# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=53 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 54 --- ## [Basecamp NPC don't do any jobs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basecamp-npc-dont-do-any-jobs/25860)
**Author:** [@haceco2758](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/haceco2758)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/basecamp-npc-dont-do-any-jobs/25860 "2021-02-03T22:04:09Z")
They just path into one room and run into eachother non stop not even to sleep --- ## [Text not available for translation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/text-not-available-for-translation/10779)
**Author:** [@Noctivagante](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctivagante)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/text-not-available-for-translation/10779 "2021-02-03T20:39:34Z")
I’m working on argentinian translation, do I have to inform about the strings that are not available for translation on Transifex? --- ## [Idea: Social/ Leadership proficiencies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-social-leadership-proficiencies/25863)
**Author:** [@grenz1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grenz1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-social-leadership-proficiencies/25863 "2021-02-03T19:10:53Z")
I have been playing a bit of Bannerlord 2 lately. It’s pretty cool. You can lead epic sieges and command troops on a near cinematic level. In the mass battles, you can tell people to hold lines, charge, fall back, etc w… --- ## [Scale of map and impacts on vehicle efficiency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scale-of-map-and-impacts-on-vehicle-efficiency/25623)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scale-of-map-and-impacts-on-vehicle-efficiency/25623 "2021-01-05T21:49:13Z")
Just to interject the missing piece here, the reason solar cars work in dda is because our distances are minuscule. Towns are incredibly close together and trips between them take mere minutes so of course you’re not sp… --- ## [Various simple ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-simple-ideas/25849)
**Author:** [@robotic\_gamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/robotic_gamer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-simple-ideas/25849 "2021-02-03T13:08:55Z")
long time lurker, but first post of any kind so sorry if there are glaring mistakes. I have been thinking about a bunch of stuff that could be added, so I figured I just throw them out there. Hopefully some of them tur… --- ## [Does Cooking Break Thermodynamics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-cooking-break-thermodynamics/25853)
**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-cooking-break-thermodynamics/25853 "2021-02-02T22:36:33Z")
Obviously cooking meat or bread over a fire will increase its caloric value, what I’m referring to is, for example, assembling a sandwich. No chemical/state change was done to the ingredients, so therefore the total cal… --- ## [Minimap is screwed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minimap-is-screwed/25848)
**Author:** [@Arnaud\_Chevallier](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arnaud_Chevallier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minimap-is-screwed/25848 "2021-02-01T18:04:50Z")
The minimap is broken on the latest build #11427 shift + N does not fix it, but the fullscreen map is working as intented, And i have no minimap mod installed or whatever A a new world (and new character does not fi… --- ## [Corpse weight is constant?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corpse-weight-is-constant/25661)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corpse-weight-is-constant/25661 "2021-02-01T06:13:31Z")
Why do all zombies seem to leave a corpse that weighs exactly 81.5kg? --- ## [External shopping cart basket (and others)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/external-shopping-cart-basket-and-others/25832)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/external-shopping-cart-basket-and-others/25832 "2021-01-31T20:31:12Z")
What is the point of external cargo storage? The external shopping cart basket in particular has 1/3 the capacity and takes 22 minutes longer to install than light wooden frame and a normal shopping cart basket. --- ## [On water wheels and hydro power](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-water-wheels-and-hydro-power/24366)
**Author:** [@L11](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/L11)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-water-wheels-and-hydro-power/24366 "2021-01-31T20:24:07Z")
So how exactly do water wheels work? I’ve done research up and done and even tested a few things in game, but I’m having a rough time figuring it out. From what I can tell, there are two water wheel types, but at the cur… --- ## [Suggestion: Acclimation of Weariness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-acclimation-of-weariness/25831)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-acclimation-of-weariness/25831 "2021-01-31T20:11:10Z")
