] I do… --- ## [NPC Army](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-army/6482)
**Author:** [@Yelesom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yelesom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-army/6482 "2014-06-15T21:41:12Z")
Not sure how common this is in the game, but I’m assuming it’s a product of the Random NPCs option and the RNGs wrath. I was starting up a new character after dying quite a few times due to ineptitude. I got lucky and s… --- ## [Can someone help me run the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-someone-help-me-run-the-game/6493)
**Author:** [@SlewedQuasar890](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SlewedQuasar890)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 9:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-someone-help-me-run-the-game/6493 "2014-06-15T21:37:36Z")
i dont know anything. can someone walk me through instaling and running the game/ tiles. i have no idea what im doing, ive tried to follow the wiki step by step but none of it makes sense. why is this so complicated. (i … --- ## [Game crashes when loading new area](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-when-loading-new-area/6500)
**Author:** [@SlewedQuasar890](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SlewedQuasar890)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 9:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-when-loading-new-area/6500 "2014-06-15T21:37:08Z")
i quit playing yesterday and now when i open my game and walk to a new area on the map the game says not responding hlp plz version: 0.A --- ## [New armor screen & changed encumbrance system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-armor-screen-changed-encumbrance-system/5822)
**Author:** [@illi-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/illi-kun)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 9:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-armor-screen-changed-encumbrance-system/5822 "2014-06-15T21:22:28Z")
This discussion has been started in this PR. Folks, what do you think about new UI for advanced armor re-layering window: \[image\] Some random details: Each clothing/armor covers some layer (underwear/regular layer/o… --- ## [What ever happened to fishing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-ever-happened-to-fishing/6502)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-ever-happened-to-fishing/6502 "2014-06-15T18:34:44Z")
Seriously? Didn’t we have fishing at one point? --- ## [Exhaustion Penalties](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exhaustion-penalties/6488)
**Author:** [@Weyrling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weyrling)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exhaustion-penalties/6488 "2014-06-15T18:32:51Z")
One thing I’ve noticed lately is that you can fight zombies and run around looting and crafting things for weeks at a time (taking narcoleptic naps when exhausted enough), but you can still install three or four engines … --- ## [Sheathing artifacts and the bashing weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheathing-artifacts-and-the-bashing-weapons/6425)
**Author:** [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sheathing-artifacts-and-the-bashing-weapons/6425 "2014-06-15T15:48:08Z")
You know, carrying that artifact sword/quarterstaff in really messing up your volume in your pack. Why not make something to hold it? TL;DR: I want something to carry the blunt/rather large weapons (quarterstaff and it’… --- ## [Version 0.A Kaufman ctd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-0-a-kaufman-ctd/6501)
**Author:** [@digimite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/digimite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-0-a-kaufman-ctd/6501 "2014-06-15T12:30:04Z")
game is using mods Old gun pack Medieval content pack The game ctd when I use the advanced inventory to reload my FN-Scar-L, ie: activate, reload, crash! I am using civilian rounds instead of military rounds. I can’… --- ## [Stamina](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stamina/6433)
**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stamina/6433 "2014-06-15T10:06:04Z")
Stamina (sta) and running. If player is running it reduce stamina depending on carried weight. Movement cost in this case - standard. If stamina low - player can only walk with 1.5x movement cost. You have 150 x STR st… --- ## [Bug on advanced inventory management version fc277c1 xp](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-on-advanced-inventory-management-version-fc277c1-xp/6483)
**Author:** [@kriogenik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kriogenik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 5:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-on-advanced-inventory-management-version-fc277c1-xp/6483 "2014-06-15T05:47:27Z")
When i remove any item from a inventory trough advance inventory management the item is not removed, i get one of it, and a random item disapears. i got more than 50 of an item because of this, losing most others others… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=416) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=418)