# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=51 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 52 --- ## [Game unable to start](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-unable-to-start/25956)
**Author:** [@L11](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/L11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-unable-to-start/25956 "2021-02-25T01:46:36Z")
Game attempts to load in and stops at the last second, returning me to the menu. This appears to be an issue with a few mods that I have running, specifically the Mining Mod and the No Freeze mod. I would love to post th… --- ## [Ninja mod not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ninja-mod-not-working/25973)
**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ninja-mod-not-working/25973 "2021-02-25T00:21:27Z")
For some reason the ninja mod isn’t working. Any insight into this problem? --- ## [Butchering a moose produces amounts that differ by a lot from the respective mass in large\_mamal\_leather](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchering-a-moose-produces-amounts-that-differ-by-a-lot-from-the-respective-mass-in-large-mamal-leather/25980)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchering-a-moose-produces-amounts-that-differ-by-a-lot-from-the-respective-mass-in-large-mamal-leather/25980 "2021-02-24T18:53:01Z")
The corpse is undamaged and I have level 5 survival. All the yields are ~40% lower than the mass ratios If I repeat this at survival 7, all the yields are roughly 20% lower. I understand that the survival skill shoul… --- ## [Shopping cart merged to car with bike rack after attaching two carts to the same rack (git 00efc6d7fe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shopping-cart-merged-to-car-with-bike-rack-after-attaching-two-carts-to-the-same-rack-git-00efc6d7fe/25889)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shopping-cart-merged-to-car-with-bike-rack-after-attaching-two-carts-to-the-same-rack-git-00efc6d7fe/25889 "2021-02-23T19:08:49Z")
Spawn a car with bike rack and 2 vehicles with: 4" casters, handle and shopping cart basket 4" casters, foldable light frame, folding shopping cart basket and attach them as shown to the car. @mlangsdorf --- ## [How to set up a loot zone that will collect everything?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-set-up-a-loot-zone-that-will-collect-everything/25970)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-set-up-a-loot-zone-that-will-collect-everything/25970 "2021-02-23T16:30:29Z")
My base in underground, and autosorting only works on same z-level so I thought: I want to set up loot zone on stairs, autosort everything (from my vehicle’s loot:unsorted zones) there, haul that pile of stuff down, then… --- ## [Suggestion: Body (corpse) search](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-body-corpse-search/25960)
**Author:** [@Vostok](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vostok)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-body-corpse-search/25960 "2021-02-23T08:25:49Z")
Hello all! PROBLEM Probably a lot of people are annoyed or confused by the modern system of death and search zombies. More precisely, there is no search - all the things that are on the zombie just scatter and fall do… --- ## [Is there anyway to calm down hostile NPC's?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-anyway-to-calm-down-hostile-npcs/25961)
**Author:** [@One\_Angry\_Scot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/One_Angry_Scot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-anyway-to-calm-down-hostile-npcs/25961 "2021-02-23T08:23:37Z")
I was doing the and even though I done it correctly somehow every NPC is now hostile in the refugee center. Is there anyway at all I could change their attitudes towards me permanently? Thanks --- ## [Goo should either be an unsafe pickup or cannisters should be more easily craftable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/goo-should-either-be-an-unsafe-pickup-or-cannisters-should-be-more-easily-craftable/25962)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/goo-should-either-be-an-unsafe-pickup-or-cannisters-should-be-more-easily-craftable/25962 "2021-02-23T06:31:28Z")
I found myself surrounded and in a bit of a tight spot in the city and was wondering about potential strategies to deal with the hordes, but after sitting on the rooftops planning my careful move from block to block I no… --- ## [Vehicle scoop has its own storage?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-scoop-has-its-own-storage/25963)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-scoop-has-its-own-storage/25963 "2021-02-23T00:51:36Z")
Why? The 100L provided feels quite limiting. As the scoop is supposed to be mounted on the bottom of a vehicle, why can’t it be mounted on the bottom of any cargo space? --- ## [Drilling through solid rock leaves me with only 3kg/1L of material?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drilling-through-solid-rock-leaves-me-with-only-3kg-1l-of-material/25957)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drilling-through-solid-rock-leaves-me-with-only-3kg-1l-of-material/25957 "2021-02-22T23:57:05Z")
Given that my player is 1.9m tall and can move into the newly created spot, I’d expect at least 2x0.5x0.5 = 500L of material, mostly in rocks. --- ## [Turn time system algorithm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turn-time-system-algorithm/25955)
