# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=570 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 571 --- ## [Lights in the basement](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lights-in-the-basement/584)
**Author:** [@Sep](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sep)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lights-in-the-basement/584 "2013-03-27T23:58:14Z")
all i wanted was some lighting! braziers. crash when you set them up in a basement. i found a house with a basement near the shelter. that’s where i’ve seen it. thus no light, no safe-cooking, no potential for a coal… --- ## [How much crap do I need to keep warm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-crap-do-i-need-to-keep-warm/585)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-crap-do-i-need-to-keep-warm/585 "2013-03-27T20:51:20Z")
It’s second day, 48F, and I’m wearing army helm, cargo pants, lab coat, backpack, bandana, light gloves, winter boots, two t shirts, leather pants, kevlar vest, two dust masks and a filter mask, two pairs of medical glov… --- ## [Animal Swarms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-swarms/608)
**Author:** [@Mattaclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mattaclysm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-swarms/608 "2013-03-27T18:59:43Z")
I think there’s a bug with the animal spawning algorithm (running the latest Github build): \[image\] --- ## [Survivalist healing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivalist-healing/606)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivalist-healing/606 "2013-03-27T16:18:51Z")
While healing in the wild should be limited compared to the benefits of premade bandages and first aid kits, I think it’d be nice at least have some alternatives. Herbs poultice Mainly used to clean infections and reli… --- ## [Recreating characters lost through bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recreating-characters-lost-through-bugs/603)
**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recreating-characters-lost-through-bugs/603 "2013-03-27T14:35:29Z")
Any tips and tricks? I’ve lost a number of characters to shitty bugs, or features which haven’t been properly implemented yet (ahem, temperature, ahem), and it’s kinda killing my desire to play. I’m awful at creating ba… --- ## [Smell, Sneaking, Symptoms, Windows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smell-sneaking-symptoms-windows/591)
**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/smell-sneaking-symptoms-windows/591 "2013-03-27T10:58:07Z")
\[b\]I know some of these probably have been mentioned but figured I would compile a list with some ideas I have too.\[/b\] Windows - Should have locks on them like doors so you may be occasionally able to open them from … --- ## [Too dark to read in candlelight?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-dark-to-read-in-candlelight/525)
**Author:** [@Rexor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rexor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 10:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-dark-to-read-in-candlelight/525 "2013-03-27T10:08:17Z")
Seems silly to me. My character doesn’t even have bad vision. Same issue with torchlight. --- ## [The swamp "thing"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-swamp-thing/595)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-swamp-thing/595 "2013-03-27T09:18:44Z")
I think swamps need more work/love. The biggest offender is that you’re never sure if the tile you’re on (when next to a river) is a forest/farm/road/whatever or a forest/farm/road/whatever AND a swamp. That shouldn’t w… --- ## [Cannot turn off static spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-turn-off-static-spawns/604)
**Author:** [@wad67](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wad67)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-turn-off-static-spawns/604 "2013-03-27T07:17:08Z")
Am I the only one getting this? Because spawn timers don’t work regardless of whether static spawns are on and off. I have set the static spawns to off within the data file itself and deleted my save file, however ever… --- ## [New Crafting Feature Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-crafting-feature-bug/587)
**Author:** [@Tankra](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tankra)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-crafting-feature-bug/587 "2013-03-27T06:26:12Z")
First off, this is my first time posting and I’d like to thoroughly thank you all for the great work on Cataclysm DDA. I’ve been increasingly hooked to the game, and v0.3 fixed and added a lot of really cool things. One… --- ## [Expansion of the exp pool as an option](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/expansion-of-the-exp-pool-as-an-option/592)
**Author:** [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/expansion-of-the-exp-pool-as-an-option/592 "2013-03-27T03:32:18Z")
Title pretty much says it all, it would be nice to have the option to expand the exp pool. Also possibly the option of starting in a different season so temp is a bigger/smaller factor would be nice. --- ## [Collection of minor bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/collection-of-minor-bugs/522)
**Author:** [@Let\_it\_end\_in\_hellfi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Let_it_end_in_hellfi)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/collection-of-minor-bugs/522 "2013-03-27T01:55:38Z")
Offensive Defensive System bionic does not trigger on zombie bites. It it possible to wake up from the cold while the display is still at comfortable. Might be intentional since it is also possible to wake up from t… --- ## [Tables have no roof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tables-have-no-roof/559)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tables-have-no-roof/559 "2013-03-26T21:08:25Z")
Just noticed when exploring a mansion while raining. As the title says, rain drops were falling over all the tables inside. --- ## [MOVED: We Could Use A Repeat Action Interaction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-we-could-use-a-repeat-action-interaction/601)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 9:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-we-could-use-a-repeat-action-interaction/601 "2013-03-26T21:00:32Z")
This topic has been moved to Suggestions. \[iurl\]http://www.cataclysmdda.com/smf/index.php?topic=596.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [The Apocalypse Log](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-apocalypse-log/500)
**Author:** [@Lost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lost)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-apocalypse-log/500 "2013-03-26T20:40:36Z")
Due to popular request, I’m putting all my character’s journal entries into this thread from here on out. The current entries will be added throughout the day, small bits at a time in fear it looks like I’m just spamming… --- ## [Interface Bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-bugs/600)
