# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=50 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 51 --- ## [Update 00efc6d7fe -\> 8cad4da7d9 results in focus being set to 1 and all skill progress removed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/update-00efc6d7fe-8cad4da7d9-results-in-focus-being-set-to-1-and-all-skill-progress-removed/25890)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/update-00efc6d7fe-8cad4da7d9-results-in-focus-being-set-to-1-and-all-skill-progress-removed/25890 "2021-03-08T19:19:13Z")
Are there migration instructions? This is clearly not backwards compatible. My focus was set to 1 and all skill progress removed, e.g. throwing 6+23% became throwing 6+0%. There might be other changes that I missed. Rev… --- ## [One mushroom and two poisonous mushrooms join into an item stack of three poisonous mushrooms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-mushroom-and-two-poisonous-mushrooms-join-into-an-item-stack-of-three-poisonous-mushrooms/26035)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 11:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-mushroom-and-two-poisonous-mushrooms-join-into-an-item-stack-of-three-poisonous-mushrooms/26035 "2021-03-08T11:25:03Z")
I don’t think this is intended behaviour, or is it? --- ## [Creating Music for CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-music-for-cdda/26046)
**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-music-for-cdda/26046 "2021-03-08T05:06:16Z")
Greetings all!! I have a few questions in concern with creating music for CDDA Are there any things that I need to consider such as file size, bit/sample rate. file format etc. I also noticed in ChestHole’s sound pack… --- ## [Condiments/toppings and eating foods "together"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/condiments-toppings-and-eating-foods-together/26034)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 2:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/condiments-toppings-and-eating-foods-together/26034 "2021-03-08T02:03:23Z")
It would be nice if you could add condiments or toppings to food you make for a bonus to enjoyment, as well as eat foods “together.” Like using the cheese spread with the crackers you get in an MRE, or eating cornbread w… --- ## [Bridges Suit from Death Stranding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridges-suit-from-death-stranding/24886)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridges-suit-from-death-stranding/24886 "2021-03-07T17:24:19Z")
It would be cool to have an equivalent to the Standard Issue Bridges Suit from Death Stranding. It has a large “backpack” that distributed the weight of the cargo evenly across your legs, hips, back and shoulders. It als… --- ## [Solar Beam spell impeded by... absence of gloves?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-beam-spell-impeded-by-absence-of-gloves/26033)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-beam-spell-impeded-by-absence-of-gloves/26033 "2021-03-06T21:15:32Z")
Is it impeded by rings too, or what is going on here? --- ## [Getting rid of roads/houses?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-rid-of-roads-houses/9347)
**Author:** [@Iituem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iituem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-rid-of-roads-houses/9347 "2021-03-06T18:42:19Z")
Working on the foundation for a total conversion mod. I’ve eliminated all the overmap specials except for the starting shelter (which I will eventually replace). How can I get rid of the roads and houses that spawn in … --- ## [Battery Charger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/battery-charger/15233)
**Author:** [@Bence](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bence)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/battery-charger/15233 "2021-03-05T17:09:52Z")
How does it work? I can’t recharge batteries with it (normal, heavy duty, rechargable, batteries inside a tool). The battery charger is in the car. --- ## [Bug: Moving items using (m) causes the game to multiply the items in some cases](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-moving-items-using-m-causes-the-game-to-multiply-the-items-in-some-cases/26032)
**Author:** [@AcidAntOnAMinefield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AcidAntOnAMinefield)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-moving-items-using-m-causes-the-game-to-multiply-the-items-in-some-cases/26032 "2021-03-05T16:24:53Z")
Easy to replicate: Build 11508 Mods: Dark Days Ahead Disable NPC Needs Bionic Professions No Rail Stations No Fungal Monsters SpeedyDex Stats Through Kills Stats Through Skills Create a test … --- ## [Cluster of Gas Sacs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cluster-of-gas-sacs/26028)
**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cluster-of-gas-sacs/26028 "2021-03-04T15:22:48Z")
Is there any reason to collect these. I’m Having trouble finding what they are used for. --- ## [Frog mother healing is too overpowered](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frog-mother-healing-is-too-overpowered/26003)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frog-mother-healing-is-too-overpowered/26003 "2021-03-03T18:20:45Z")
