# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=499 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 500 --- ## [Editing the max number of trait points](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/editing-the-max-number-of-trait-points/2807)
**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/editing-the-max-number-of-trait-points/2807 "2013-10-01T18:30:22Z")
I think there ought to be an option to select the maximum number of trait points a character can take. I know it’s a bit over powered, but I think it should atleast be an option, if you want to be a hyper messed up crip… --- ## [\[0.8 stable\] Basements are broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-stable-basements-are-broken/3118)
**Author:** [@Let\_it\_end\_in\_hellfi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Let_it_end_in_hellfi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-stable-basements-are-broken/3118 "2013-10-01T17:39:45Z")
Or rather, the stairs leading down into the basement don’t generate properly. You can see this easily in debug mode by mapping the area, teleporting into a basement and taking the stairs up. I emerged in a lawn with no s… --- ## [Music Thread 2: Bebop Boogaloo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/music-thread-2-bebop-boogaloo/3259)
**Author:** [@An0n3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/An0n3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/music-thread-2-bebop-boogaloo/3259 "2013-10-01T13:52:12Z")
There’s an old thread the forum bot scorned me for bumping, so I guess I’ll start a new one? Music in Cataclysm. Not a high priority for anybody but something I think a lot of us would enjoy having the option of toggli… --- ## [I wish I were a bird (Mutations)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-wish-i-were-a-bird-mutations/3300)
**Author:** [@Lost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lost)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-wish-i-were-a-bird-mutations/3300 "2013-10-01T10:26:32Z")
I like the idea of maxing out all the bird mutations because I like birds. What do you do? Do you just chug mutagens and hope for the best, or do you max out a certain field? --- ## [\[0.8\] Letter of a item changes during reloading](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-letter-of-a-item-changes-during-reloading/3310)
**Author:** [@Savidiy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Savidiy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-letter-of-a-item-changes-during-reloading/3310 "2013-10-01T10:18:38Z")
Reloading a item in inventory (not in the hands) and adv inventory changes his letter. --- ## [\[0.8\] Rag receives a letter knife for cutting the subject](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-rag-receives-a-letter-knife-for-cutting-the-subject/3311)
**Author:** [@Savidiy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Savidiy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-rag-receives-a-letter-knife-for-cutting-the-subject/3311 "2013-10-01T05:53:58Z")
This is not from the very beginning of the game. When we have many items in the inventory. If we have no rags. I cut clothes in rags with a pocket-knife (‘e’ letter), and rag recieve ‘e’ letter. Perhaps it is bec… --- ## [Leg blocks forevor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leg-blocks-forevor/3309)
**Author:** [@esran](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/esran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leg-blocks-forevor/3309 "2013-10-01T04:32:07Z")
with level 5 unarmed skill and krav maga, my character uses leg block against every attack. he continues to use them even when the legs are at almost no health. he also never uses arm blocks. my guess is that when the ga… --- ## [Weapon stuck-ins produce no message](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-stuck-ins-produce-no-message/3306)
**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 4:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-stuck-ins-produce-no-message/3306 "2013-10-01T04:08:51Z")
Sometimes when using weapons such as bayoneted rifles I notice after a few misses and low-damage hits that I am wielding no weapon. I switch to combat knife and kill the monster, then I find my weapon lying over its corp… --- ## [Dermatik hallucination & pregnant Gordon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dermatik-hallucination-pregnant-gordon/3283)
**Author:** [@thefakebobdole2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/thefakebobdole2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dermatik-hallucination-pregnant-gordon/3283 "2013-10-01T04:00:31Z")
\[spoiler\] Cataclysm - Dark Days Ahead version 0.8-647-g8deb7ca memorial file In memory of: Gordon He was a male Hobo when the apocalypse began. He died on Spring of year 1, day 1, at 8:41 PM. He was killed in a mans… --- ## [What's your preferred kit?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-preferred-kit/3284)
**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-your-preferred-kit/3284 "2013-10-01T03:47:56Z")
Weapon/armor/storage type stuff. This isn’t about what you carry in your bags, it’s what you wear and use to fight. \[spoiler=Rivet’s favorite kit.\]\[image\] It’s taken a long time and a lot of work, but this is what I… --- ## [\[.08\] Wooden Javelin throwing damage bug?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/08-wooden-javelin-throwing-damage-bug/3291)