**Author:** [@uzername](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/uzername)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interface-bugs/600 "2013-03-26T19:01:42Z")
Do we have here an Interface Bugs Thread? If no, I’ll start one with this screenshot: \[image\] --- ## [Random Save Corruption, What Do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-save-corruption-what-do/599)
**Author:** [@Morrigi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Morrigi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-save-corruption-what-do/599 "2013-03-26T18:40:13Z")
As above, game crashed on sleeping after I finished cooking some food. Had it on autosave, tried to reload, crash. Tried again, crash. --- ## [Drop individual items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drop-individual-items/557)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drop-individual-items/557 "2013-03-26T17:37:28Z")
It’s nice stuff stacks, but sometimes I end up with like 3 bottles of clean water I don’t want to carry, or like 40 aspirin or 2-3 inhalers i want to keep separate. Basically the same thing for foods too. --- ## [Compact](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compact/598)
**Author:** [@AseaHeru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AseaHeru)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compact/598 "2013-03-26T16:05:40Z")
I don’t know if this is shared for anyone else, but for me one of the big atractions of Cataclysm is its small size. As sutch, I think it may be nice for people to go arround the code and “clean” it, removing usless cod… --- ## [Cages](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cages/589)
**Author:** [@AerialK7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AerialK7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cages/589 "2013-03-26T08:09:46Z")
what about, when the AI are able to attack eachother add cages? so you could somehow catch a bear in a cage (maybe with meat) and when zombies come knocking let the bear maul them? Just a idea --- ## [Amigara Faulty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/amigara-faulty/588)
**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 4:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/amigara-faulty/588 "2013-03-26T04:41:51Z")
OK, I understand the Amigara Fault is supposed to be a high-end encounter: there’s an artifact (theoretically one every time you hit the computer?) up for grabs, for fae’s sake. However, I’d like to know: Why do the … --- ## [Why don't First Aid/Bandages stop bleeding?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-first-aid-bandages-stop-bleeding/567)
**Author:** [@Mdnthrvst](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mdnthrvst)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-first-aid-bandages-stop-bleeding/567 "2013-03-26T04:40:41Z")
If crudely-cut cotton rags can stem a lethal flow of blood but professional-grade medical equipment can’t, the world of Cataclysm must’ve had the worst health services ever. It’s not that rags are hard to find or anythi… --- ## [Crashes in v0.3 when firing a weapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashes-in-v0-3-when-firing-a-weapon/555)
**Author:** [@Ratcher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ratcher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crashes-in-v0-3-when-firing-a-weapon/555 "2013-03-26T02:39:59Z")
The first thing I’ve noticed in v0.3 is that firing a weapon creates noticeable delay, and sometime causes the game to crash, so this version is pretty much unplayable for me. It seems to correlate with distance to targe… --- ## [More car parts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-car-parts/505)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-car-parts/505 "2013-03-26T01:59:16Z")
Wire mesh screen: Used for the same purpose as a windscreen (block entrance + visibility). It has the benefit of using more common materials. Other than that they are the same, as windscreens don’t protect you from rain… --- ## [Explosive Triggering Bionics and Grenade Groves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosive-triggering-bionics-and-grenade-groves/551)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosive-triggering-bionics-and-grenade-groves/551 "2013-03-26T01:57:10Z")
New Bionic: Explosive Resonator Allows detection of otherwise hidden explosives. Allows triggering of explosives at distance. New area: Grenade groves. Some owners took the defense of their property seriously, and pur… --- ## [Construction/Craft addition](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-craft-addition/575)
**Author:** [@CyberGenesis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CyberGenesis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-craft-addition/575 "2013-03-26T01:49:53Z")
Can we get an option for making 2x4s from logs? picking them up, applying an axe and then dropping them is not only tedious, but completely unrealistic. Especially after you just felled a tree and now have 30-odd logs to… --- ## [Combat flavor text](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combat-flavor-text/579)
**Author:** [@Infotater](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Infotater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combat-flavor-text/579 "2013-03-26T01:44:14Z")
Will there be any additions to combat messages in the future? No matter what weapon I use, be it a spear or a sword, I always get messages about “clobbering” and “whacking” the bad guys. --- ## [Storms pools water like acid raid does](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storms-pools-water-like-acid-raid-does/574)
**Author:** [@Greiger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Greiger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storms-pools-water-like-acid-raid-does/574 "2013-03-26T01:18:29Z")
Just a thought I had while driving in acid rain. Acid rain pools small spots of acid on pavement, could regular rainstorms do the same? It could potentially let players collect water from rainstorms, and could allow fo… --- ## [Some additions I think would be cool](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-additions-i-think-would-be-cool/577)
**Author:** [@HorrorNerd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HorrorNerd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-additions-i-think-would-be-cool/577 "2013-03-25T22:48:02Z")
I’m loving all the additions included so far, but there’s some things I often think would be awesome if implemented. Ropes/Chains: There needs to be more uses for both. such as using a rope as a weapon to lasso a zombi… --- ## [NPCs give you a hand quite literally](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-give-you-a-hand-quite-literally/580)
**Author:** [@kenoxite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kenoxite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-give-you-a-hand-quite-literally/580 "2013-03-25T22:42:55Z")
After begging the NPC in the starting shelter for some items he proceeded to pull down his pants (well, sir, but we just met!) and hold a clockwork gear in his hand. And perforated one of his buttocks with the aforementi… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=569) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=571)