I’ve been trying to get rid of a frog mother I encountered in the basement of a building but I can’t seem to get rid of it. I barely escaped with my life on my second encounter and lost my toolkit in the process, but eve… --- ## [Questions about spoilery lore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-spoilery-lore/26024)
**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-spoilery-lore/26024 "2021-03-03T17:32:01Z")
Can the blob take control of creatures that haven’t been born yet? I read speculation somewhere that the blob tries to control creatures, but currently living creatures are resistant to the control of the blob due to st… --- ## [Bigger batches than 50?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bigger-batches-than-50/26005)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bigger-batches-than-50/26005 "2021-03-02T19:17:57Z")
Is there a way to craft more than 50x of something? To take further advantage of the bulk crafting speedups, of course. --- ## [Deleting single enemies via the debug menu/similar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deleting-single-enemies-via-the-debug-menu-similar/26014)
**Author:** [@a52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/a52)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deleting-single-enemies-via-the-debug-menu-similar/26014 "2021-03-02T18:42:25Z")
So, as a result of ruthless savescumming multiple “crashes”, I’ve ended up with every enemy in the lab I’m in being quadrupled. Not only does this make exploration a pain in the ass, it also makes reading/sleeping/crafti… --- ## [Does the radioactivity mutation permanently contaminate an area?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-the-radioactivity-mutation-permanently-contaminate-an-area/26021)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-the-radioactivity-mutation-permanently-contaminate-an-area/26021 "2021-03-02T18:04:53Z")
I’ve been wondering just how much of a loose cannon the radioactivity mutation is, such as possible weaponization versus effects on successive characters. Is there a half-life for the radiation to dissapear or is a base … --- ## [Survivor Gear Requirements Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-gear-requirements-question/25988)
**Author:** [@AcidAntOnAMinefield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AcidAntOnAMinefield)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-gear-requirements-question/25988 "2021-03-02T15:39:48Z")
So I was perusing the Survivor Gear requirements and I noticed a few things: “pair of survivor boots” requires 88 Kevlar Sheets. … why? The boots weight 1.33kg, so why is it requiring 44kg worth off Kevlar Sheets? The… --- ## [Make NPC read and stay in place](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-npc-read-and-stay-in-place/26016)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-npc-read-and-stay-in-place/26016 "2021-03-02T10:40:21Z")
In my latest game, I recently got my first NPC companion, and have been having him read skill books while I do things around the base. However whenever he finishes reading he comes over to my workspace. I could have him … --- ## [Is there a mod to disable triffids?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-mod-to-disable-triffids/26015)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 3:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-mod-to-disable-triffids/26015 "2021-03-02T03:35:17Z")
Are there any mods to disable triffids? They’re a real nuisance to get rid of considering how they create a nightmare of a forest to walk through in only a few days I found something but it doesn’t look like its been up… --- ## [Cap rate of time passing when you do things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cap-rate-of-time-passing-when-you-do-things/25994)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cap-rate-of-time-passing-when-you-do-things/25994 "2021-03-01T08:30:57Z")
Hi there. Is there a way to let you define how fast time passes when you do certain things like crafting, fishing etc.?.. For me it puts me in a hurry even if i try to play the game slow paced. If i start fishing at 7a… --- ## [Russian Thorazine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/russian-thorazine/25999)
**Author:** [@Bestary](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bestary)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/russian-thorazine/25999 "2021-02-28T17:39:10Z")
Hello. This drugs was translated in Russian as “торазин”. Thorazine is an USA’s trademark of chlorpromazine, as well as in Russia this drug is known as “аминазин”. I requesting to change this translation. Sorry if I wri… --- ## [How do you effectively use explosives?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-effectively-use-explosives/25993)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-effectively-use-explosives/25993 "2021-02-28T12:34:37Z")
