# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=449 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 450 --- ## [Necessary parts for working vehicles in experimental build?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necessary-parts-for-working-vehicles-in-experimental-build/5163)
**Author:** [@ChiliFriez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChiliFriez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/necessary-parts-for-working-vehicles-in-experimental-build/5163 "2014-02-22T17:25:30Z")
Is an intact seat necessary to drive a vehicle in the experiment build? I found a car with gas, wheels, a working engine, and intact controls, but I can’t do anything with it aside from turning the engine and the lights … --- ## [Messages: A loss of sanity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/messages-a-loss-of-sanity/5109)
**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/messages-a-loss-of-sanity/5109 "2014-02-22T16:36:55Z")
\[spoiler=Allow me to illustrate something.\]Feeling down can be tough. Feeling down while barely surviving the apocalypse can be… devastating. But you gotta keep going, right? So you do. Hallucinations. Audible, visual… --- ## [Cap & ball army & navy revolvers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cap-ball-army-navy-revolvers/4970)
**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cap-ball-army-navy-revolvers/4970 "2014-02-22T10:39:19Z")
ammo: paper cart(r?)idges, loaded one round at a time(can have multiple pre-loaded cylinders for faster reloads irl, not sure if that could be implemented ingame though) army: more damage, more range, more recoil, less … --- ## [Integrated toolset doesn't work properly for disassembling furniture](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/integrated-toolset-doesnt-work-properly-for-disassembling-furniture/5155)
**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/integrated-toolset-doesnt-work-properly-for-disassembling-furniture/5155 "2014-02-22T09:29:33Z")
It will substitute for the screwdriver, but not for the hammer. Pretty sure this is a trivial JSON edit to fix :slight\_smile: --- ## [I just can't catch a break](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-cant-catch-a-break/5076)
**Author:** [@Mad\_Jackal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mad_Jackal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 4:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-cant-catch-a-break/5076 "2014-02-22T04:44:41Z")
Recap: Started a new game as a Maid named Natasha. Spawned (sort of) close to an apartment complex. Went there. Got trapped in a closet. Thanks, zombies. In a last ditch effort to escape, set fire to the zombie dire… --- ## [Idea: Parasites/Symbiots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-parasites-symbiots/5160)
**Author:** [@Jaso11111](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jaso11111)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 3:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-parasites-symbiots/5160 "2014-02-22T03:09:18Z")
So this literally just poped up in my head so its not exactly fleshed out… Ok so we got diseases and we got infections so why not parasites? For instance eating a piece of raw (or cooked but with a much lower change) m… --- ## [The Cataclysm Diaries: ability to write a journal in-game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-cataclysm-diaries-ability-to-write-a-journal-in-game/5033)
**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-cataclysm-diaries-ability-to-write-a-journal-in-game/5033 "2014-02-21T17:37:39Z")
so i was just brainstorming and had an idea: why now allow us to write on paper in-game? players can keep a journal in-cata, using a pen and paper, and maybe if your pen runs out of ink you could prick your finger and … --- ## [Editing character stats?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/editing-character-stats/5156)
**Author:** [@ChiliFriez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChiliFriez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/editing-character-stats/5156 "2014-02-21T16:27:26Z")
Is there some way to modify character stats? Possibly by modifying the save file some how? I’ve been searching for a solution, but haven’t been able to come up with anything. --- ## [Military Depot ~ Bunker expansion/war room](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-depot-bunker-expansion-war-room/5154)
**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-depot-bunker-expansion-war-room/5154 "2014-02-21T12:43:17Z")
Hey guys. So I’m considering making something like this, but I’m really just tossing ideas around right now. Can anyone give me some ideas or suggestions? Do you think these would fit in the game etc? Military Depot … --- ## [More World Options that influence Items "Power Levels"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-world-options-that-influence-items-power-levels/5125)
