# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=61 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 62 --- ## [What are lifting tools?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-lifting-tools/15776)
**Author:** [@DemAvalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DemAvalon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-lifting-tools/15776 "2020-11-26T15:50:04Z")
it has been a long time since I played cataclysm and I want to remove a damaged storage battery from an electric car, but it says I need a tool with lifting of 1… not jacking, lifting, that is new to me, what tools have … --- ## [Earth knocked into different orbit (Thought experiment)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/earth-knocked-into-different-orbit-thought-experiment/25361)
**Author:** [@grenz1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grenz1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/earth-knocked-into-different-orbit-thought-experiment/25361 "2020-11-26T12:35:58Z")
I remember a few builds back, there was a bug where frozen liquids in containers would “explode” dropping it’s contents. But, it started me thinking about cataclysms scenarios that have been portrayed in modern doomsday… --- ## [Dogs that act like NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogs-that-act-like-npcs/24077)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogs-that-act-like-npcs/24077 "2020-11-26T11:15:47Z")
My idea is to create a dog NPC. I love the possibility of having a dog companion, although I found it impossible to do. Friendly dogs do not want to follow the player. A dog whistle should help but in reality it does not… --- ## [Cataclysm's Current Level of Difficulty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysms-current-level-of-difficulty/22806)
**Author:** [@Toasters\_4Life](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Toasters_4Life)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysms-current-level-of-difficulty/22806 "2020-11-26T10:13:10Z")
Right, first post here and I’m not positive if this is the right place to post. Move it if it isn’t. I’m currently playing experimental and most of what I’m about to say is experience from the experimental updates for th… --- ## [Field base camp adjustments](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/field-base-camp-adjustments/24924)
**Author:** [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/field-base-camp-adjustments/24924 "2020-11-26T09:45:21Z")
I’ve almost upgraded a field base camp as far as it will go in 0.E2 stable, and while I like the concept a lot, there are a number of things I’m unhappy with and would like to change However, my knowledge of the structur… --- ## [Adrenaline for everyone! (traits)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adrenaline-for-everyone-traits/25368)
**Author:** [@0x91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/0x91)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adrenaline-for-everyone-traits/25368 "2020-11-25T23:41:39Z")
It would be natural to fall into a combat state during danger and without the High Adrenaline (HA) trait, because by default we have a character with working kidneys/adrenal glands; in addition, the name HA itself sugges… --- ## [Bugged Zero Encumberance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugged-zero-encumberance/25359)
**Author:** [@Gholdin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gholdin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bugged-zero-encumberance/25359 "2020-11-26T01:34:59Z")
Hello, Does anyone else have issues with certain pieces of armor showing 0 encumberance with no listed part parts being affected? See pics below for reference. I’m assuming these items are from mods I’ve downloaded (whi… --- ## [Align up stairs and downstairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/align-up-stairs-and-downstairs/25362)
**Author:** [@Sabre](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sabre)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/align-up-stairs-and-downstairs/25362 "2020-11-25T17:10:12Z")
What happened to this setting? I used to always use it and just realized after trying to dodge a Dissoluted devourer no matter where I go up or down I end up in the same spot which sucks. --- ## [Neodays vs. Retrodays](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neodays-vs-retrodays/25352)
**Author:** [@buster\_blue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/buster_blue)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/neodays-vs-retrodays/25352 "2020-11-24T17:47:19Z")
I’ve tried looking for info on this elsewhere, but with no luck, so I’ll ask here. What’s the purpose of having both Neodays and Retrodays as builtin tilesets in the game? I tried comparing them both, and them seem to be… --- ## [Unarmed damage from armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-damage-from-armor/25317)
**Author:** [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-damage-from-armor/25317 "2020-11-24T05:41:15Z")
Do things like gauntlets add damage to your unarmed strikes? I’ve read contradictory things. If they don’t, they should! :grinning: Shane --- ## [\[Magiclysm\] What effect does RIng of Protection do?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magiclysm-what-effect-does-ring-of-protection-do/25331)
