# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=552 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 553 --- ## [No Cabins except in Classic Zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-cabins-except-in-classic-zombies/1308)
**Author:** [@jumjummju](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jumjummju)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-cabins-except-in-classic-zombies/1308 "2013-05-19T03:33:14Z")
Title. There is a distinct lack of cabins anywhere in normal mode, and I used the Debug menu to reveal the entire map. Not a single cabin. Compare to when I have Classic Zombies on. I can see at least one cabin in almo… --- ## [Wonky lag of a sorts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wonky-lag-of-a-sorts/1287)
**Author:** [@jumjummju](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jumjummju)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wonky-lag-of-a-sorts/1287 "2013-05-19T03:20:49Z")
How this game could possibly lag, I’m not entirely sure, but it somehow manages to. On my laptop, I’ll admit it’s a bit dated, but that lag is near unplayable. It takes about .5 seconds to move ONE space. Oddly, I don’t… --- ## [Pot shortage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pot-shortage/1281)
**Author:** [@TonicEngine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TonicEngine)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pot-shortage/1281 "2013-05-19T03:10:51Z")
I spawned between two towns and while I didn’t explore them thoroughly before I was ripped limb from limb by a horde of ambulatory undead, I went into like thirty houses. Didn’t find a single pot. Plenty of marijuana, … --- ## [Migration of monsters suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/migration-of-monsters-suggestions/1297)
**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/migration-of-monsters-suggestions/1297 "2013-05-18T20:20:54Z")
Zombies (and creatures) migration over worldmap. (It should make life difficult in one place) Maybe it already is, correct if I’m wrong. --- ## [Drinking bleach and ammonia warning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drinking-bleach-and-ammonia-warning/1278)
**Author:** [@Vorpal2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vorpal2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drinking-bleach-and-ammonia-warning/1278 "2013-05-18T19:50:28Z")
Due to pressing the wrong key, found out you can drink bleach. Ouch. I would like to suggest warning the player first, as I can’t see a single reason to drink these unless you’re roleplaying a post apocalyptic emo. --- ## [Some little suggestions. (Updated)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-little-suggestions-updated/1270)
**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-little-suggestions-updated/1270 "2013-05-18T18:51:25Z")
1.(±) Wet clothes. If clothes made from cotton or wool, it becomes wet on rain. Wet clothes have less “warmth” attribute. Clothing is fast becoming dry under the sunlight or near a fire. In other cases slowly. Lightweig… --- ## [Realistic Gun Spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-gun-spawns/1235)
**Author:** [@Morrigi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Morrigi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-gun-spawns/1235 "2013-05-18T18:18:13Z")
In America, something like 35% of households have at least one firearm, though this is closer to 20 or 25% in the Northeast. Nevertheless, it would be more realistic to regularly find the occasional handgun, shotgun, or … --- ## [Fucking books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fucking-books/1288)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fucking-books/1288 "2013-05-18T17:45:16Z")
When I get the prompt to read the book and select N it still reads it and takes my time. While not very dangerous if you attempt to read while fighting a turret 5 mins from daybreak and the turret Pow-Pow-Pows you to de… --- ## [EMERGENCY! Quad's stuck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-quads-stuck/1296)
**Author:** [@GrizzlyAdamz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GrizzlyAdamz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-quads-stuck/1296 "2013-05-18T16:55:41Z")
o&o =#\> o o \[spoiler\](Guess where it’s stuck.)\[/spoiler\] How to get unstuck? --- ## [Debug Menu not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-menu-not-working/1295)
**Author:** [@Moon\_Dew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moon_Dew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-menu-not-working/1295 "2013-05-18T16:46:53Z")
How the heck do I turn on the Debug Menu? I keep pressing shift+z but it keeps saying it’s an unknown key. --- ## [Side View Mirrors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/side-view-mirrors/1293)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/side-view-mirrors/1293 "2013-05-18T13:11:53Z")
Side view mirrors. For mounting on vehicles. Affects your view. Cool affect of mirrors, same code could be used with regular mirrors. :slight\_smile: You just have to be close to the item for it to be effective. --- ## [Why did I stand in front of the shotgun trap while disarming it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-did-i-stand-in-front-of-the-shotgun-trap-while-disarming-it/1274)
**Author:** [@Prezombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Prezombie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 9:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-did-i-stand-in-front-of-the-shotgun-trap-while-disarming-it/1274 "2013-05-18T09:59:19Z")
If I know where a shotgun trap is, I should logically be able to try disarming it without setting it off in my face. If shotgun traps were less traditional damaging tiles, and more a 1-shot turret pre-aimed and waiting … --- ## [Something simple but a life saver](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-simple-but-a-life-saver/1262)
**Author:** [@Dalgul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalgul)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-simple-but-a-life-saver/1262 "2013-05-18T06:50:44Z")
I’m sure everyone who feels the need to arrange all there gear in their base has at some point been annoyed at the amount of keys you need to press to drop your gear in to keep it all nice and near. So I propose that fix… --- ## [54 Strength](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/54-strength/1290)
**Author:** [@krAbhandz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/krAbhandz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/54-strength/1290 "2013-05-18T06:17:27Z")
The new robust genetics is really powerful. \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] --- ## [Classic Zombies, Bows, and Inhalers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/classic-zombies-bows-and-inhalers/1272)
**Author:** [@osoII](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/osoII)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/classic-zombies-bows-and-inhalers/1272 "2013-05-18T04:46:53Z")
I’m playing a classic zombie, static spawn world and I took asthmatic. This is my first experience with DDA, I’ve been playing the original cataclysm forever because I didn’t know it forked… lol. So far my experience ha… --- ## [Infections?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infections/1284)
