# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=461 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 462 --- ## [Artifacts lose their activated abilities post save&reload \[Windows\] \[Exp.533\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts-lose-their-activated-abilities-post-save-reload-windows-exp-533/4690)
**Author:** [@Waladil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Waladil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts-lose-their-activated-abilities-post-save-reload-windows-exp-533/4690 "2014-01-05T21:46:03Z")
I’ve been farming artifacts in an Amigara fault, and noticed that (as per title) after I save my game to the main menu or fully quit, I can no longer access the activated abilities of any of my artifacts. When I try to (… --- ## [Big spoiler disscussion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/big-spoiler-disscussion/4686)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/big-spoiler-disscussion/4686 "2014-01-05T13:32:22Z")
So, if that hasn’t scared you away then read this you lot! I have noticed that Nuclear Missile silos have NOT been discussed in the wiki or the forums. Is this because nobody has seen them ecept me or what? I am playi… --- ## [Reliable crash at specific time (0.9-2943-g0e6b-25c)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reliable-crash-at-specific-time-0-9-2943-g0e6b-25c/4687)
**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 6:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reliable-crash-at-specific-time-0-9-2943-g0e6b-25c/4687 "2014-01-05T06:53:04Z")
In the save linked below, the game will CTD when the time passes 23:30. This does not occur if I leave the area, for example by going downstairs. (This means that I am able to continue playing and this thread is posted … --- ## [The Kill Run](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-kill-run/4523)
**Author:** [@ArgusTheCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ArgusTheCat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-kill-run/4523 "2014-01-05T04:06:50Z")
So, recently, I decided to challenge a friend of mine to a run of Cata with a bit of a different goal. In the past, we’ve done challenges between the two of us for various character builds, with oddball goals. My perso… --- ## [Unable to refuel (0.9-2943-g0e6b-25c)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-refuel-0-9-2943-g0e6b-25c/4684)
**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-refuel-0-9-2943-g0e6b-25c/4684 "2014-01-05T00:15:36Z")
I have a custom motorbike with two gasoline tanks. I constructed it using two metal tanks each containing a drop of gasoline (removed from cars) and then fueled it using a plastic jerrycan of gasoline and the ‘refill’ fu… --- ## [Maximum Overdrive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maximum-overdrive/4626)
**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maximum-overdrive/4626 "2014-01-04T21:40:12Z")
No zombies, no skeletons, no lovecraftian creatures. Just lots and lots of murderous trucks, and AC/DC music. Now, at the moment there’s no feasible method of implementing AC/DC music in the game, or murderous trucks. S… --- ## [Armor & damage multipliers; a headshot's tale \[0.9 experimental/various\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-damage-multipliers-a-headshots-tale-0-9-experimental-various/4674)
**Author:** [@Waladil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Waladil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armor-damage-multipliers-a-headshots-tale-0-9-experimental-various/4674 "2014-01-04T16:36:26Z")
Okay. This may read a little bit like a rage-post, but I’m largely convinced there is a bug somewhere at work. Simply put, when turrets/secubots roll a headshot, they do MASSIVE damage that’s usually instantly fatal, ev… --- ## [Caffeine effects](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/caffeine-effects/4673)
**Author:** [@VampyreLord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VampyreLord)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/caffeine-effects/4673 "2014-01-04T14:59:45Z")
Does consuming caffeine (caffeine pills and coffee) to stay awake for longer period of times (I’m talking about days) have negative effects on the player? --- ## [Cata dda Unresponsive/Hanging. Win Graphical builds 527-529](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-dda-unresponsive-hanging-win-graphical-builds-527-529/4681)
**Author:** [@Pirrian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pirrian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-dda-unresponsive-hanging-win-graphical-builds-527-529/4681 "2014-01-04T00:22:03Z")
Hey, been trying out builds 527-29 and I’ve run into a bit of trouble. Namely, the game will “Hang” or become unresponsive. From what I’ve seen, it has happened during combat (When I or a foe is Moving) or when there are… --- ## [How do I compile a working version? Explain like I've never done it before](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-compile-a-working-version-explain-like-ive-never-done-it-before/4675)
