# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=432 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 433 --- ## [Trading Ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trading-ideas/5875)
**Author:** [@Mcrone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mcrone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 12:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trading-ideas/5875 "2014-04-18T00:31:10Z")
I was thinking about how trading works after a very one sided trade with a NPC and thought up several ideas that might be able to work in Cataclysm. (not a coder so i don’t know how feasible this would be) There should… --- ## [SDL and Lua support on WinXP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sdl-and-lua-support-on-winxp/5864)
**Author:** [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sdl-and-lua-support-on-winxp/5864 "2014-04-17T21:29:56Z")
Oh, trouble ahead. :slight\_smile: I’ve noticed you guys reorganized in-game folders, so I thought it would be fun to test v0.11 TileSetEditor. It didn’t miss a thing, and so mustn’t I… CataDDA\_0.A.1351\\cataclysm-tiles o… --- ## [Difficulty Settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difficulty-settings/5856)
**Author:** [@vache](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vache)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difficulty-settings/5856 "2014-04-17T07:49:56Z")
So I’m trying to think of ways to scale up the difficulty without relying on traits/starting conditions, mostly options that could be set during world generation to set an overall difficulty to the world. There could be… --- ## [Destroying a portal (and a question about weather/seasons)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/destroying-a-portal-and-a-question-about-weather-seasons/5813)
**Author:** [@WCG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WCG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/destroying-a-portal-and-a-question-about-weather-seasons/5813 "2014-04-16T21:50:23Z")
These are two completely unrelated questions. Sorry, but I don’t think either will need much of a reply, so I thought I’d just post once. Can a portal be destroyed? I need to know for role-playing purposes, mainly. I’m… --- ## [Fatigue System](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fatigue-system/5831)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fatigue-system/5831 "2014-04-16T17:12:11Z")
Since the topic of adding a fatigue system has been brought up as a balance measure; I figured I may as well give my thoughts on it. In my system, fatigue is directly tied into the movement point system. Essentially, th… --- ## [Is vehicle modification worth the time?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-vehicle-modification-worth-the-time/5769)
**Author:** [@Theinsomniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theinsomniac)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-vehicle-modification-worth-the-time/5769 "2014-04-16T14:23:00Z")
I’ve recently acquired a car that was in pretty good shape, fixed up some dents and even added a bit of extra armor to the front in case I have to drive through a horde, and this got me thinking, how useful is vehicle mo… --- ## [Crafting menu slowdown(bloated)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-menu-slowdown-bloated/5861)
**Author:** [@RAM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RAM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-menu-slowdown-bloated/5861 "2014-04-16T03:16:59Z")
So, I like to browse the crafting menu, and it gets slow as I pile endless seas of raw materials. Every time I switch tabs it seems to reverify which recipes are viable, which can take a noticeable length of time and be … --- ## [Main site bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/main-site-bug/5854)
**Author:** [@terroroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/terroroid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/main-site-bug/5854 "2014-04-16T02:37:06Z")
I dont know if it is the right place for reporting this. At the main page of cataclysm DDA; when the changes in latest experimental link (the links at right side) is clicked, the latest changelog cannot be accessed. ins… --- ## [Where to go, what to do next?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-go-what-to-do-next/5635)
**Author:** [@CylonOven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CylonOven)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-go-what-to-do-next/5635 "2014-04-15T23:41:47Z")
Basally the last two survivors I’ve played have: Found armoured cars and modded then with all sorts of goodies, welding rig, fridge, kitchen unit etc. Have enough food to survive for a good number of days without needi… --- ## [Json Translation help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-translation-help/5862)
**Author:** [@i2amroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/i2amroy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-translation-help/5862 "2014-04-15T22:55:56Z")
Recently I’ve been working on a project that involves moving a bunch of the old diseases over to json-based effects. This, however will involve moving a bunch of strings out of the codebase and into the effects json file… --- ## [Adding source files](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-source-files/5857)
**Author:** [@Heruedhel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heruedhel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-source-files/5857 "2014-04-15T18:28:55Z")
I have made a few changes to the code. I pulled some stuff out of the game class and put it in a new class. I updated the project for my development environment (MVS2013) to add the .h and .cpp files of the new class. H… --- ## [Intro movie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/intro-movie/5842)
**Author:** [@AerialK7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AerialK7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/intro-movie/5842 "2014-04-15T17:05:44Z")
You know…one like dwarf fortress’. I would do one myself, though, I guess id need to get a bit better at pixel art. (I suck at all art in general on the computer, I like holding a pen/pencil. I really should invest in a … --- ## [New Bug in Post-Sound Experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-bug-in-post-sound-experimental/5852)
**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 7:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-bug-in-post-sound-experimental/5852 "2014-04-15T07:01:55Z")
Not sure if its one bug or two. Some new bugs appear when generating worlds and during play. The game also inevitably crashes. Often. Never seen that before. Started on the version with sound (or that day, at least), and… --- ## [Comestible Storage and Autouse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comestible-storage-and-autouse/5853)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/comestible-storage-and-autouse/5853 "2014-04-15T04:51:53Z")
With the new item storage in container feature, I was wondering if we could adapt it to store food items as well. Essentially, activate a food storage container and you’ll get the option to chose which comestible to sto… --- ## [Stylish not Rechecking properly \[Windows Terminal 0.A-1347\] {Resolved}](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stylish-not-rechecking-properly-windows-terminal-0-a-1347-resolved/5850)
**Author:** [@Nappist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nappist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stylish-not-rechecking-properly-windows-terminal-0-a-1347-resolved/5850 "2014-04-15T00:15:19Z")
Equipped a dented collar pin after having equipped a damaged purse. Remained at +6 morale until removing the purse and re-equipping the object, resulting in the correct +7. Edit: It only counts the outermost layer of it… --- ## [Atomic battery mod is quite useless](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-battery-mod-is-quite-useless/5819)