**Author:** [@Paquito](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paquito)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/08-wooden-javelin-throwing-damage-bug/3291 "2013-10-01T03:07:40Z")
I’m not sure if this is a bug or the result of new throwing calculations, but with level 3 throwing my wooden javelins are only doing about 5 damage when they hit (unless I land a critical strike, in which case the damag… --- ## [When are the Nightly Builds Released?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-are-the-nightly-builds-released/3305)
**Author:** [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/when-are-the-nightly-builds-released/3305 "2013-10-01T02:57:12Z")
I’ve been wondering, a couple friends of mine and I seem to always be a version apart, I’ve got a vague idea but I’d like to know for certain. --- ## [Better way to organization our massive stash of stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-way-to-organization-our-massive-stash-of-stuff/3301)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-way-to-organization-our-massive-stash-of-stuff/3301 "2013-10-01T02:51:54Z")
Its nice that we can have as many things as we want in a pile, but its dissorganized and becomes a hassle to find things. How about the following: interface for stash has categories similiar similiar to our inventory c… --- ## [Environmental armor package!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/environmental-armor-package/3261)
**Author:** [@Rivet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rivet)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/environmental-armor-package/3261 "2013-09-30T20:47:35Z")
~MERGED~ Announcer: Sometimes the biggest danger isn’t monsters, it’s radiation; but does your hazmat suit provide sufficient protection from all the dangers out there? Cut to Rivet, clad in a hazmat suit and gas mask,… --- ## [\[0.8-742-g640d11a\] Dropping worn Power Armor can crash the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-742-g640d11a-dropping-worn-power-armor-can-crash-the-game/3304)
**Author:** [@ShinQuickMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ShinQuickMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-742-g640d11a-dropping-worn-power-armor-can-crash-the-game/3304 "2013-09-30T20:44:29Z")
If you drop worn Power Armor while wearing a Power Armor Helmet/Hauling Frame at the same time, the game will crash instantly. For some reason, this only happens when it’s dropped; you can remove just the armor and the g… --- ## [Your very own SQL database](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-very-own-sql-database/3155)
**Author:** [@Livingstone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Livingstone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-very-own-sql-database/3155 "2013-09-30T19:20:52Z")
Have you ever wondered what would it be like if you took all of the JSON from Cataclysm:DDA and stuffed them into a snappy little SQLite database? Well, wonder no more! Assuming you have python, grab https://github.com… --- ## [Hoarding / Stockpiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hoarding-stockpiles/3272)
**Author:** [@SBombay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SBombay)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hoarding-stockpiles/3272 "2013-09-30T19:20:02Z")
What is the best way you have found to store all your loot? Right now I’m dumping it all in an 8 square cube I can stand in the middle of for crafting. Using the “/” inventory and hitting “A” allows me to "F"ind specif… --- ## [Plastic bottles vs canteens & waterskins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plastic-bottles-vs-canteens-waterskins/3292)
**Author:** [@GrizzlyAdamz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GrizzlyAdamz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plastic-bottles-vs-canteens-waterskins/3292 "2013-09-30T17:46:47Z")
There’s no point to having canteens & waterskins- they take up the same space but have a weight. Plastic bottles don’t. 3 bottles\>military canteen\>leather waterskin They’re also so epidemic they’re disposable, while t… --- ## [Any tips for rid off alcohol addiction?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-tips-for-rid-off-alcohol-addiction/3235)
**Author:** [@Moreal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moreal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-tips-for-rid-off-alcohol-addiction/3235 "2013-09-30T17:11:22Z")
I was play new version and saw ‘HOBO’ profession, and it give 4 point bonus! 7 times tried. all failed by terrible hallucination and withdrawal debuff. is it possible to rid off addiction? and i’m really want to know m… --- ## [Ball Park ETA on Roaming Mobs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ball-park-eta-on-roaming-mobs/3296)
