# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=49 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [I have been butchering mutant animals only to look at the gross meat descriptions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-been-butchering-mutant-animals-only-to-look-at-the-gross-meat-descriptions/26104)
**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-been-butchering-mutant-animals-only-to-look-at-the-gross-meat-descriptions/26104 "2021-03-18T18:09:03Z")
I love them! They make me feel very grossed out. Good job to whoever worked on them. --- ## [Add size types to wandering zeds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-size-types-to-wandering-zeds/26100)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-size-types-to-wandering-zeds/26100 "2021-03-17T18:48:32Z")
I was thinking it would be nice if there was a grading system to how wandering hordes were labeled on the map based upon their size, since a Z on the map could mean anything from a puny 3-6 to a whole city worth of dead. … --- ## [Sniper / Marksman mutation tree?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sniper-marksman-mutation-tree/25802)
**Author:** [@Mega\_Glub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mega_Glub)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sniper-marksman-mutation-tree/25802 "2021-03-17T16:31:15Z")
I’m finally getting to the point where I’m considering going mutant, and while I was originally planning to slowly phase out guns in favor of melee at this point in the game, it really doesn’t seems viable or particularl… --- ## [What is a way to make a sustainable food source early game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-a-way-to-make-a-sustainable-food-source-early-game/26098)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-a-way-to-make-a-sustainable-food-source-early-game/26098 "2021-03-17T07:53:12Z")
Considering how it takes at least a month for most veggies to grow but you can only last 4 days without food it seems like meat is only the real sustainable resource. I know there is plenty of food in the forest come su… --- ## [Weaponized purifier (spoiler)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weaponized-purifier-spoiler/25147)
**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weaponized-purifier-spoiler/25147 "2020-11-03T17:56:31Z")
So I just learned that those funky mutations are sourced from the blob and that zombification was just an variation of the blob’s mutating ability which explain how zombies can evolve to have various special abilities. I… --- ## [Please add more debug setting in the game option, so people can setting game play on it own](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-more-debug-setting-in-the-game-option-so-people-can-setting-game-play-on-it-own/26078)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-more-debug-setting-in-the-game-option-so-people-can-setting-game-play-on-it-own/26078 "2021-03-17T00:22:14Z")
First, thanks for the hard work on this game so far, it’s feeling very good since year 2008 till now, I understand so far we are trying to make this game looks just like real life, so you can make game harder and challen… --- ## [Long range projectiles cause bled is way too often](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-range-projectiles-cause-bled-is-way-too-often/26071)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-range-projectiles-cause-bled-is-way-too-often/26071 "2021-03-17T00:05:27Z")
So, I know the projectile from long range weapon can cause bled for now, but somehow it just dosn’t feel right, such as, the stone should not has that much power to cause you bled to dead, it just dosn’t feel right, sto… --- ## [Is anyone having trouble with smoke staying in the mouth?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-anyone-having-trouble-with-smoke-staying-in-the-mouth/26082)
**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-anyone-having-trouble-with-smoke-staying-in-the-mouth/26082 "2021-03-16T23:52:52Z")
I ended up standing in a smoke cloud created by a stove fire for a long time due to crafting, and I have been winded for a while but still have the smoke(mouth) effect. How should I deal with this/prevent it? Is it inten… --- ## [Crouching should improve aim, firing with low stamina should decrease it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crouching-should-improve-aim-firing-with-low-stamina-should-decrease-it/25948)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crouching-should-improve-aim-firing-with-low-stamina-should-decrease-it/25948 "2021-03-16T23:12:20Z")
just what it says on the tin. I was crouching earlier to avoid being spotted by a boar I was hunting and as I was lining up my shot I couldn’t help but think of how funny it was that standing and crouching offered no dif… --- ## [NPC showing up later in the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-showing-up-later-in-the-game/26044)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 10:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-showing-up-later-in-the-game/26044 "2021-03-16T22:14:46Z")
