# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=447 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 448 --- ## [Ant spawn's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ant-spawns/5241)
**Author:** [@qurvax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/qurvax)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ant-spawns/5241 "2014-03-03T16:07:34Z")
It’s not a bug, more like a suggestion. It’s would be good to limit ant’s spawn somehow. Or make them not go far away from theyr hill at least. \[image\] It’s a town several map tiles away from anthill. I think this is j… --- ## [\[0.A\] Game crash at launch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-game-crash-at-launch/5266)
**Author:** [@D4rz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/D4rz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-a-game-crash-at-launch/5266 "2014-03-03T15:46:01Z")
When i run the game it does nothing, i can just close the windows . (i have windows 7) log : http://pastebin.com/mQ0LvxSS --- ## [Linux Starting Up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/linux-starting-up/5274)
**Author:** [@Dzlan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dzlan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/linux-starting-up/5274 "2014-03-03T08:11:07Z")
So, I haven’t had Linux for long. Fairly new to it. Now when I try to run Cataclysm via ./cataclysm-launcher I get this in return ./cataclysm-launcher: 19: exec: ./cataclysm-tiles : not found --- ## [Ver. 0.A doesn't run on Linux](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ver-0-a-doesnt-run-on-linux/5273)
**Author:** [@ZB3000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ZB3000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 5:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ver-0-a-doesnt-run-on-linux/5273 "2014-03-03T05:12:11Z")
I’m currently using Ubuntu. Version 0.9 ran just fine on my computer, but all the experimental builds from then on, and this new stable release, don’t run on my computer at all. It seems to download perfectly, but the … --- ## [What type of game settings do you use and why?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-type-of-game-settings-do-you-use-and-why/5253)
**Author:** [@Fenix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fenix)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-type-of-game-settings-do-you-use-and-why/5253 "2014-03-03T01:12:27Z")
I mean “skill rust/no skill rust”, “6 default stat point/9999 stat point” etc. I use default, becouse um… we need some kind of balance, I think. Or not?.. --- ## [How to use localized version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-localized-version/5011)
**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-use-localized-version/5011 "2014-03-03T00:04:50Z")
Hi, I am using the development version of C:DDA. I noticed it defaults to English again, but my system language is German. In 0.9, C:DDA was German by default, now it’t back to English. So how do I select the language f… --- ## [Version naming discussion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-naming-discussion/5014)
**Author:** [@MisterFox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MisterFox)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/version-naming-discussion/5014 "2014-03-02T22:19:47Z")
Asimov! A for Asimov! --- ## [Stand back! I'm a Professional!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stand-back-im-a-professional/5257)
**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stand-back-im-a-professional/5257 "2014-03-02T13:54:29Z")
Currently, someone could pretty much cobble any profession together out of suitable skills. While this is pretty handy I’ve never found myself picking anything but shower victims or hobos for those precious points. I th… --- ## [Cheer up! It's a Cataclysm out there. \[WIPTiles 16x16\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cheer-up-its-a-cataclysm-out-there-wiptiles-16x16/3536)
**Author:** [@Tsu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tsu)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cheer-up-its-a-cataclysm-out-there-wiptiles-16x16/3536 "2014-03-02T11:31:08Z")
I am basing this tileset on the work done by SirHoder, as included in the default CDDA install. It is heavily inspired by “Jolly Bastion” - A Dwarf Fortress tileset that employs colour to give things a less dreary look. … --- ## [Game crash when player gets killed/severe damaged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-when-player-gets-killed-severe-damaged/5237)
**Author:** [@Profitablius](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Profitablius)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 9:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-when-player-gets-killed-severe-damaged/5237 "2014-03-02T09:59:10Z")
Build is 0.9-4834-g594489d Curses, on Win 7 64bit Spring, Day 3, what I thought killing a specific zombie did is an issue with my char, whenever I get really hurt, be it mines or a zombiemob while I just stand there … --- ## [How to reload laser pistol/UPS not recognized in inventory?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-reload-laser-pistol-ups-not-recognized-in-inventory/5128)