**Author:** [@Reinweiss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reinweiss)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magiclysm-what-effect-does-ring-of-protection-do/25331 "2020-11-24T01:39:05Z")
“passive\_effects”: \[ { “has”: “WORN”, “condition”: “ALWAYS”, “values”: \[ { “value”: “ARMOR\_CUT”, “add”: -8 }, { “value”: “ARMOR\_BASH”, “add”: -8 }, { “value”: “ARMOR\_STAB”, “add”: -8 }, { “value”: “ARMOR\_BULLET”,… --- ## [Trouble Compiling (Windows VS 2019)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-compiling-windows-vs-2019/25348)
**Author:** [@Jex](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trouble-compiling-windows-vs-2019/25348 "2020-11-23T20:45:31Z")
Hello! I am currently attempting to build the game in order to apply a patch. I have cloned the repo, installed Git and Vcpkg, and all of the packages. But when I try to compile I get the following build errors, and c… --- ## [FIre/Fireplaces](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-fireplaces/25337)
**Author:** [@Sabre](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sabre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 7:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-fireplaces/25337 "2020-11-23T07:43:22Z")
I’ve mostly been playing 11133 and the fire mechanics are fine, no issues that I remember. Switched to 11157 I noticed that using my fireplace in my LMOE shelter it would go out after a couple of turns, ok annoying. I f… --- ## [Landscaping Supply Co - Clay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/landscaping-supply-co-clay/25343)
**Author:** [@Gaddabout](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaddabout)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/landscaping-supply-co-clay/25343 "2020-11-23T03:55:00Z")
Is the clay in the Landscaping Supply Co meant to be usable? I cannot extract it, and clay is RED in construction menu. Feature or bug? Or am I a retard and doing something wrong? --- ## [Lore question: How is Canada faring in the Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lore-question-how-is-canada-faring-in-the-cataclysm/25333)
**Author:** [@AirRice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AirRice)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lore-question-how-is-canada-faring-in-the-cataclysm/25333 "2020-11-23T02:02:27Z")
I began to wonder one day while playing CDDA: How is Canada while all this shit goes down? I assume they’ve also suffered the same (or similar) fate with the dead rising and maybe even aliens attacking them. I wonder if … --- ## [Vehicle size/shape and auto-drive experience](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-size-shape-and-auto-drive-experience/25345)
**Author:** [@ProfoundDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ProfoundDarkness)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-size-shape-and-auto-drive-experience/25345 "2020-11-22T21:44:44Z")
I’m curious what vehicle size/shapes people have used that seemed to work well with auto-drive. I’m playing on 0.E stable. My current vehicle is box shaped, 10 long by 7 wide. The rear 2 wheels on the back most tiles.… --- ## [Manual Slimesprings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/manual-slimesprings/25340)
**Author:** [@Olaroll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Olaroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/manual-slimesprings/25340 "2020-11-22T06:25:00Z")
Made a mod that disables automatic slimespring spawning by replacing it with a new spell-based trait. I haven’t actually tested if it can be acquired through regular gameplay, so let me know if there are any issues. If … --- ## [Original Drug Names](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/original-drug-names/25335)
**Author:** [@Entity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Entity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/original-drug-names/25335 "2020-11-21T20:17:50Z")
Recent addition to the game changed the names of drugs to generic descriptions. Created a mod that changes drug names back to their real world identification. --- ## [Fires no longer stay lit, even in the presence of fuel (Experimental 11154)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fires-no-longer-stay-lit-even-in-the-presence-of-fuel-experimental-11154/25218)
**Author:** [@Mcgrolox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mcgrolox)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fires-no-longer-stay-lit-even-in-the-presence-of-fuel-experimental-11154/25218 "2020-11-21T12:27:50Z")
This is encountered immediately after updating from 11144 to 11154 on an existing character. The fire I’m trying to light is indoors, in a brazier, has plenty of fuel, is being lit with a butane lighter, and no fire supp… --- ## [Should plastic mold recipe be in more books?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-plastic-mold-recipe-be-in-more-books/25310)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 9:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-plastic-mold-recipe-be-in-more-books/25310 "2020-11-21T09:31:46Z")
Plastic mold seems to be fairly basic (fabrication skill 2 required) and also pretty essential (used in a bunch of useful recipes). Now that it is not an auto-learn recipe it is only available in Plastics & Polymers: Pr… --- ## [Whats a terrible decision you made on character creation you wont make twice?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-a-terrible-decision-you-made-on-character-creation-you-wont-make-twice/25314)