**Author:** [@wrathofgomorrah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wrathofgomorrah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turn-time-system-algorithm/25955 "2021-02-22T16:03:02Z")
how does the time system work? assume it takes 10 seconds for you to fire a gun to a monster 10 tiles away. that monster’s movement speed is 1 tile every 13 seconds. then how many shots can you take before the monster c… --- ## [Work t-shirt can be neither disassembled nor butchered](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/work-t-shirt-can-be-neither-disassembled-nor-butchered/25949)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 5:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/work-t-shirt-can-be-neither-disassembled-nor-butchered/25949 "2021-02-22T05:24:30Z")
Was in need of rags and noticed it didn’t get butchered like the rest of stuff. Checked further and despite it (apparently) being made of simple cotton… 'D’isassemble option is greyed out, i.e. unselectable; Trying to … --- ## [Frozen lab challenge (help with general strategy)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frozen-lab-challenge-help-with-general-strategy/25934)
**Author:** [@xerenogan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xerenogan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frozen-lab-challenge-help-with-general-strategy/25934 "2021-02-21T06:18:39Z")
I have been trying to do a frozen lab escape lately (not the deep-freeze) and I’ve been having quite a bit of trouble with it. So, I wanted to just throw my general strategy out there and maybe someone can tell me what I… --- ## [Suggestion: Thinking 3-D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-thinking-3-d/25945)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-thinking-3-d/25945 "2021-02-20T21:17:26Z")
As the cataclysm becomes steadily more realized on a z-axis, some things would be welcome additions: Smashing DOWN or UP should be possible. Climbing onto a roof (Which doesn’t have bars) and bashing your way into the v… --- ## [The tale of endless ammo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-tale-of-endless-ammo/22402)
**Author:** [@SirPendrak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPendrak)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-tale-of-endless-ammo/22402 "2021-02-20T19:39:03Z")
Crashed Helicopter start. Profession - soldier Day 60 Spring: Only valuable thing in crashed heli is single huge EMP bomb. No civilisation nerby except one military bunker and one lumbermill. Lots of tools at lumbermil… --- ## [Cool idea for holstering tools and weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cool-idea-for-holstering-tools-and-weapons/25941)
**Author:** [@TheMasterGear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMasterGear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cool-idea-for-holstering-tools-and-weapons/25941 "2021-02-20T16:34:51Z")
This looks like a logical holster to add to the game. What do you guys think. I will most likely make this a mod. --- ## [NPC-assisted crafting speed is weird?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-assisted-crafting-speed-is-weird/25665)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 9:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-assisted-crafting-speed-is-weird/25665 "2021-02-20T09:53:47Z")
Why is a batch of 2 broadhead arrows +18 minutes, but a batch of 3 is +54 minutes on top of batch of 2? I have 2 NPCs that both have fab 5, survival \>1 and lack archery 4. I understand nothing. 1h30 for 1 (10) arrows 1… --- ## [Suggestion - Judo Is Practiced On Mats For A Reason](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-judo-is-practiced-on-mats-for-a-reason/25943)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-judo-is-practiced-on-mats-for-a-reason/25943 "2021-02-20T08:39:32Z")
With the recent re-tuning of martial arts towards a semblance of sanity, I thought it pertinent to bring up an observation I consider pertinent. Judo, Wrestling and other fighting systems that heavily incorporate throws … --- ## [Oatmeal recipe changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oatmeal-recipe-changes/25942)
**Author:** [@Wayland](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oatmeal-recipe-changes/25942 "2021-02-20T00:25:47Z")
Something I just discovered in my military base start. I had a lot of oatmeal and cartons of milk pulled up onto my rooftop base and since I was sick of MREs, I thought I’d make oatmeal. Except I had no water, and the o… --- ## [Autodoc Bug when an item is on the machine's tile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autodoc-bug-when-an-item-is-on-the-machines-tile/25940)
**Author:** [@AcidAntOnAMinefield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AcidAntOnAMinefield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autodoc-bug-when-an-item-is-on-the-machines-tile/25940 "2021-02-19T19:04:42Z")
So I found this by accident a couple days ago, and I saw it happening to Vormithrax as well, which prompted me to create a test character for this, and can now say it’s 100% replicable. (screenshots will be provided). B… --- ## [All the near-cheating weapons in old blazemod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/all-the-near-cheating-weapons-in-old-blazemod/25937)
