# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=563 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 564 --- ## [\[Solved\] The bug was my own incompetence](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solved-the-bug-was-my-own-incompetence/857)
**Author:** [@Mikesteam1234](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mikesteam1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solved-the-bug-was-my-own-incompetence/857 "2013-04-17T02:30:56Z")
Solved lol! --- ## [How to resize elements of the game view](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-resize-elements-of-the-game-view/848)
**Author:** [@Furks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Furks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-resize-elements-of-the-game-view/848 "2013-04-17T01:18:01Z")
So in screen shots and videos I have seen, people have their game windows set up so that the information portion (health, minimap, status, weather etc…) of the screen is significantly smaller than the default size and th… --- ## [Stealth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stealth/855)
**Author:** [@WrathOfMe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WrathOfMe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stealth/855 "2013-04-17T00:58:07Z")
Hi, I am new to the forums, been playing Cataclysm for about 3 weeks. Gotten the hang of it, so thanks for making DDA! Okay, so, the light-step thingy in the character creation menu has purpose: To provide some stealth. … --- ## [Fire Fightning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-fightning/842)
**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-fightning/842 "2013-04-16T23:19:38Z")
I dislike fires. They reduce the maximum amount of hp whenever you get near them. ( Idk about version 0.4 if they changed this). With no solution to raise it back up heres my suggestion. When first aid kits every time t… --- ## [Lightning animations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lightning-animations/851)
**Author:** [@Psiweapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Psiweapon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lightning-animations/851 "2013-04-16T23:08:35Z")
There is rain animation. Why not a lightning animation, briefly showing everything even during the night, and play it very infrequently during thunderstorms? --- ## [Mass and Constant Wildlife Spawning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mass-and-constant-wildlife-spawning/852)
**Author:** [@HurlockHolmes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HurlockHolmes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mass-and-constant-wildlife-spawning/852 "2013-04-16T22:51:52Z")
Not sure if it intentional or not, but ever since I managed to clear away all the zeds near a garage at the edge of a town, massive amounts of wildlife has started spawning. Mostly Wolf Spiders and Squirrels. It has actu… --- ## [Implied Filling of Storage Battery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/implied-filling-of-storage-battery/754)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/implied-filling-of-storage-battery/754 "2013-04-16T22:23:17Z")
My question is based on this line of the changelog… "Vehicle-mountable water tanks and kitchen units, implied storage-battery-charging generators." Ok, I’ve found the RV Kitchen unit. Pretty cool. I have yet to use o… --- ## [Not fully healing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-fully-healing/776)
**Author:** [@Caconym](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Caconym)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-fully-healing/776 "2013-04-16T21:48:38Z")
I think I have a bug where all body parts except my torso will not heal to max health my char even has the regeneration mutation and it’s not healing, first aid/bandages don’t heal it. Heres screenshots of before and af… --- ## [Tileset. Anyone?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-anyone/193)
**Author:** [@greenthumb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/greenthumb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-anyone/193 "2013-04-16T21:41:09Z")
Well, hello fellow travelers of the wastelands. In this short beginnig, I want to thank you for this awesome game and I’m deeply sorry for my english. I’m only 17, Im from eastern europe and my english teacher is too bus… --- ## [Notes bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/notes-bug/830)
**Author:** [@Psiweapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Psiweapon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/notes-bug/830 "2013-04-16T19:34:23Z")
Two notes I have on my map can no longer be read and don’t appear in the note list. --- ## [Grenade Launcher Skill removed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grenade-launcher-skill-removed/839)
**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grenade-launcher-skill-removed/839 "2013-04-16T15:36:50Z")
With the addition of rocket launchers, I’ve noticed no skill placement for it. The only explosive skill so far is the grenade launcher. That being said i wish it can be renamed to an explosive skill. This new Explosive … --- ## [Broken arm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-arm/807)
**Author:** [@Slugg087](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slugg087)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-arm/807 "2013-04-16T15:28:09Z")
Hey my arm got mangled by a turret and it got down to 0 Hp. It now needs surgical attention cause apparently bandages won´t fix it, and i thought i was such a good doctor. How can i fix my arm? I´ve heard hospitals ment… --- ## [Indoor Crop Circles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/indoor-crop-circles/838)
**Author:** [@Psiweapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Psiweapon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/indoor-crop-circles/838 "2013-04-16T13:44:46Z")
I have no explanation for this bizarre phenomenon that haunts the night at my Mansion: \[image\] Owait, I actually DO have an explanation: \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] --- ## [Walking Turents Strike Agian, BUT with more](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/walking-turents-strike-agian-but-with-more/840)
**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/walking-turents-strike-agian-but-with-more/840 "2013-04-16T13:23:02Z")
So i come across a military bunker and was feeling :slight\_smile: for the chance to get some cbms. Unfortunately 3 turents decide to spawn so i wait out till night fall. When coming back it seems the turrets grew in numb… --- ## [Newb build](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newb-build/833)
**Author:** [@Psiweapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Psiweapon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newb-build/833 "2013-04-16T10:17:02Z")
Hello, since I don’t get anywhere past the early game, I use a 12 points of flaws build for now: Heavy sleeper: Hard enough to fall asleep for this to matter much. Lightweight: Huh, whatever, I don’t use drugs that oft… --- ## [Give speed bonus to vehicles with muscle engine when using speed booster drugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-speed-bonus-to-vehicles-with-muscle-engine-when-using-speed-booster-drugs/832)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/give-speed-bonus-to-vehicles-with-muscle-engine-when-using-speed-booster-drugs/832 "2013-04-16T08:01:21Z")