**Author:** [@juliawang87](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/juliawang87)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 11:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-world-options-that-influence-items-power-levels/5125 "2014-02-21T11:09:30Z")
This is a bit of a personal issue for me because, although I’ve become proficient at CDDA, there have been multiple games I’ve wanted to play but I’ve been too bad at them to get anywhere. There are a number of people i… --- ## [Graphics Overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graphics-overhaul/5137)
**Author:** [@tdjellyman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tdjellyman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graphics-overhaul/5137 "2014-02-21T08:10:20Z")
What does everyone think of the idea of bill boarding the graphics? Think original DOOM but third person still angled top view. It would be a massive graphics overhaul but not impossible to do. --- ## [Some ideas for the structure of an NPC overhaul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas-for-the-structure-of-an-npc-overhaul/5087)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas-for-the-structure-of-an-npc-overhaul/5087 "2014-02-21T08:08:55Z")
So, last night I had this sudden inspiration about how NPCs can be implemented, neatly and dynamically without much slowdown (hopefully). I wrote it down, along with a BUNCH of other ideas I had. –Simplified combat for … --- ## [Backrooms of gas stations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/backrooms-of-gas-stations/5139)
**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/backrooms-of-gas-stations/5139 "2014-02-21T01:59:02Z")
Always found a bit weird to see these completely empty, but I don’t have much an idea of what could be found in one. Thoughts? --- ## [Badly positioned sidebar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/badly-positioned-sidebar/5153)
**Author:** [@clorax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/clorax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/badly-positioned-sidebar/5153 "2014-02-20T21:21:43Z")
Hi guys, apologies if this has already been answered somewhere but I haven’t found a solution to this. I’m running build 0.9-4661-g75019b5 and the sidebar seems to be oddly placed, it’s overlayed on top of the game view… --- ## [Mod? idea shamling zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-idea-shamling-zombies/5144)
**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 8:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-idea-shamling-zombies/5144 "2014-02-20T20:52:01Z")
Walking, slow moving, even stumbling blindly as decay has taken over and eyes glaze pearly white. Forever shambling towards you until dismembered or severely concussed, though simply reduced to a crawler through spinal i… --- ## [Can't load newly created world with latest experimental build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-load-newly-created-world-with-latest-experimental-build/5146)
**Author:** [@SyntaxError](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SyntaxError)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-load-newly-created-world-with-latest-experimental-build/5146 "2014-02-20T20:32:01Z")
0.9-4650-g36f7be2 SDL Windows 7 64bit Downloaded new build today and created a new world. Upon attempting to load into it, the “Please wait while the world data loads” message appears then the application hangs. After… --- ## [Damaged goods make damaged items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damaged-goods-make-damaged-items/5151)
**Author:** [@Zaweri\_Runewright](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zaweri_Runewright)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/damaged-goods-make-damaged-items/5151 "2014-02-20T20:11:15Z")
Do you guys find it odd that you can craft perfect-condition ammo from damaged gunpowder/ casings? This also could open the path to making multi-calibre weapons. (Meaning you can’t exploit disassembly recipes to make yo… --- ## [Pica](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pica/5133)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pica/5133 "2014-02-20T18:55:23Z")
So I thought about pica and decided it needed to be a negative trait. You get cravings for non-food things, eat them but gain nothing, a little nutrition (33% chance), or hurt yourself! 33% chance for all three. Wheeeee… --- ## [Very bad performance when zoomed out](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-bad-performance-when-zoomed-out/5140)
**Author:** [@Schaap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Schaap)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-bad-performance-when-zoomed-out/5140 "2014-02-20T16:55:58Z")
Hi, I’m using Waldo’s 24x24 tileset, unfortunately when I zoom out I get very bad performance, it takes about half a second per move and it’s especially bad when driving but unfortunately necessary because the standard … --- ## [Wells](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wells/5122)