**Author:** [@Exqupalaquateql](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Exqupalaquateql)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-battery-mod-is-quite-useless/5819 "2014-04-15T00:14:38Z")
So I was exploring a lab one day and after fighting several secubots I was rewarded with a plan for the atomic battery mod! Now my flashlight and mp3-player will last forever, I thought!! So I learned to construct it, bu… --- ## [Ode to LP - Video Series](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ode-to-lp-video-series/5780)
**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ode-to-lp-video-series/5780 "2014-04-14T23:54:53Z")
Hi. I’m doing some experimentation with semi-immersive commentary over and during gameplay. Those of you familiar with PlumpHelmetPunk will feel right at home. Cataclysm seemed like a good game to try it with, so here we… --- ## [MOVED: Planes Maybe?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-planes-maybe/5847)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-planes-maybe/5847 "2014-04-14T18:35:01Z")
This topic has been moved to The Drawing Board - Suggestions, Comments, and Future Plans. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=6150.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [Becoming a contributor-Where to start?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/becoming-a-contributor-where-to-start/5829)
**Author:** [@Xelanthol](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xelanthol)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/becoming-a-contributor-where-to-start/5829 "2014-04-14T18:29:37Z")
Hey everyone, I’m finishing up my undergrad and heading into summer, and I’m looking to learn something new with my time (when I’m not at the lab anyway). What better way to learn something new then to help contribute to… --- ## [Problems in the multi-language support](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-in-the-multi-language-support/4158)
**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-in-the-multi-language-support/4158 "2014-04-14T14:53:17Z")
During my brave quest of translating the major part v0.9 into German, I discovered many small problems with the multi-language support. I have added links to the issues. Use the issue number to refer to them. \[ul\]\[li\]Is… --- ## [\[0.A Stable\] \[Curses\] \[Windows 7\] Spiked pit issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-curses-windows-7-spiked-pit-issue/5843)
**Author:** [@nge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-stable-curses-windows-7-spiked-pit-issue/5843 "2014-04-14T09:37:31Z")
Placing plank over spiked pit is buggy if spiked pit was destroyed and reconstructed Repro steps: Dig pit and construct spiked one (in my case with 4 pointy sticks); 1.5 Optionally - place plank (two by four) over sp… --- ## [Just curious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-curious/5793)
**Author:** [@Alpha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alpha)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-curious/5793 "2014-04-13T22:17:36Z")
Why did my little \* under my name turn into \*\* and now it says im an NPC? I thought no matter what i was always gunna be zombie food --- ## [\[Bug\] Gardening Shovel wont shovel anything!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-gardening-shovel-wont-shovel-anything/5656)
**Author:** [@JackBox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JackBox)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-gardening-shovel-wont-shovel-anything/5656 "2014-04-13T21:49:33Z")
The Gardening Shovel wont work in 0.A-797-g2fba99b “a” on the item points me to the building menu. But the “Dig Pit” Option is still grey. Also no removal of rubble or metal wreckage. Same in diffrent builds for other p… --- ## [Armor durability](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-durability/5832)
**Author:** [@Exqupalaquateql](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Exqupalaquateql)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-durability/5832 "2014-04-13T21:48:07Z")
I wish I could rely on the armor of my vehicle not to be damaged by punches. A zombear once punched his way through the heavy duty board (protected by composite armor) of my apc while I was reading inside. This is annoyi… --- ## [Collectible items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/collectible-items/5816)
**Author:** [@desrik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/desrik)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/collectible-items/5816 "2014-04-13T18:33:53Z")
How does everyone feel about including collectible items to CDDA? Some with eventual uses perhaps? Some ideas: Deck of Cards: 54 total cards to collect. Once all are collected and combined, (a)ctivating the deck of ca… --- ## [Cleanup/organize the menus and Last crafted button "-"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleanup-organize-the-menus-and-last-crafted-button/5773)
**Author:** [@Omnicast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Omnicast)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleanup-organize-the-menus-and-last-crafted-button/5773 "2014-04-13T18:31:18Z")
Okay so I’ve spent some time searching for past topics regarding what I’m hoping to be done and didn’t find anything. Now either I’m just bad at searching keywords or there wasn’t any made. I hope I’m the first one. Now… --- ## [Game client keeps crashing/shutting down](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-client-keeps-crashing-shutting-down/5809)
**Author:** [@saren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/saren)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-client-keeps-crashing-shutting-down/5809 "2014-04-13T17:32:12Z")
All my saves play fine then whenever I try to play it just quits and goes to desktop, how do i fix this? Playing stable version… --- ## [NPCs curse too much](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-curse-too-much/5801)
**Author:** [@Birdie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Birdie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-curse-too-much/5801 "2014-04-13T13:06:05Z")
It makes them look like children trying to be cool. Though that might be fitting considering their self-preservation skills at the moment. --- ## [Is there any real point to fortifying a house?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-real-point-to-fortifying-a-house/5756)
**Author:** [@Theinsomniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theinsomniac)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-real-point-to-fortifying-a-house/5756 "2014-04-13T12:34:16Z")
Recently having fortified a house on the outskirts of the city to use as a safehouse in between raids I’ve noticed that there’s pretty much no zombies that ever make their way towards it. So is there any real reason to … --- ## [How do i change the language?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-change-the-language/5632)
**Author:** [@ManMaster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ManMaster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-change-the-language/5632 "2014-04-13T12:19:08Z")
Hello, i have picked this game up again after a long break, and i noticed that the game changes the language automatically to your current country. Thing is that i am not happy with the translation, i often see english w… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=431) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=433)