I have been looking over the different kinds of explosives you can craft. So how do you use them effectively? I know that the smaller explosives like pipe bomb and (makeshift) grenades and the like are supposed to be use… --- ## [Controller/Gamepad - Anyone use it to play CDDA?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/controller-gamepad-anyone-use-it-to-play-cdda/25798)
**Author:** [@zL0ki](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zL0ki)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/controller-gamepad-anyone-use-it-to-play-cdda/25798 "2021-02-27T19:22:29Z")
Was wondering if anyone uses a controller with remapping software to play the game? I’ve been using reWASD which I already had, with an xbox controller. Works surprisingly well albeit not as smooth as keyboard yet. Mai… --- ## [Bakelite phone in Labs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bakelite-phone-in-labs/25978)
**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bakelite-phone-in-labs/25978 "2021-02-26T18:03:22Z")
Does anyone know what these are ‘for’. I’ve found two so far and I’m curious. I set one off to test it but I’m not much wiser. --- ## [Is an armor like Curaiss or Dragon Armor that you craft by yourself are (poor fit) originally?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-an-armor-like-curaiss-or-dragon-armor-that-you-craft-by-yourself-are-poor-fit-originally/25986)
**Author:** [@Vrillya-Chan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vrillya-Chan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-an-armor-like-curaiss-or-dragon-armor-that-you-craft-by-yourself-are-poor-fit-originally/25986 "2021-02-26T17:02:52Z")
Hi, I’ve make my own costume armor set that i craft by myself in my workshop. But, no matter how many i make armor like Curaiss or even Chainmail, they are not fit for my character or NPC. I already using repair kit or s… --- ## [How much damage does ammunition explosion do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-damage-does-ammunition-explosion-do/25990)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-damage-does-ammunition-explosion-do/25990 "2021-02-26T16:57:33Z")
is it worth trying to pick up ammunition that’s cooking off or should I run away from them whenever they start popping off? I just survived a close scrape with a horde of survivor zombies and soldiers by lighting a fire,… --- ## [Is there an upper limit to character weight?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-upper-limit-to-character-weight/25984)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-an-upper-limit-to-character-weight/25984 "2021-02-26T10:51:45Z")
Just curious. Is there a limit to how phat the character can become? Assuming that I bunker down and have practically unlimited food and water available (and spellbooks to spend the time without technically wasting it). … --- ## [Suggestion: Martial Arts and Weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-martial-arts-and-weapons/25944)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-martial-arts-and-weapons/25944 "2021-02-25T22:40:02Z")
I think we can all agree that Mike Tyson would be MORE dangerous with a knife than not. Even if he’s never experienced using one before the moment he decided to aim it your way. He’s still going to be moving well, blocki… --- ## [Question about stored calories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-stored-calories/25983)
**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-stored-calories/25983 "2021-02-25T15:09:42Z")
I have character that his calories is always rising, last calories i check using debug is 40k and its still normal in the sidebar, and suddenly it went to “overweight” when i check its 55k…did not eat anything before onl… --- ## [Cooking water should not work require you to watch it for to boil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooking-water-should-not-work-require-you-to-watch-it-for-to-boil/25982)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooking-water-should-not-work-require-you-to-watch-it-for-to-boil/25982 "2021-02-25T13:12:21Z")
I’ve been thinking its kind of annoying having to spend hours in a day just sitting their watch my water boil instead of being able to do something with my time while I wait for it to boil, like read a book or something. … --- ## [Are 'acid-sniper zombie' badly disguised as 'bilious soldier zombies'?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-acid-sniper-zombie-badly-disguised-as-bilious-soldier-zombies/25651)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-acid-sniper-zombie-badly-disguised-as-bilious-soldier-zombies/25651 "2021-02-25T02:41:35Z")
So I got log messages of “The acid-sniper zombie launches a corrosive dart!” but the only zombie in sight was a ‘bilious soldier zombie’. Was it in disguise, or was the sniper just out of sight range? Unfortunately I go… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=49) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=51)