**Author:** [@Evanissimo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Evanissimo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-reload-laser-pistol-ups-not-recognized-in-inventory/5128 "2014-03-02T07:12:54Z")
I have been running a game where I have a LACP laser pistol and a UPS that is fully charged, yet every attempt to reload the LACP with the UPS leads to it saying that there is no ammo in my inventory, despite the ammo fo… --- ## [First aid kits don't stop bleeding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-aid-kits-dont-stop-bleeding/5238)
**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-aid-kits-dont-stop-bleeding/5238 "2014-03-02T03:24:30Z")
First aid kits don’t immediately stop the bleeding, despite the fact that in the real world, they usually contain bandages. Instead, I get the message asking me if I want to stop using it because I was hurt. This partly … --- ## [More Herbivorous Mutation Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-herbivorous-mutation-categories/5255)
**Author:** [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-herbivorous-mutation-categories/5255 "2014-03-01T18:55:29Z")
The way I play mutation roulette is by taking mutagen that has the opposite effect of a bad mutation I have gotten. For example, to get rid of Deterioration I’ll take Slime mutagen to try to get Fast Healer. But the only… --- ## [Solar eclipses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-eclipses/5231)
**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-eclipses/5231 "2014-03-01T18:03:06Z")
Now, I hate to start a competing titled thread, but his was about a different subject. I remember when a nuclear missile was launched, a glitch made it perpetual night… Which proves that it can be done. That day in thi… --- ## [A 'Cool' New Mutation Category and Set of Mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-cool-new-mutation-category-and-set-of-mutations/5247)
**Author:** [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-cool-new-mutation-category-and-set-of-mutations/5247 "2014-03-01T17:32:21Z")
Hello my fellow Cataclysmics, I bring to you, a new mutation category: The Iceman! A new category centered around High unarmed damage, Low energy requirements, But fragility, and avoidance of heat. Let me Elaborate: … --- ## [Flagging submaps for addition to the mapbuffer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flagging-submaps-for-addition-to-the-mapbuffer/5248)
**Author:** [@ClockworkZombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClockworkZombie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flagging-submaps-for-addition-to-the-mapbuffer/5248 "2014-03-01T10:31:18Z")
Hey guys, I’ve been messing around with a couple things in the source and one thing I’d heard about but haven’t been able to locate is how to flag specific submaps as needing to be added to the mapbuffer for “reality bu… --- ## [Tweak: Longer-lasting morale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tweak-longer-lasting-morale/5224)
**Author:** [@GrizzlyAdamz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GrizzlyAdamz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tweak-longer-lasting-morale/5224 "2014-03-01T10:13:36Z")
So, reading some good novels, playing vidya, and eating like a king for weeks has no effect on one’s moral an hour after any of those individual actions. Likewise, wading through a school will hit you pretty hard, but on… --- ## [Inventory screen letters overdrawn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-screen-letters-overdrawn/5236)
**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 5:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-screen-letters-overdrawn/5236 "2014-03-01T05:24:48Z")
The cough drops of inventory letter q have a very long name. http://puu.sh/7dks1.png And when scrolling back up, they overwrite part of the weapon. In this manner, the inventory letter of the weapon is sometimes also o… --- ## [Retroactive charging for solar panels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/retroactive-charging-for-solar-panels/5211)
**Author:** [@BollandP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BollandP)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/retroactive-charging-for-solar-panels/5211 "2014-03-01T04:18:20Z")
I’d love to be able to retroactively charge my electric car, something like funnels do with water. I got my electric car shocked and completely drained by a shocker’s discharge. I just don’t have the patience to wait aro… --- ## [Vehicle maintenance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-maintenance/5184)
**Author:** [@talanos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/talanos)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-maintenance/5184 "2014-02-28T23:54:02Z")
I had to buy a battery and replace some parts in my car and that’s when I thought “It would be cool to have to look at my vehicle in-game every now and then to see if the “health” on the individual part needs to be fixed… --- ## [Socks?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/socks/5243)
