# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=442 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 443 --- ## [Sewing books causing error](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-books-causing-error/5361)
**Author:** [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sewing-books-causing-error/5361 "2014-03-17T12:50:37Z")
Windows console (this version of graphical was just CTD whenever I tried to run it) 0.A-556-ge06267a When trying to select some sewing books (For designers in my shopping cart, for beginners once in a library) is causi… --- ## [Where is thy CATACLYSM draw?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-is-thy-cataclysm-draw/5458)
**Author:** [@Vs1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vs1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-is-thy-cataclysm-draw/5458 "2014-03-17T06:15:00Z")
Is there a drawing ASCII program similar to ASCII draw with CATA graphics? My ASCII draw stopped working resently and I’ve been trying to find a new system. Anyone got any? --- ## [Unable to clear rubble created by destroying buildings \[0.A\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-clear-rubble-created-by-destroying-buildings-0-a/5341)
**Author:** [@gcaliber](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gcaliber)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-clear-rubble-created-by-destroying-buildings-0-a/5341 "2014-03-17T02:43:11Z")
I destroyed part of a wall of a building and wanted to clear the rubble. I did so and it created some rocks, but the tiles are all still “#” and listed as “rubble pile” or “rubble heap.” Using “e” on the tile gives no op… --- ## [Mod folder support?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-folder-support/5473)
**Author:** [@randombattle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/randombattle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-folder-support/5473 "2014-03-17T01:33:25Z")
Can you distribute modded source files in the mod folders or are the json files the only things supported? I’m making a mod but running into parts that I could do better by getting into the bionics source file but if I’… --- ## [Challenge Me \[First Challenge over impaled by a Moose\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-me-first-challenge-over-impaled-by-a-moose/5383)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-me-first-challenge-over-impaled-by-a-moose/5383 "2014-03-17T01:14:16Z")
Alright I’ve quit playing Cata for a while now, and I want to get back into it in the worst possible way. Asking the community to make me the worst possible character to make the game far, faaaar harder than it should b… --- ## [Melee weapon "to hit" calculation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-weapon-to-hit-calculation/5449)
**Author:** [@Xelanthol](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xelanthol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-weapon-to-hit-calculation/5449 "2014-03-16T22:19:18Z")
I was just wondering how the “too hit” calculation is done, I just had a frustrating experience getting mauled by a skeletal dog, and not being able to hit it once despite 30+ or so attempts. I was using a gun in melee w… --- ## [Tiles mode - Multitile background defaults to 0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiles-mode-multitile-background-defaults-to-0/5450)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Mirrsen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sean_Mirrsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiles-mode-multitile-background-defaults-to-0/5450 "2014-03-16T20:34:58Z")
This is a fairly small problem with a fairly easy solution, unless there is something else there that I am not aware of. Basically, the problem is that whenever multitile tiles are defined for a tileset, if their backgr… --- ## [0xA: 🗺 vehicle not found error](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xa-map-vehicle-not-found-error/5446)
**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0xa-map-vehicle-not-found-error/5446 "2014-03-16T19:51:27Z")
I am not really sure whether it works with other machines, so, it needs some more tests. In order to reproducte do next: Grab a shopping cart, wheelbarrow, whatever. Find another vehicle (i used another cart) and stan… --- ## [Health system like URW?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/health-system-like-urw/5389)
**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/health-system-like-urw/5389 "2014-03-16T19:28:30Z")
…Or just make list of wounds: Left arm: (45 hp) Shallow cut (-6 hp) Right arm: (45 hp) Deep cut (-17 hp) Serious piece (-35 hp) Infection You can’t use thit arm (17+35=52 hp \> 45) Left leg (45 hp) fracture (-75 … --- ## [Good! I'm wet :3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-im-wet-3/5451)
**Author:** [@Zevbel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zevbel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/good-im-wet-3/5451 "2014-03-16T18:17:31Z")
Hi everyone! I was outside when it was raining and noticed a moral boost from wet status :S bug? --- ## [Item Examination Bugs for 0.A (Build 1168)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-examination-bugs-for-0-a-build-1168/5453)