**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 7:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-compile-a-working-version-explain-like-ive-never-done-it-before/4675 "2014-01-03T07:20:30Z")
So, I downloaded the source, opened up some CPPs, and edited them. Went to hit “rebuild”, and it waited for seven minutes before informing me of an error or two in the rebuild, and I couldn’t find any sort of folder, fil… --- ## [Nominating Cataclysm DDA for roguelike of the year](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nominating-cataclysm-dda-for-roguelike-of-the-year/4517)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nominating-cataclysm-dda-for-roguelike-of-the-year/4517 "2014-01-03T02:00:19Z")
I think they pick these in january. does anyone know how to nominate a game? Tome 4 has been cleaning up, but with the bay12 forum we may have a shot at it. would be great publicity. --- ## [\[0.9-2796-g0076a33\] 'U'nloading a modded weapon doesn't clear slots properly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-2796-g0076a33-unloading-a-modded-weapon-doesnt-clear-slots-properly/4676)
**Author:** [@Let\_it\_end\_in\_hellfi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Let_it_end_in_hellfi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-2796-g0076a33-unloading-a-modded-weapon-doesnt-clear-slots-properly/4676 "2014-01-02T23:46:39Z")
You can reproduce by: Create a rifle and attach a rifle scope. Wield it and 'U’nload to remove the mod Try to put the scope back on and be unable to because that slot is filled If you instead remove the attachment by … --- ## [0.9-2872-gc25fd4d - big weight bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-2872-gc25fd4d-big-weight-bug/4672)
**Author:** [@v.v.b](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/v.v.b)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-2872-gc25fd4d-big-weight-bug/4672 "2014-01-02T22:52:53Z")
I have version 0.9-2872-gc25fd4d. I think there is a bug with weight calculation. I have 42/65 volume and kinfe psear in my hands. I’ll try to get steel frame (it says that I’ll be having volume 102/65). So, I get a me… --- ## [What does Yellow text on an item mean?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-yellow-text-on-an-item-mean/4664)
**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-yellow-text-on-an-item-mean/4664 "2014-01-02T19:08:07Z")
Might be a dumb question but I just updated my game version and looked at a pile of books I’d dumped in a corner of the shelter. Lots of them have yellow text in the item list. What does that mean? As far as I know I’ve… --- ## [What items have been removed from the game recently?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-items-have-been-removed-from-the-game-recently/4665)
**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-items-have-been-removed-from-the-game-recently/4665 "2014-01-02T18:53:47Z")
I’m seeing Nones everywhere. Some of it is clearly what used to be Salmaic powder. But I also see a load of nones in my pile of metal and crafting materials. I can’t tell that anything is obviously missing though… --- ## [Desert\_test Build 468, Strawberries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/desert-test-build-468-strawberries/4649)
**Author:** [@whw4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/whw4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/desert-test-build-468-strawberries/4649 "2014-01-02T16:20:20Z")
I know it’s a test and very new (also very awesome, I prefer it to the heavily forested NE setting), but I keep finding strawberries throughout the desert terrain. Just figured I’d mention it. --- ## [Deserts, and how they should have tons of casinos. Vegas Mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deserts-and-how-they-should-have-tons-of-casinos-vegas-mode/4659)
**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deserts-and-how-they-should-have-tons-of-casinos-vegas-mode/4659 "2014-01-02T15:51:26Z")
So, there’s a desert mode now, and something seems missing… This isn’t new england any more. It’s a neutered Nevada. It needs military outposts, and gambling palaces now owned by the undead. Baseball bats in backrooms th… --- ## [Scent Rework](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-rework/3839)
**Author:** [@phaethon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/phaethon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 6:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-rework/3839 "2014-01-02T06:21:46Z")
I don’t want to necro a 6-page thread, so I am starting fresh. The mechanics of scent have been discussed a fair bit in this thread: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=3811 and in this GitHub PR: https://github… --- ## [Item spawn rarity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-spawn-rarity/4658)
**Author:** [@VampyreLord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VampyreLord)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-spawn-rarity/4658 "2014-01-02T05:51:03Z")
Would it be possible to make the item spawn rate even lower than 0.1? Also, does setting the item spawn rate to 0.1 will make very rare items not appear at all? --- ## [Make (F)iring weapons target the closest hostile first](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-f-iring-weapons-target-the-closest-hostile-first/4627)