**Author:** [@Cowbot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cowbot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 11:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/socks/5243 "2014-02-28T23:11:20Z")
How does the game differentiate socks from boots and other footwear? { "type" : "ARMOR", "id" : "socks\_test", "name" : "test socks", "weight" : 32, "color" : "white", … --- ## [Gotta Go fast ( Fastest Gas and Eletric Cars here)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gotta-go-fast-fastest-gas-and-eletric-cars-here/5212)
**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gotta-go-fast-fastest-gas-and-eletric-cars-here/5212 "2014-02-28T22:24:36Z")
I got really bored after 60+ hours of game play until I came across a 72 tile road. So ive decided to make the most fastest pos I could. \[image\] So far 1,300 mph before engine blowout. ( I exit and reload save since th… --- ## [Just a small building suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-a-small-building-suggestion/5217)
**Author:** [@RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RipRoarinBoogerPenis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-a-small-building-suggestion/5217 "2014-02-28T20:11:36Z")
Now that we have cash cards, maybe have a little convenience store filled with different types of vending machines? I haven’t had the chance yet to see if cash cards actually WORK with vending machines, but I assume that… --- ## [Bionics vs Mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-vs-mutations/5232)
**Author:** [@Parzival](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Parzival)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionics-vs-mutations/5232 "2014-02-28T18:31:11Z")
What do you think of making mutations and bionics mutually exclusive? It does not make much sense to be able to install metal plating inside your body and then mutate into a tentacle creature without something going horr… --- ## [Everybody was Kung-Fu Fighting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/everybody-was-kung-fu-fighting/5215)
**Author:** [@OvenBaker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/OvenBaker)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/everybody-was-kung-fu-fighting/5215 "2014-02-28T16:46:24Z")
I’ve got a big and chunky extension of martial arts underway currently. Big additions are: \[ul\]\[li\]solid support for weapons in martial arts styles\[/li\] \[li\]on-dodge and on-block counters\[/li\] \[li\]different speed tech… --- ## [Character creation and Traits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-creation-and-traits/5240)
**Author:** [@Fenix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fenix)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-creation-and-traits/5240 "2014-02-28T15:02:07Z")
Last time I played Cataclysm was not long before Whales abandon it. So, what has changed in Traits? Wiki seems to be a bit outdated. I interested in Fast Learner, Good Memory, Gourmand. What’s more useful in long run … --- ## [Best threshold mutation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-threshold-mutation/5229)
**Author:** [@jaldor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jaldor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 8:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-threshold-mutation/5229 "2014-02-28T08:42:29Z")
Lately I’ve been mucking around with mutations (experimental build), and have been trying to reach threshold for each type. So far I only have managed to break through with an Elf-a character. Fey night vision + tireless… --- ## [SDL wide char support. ncursesw support](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sdl-wide-char-support-ncursesw-support/5170)
**Author:** [@LazyCat-rus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat-rus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sdl-wide-char-support-ncursesw-support/5170 "2014-02-28T07:11:31Z")
Breaking news: On linux Cataclysm linked with ncursesw(wide char) but it’s headers have never! included. This can be seen in cursesdef.h +10: This string assumes that compiler was launched with included ncursesw head… --- ## [Category selection when taking off clothes crashes the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/category-selection-when-taking-off-clothes-crashes-the-game/5234)
**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/category-selection-when-taking-off-clothes-crashes-the-game/5234 "2014-02-28T05:27:17Z")
http://puu.sh/7ddcR.png In this screen, when you press the arrow button at least twice, the game crashes. This is in release candidate 0.9-4834. --- ## [Handling Mods with the mod manager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handling-mods-with-the-mod-manager/5185)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/handling-mods-with-the-mod-manager/5185 "2014-02-28T02:15:30Z")
I have several ideas on how to handle mods now that the mod manager and more jsons are coming with this release. The ideas are based on Goals: \[spoiler\] make it easier for people to find the mods they want. Make it e… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=446) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=448)