# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=568 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 569 --- ## [Factions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/factions/680)
**Author:** [@MisterCrow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MisterCrow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/factions/680 "2013-04-03T23:08:43Z")
Now im still pretty um…shit at the game.That being said ive noticed there is a key to give an overview of various faction and if I use a two way radio i can try to contact them. However anytime i try they tell me im on m… --- ## [Grenades](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grenades/642)
**Author:** [@KennyZloj](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KennyZloj)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grenades/642 "2013-04-03T21:05:50Z")
How about fragmentation grenades? Existing grenade similar to homemade, but how about military offensive and defensive fragmentation grenades? --- ## [Debug menu shortcuts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-menu-shortcuts/677)
**Author:** [@Slugg087](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slugg087)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-menu-shortcuts/677 "2013-04-03T16:29:45Z")
Hey i was playing a game yesterday and when tried to save the game it crashed but i could still load the game. However it only managed to save my character, all the stuff in my base disappeared. So i was planning to spa… --- ## [What does “toggle legend” in the overmap mean?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-toggle-legend-in-the-overmap-mean/648)
**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-toggle-legend-in-the-overmap-mean/648 "2013-04-03T16:04:06Z")
What does “toggle legend” in the overmap mean? --- ## [MAP Deleting and Changing ITSELF!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-deleting-and-changing-itself/676)
**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-deleting-and-changing-itself/676 "2013-04-03T16:01:32Z")
OK i have encountered a bug WHICH IS MAKING ME VERY ANRGY (GRR IM ANGRY SO ALL CAPS lol sorry) So i leave my car and head to the sporting goods store for some rope to enter a lab i found earlier (instead of having a lad… --- ## [Boots crafting and butcher knives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boots-crafting-and-butcher-knives/663)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boots-crafting-and-butcher-knives/663 "2013-04-03T15:44:02Z")
Boots need 10 charges for sewing kits but only 5 when using a bone needle Butcher knives can’t be (a)ctivated to cut stuff (like fabric) --- ## [Allergies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allergies/674)
**Author:** [@Soa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allergies/674 "2013-04-03T01:18:03Z")
Not sure if this has been covered, but what about allergies as a negative trait? I know meat and wool allergies exist in game. But what if you select “Allergies” under Negative Traits, then you get a pop-up menu (like wi… --- ## [Character loadouts?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-loadouts/612)
**Author:** [@Vexification](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vexification)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-loadouts/612 "2013-04-02T23:34:15Z")
I want to know how you guys set up your characters. Here is mine: Wild Survivalist: \[spoiler\] Stats: 8 Strength 8 Dexterity 10 Intelligence 10 Perception Traits: Positive Traits: Animal Empathy Self-Aware Neg… --- ## [Farms and food production](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farms-and-food-production/672)
**Author:** [@tedionaca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tedionaca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farms-and-food-production/672 "2013-04-02T21:09:19Z")
(Bad English Warning) Hello guys. So, i found a farm in my game map and there were lots of foods in the farm\`s plantation squares, i took all the food and now theres no remaining. My question for you guys to help me, i… --- ## [Map generation scale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-generation-scale/625)
**Author:** [@fartbutt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fartbutt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-generation-scale/625 "2013-04-02T19:39:08Z")
It would be cool if cities were a lot bigger. Like 1/2-2/3 of a chunk. And then a big city chunk could be surrounded by 8 wilderness chunks or small town chunks, special etc. With vehicles this game could really take adv… --- ## [Code::Blocks compilation issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-blocks-compilation-issue/667)
**Author:** [@Squidgeon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squidgeon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/code-blocks-compilation-issue/667 "2013-04-02T13:46:24Z")
I’m attempting to compile the game using Code::Blocks, but when it runs, I get an error: “Could neither read nor create ./data/options.txt” Do I need to setup Code::Blocks’ running directory or something? I’ve never us… --- ## [How To Mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-mod/666)
**Author:** [@ArcticHuntsman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ArcticHuntsman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-mod/666 "2013-04-02T09:07:23Z")
I have wanted to attempt to mod this game for a while is there any “how to” or something i could follow ect. I got no experienceso i don’t expect to do much but i was just curious. Thanks --- ## [Vehicles and damage received](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicles-and-damage-received/594)
**Author:** [@Tripsky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tripsky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicles-and-damage-received/594 "2013-04-01T18:10:11Z")
fairly new to the game - I was wondering if there was any way of seeing how much damage is done to your vehicle when you run into things, besides the standard ‘watch parts change from green to red.’ i spend a lot of my t… --- ## [Examine Self](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/examine-self/662)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/examine-self/662 "2013-04-01T13:49:16Z")
I suggest the ability to examine ones self (either by hitting examine and then selecting yourself or a new command) to check the status of any bites or what not on your body. --- ## [Stone pot weight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stone-pot-weight/623)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 11:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stone-pot-weight/623 "2013-04-01T11:21:54Z")
While other stone tools weight more than their normal counterparts that’s not the case for the stone pot. Is this intentional? --- ## [Bridge Tiles Don't Intersect Properly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridge-tiles-dont-intersect-properly/654)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridge-tiles-dont-intersect-properly/654 "2013-04-01T08:11:25Z")