**Author:** [@Hyena\_Grin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hyena_Grin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infections/1284 "2013-05-18T03:34:32Z")
I dunno what it is - maybe just bad luck - but since the new build, every single character I’ve made has gotten an infection before the first nightfall. To make matters worse, pharmacies seem to be a lot rarer, and doct… --- ## [Cistern water shouldn't cause food poisoning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cistern-water-shouldnt-cause-food-poisoning/1282)
**Author:** [@Prezombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Prezombie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cistern-water-shouldnt-cause-food-poisoning/1282 "2013-05-18T01:15:40Z")
A toilet cistern tends to have 2-3 gallons of water, which would translate to 20-30 portions ingame, but the water in the cistern is isolated from the rest of the system, it’s generally potable if the inside looks clean … --- ## [Seatbelts (0.5)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seatbelts-0-5/1277)
**Author:** [@nuklearwanze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nuklearwanze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seatbelts-0-5/1277 "2013-05-18T00:54:06Z")
I’m still rather new here, so maybe i’m missing something. But: driving offroad i noticed that when the car gets into a skid at medium to high speeds, i’m constantly thrown off the vehicle. the seat has a seatbelt (in p… --- ## [Aiming limitations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aiming-limitations/1283)
**Author:** [@Weyrling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weyrling)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aiming-limitations/1283 "2013-05-17T23:13:37Z")
I’m pretty sure I saw this mentioned somewhere before, but I can’t find that thread/post and it’s really getting on my nerves recently. Aiming (with weapons or throwing) seems to have some arbitrary limits: 1 - You can… --- ## [Chitin gauntlets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chitin-gauntlets/1244)
**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chitin-gauntlets/1244 "2013-05-17T22:40:09Z")
I’m not sure why someone would want to make chitin gauntlets. Since they only protect the hand, they can’t be used for blocking as the old chitin arm guards were. They provide hand protection, but I don’t recall ever h… --- ## [Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead on Android?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dark-days-ahead-on-android/489)
**Author:** [@Zach42](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zach42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dark-days-ahead-on-android/489 "2013-05-17T21:30:09Z")
Maybe I just didn’t see the thread, but is there some kind of port for Cataclysm on an Android system? I remember someone on the old forum tried to do something with it but it didn’t exactly work out. Any ideas about a p… --- ## [Hard, Hardcore Mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hard-hardcore-mode/1264)
**Author:** [@kilozombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kilozombie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hard-hardcore-mode/1264 "2013-05-17T19:51:23Z")
Start a custom character. Give yourself minimum stats, no positive traits. Take Hardcore, Glass Jaw and Meat Intolerant. Spend all the remaining points on Driving and Swimming. If you somehow find a car, you’ll be a he… --- ## [Game wont start](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-wont-start/1236)
**Author:** [@rumpel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rumpel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-wont-start/1236 "2013-05-17T17:36:59Z")
hi, i get the following error when ./catclysm terminate called after throwing an instance of 'std::out\_of\_range’ what(): basic\_string::substr --- ## [Items not stacking correctly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-not-stacking-correctly/1255)
**Author:** [@ejseto](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ejseto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-not-stacking-correctly/1255 "2013-05-17T16:45:49Z")
I currently have a stack of 2 string 3ft and a stack of 4 string 3ft. Looking at the save file, I noticed 2 of them have “FIT” (i.e. fitted clothing) in their record, which the other 4 do not. I 42 string\_36 -1 0 1 FIT… --- ## [Where would be the best place to get transponder circuits?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-would-be-the-best-place-to-get-transponder-circuits/1273)
**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-would-be-the-best-place-to-get-transponder-circuits/1273 "2013-05-17T16:32:59Z")
Electronic stores, maybe? --- ## [NPC party](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-party/1271)
**Author:** [@Reaper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reaper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-party/1271 "2013-05-17T06:42:31Z")
Possibility a band with a few NPCs or join an existing one. Intergroup conflicts over territory, looking for food, trade, joint killing zombies, construction camps and other community activities. Joint drinking and other… --- ## [Map Notes Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-notes-bug/416)
**Author:** [@Espero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Espero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-notes-bug/416 "2013-05-17T04:19:00Z")
I noticed a lot of my notes have had the text deleted upon loading my save. The default “N” on the map is still marked but I have no idea what I wrote. From the pattern of which still have text and which no longer, it se… --- ## [0.5 - With an expanded viewport in Windows, the item information window persists](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-with-an-expanded-viewport-in-windows-the-item-information-window-persists/1251)
**Author:** [@Mdnthrvst](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mdnthrvst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-5-with-an-expanded-viewport-in-windows-the-item-information-window-persists/1251 "2013-05-17T01:07:12Z")
Like so - in the first sceenshot, I selected the jeans, pressed Escape to exit, and the Jeans’ information stayed on screen. Unselecting any item from the pick-up list empties the information window itself, but leaves t… --- ## [Problems compiling with MinGW? Perhaps this will help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-compiling-with-mingw-perhaps-this-will-help/1231)
**Author:** [@Justice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justice)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-compiling-with-mingw-perhaps-this-will-help/1231 "2013-05-17T00:38:52Z")
After much time and frustration I’ve learned that the MinGW instructions for compiling Cataclysm-DDA are lacking a few bits of information. Follow these simple instructions: Download the latest Cataclysm-DDA source co… --- ## [Is there a way to watch your car's rpm and gear?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-watch-your-cars-rpm-and-gear/1232)
**Author:** [@Mate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mate)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-watch-your-cars-rpm-and-gear/1232 "2013-05-16T22:13:59Z")
So you could drive with low rpm to save fuel. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=551) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=553)