**Author:** [@Jimbo\_Jamerson](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jimbo_Jamerson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ball-park-eta-on-roaming-mobs/3296 "2013-09-30T17:08:51Z")
I was just wondering if anyone had a rough ETA on when they were hoping to have something on that released or if it’s even a priority atm? seems like lots of attention on tiles and if you like ASCII graphics well… Hangi… --- ## [So... Martial Arts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-martial-arts/2930)
**Author:** [@swwu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/swwu)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-martial-arts/2930 "2013-09-30T16:50:52Z")
\[size=14pt\]Git: https://github.com/swwu/Cataclysm-DDA/tree/martial\_arts\[/size\] PR: Martial arts, part 1 by swwu · Pull Request #3104 · CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA · GitHub (Merged!) (This post is a little bit out of date… --- ## [I hate Mooses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-hate-mooses/3287)
**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-hate-mooses/3287 "2013-09-30T15:00:50Z")
I really do. Y U SO MEAN MOOSE? --- ## [Chicken, Fish, and Pork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chicken-fish-and-pork/3298)
**Author:** [@VampyreLord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VampyreLord)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chicken-fish-and-pork/3298 "2013-09-30T13:58:47Z")
With the addition of bacon lately, I’m surprised there is no specific chicken food item; chicken wings anyone. Also the scarcity of seafood, fish crackers are easy to get and I’m sure they are fairly healthy, or good ol’… --- ## [Windows ASCII colour change](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-ascii-colour-change/3271)
**Author:** [@ShadowZero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ShadowZero)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-ascii-colour-change/3271 "2013-09-30T13:41:44Z")
I’ll make this as simple as possible, dark (beartrap) blue is too dark to differentiate easily from black, it doesn’t stand out at all. It’s definitely visible, I’d just prefer not to strain my eyes while looking for a … --- ## [\[0.8-742-g640d11a\] Disassembling a power storage CBM crashes game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-742-g640d11a-disassembling-a-power-storage-cbm-crashes-game/3295)
**Author:** [@Killer-of-Lawyers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Killer-of-Lawyers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-8-742-g640d11a-disassembling-a-power-storage-cbm-crashes-game/3295 "2013-09-30T06:07:46Z")
Unperturbed by my characters inability to learn recipes from books, I collected a large number of power storage CBM’s to try and learn how to make them via disassembly. Unfortunately the client just crashes when the job… --- ## [Sickness - The Common Cold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sickness-the-common-cold/2951)
**Author:** [@juliawang87](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/juliawang87)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sickness-the-common-cold/2951 "2013-09-30T03:02:14Z")
I have been trying some things in the latest build with Deon’s tileset and I dunno if I started on some magical vortex of flu bugs or something but I cannot seem to stop becoming sick. My character has remained at a com… --- ## [4.6x30mm drops none instead of casings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/4-6x30mm-drops-none-instead-of-casings/3293)
**Author:** [@Faene](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Faene)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/4-6x30mm-drops-none-instead-of-casings/3293 "2013-09-30T01:55:55Z")
As the title says. Fired from both H&K UCP and H&K MP7. Tested on 0.8-711 and 0.8 stable. --- ## [I just, died?... How](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-died-how/3274)
**Author:** [@HS1342](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HS1342)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-just-died-how/3274 "2013-09-30T01:04:51Z")
So this is what happened: I was strolling regularly around my base fixing my vehicles and so. Then I was getting hungry so I decided to grab some food in my RV. Once I had picked up my food and tried to eat it, it said … --- ## [LSD, Mescaline, DMT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lsd-mescaline-dmt/3206)
**Author:** [@StoneCacti](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StoneCacti)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lsd-mescaline-dmt/3206 "2013-09-29T21:24:44Z")
Adding hallucinogens that sensed out rare items would be epic. Take LSD You sense a katana 139 squares away Shit goes crazy on screen like schizophrenic trait You are 121 squares away go southeast You are 98 square… --- ## [NQT Contribution Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nqt-contribution-thread/3199)
**Author:** [@NQT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NQT)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nqt-contribution-thread/3199 "2013-09-29T20:23:19Z")
Hi guys. Here I’m floating some ideas for Cata-DDA additions that I’m looking to make in the next month. Any input on unit amounts or how certain things might best be achieved etc. are much appreciated. Eyedrops - heals… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=498) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=500)