**Author:** [@zantanzuken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zantanzuken)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 9:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-a-terrible-decision-you-made-on-character-creation-you-wont-make-twice/25314 "2020-11-21T09:28:37Z")
the obvious poor choices are stuff like downward genetic spiral (assuming you arent gonna savescum it for benefits… but i guess a playthrough of that can be fun in its own way, cause you dont know if you’ll suddenly be a… --- ## [Why can't deaf characters communicate?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-cant-deaf-characters-communicate/23984)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-cant-deaf-characters-communicate/23984 "2020-11-21T05:58:38Z")
Why can’t deaf people communicate? I mean I get that they can’t get hear what other people are saying but they should be able to work around this through a combination of gestures and writhing things on paper. This migh… --- ## [Powdered Coffee shouldn't need a coffee brewer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/powdered-coffee-shouldnt-need-a-coffee-brewer/25320)
**Author:** [@Beetlecat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Beetlecat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/powdered-coffee-shouldnt-need-a-coffee-brewer/25320 "2020-11-20T22:15:15Z")
Just playing around a little bit and hit a stash of MREs right at the start of the game. My character was hungry/thirsty, so I ripped one open and heated up some food, mixed up some lemonade, and wolfed it down. Yum! :sm… --- ## [What's happening with the builds failing / taking super long in experimental the last week or so?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-happening-with-the-builds-failing-taking-super-long-in-experimental-the-last-week-or-so/25325)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-happening-with-the-builds-failing-taking-super-long-in-experimental-the-last-week-or-so/25325 "2020-11-20T20:06:41Z")
I’m not a programmer, but I’m curious about the current apparent woes with the experimental builds for the last week or so. I can’t imagine that it’s normal for it to take over three hours to compile a build. Any idea wh… --- ## [Disc golfing fun \<3 and a couple random questions on that note](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disc-golfing-fun-3-and-a-couple-random-questions-on-that-note/25323)
**Author:** [@Creature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creature)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disc-golfing-fun-3-and-a-couple-random-questions-on-that-note/25323 "2020-11-20T07:18:24Z")
My fiance found a disc golfing disc in his game , so naturally we’ve been making our own disc golf courses with archery targets and playing rounds together, (disc golfing was our first date IRL so it’s been a nostalgia … --- ## [Mutation Proof Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-proof-armor/24373)
**Author:** [@Bruhman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bruhman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-proof-armor/24373 "2020-11-19T17:31:22Z")
Are mutagen resistant suits real? Was trying to kill rat king but it turned my beautiful CBMed supersoldier into a horrible biomass abomination. --- ## [Shelf stable milk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shelf-stable-milk/25313)
**Author:** [@zantanzuken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zantanzuken)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shelf-stable-milk/25313 "2020-11-19T07:09:31Z")
decided to start a new character, picked one that allowed me to start in the warehouse of a military base… first off, i was not expecting the OVERABUNDANCE of literally everything in there… but something I noticed right … --- ## [How to disable warnings when new zombie spotted](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-disable-warnings-when-new-zombie-spotted/24063)
**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-disable-warnings-when-new-zombie-spotted/24063 "2020-11-18T18:48:11Z")
it’s very annoying when i want to clear a city and spamming “f” and “p” to have a clear headshot,then a new zombie got spotted in the middle of aiming…i need to always press “Y/N” every single new zombie spotted,and you … --- ## [Should Autoclaves use storage batteries?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-autoclaves-use-storage-batteries/25297)
**Author:** [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-autoclaves-use-storage-batteries/25297 "2020-11-18T08:07:33Z")
So, while raiding a lab, I found an autoclave and quickly found that I couldn’t power the thing. You need a Plutonium Heavy Battery for even one use. While continuing to explore I found a Vacuum Oven. This is smaller tha… --- ## [The launcher dumping old backups into my recycle bin, filling up my drive until I empty it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-launcher-dumping-old-backups-into-my-recycle-bin-filling-up-my-drive-until-i-empty-it/25298)
**Author:** [@Pyrite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pyrite)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-launcher-dumping-old-backups-into-my-recycle-bin-filling-up-my-drive-until-i-empty-it/25298 "2020-11-17T22:07:43Z")
I don’t know if this is intended or not, but I just went to update Cata to find out that my drive was mysteriously full. I went to empty my recycle bin only to find dozens of old Cata backups sitting in there. Obviously… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=60) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=62)