**Author:** [@tdjellyman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tdjellyman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wells/5122 "2014-02-20T16:09:41Z")
I’m sure this has been posted before as an idea I honestly am not sure, if so can someone send me a link but the biggest issues currently hear about from friends and for myself is water sources. The games sources are li… --- ## [Auto-battery converter!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-battery-converter/5100)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-battery-converter/5100 "2014-02-20T11:12:05Z")
So I was herp derping about people whining about solar panels. Then the subject of acid rain came up. Acid Rain. So instead of having solar panels be buffed, I suggest: The Raincatcher/Nickle-copper battery system! It … --- ## [Melee weapon degradation, melee adjustments](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-weapon-degradation-melee-adjustments/5141)
**Author:** [@LunaticMethod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LunaticMethod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-weapon-degradation-melee-adjustments/5141 "2014-02-20T10:14:24Z")
Nice to meet you all! I’ve been playing cataclysm since Whales was still working on it, and I felt as though my prayers were answered when I found DDA. Anyways! I feel as though there is something that I sorely need t… --- ## [Unable to wear brass knuckles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-wear-brass-knuckles/5145)
**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-wear-brass-knuckles/5145 "2014-02-20T08:43:28Z")
For whatever reason, I find myself unable to wear brass knuckles, which aren’t really all that tricky to put on. I get this message: http://snag.gy/R8AcP.jpg --- ## [New Weather: Windy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-weather-windy/5126)
**Author:** [@Cherry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cherry)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-weather-windy/5126 "2014-02-19T18:22:27Z")
Because some days are windier than others. Also barometers to tell how much energy gtaguy’s wind turbines are going to make. Also, lose perception from dust in your eyes if you aren’t wearing adequate eye protection LO… --- ## [New Skill Rust Setting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-skill-rust-setting/5005)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-skill-rust-setting/5005 "2014-02-19T17:28:07Z")
Currently, the whole skill rust mechanic is deeply broken, either you can almost immediately lose skills, or you can’t lose skills, just progress to the next level. Personally, I think that both options aren’t what I wou… --- ## [Wow... schools are depressing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wow-schools-are-depressing/5039)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Scarfalot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sir_Scarfalot)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wow-schools-are-depressing/5039 "2014-02-19T15:52:20Z")
Is it possible to die of low morale? Cause if it is, schools are more lethal than labs. I mean, GOOD GRIEF, how many kids are there?! Why are children even IN this game?! I’m seriously considering modding the JSON files … --- ## [Many soup ingredients not valid in vegetable soup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/many-soup-ingredients-not-valid-in-vegetable-soup/5132)
**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/many-soup-ingredients-not-valid-in-vegetable-soup/5132 "2014-02-19T13:58:19Z")
http://snag.gy/mwwui.jpg As can be seen in this picture, there is no way to make vegetable soup using carrots, onions, or potatoes. They aren’t even allowed in the broth. They aren’t wild vegetables either, as I am carr… --- ## [Dinosaurs in game, but i didn't select that mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dinosaurs-in-game-but-i-didnt-select-that-mod/4847)
**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dinosaurs-in-game-but-i-didnt-select-that-mod/4847 "2014-02-19T12:53:46Z")
\`9th day in game, i suddenly find all kind of dinos. I am sure i didn’t enabled the mod, so they must have found some other way to visit. It’s annoying at least. What next, ponies transformers? --- ## [Mutation advice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-advice/5124)
**Author:** [@bookofguns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bookofguns)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-advice/5124 "2014-02-19T11:35:41Z")
does anyone know if there is a way to pin point a mutation that you want and get it anywhere in the game? --- ## [\[MOD\] CM Storage (13.02.2014)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-cm-storage-13-02-2014/5052)
**Author:** [@Crador](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Crador)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-cm-storage-13-02-2014/5052 "2014-02-19T06:40:46Z")
Hello there. This is a small mod, implementing means to storage materials in blocks (AMMO type items), which stack in Advanced Inventory System and old inventory system. Also, many spare parts were changed to AMMO type t… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=448) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=450)