In other words, give bikes a speed bonus when you take caffeine pills, Adderall, etc. Seeing that foot pedals use MUSCLE as fuel this would make sense, and make bikes a bit less useless. --- ## [How to pick up items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-pick-up-items/831)
**Author:** [@Heclapar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heclapar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-pick-up-items/831 "2013-04-16T04:05:47Z")
Hello, as this is my first post i have an weird question. How can i pick up things? When i try to pick up almost all things,it says whether i want or not to wield it.How can i just take an item without wielding it?I use … --- ## [So Iam at the game over screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-iam-at-the-game-over-screen/810)
**Author:** [@Dalgul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalgul)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-iam-at-the-game-over-screen/810 "2013-04-16T03:55:23Z")
Anyway to get me character back? I can see when I open up the save folder that the character data is still all there. There mist be a way to get back to the last save?? Invested a lot of hours in this character. Please … --- ## [Enemy bodyparts and damage thereof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enemy-bodyparts-and-damage-thereof/781)
**Author:** [@sodapop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sodapop)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enemy-bodyparts-and-damage-thereof/781 "2013-04-16T03:51:47Z")
Okay, I know combat is pretty simplistic at the moment, and we have a lot of these features I’m about to suggest already in, albeit in abstract terms. Would it be terribly hard and/or game breaking to implement a similar… --- ## [Insomniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/insomniac/660)
**Author:** [@Chickenleader](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chickenleader)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/insomniac/660 "2013-04-16T03:44:59Z")
I had the insomniac trait, and it was really powerful. I think it hampers you too much. I am a chronic insomniac an I usually only stay up at latest till 3, you sometimes don’t sleep at all with this trait. --- ## [\[Minor?\] Change "Firearms" to "Projectile Weapons"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-change-firearms-to-projectile-weapons/757)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-change-firearms-to-projectile-weapons/757 "2013-04-16T03:44:52Z")
Just for the sake of clarity. Seeing that the “Firearms” skill is kind of a meta-skill where anything from a handgun to a grenade launcher, or bow falls under it, wouldn’t be more appropriate to rename it to “Projectile … --- ## [Some .4 questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-4-questions/819)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-4-questions/819 "2013-04-16T03:19:36Z")
you can’t wear glasses with power armor and I like to pick near sighted. its a good balance. so i have not used it. looks like it slows you down. i did find an item item you can plug into it, so it looks buffable. has … --- ## [Line of sight problem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/line-of-sight-problem/835)
**Author:** [@Mofleaker](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mofleaker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/line-of-sight-problem/835 "2013-04-16T02:08:23Z")
After tweaking some settings and a fresh new install I’m still having the same problem. I’m able to spot things that are (supposed to be?) outside of my line of sight. See picture below. \[image\] Not shown in the pictur… --- ## [Just a note, there is a subreddit!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-a-note-there-is-a-subreddit/822)
**Author:** [@Coconutsales](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coconutsales)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 1:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-a-note-there-is-a-subreddit/822 "2013-04-16T01:23:24Z")
Hate to make a whole post just to say this, but hey, there is a subreddit! http://www.reddit.com/r/cataclysmdda/ It isn’t terribly popular, though. :frowning: --- ## [Any way I can reverse an accidental suicide?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-way-i-can-reverse-an-accidental-suicide/827)
**Author:** [@Weaverfish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weaverfish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-way-i-can-reverse-an-accidental-suicide/827 "2013-04-16T00:46:03Z")
I guess you could say I deserve to lose my character who was doing pretty well in the winter of his first year, by my stupidity of mistaking SHIFT-s with SHIFT-q. And then mistaking ‘Are you sure you want to save and qui… --- ## [Workout](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/workout/452)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/workout/452 "2013-04-15T22:42:59Z")
Because the zombie apocalypse can get very damn boring some times. Those long waits until sunset, with a full belly and thirst slaked and nothing to read, where all you can do is wait. Where you even consider crazy thing… --- ## [Enemy activity tag](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enemy-activity-tag/790)
**Author:** [@TaintedHolyWater](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TaintedHolyWater)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enemy-activity-tag/790 "2013-04-15T22:33:33Z")
Wolves and bears for example have: Fleeing \> Ignoring \> Tracking \> Hostile marked if you hit x to look at them. Zombies/spiders/many other things don’t have these tags and instead always read Hostile even if they can’t … --- ## [Dog companions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dog-companions/797)
**Author:** [@Vronkio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vronkio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dog-companions/797 "2013-04-15T22:29:20Z")
First of all let me thank the whole gang for continuing the work on this awesome roguelike which I’ve been following for some time and has already granted me around a hundred hours of entertainment and awoke interest to … --- ## [How do I add more than items to professions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-add-more-than-items-to-professions/816)
**Author:** [@sodapop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sodapop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-add-more-than-items-to-professions/816 "2013-04-15T21:40:06Z")
I’m looking at the professions json, and I see that the chain smoker job starts with dress shirt, pants, and dress shoes, plus 1 pack of cigarettes. I know for a fact that the stated cigarette addiction takes effect inga… --- ## [General questions from an intermediate player- Long term survival (Farming, ect)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/general-questions-from-an-intermediate-player-long-term-survival-farming-ect/817)
**Author:** [@Coconutsales](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coconutsales)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/general-questions-from-an-intermediate-player-long-term-survival-farming-ect/817 "2013-04-15T19:46:59Z")
Hey, I’ve played Cataclysm:DDA for quite a while now, and you probably don’t care to hear my life story So, I have recently gained a pretty stable location and I’m now looking for the long-term survival aspect, instead … [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=562) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=564)