**Author:** [@Ratha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ratha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-examination-bugs-for-0-a-build-1168/5453 "2014-03-16T18:16:31Z")
DDA 0.A 799-gfb86767 (Build 1168) Tiles on Win7 64 bit. Couple of quick things: 1: Using “x” to look at a stack of items only shows the topmost item and says there are more items beneath it. If you use the mouse in the… --- ## [MRE Matchbooks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mre-matchbooks/5447)
**Author:** [@Goombah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Goombah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mre-matchbooks/5447 "2014-03-16T18:09:43Z")
I recently had the fortune to find some MREs in the stable release. I opened them up and went: Woo! Matchbooks! Only there… were no matches in the matchbooks. In two MREs. Seems like a bug to me. :slight\_smile: --- ## ["Secret Basement"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/secret-basement/5460)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/secret-basement/5460 "2014-03-16T18:06:59Z")
Found this one basement that the stairway was on the outside of the house but no way actually into the basement… how i found a way is was i just simply Ohohohoho’ed my way through a few walls cause i heard a noise… turns… --- ## [More Descriptive Filenames for Jenkins Automatic Builds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-descriptive-filenames-for-jenkins-automatic-builds/5467)
**Author:** [@Ratha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ratha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-descriptive-filenames-for-jenkins-automatic-builds/5467 "2014-03-16T17:47:50Z")
Currently the archive name for the experimental versions of Cataclysm is “cataclysmdda-0.A.zip” regardless of whether or not it is the tiles or the curses version. Since the webpage is no longer pointing towards an exact… --- ## [Help needed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-needed/5417)
**Author:** [@SKiPPY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SKiPPY)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-needed/5417 "2014-03-16T16:06:07Z")
Yellow, folks. I’m Anonymoose on the wiki thread Due to the massive update and upcoming bug fixes, we need as many people (preferably those who know what is going on in .A) to help update the wiki! Thanks! --- ## [Tileset Zoom Option (Going in instead of out?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-zoom-option-going-in-instead-of-out/5466)
**Author:** [@Ratha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ratha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-zoom-option-going-in-instead-of-out/5466 "2014-03-16T15:50:40Z")
Looks like we have a functioning zoom-out feature as of this point, and it can zoom out pretty far with some tilesets. How hard would it be to allow for this feature to have two zoom-in levels as well? Large sized tiles… --- ## [Waldo Tileset(32x32)\[abandoned\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/waldo-tileset-32x32-abandoned/4596)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/waldo-tileset-32x32-abandoned/4596 "2014-03-15T23:25:22Z")
\[image\] \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] This Tileset is based on Sirhoder&Tsu’s lovely works, so unworked tiles are remain as it was before. \[s\]Sadly, i’m not familiar with english(can’t express my thoughts properly… --- ## [Possible to Uninstall Malfunctioning Bionics? (No Spoilers Plz)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-to-uninstall-malfunctioning-bionics-no-spoilers-plz/5448)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-to-uninstall-malfunctioning-bionics-no-spoilers-plz/5448 "2014-03-15T22:18:34Z")
I am thinking of picking malfunctioning bionic as a start for the -2 bonus, but is it possible to remove the malfunctions at some point? I don’t want to know how, just yes or no please! --- ## [\[0.A Unknown Version Number\] Failure to initialize](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-unknown-version-number-failure-to-initialize/5426)
**Author:** [@CarrierPrimoris](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CarrierPrimoris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-unknown-version-number-failure-to-initialize/5426 "2014-03-15T21:31:17Z")
I’ve had problems with the SDL Windows experimental build. Under build 1145 and 1155, the program failed to start, and crashed immediately. The curses version of build 1155 \[0.A-753-gfb4b420\] works fine. Logg.txt for bo… --- ## [No Animation Using Experimental Tile Build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-animation-using-experimental-tile-build/5363)
**Author:** [@polpoint](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/polpoint)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-animation-using-experimental-tile-build/5363 "2014-03-15T21:24:46Z")
After including the files described in this post: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=5575 I am able to successfully start and play the game, however, there is no animation. Everything jumps around, so no proje… --- ## [Tree hugging zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tree-hugging-zombies/5434)