With recent implementation and continued tweaking of weariness I thought it prudent to suggest something in regards to it. If not already a factor, how taxing certain types of menial labor are, should probably be modifi… --- ## [QOL IMPROVEMENT - Most Shoes Have Laces](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/qol-improvement-most-shoes-have-laces/25805)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/qol-improvement-most-shoes-have-laces/25805 "2021-01-31T18:35:38Z")
Simple as the title. Most footwear should probably be able to be unlaced for long string / shoe laces that can be used in crafting. Likewise, since laces can be tied to things shoes could be carried by knotting them arou… --- ## [What's the supposed difference between cotton rag and cotton sheets?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-supposed-difference-between-cotton-rag-and-cotton-sheets/25074)
**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-supposed-difference-between-cotton-rag-and-cotton-sheets/25074 "2021-01-31T10:59:15Z")
With some of the latest updates, tailoring now requires either rags or cotton sheets in some completely bizarre (and, to be honest, borderline dysfunctional) pattern. I understand it’s likely a work in progress and all,… --- ## [Are stairs / slopes supposed to be alligned?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-stairs-slopes-supposed-to-be-alligned/25836)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-stairs-slopes-supposed-to-be-alligned/25836 "2021-01-31T10:26:56Z")
So I’m trapped in a cave by an antlered horror. Using ‘peek around corners’ and looking up while standing on the slope I see “There’s an antlered horror in the way!” However if I use ; and \< to look up then it seems the … --- ## [Cocaine withdrawal is killing me](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cocaine-withdrawal-is-killing-me/25830)
**Author:** [@Invalid\_Username](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Invalid_Username)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cocaine-withdrawal-is-killing-me/25830 "2021-01-30T23:17:10Z")
The effects of withdrawal need to be seriously looked at. Due to my cocaine use, my character now has the Depressant effect at 151 power (and still rising), enough that I can’t breathe well and randomly pass out. Cocaine… --- ## [Where do I download the original cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-do-i-download-the-original-cataclysm/25833)
**Author:** [@mybachhertz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mybachhertz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-do-i-download-the-original-cataclysm/25833 "2021-01-30T18:42:30Z")
Before the dark days ahead versions --- ## [Start vehicle construction with handles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-vehicle-construction-with-handles/25817)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-vehicle-construction-with-handles/25817 "2021-01-30T17:16:48Z")
Can/will this be added? Sometimes one wants to build the cheapest (in material and time) vehicle possible that is not meant to take part in crashes. I consider handles to be cheap (just one pipe) and very light-weight (… --- ## [CDDA disables ALT + number codes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-disables-alt-number-codes/25828)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-disables-alt-number-codes/25828 "2021-01-29T23:58:44Z")
Sometimes i use alt + number letters for various reasons, but sometimes the codes didn’t do anything. As it turned out when i play cdda, it disables this feature. By other app i mean applications like chrome, win 10 sea… --- ## [Disappearing items? (git 00efc6d7fe)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disappearing-items-git-00efc6d7fe/25820)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disappearing-items-git-00efc6d7fe/25820 "2021-01-29T18:59:41Z")
I am near to a pile of 16 bird litter, and when I try to move it all with ‘,’, I get the following: DEBUG : lost target item of ACT\_PICKUP FUNCTION : bool Pickup::do\_pickup(std::vector\&, std::vector&,… --- ## [Bird litter cannot be inserted into a plastic bag (git 00efc6d7fe)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bird-litter-cannot-be-inserted-into-a-plastic-bag-git-00efc6d7fe/25823)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bird-litter-cannot-be-inserted-into-a-plastic-bag-git-00efc6d7fe/25823 "2021-01-29T08:37:55Z")
Bird litter has length of 4cm and the bag has max item length of 25.4cm (not sure where this is defined). “pocket\_data”: \[ { “pocket\_type”: “CONTAINER”, “max\_contains\_volume”: “6 L”, “max\_contains\_weight”: “10 kg”, “mov… --- ## [Huge dragonfly naiads - death from above? (git 00efc6d7fe)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/huge-dragonfly-naiads-death-from-above-git-00efc6d7fe/25819)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/huge-dragonfly-naiads-death-from-above-git-00efc6d7fe/25819 "2021-01-28T18:51:48Z")