Can new NPCs show up later in the game in the already explored parts of the map? I just scrolled over an evac shelter that I’ve already cleared 20 days ago, and a “Dina Crow” now shows up in the map view. --- ## [How could I drop my body weight quicker?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-could-i-drop-my-body-weight-quicker/26084)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-could-i-drop-my-body-weight-quicker/26084 "2021-03-16T22:12:58Z")
I think I have a problem to keep my weight lower in a normal way, I take exercise every day in the morning with full strength 120 mins, and only drink a clean water and eat one jerky every day, but somehow my weight jus… --- ## [Weary Transition keep getting increase and decrease repetitively while resting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weary-transition-keep-getting-increase-and-decrease-repetitively-while-resting/26080)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weary-transition-keep-getting-increase-and-decrease-repetitively-while-resting/26080 "2021-03-16T22:08:01Z")
I have this problem on the new version, I spend like about 2 days in order to recovering my weariness fully, However, there’s something wrong about the weary transition, because it keep getting repetitively increase and… --- ## [Acid bomb damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-bomb-damage/26081)
**Author:** [@jc\_rabbit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jc_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-bomb-damage/26081 "2021-03-16T20:11:23Z")
I tried throwing an acid bomb on a skeletal juggernaut with little effect. So I tried using it on an ordinary zombie in debug mode. It took several turns of walking around in the acid pool for my test subject to die. Als… --- ## [Brand cereal mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brand-cereal-mod/26004)
**Author:** [@TheGoatgod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGoatgod)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brand-cereal-mod/26004 "2021-03-13T07:18:16Z")
Road-map The purpose of this mod is to expand the food you could eat in the morning. (I know you could eat this all day in cdda) I don’t feel there’s enough varied food out in the cataclysm, I want to expand that. (unt… --- ## [EMP grenades - how acquire recipe?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emp-grenades-how-acquire-recipe/21182)
**Author:** [@FunkleBlaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunkleBlaze)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emp-grenades-how-acquire-recipe/21182 "2021-03-13T06:51:04Z")
Hi, I’m playing in CDDA for few days for now and I met very beautiful dog… His name is Beagle Mini-Tank UGV… So, there is my question - how get EMP grenade recipe? I have 6 lvl of electronics skill and I didn’t get it. I… --- ## [Strange things happening with biotek u-dodge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-things-happening-with-biotek-u-dodge/26048)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-things-happening-with-biotek-u-dodge/26048 "2021-03-12T12:38:28Z")
In a mine with amigara horrors, starting from 2nd level down, I sometime auto-dodge… nothing. I tried using IR, NV or just regular light - there’s nothing visible. It, whatever it is, never hits me, I apparently dodge 10… --- ## [Projectile questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/projectile-questions/26076)
**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/projectile-questions/26076 "2021-03-12T00:41:09Z")
Do rocks thrown by feral humans and bullets use the same projectile system? If so, is there anything that varies their velocity despite traveling instantly turn-wise? --- ## [Furnaces in homes have no fuel sources](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/furnaces-in-homes-have-no-fuel-sources/26030)
**Author:** [@whitesaw](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/whitesaw)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/furnaces-in-homes-have-no-fuel-sources/26030 "2021-03-11T23:03:13Z")
Hi new here love the game, I work in the field as a technician who deals in remediation of oil tanks when they eventually rot out in the ground spilling their contents for unsuspecting homeowners to smell in their well … --- ## [Potential Bug - Can't Learn "Cobbling"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/potential-bug-cant-learn-cobbling/26029)
**Author:** [@AcidAntOnAMinefield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AcidAntOnAMinefield)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/potential-bug-cant-learn-cobbling/26029 "2021-03-11T17:47:56Z")
As title says. I had to create a test world to confirm this and indeed it seems to be impossible to learn / develop the “Cobbling” proficiency. There seems to be no Tailoring Book that teaches it either, but worst of a… --- ## [No Nether Creatures Mod \[WIP\] Version 0.2 (5/31/19)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-nether-creatures-mod-wip-version-0-2-5-31-19/10307)