**Author:** [@turtleagldragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/turtleagldragon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tree-hugging-zombies/5434 "2014-03-15T19:15:51Z")
I don’t remember where I got this idea, but I’ve been thinking about it for a while and want to see what you guys can add. Tree Hugging zombies or hippy zombies, they can be found next to trees in forests bordering town… --- ## [Tile stacking glitch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tile-stacking-glitch/5355)
**Author:** [@Deeleet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Deeleet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tile-stacking-glitch/5355 "2014-03-15T15:10:53Z")
I’ve been using the Tileset Editor to customize some of the in game tiles when I walked into a liquor store and noticed this. \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] The usual blue color that indicates stacked items or items on a s… --- ## [Grabbing, biting and manipulating other characters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grabbing-biting-and-manipulating-other-characters/5422)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 2:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grabbing-biting-and-manipulating-other-characters/5422 "2014-03-15T14:31:42Z")
Since the time of Gothic (First one) I always wanted to see a game that made animals \[G\]rab you with their teeth and rip you to shreds. Instead I was given “slashing” attacks with teeth. So here I present a suggestion t… --- ## [+OxA: Old bug since autopickup was created](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oxa-old-bug-since-autopickup-was-created/5431)
**Author:** [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oxa-old-bug-since-autopickup-was-created/5431 "2014-03-15T13:37:19Z")
When a player pickups something with autopickup it always says that the player took 1 of these things. So, taking 1 nail/s while you took 300 of them seems weird. --- ## [Poisoned clean water?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poisoned-clean-water/5356)
**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poisoned-clean-water/5356 "2014-03-15T13:19:40Z")
so i was cleaning some water when i ran out of room to transfer the water from one container to the other, so i took my, what seemed, bugged plastic bottle of clean water (1) and drank it, only to get some really nasty f… --- ## [Harvest Poison From spiders](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/harvest-poison-from-spiders/5435)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/harvest-poison-from-spiders/5435 "2014-03-15T13:10:31Z")
I just dont feel that there is any actual reward for even going near a black widow den… aand i think it would be neat to be able to harvest poison from spiders if your butcher is high enough. Even though it would be abs… --- ## [\[0.A-748-gde33abf\] Can't Use Vehicle Mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-748-gde33abf-cant-use-vehicle-mechanics/5433)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Sunder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lord_Sunder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-748-gde33abf-cant-use-vehicle-mechanics/5433 "2014-03-15T12:54:08Z")
Since I tried 0.A this morning, after a short break from Cataclysm, I’ve been unable to use mechanics to edit vehicles in any way. I’ve been able to access the vehicle construction menu, and even begin vehicle constructi… --- ## [A “Deep Cataclysm”-mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-deep-cataclysm-mode/5416)
**Author:** [@Adrian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adrian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-deep-cataclysm-mode/5416 "2014-03-15T12:39:36Z")
Or a “Weekend-Long-Fallout-Binge”-mode. Where instead of starting the game 48 hours (or whatever the consensus is at the moment) into the Cataclysm, the game would start five years or more into the Cataclysm. The few un… --- ## [Low\_impact flag for throwing soft items/using as melee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/low-impact-flag-for-throwing-soft-items-using-as-melee/5436)
**Author:** [@LunaticMethod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LunaticMethod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/low-impact-flag-for-throwing-soft-items-using-as-melee/5436 "2014-03-15T08:45:39Z")
In one of the recent experimental builds, I’ve been able to use my towel as an improvised weapon against the undead by picking it up and throwing it at the enemy until it dies. I can manage 5-10 damage per throw against… --- ## [The River of Zombears, bleeding too much, and what's with the wolfs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-river-of-zombears-bleeding-too-much-and-whats-with-the-wolfs/5369)
**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 7:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-river-of-zombears-bleeding-too-much-and-whats-with-the-wolfs/5369 "2014-03-15T07:59:42Z")
so i’ve been playing in .A for a while and i’ve noticed some things. Almost all of the zombears i’ve encountered have swam out of the river, which is kinda silly if you ask me, so far within the time of one day 2 zombear… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=441) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=443)