They hit from nowhere. Not only did I not see them coming, I don’t even see them after they hit me. WTF?! Err: it seems the title should instead be death from below, given the thing’s description. Err2: it seems the … --- ## [Keybinding Issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keybinding-issues/25818)
**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keybinding-issues/25818 "2021-01-28T16:29:24Z")
Recently I encountered an issue where my map would constantly scroll south, but the rest of my gameplay was unaffected. I tried reloading the game, but that didn’t solve the issue. Instead I deleted all keybindings for … --- ## [NPC vehicle deconstruct action has issues with wheels (git 00efc6d7fe)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-vehicle-deconstruct-action-has-issues-with-wheels-git-00efc6d7fe/25799)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-vehicle-deconstruct-action-has-issues-with-wheels-git-00efc6d7fe/25799 "2021-01-28T10:09:50Z")
Every time they leave wheels on, even though they have a bottle jack and wrench nearby - I can take wheels off normally. Today I hit an instance where the wheel hub got removed, but the wheel is still attached. Additiona… --- ## [Island start and loving it (but damn we need some more love in the primitive department of items)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/island-start-and-loving-it-but-damn-we-need-some-more-love-in-the-primitive-department-of-items/25813)
**Author:** [@N1Z0](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/N1Z0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/island-start-and-loving-it-but-damn-we-need-some-more-love-in-the-primitive-department-of-items/25813 "2021-01-28T07:46:22Z")
Wilderness start and I lucked out and started on an island. Enjoying the challenge of more difficult starts, an island was something I had been wanting to try for some time now, and I was quick to get to work. I foraged… --- ## [One thousand years later ... casual idea for big mod that I won't be developing myself](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-thousand-years-later-casual-idea-for-big-mod-that-i-wont-be-developing-myself/25814)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-thousand-years-later-casual-idea-for-big-mod-that-i-wont-be-developing-myself/25814 "2021-01-28T07:09:57Z")
Just a random idea brought about by reading about N1Z0’s island start. Lore-wise, the setting is that the Blob is taking things easy. Assimilating Earth is like growing a beard. It’ll happen eventually if it just lets t… --- ## [Sails (in git 00efc6d7fe)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sails-in-git-00efc6d7fe/25812)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sails-in-git-00efc6d7fe/25812 "2021-01-28T03:38:37Z")
Has anyone used them? I have a three tile boaty with 2 carbon fiber and one wooden hull, total weight is 130kg with me on it. I installed sails and managed to “sail” 20 tiles at roughly 14km/h. However, now the boat abr… --- ## [Where to download curse version for Android?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-download-curse-version-for-android/25806)
**Author:** [@mybachhertz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mybachhertz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-download-curse-version-for-android/25806 "2021-01-27T20:23:05Z")
Where do i get it and please i do not know how to compile --- ## [What do Turkeys Eat?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-turkeys-eat/25801)
**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-turkeys-eat/25801 "2021-01-27T15:26:51Z")
Because it isn’t bird feed… --- ## [How to Preserve Moose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-preserve-moose/25793)
**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-preserve-moose/25793 "2021-01-27T12:23:18Z")
Well, I’ve finally done it. I’ve taken down the dreaded moose. However, now I’m faced with a problem… I have hundreds of chunks of meat and fat, and it’s all spoiling in a day. Outside of a freezer/fridge how can I make… --- ## [Can't throw clothes if already wearing another item of the same kind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-throw-clothes-if-already-wearing-another-item-of-the-same-kind/25782)
**Author:** [@Victor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Victor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-throw-clothes-if-already-wearing-another-item-of-the-same-kind/25782 "2021-01-27T12:11:50Z")
I was trying to throw hip flask after changing damaged one to new, but it doesn’t work. When I’m trying to throw hip flask that is wielded by character, while wearing same kind of hip flask on a character, I receive mess… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=52) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=54)