**Author:** [@Olith](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Olith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 5:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-f-iring-weapons-target-the-closest-hostile-first/4627 "2014-01-02T05:50:33Z")
Instead of the first thing in line of sight\\range and prioritize that one thing, over anything that is closer and likely more dangerous. I came up with this because I was right next to a zombie and accidently shot and k… --- ## [Dayquil/Nightquil marked as LIQUID so cannot be picked up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dayquil-nightquil-marked-as-liquid-so-cannot-be-picked-up/4667)
**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dayquil-nightquil-marked-as-liquid-so-cannot-be-picked-up/4667 "2014-01-01T23:51:28Z")
I’ve just started finding Dayquils that I can’t pick up because the game thinks they’re liquid with no container. What’s going on here? I’m using the latest experimental as of today. --- ## [Fun times with NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fun-times-with-npcs/4650)
**Author:** [@whw4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/whw4)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fun-times-with-npcs/4650 "2014-01-01T22:27:21Z")
I don’t know what work has really happened on NPCs in the last few experimentals, but I have been having a blast with the random interactions I’ve had with them. Best so far… I’d been holing up in a military bunker for… --- ## [\[Exp 508\] TAB for Gender text issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exp-508-tab-for-gender-text-issue/4668)
**Author:** [@Dominae](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dominae)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exp-508-tab-for-gender-text-issue/4668 "2014-01-01T20:50:36Z")
The red “Tab to switch to…” text on the character creation screen that flips you between female and male doesn’t update properly. It keeps the text from the prior menu option and just writes the new over it. So, if you… --- ## [I noticed a few crafting recipe errors in the new experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-noticed-a-few-crafting-recipe-errors-in-the-new-experimental/4666)
**Author:** [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-noticed-a-few-crafting-recipe-errors-in-the-new-experimental/4666 "2014-01-01T15:25:48Z")
Namely… You don’t seem to need welding goggles to install vehicle parts. You DO need them to make steel plating etc. You need a crucible to make standard steel plating. But you don’t need one to make hard or spiked pla… --- ## [0.9 Crashed After Making a Second Character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-crashed-after-making-a-second-character/4657)
**Author:** [@dda](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-9-crashed-after-making-a-second-character/4657 "2013-12-31T13:53:16Z")
I looked around and didn’t see this posted. Hopefully this isn’t repeating a thread… I’ve been playing 0.9 on my mac for a bit now and there hasn’t been any problems until recently when I tried to start a second charact… --- ## [Planning a survivalist type character, any suggestions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/planning-a-survivalist-type-character-any-suggestions/4487)
**Author:** [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/planning-a-survivalist-type-character-any-suggestions/4487 "2013-12-31T09:43:42Z")
so i’m doing a living-off-the-land type character, using as much as possible only what i can take from the wilderness. weapons are unarmed, blade, bow, xbow, and other primitive weapons to start with; no guns until i fi… --- ## [Recipe learning overload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipe-learning-overload/4646)
**Author:** [@Waladil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Waladil)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipe-learning-overload/4646 "2013-12-31T00:09:04Z")
With recipes being found primarily in books now, knowing which books have recipes to be unlocked is important. However, books don’t denote as readable if they have new recipes for you, and the only way to test if there’s… --- ## [Classic Mode Update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/classic-mode-update/4605)
**Author:** [@Binky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Binky)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/classic-mode-update/4605 "2013-12-30T17:54:48Z")
I’m a big fan of classic mode, and I’d like to see it get more attention if possible as I think it has a lot of attraction potential for people who just want a ‘zombie RL game’. The main problem with it is that the clas… --- ## [Eternal Meth Comedown](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eternal-meth-comedown/1638)
**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eternal-meth-comedown/1638 "2013-12-30T08:34:57Z")
So, in the game, my character used the ol’ jug o’ meth. Well, it instantly went to comedown, and my character has been at about 60 or so default speed. Now, I did cheat to get my strength and agility up, but cocaine and … --- ## [How do I download the experimental builds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-download-the-experimental-builds/4655)
**Author:** [@Moon\_Dew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moon_Dew)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-download-the-experimental-builds/4655 "2013-12-30T00:38:09Z")
It’s been a while since I was last here, so I’m a little stumped here. Like it says on the tin, how do I download the experimental builds? [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=460) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=462)