**Author:** [@leafgecko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/leafgecko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/all-the-near-cheating-weapons-in-old-blazemod/25937 "2021-02-19T07:29:12Z")
I am playing latest experimental, with the new Blaze Industries mod i don’t find all those weapons like perforator, avalanche, etc. I suppose they are removed for balancing? Is there easy way to restore them? --- ## [Mod/Contribution Idea Feedback and Suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-contribution-idea-feedback-and-suggestions/25789)
**Author:** [@grawprog](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grawprog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-contribution-idea-feedback-and-suggestions/25789 "2021-02-18T23:50:43Z")
I’ve been a long time on and off player of CDDA over the time i’ve dabbled with some modding here and there on my local copies, but getting back into the game I was hoping to maybe make something I could contribute or at… --- ## [Two broad scope questions on Prison Island start](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-broad-scope-questions-on-prison-island-start/22468)
**Author:** [@Lorelei43](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lorelei43)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-broad-scope-questions-on-prison-island-start/22468 "2021-02-18T19:51:29Z")
I tried this one, as a Police officer. Managed to explore a good part of the island, killing 12 Zeds overall and 2 brutes before succumbing. I don’t see how you can escape the island. Build a boat? Not realistic. Swim? … --- ## [Is trap disarming chance affected by focus?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-trap-disarming-chance-affected-by-focus/25933)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-trap-disarming-chance-affected-by-focus/25933 "2021-02-17T22:59:47Z")
I was disarming a bunch of mines and I noticed that they seemed to be failing more often the more pain my character was in and the lower the focus was. Does either of these things effect the chances of disarming a trap (… --- ## [Fallout: New England](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fallout-new-england/17509)
**Author:** [@Tefnut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tefnut)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fallout-new-england/17509 "2021-02-17T09:25:23Z")
I was asking for help all over the site yesterday. And now, finally, my work has begun. This mod aims to bring some west-coast class to the east coast (and later, some New England and D.C. charm of its own.) CURRENT FE… --- ## [Need some advice on aiming interruption](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-advice-on-aiming-interruption/16602)
**Author:** [@Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Badger)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-advice-on-aiming-interruption/16602 "2021-02-17T05:28:00Z")
Hi Everyone, First post here. Brilliant game. Question about aiming - when I’m point blank and try to use, say, regular aim, I get a prompt like ‘You’ve been attacked! Continue aiming’ or ‘You’ve been hurt!, Continue a… --- ## [Stats Through Kills: How XP works?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-kills-how-xp-works/25929)
**Author:** [@MarArt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarArt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-kills-how-xp-works/25929 "2021-02-16T17:14:22Z")
First – how much XP do you need for your first point and how does it increase? just “+n Xp” or is it multiplied? And second – how does game calculate the amount of xp you get for each kill? Is there any way to modify t… --- ## [A quick question about certain quests in the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-quick-question-about-certain-quests-in-the-game/25928)
**Author:** [@One\_Angry\_Scot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/One_Angry_Scot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-quick-question-about-certain-quests-in-the-game/25928 "2021-02-16T13:12:48Z")
I’ve seen some posts somewhere mention endgame etc and wondered is that anything to do with completing the questlines? I know usually endgame refers to when your character is extremely powerful and hard to kill. I just… --- ## [TALON M202A1 shoots through reinforced glass wall without breaking it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/talon-m202a1-shoots-through-reinforced-glass-wall-without-breaking-it/25921)
**Author:** [@Victor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Victor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/talon-m202a1-shoots-through-reinforced-glass-wall-without-breaking-it/25921 "2021-02-15T11:32:57Z")
I was shot by TALON M202A1 through reinforced glass wall. Incendiary rocket passed 2 reinforced glass tiles without breaking them. I think it is wrong, AFAIK only laser should be able to pass glass tiles. I was expectin… --- ## [Rv Kitchen unit and hotplates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rv-kitchen-unit-and-hotplates/25924)
**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rv-kitchen-unit-and-hotplates/25924 "2021-02-15T02:45:40Z")
Greetings! I’m wanting to craft it however it says I need a hotplate when I have 3 in my inventory already. Am I missing something? [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=50) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=52)