**Author:** [@TheMightyHercules](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMightyHercules)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-nether-creatures-mod-wip-version-0-2-5-31-19/10307 "2021-03-11T11:29:34Z")
Current Version: 0.2 A whole four years have passed since I created this mod… and I totally have forgotten about it! :sweat\_smile: Now it’s time to make up for it and fix up this mod! Since this is my very first mod … --- ## [Creature speed estimations should be relative to walking speed not running speed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creature-speed-estimations-should-be-relative-to-walking-speed-not-running-speed/26063)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creature-speed-estimations-should-be-relative-to-walking-speed-not-running-speed/26063 "2021-03-11T10:53:14Z")
I was thinking its kind of misleading how the game estimates the speed of enemies by being based around running speed instead of average speed. For example a zombie is classified as “a bit slower than you” but in reality… --- ## [Suggestion:recovering weariness by resting on bed, chair or sofa etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-recovering-weariness-by-resting-on-bed-chair-or-sofa-etc/26061)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-recovering-weariness-by-resting-on-bed-chair-or-sofa-etc/26061 "2021-03-11T08:33:38Z")
I understand the game is now focus on simulated the reality, but for now, the weariness is just dosn’t feel right for now, some people say, they just simply need to getting sleep once chop down a tree in order to recover… --- ## [Suggestion: Stop fishing if you catch a fish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-stop-fishing-if-you-catch-a-fish/26068)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-stop-fishing-if-you-catch-a-fish/26068 "2021-03-11T07:08:38Z")
Hi folks. Would it be possible to stop the task of fishing if you catch some? --- ## [Wolf corpse revived after only a few hours](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wolf-corpse-revived-after-only-a-few-hours/26067)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wolf-corpse-revived-after-only-a-few-hours/26067 "2021-03-11T06:02:01Z")
After nearly dying from a wolf getting in my car and having to be beat it to death with my bare hands while driving, I had to limp back to the house to recover from bloodloss since I’d gone into shock. I figured I’d have… --- ## [Massive and reproducible slowdown (git425255a5)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/massive-and-reproducible-slowdown-git425255a5/26053)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/massive-and-reproducible-slowdown-git425255a5/26053 "2021-03-11T01:17:16Z")
So, I’m crafting starch with 2 NPCs assisting, when the third one comes down to repair(or something) a vehicle. And then the game slows down from 3s IRL for 5 minutes ingame to 5s IRL for 1s ingame. Does anyone want the… --- ## [NPC storage volume display is ... wrong? (git 00efc6d7fe & 425255a5)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-storage-volume-display-is-wrong-git-00efc6d7fe-425255a5/26052)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-storage-volume-display-is-wrong-git-00efc6d7fe-425255a5/26052 "2021-03-10T15:21:05Z")
According to that rucksack, she should have 50+ L of free inventory volume. --- ## [Zombies broke into house even without any line of sight or noise to attract them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-broke-into-house-even-without-any-line-of-sight-or-noise-to-attract-them/26059)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-broke-into-house-even-without-any-line-of-sight-or-noise-to-attract-them/26059 "2021-03-10T13:37:15Z")
I thought I was doing pretty good at keeping quiet and had a privacy fence all around the house with all the curtains closed, and had just started preparations to turn it into a safehouse, but still for some reason after… --- ## [How exerting is](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-exerting-is/26040)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-exerting-is/26040 "2021-03-09T17:08:40Z")
… installing parts to a vehicle? … removing parts from a vehicle? … repairing a vehicle? … using a sewing kit to repair clothing? … using an arc welder to repair stuff? … using a soldering iron to repair stuff? … s… --- ## [What does "burning pain subsides but the damage is done" message mean?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-burning-pain-subsides-but-the-damage-is-done-message-mean/26055)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-burning-pain-subsides-but-the-damage-is-done-message-mean/26055 "2021-03-09T16:51:57Z")
what does the “the burning pain subsides but the damage is done” message mean? I don’t remember being hit with acid or fire. Is this because of some of the radiation mutations I have like radiogenic? --- ## [Cities are basically unapproachable during the day](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cities-are-basically-unapproachable-during-the-day/25123)
**Author:** [@Yarnosh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yarnosh)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cities-are-basically-unapproachable-during-the-day/25123 "2021-03-09T06:03:01Z")
So I’m back to C:DDA after a few years. I think the last one I played was 0.C. Now 0.E-2. After quite a few starts, none lasting more than 2 in-game days, I think I can safely say that it’s MUCH MUCH harder now (default … [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=48) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=50)