\[size=36pt\]Houston, we have a problem.\[/size\] \[image\] Was doing 80 and then slowed down to 50 for the turn and then noticed the bridges didn’t intersect correctly. --- ## [More ingame references? And some other stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-ingame-references-and-some-other-stuff/657)
**Author:** [@AerialK7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AerialK7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 6:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-ingame-references-and-some-other-stuff/657 "2013-04-01T06:38:15Z")
I think itd be awesome to have more references ingame. For example maybe a df one, a battleaxe “This is a huge battleaxe, it smells of ‘fun’” or a HEV suit off Half life? (im bad at these, id love to hear what you come … --- ## [Rotten](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rotten/644)
**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rotten/644 "2013-04-01T04:47:57Z")
Orange juice, seriously? I can deal with rotten meat, but orange juice? I hope to holy hell that apple cider doesn’t rot. I can deal with rotting meat since you can just cook it again, and hell there’s enough crunchy … --- ## [Can any other Devs explain how the hell SMELL is coded?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-any-other-devs-explain-how-the-hell-smell-is-coded/158)
**Author:** [@Oddzball](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oddzball)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 4:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-any-other-devs-explain-how-the-hell-smell-is-coded/158 "2013-04-01T04:12:58Z")
I am looking through he code, and I see where it is defined, but the commenting is poor, and the documentation doesnt exist, so where is the function for it? You have MF\_SMELLS, which you give to monsters, but where do … --- ## [Gtaguy's Guide to mountain manning!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gtaguys-guide-to-mountain-manning/640)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gtaguys-guide-to-mountain-manning/640 "2013-03-31T17:14:20Z")
Welcome, let’s see now. Essentials to Survival: These things are required before hiking out. 1: Your Pocket Knife and Lighter. 2: A cooking pot 3: Water Container 4: Hunting Weapon Optional to go without (but not r… --- ## [Zen and the Art of Scavenging](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zen-and-the-art-of-scavenging/653)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zen-and-the-art-of-scavenging/653 "2013-03-31T16:35:28Z")
I would like to make scavenging itself a bit more interesting. I still feel that item spawning should be based on containers (IE spawn on tiles with containers based on room and container) with only a little bit of scat… --- ## [Fire being more useful](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-being-more-useful/651)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-being-more-useful/651 "2013-03-31T15:34:07Z")
Fire doesn’t last any time at all, it burns out after some short number of turns. 1 (5-6 tiles of log) tree can burn my outside water heating and hot water powered indoor heating. And this thing has blowers and water i… --- ## [Themed city generation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/themed-city-generation/630)
**Author:** [@DrPoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DrPoo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/themed-city-generation/630 "2013-03-31T14:53:30Z")
It would be fun with themed city layouts. As in cities generated in different themes. Initially a city size should be decided: Village: Usually a very little gathering of houses around two crossing roads, very little b… --- ## [Is this because I haven't used the skill for a while?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-because-i-havent-used-the-skill-for-a-while/645)
**Author:** [@Rexor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rexor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-because-i-havent-used-the-skill-for-a-while/645 "2013-03-31T06:37:53Z")
My computers skill is level 5 and I read a book which should raise it even further, but the log message was very weird. I read the book again and the minus number was smaller, so I guess I’m making progress. Is the progr… --- ## [Infections - a bit broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infections-a-bit-broken/569)
**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infections-a-bit-broken/569 "2013-03-30T22:21:28Z")
I recently got bitten, and the wound became infected. I think it’s a cool addition, but the rate at which the infection worsened was ridiculous. I was practically dying by night-time of the day I received the bite wound… --- ## [Epic End-Game Quests](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/epic-end-game-quests/597)
**Author:** [@Tankra](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tankra)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/epic-end-game-quests/597 "2013-03-30T21:57:11Z")
I recently got good enough at this game to survive for 15+ days, and although I did visit mines, labs, most building types in town and a few military outposts, I did get to the point where I found myself expecting someth… --- ## [My Battery System bionic ate 2300+ batteries in one go](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-battery-system-bionic-ate-2300-batteries-in-one-go/647)
**Author:** [@Rexor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rexor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-battery-system-bionic-ate-2300-batteries-in-one-go/647 "2013-03-30T21:48:21Z")
As instructed, I hit ‘E’ and selected my stack of batteries in my inventory to test the bionic out. It ate up all of my batteries. I guess I’ll be FULL for a very, very long time now? Realizing that, this might not be a … --- ## [I don't like the new glyphs or the new rendering system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-dont-like-the-new-glyphs-or-the-new-rendering-system/638)
**Author:** [@tuck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tuck)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-dont-like-the-new-glyphs-or-the-new-rendering-system/638 "2013-03-30T20:03:34Z")
Maintainers, please manage merges more carefully so that minor reversions don’t turn into a cherrypicking fest. --- ## [Improvement to mid game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improvement-to-mid-game/632)
**Author:** [@ZwodahS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ZwodahS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improvement-to-mid-game/632 "2013-03-30T18:06:15Z")
I had play a few characters and I really love the early game. I think the difficulty for early game is just right now. However, past a certain stage, I realize the game become a grind. When I got my food supplies up, I … --- ## [Realistic thirsty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-thirsty/629)
**Author:** [@xxrogxx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xxrogxx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-thirsty/629 "2013-03-30T17:57:23Z")
when i’m thirsty i don’t need drink 3 plastic bottle of water, i need drink only 1 bottle [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=567) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=569)