# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=63 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 64 --- ## [Construction and Expanding Existing Structures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-and-expanding-existing-structures/25229)
**Author:** [@Ashes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ashes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/construction-and-expanding-existing-structures/25229 "2020-11-13T14:53:10Z")
I wanted to build a base on a radio tower, and I’ve run into frustration with the construction system’s limitations. The way the tower, and many other structures, are built a player could not use the construction menu to… --- ## [My Sweet Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-sweet-cataclysm/24803)
**Author:** [@Avalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Avalon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-sweet-cataclysm/24803 "2020-11-13T13:18:16Z")
So I’ve googled it and search in here, and I can’t seem to find an actual “homepage” for this mod. So can anyone tell me what it’s about, and what the trait “made of sugar” does, because there’s discover as you go, and … --- ## [The Future: Making Static Bases desirable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-future-making-static-bases-desirable/25247)
**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-future-making-static-bases-desirable/25247 "2020-11-13T09:13:47Z")
I’d like to have a discussion about things we can do to encourage static bases and make them valuable and interesting And different approaches we can blend together with an eye towards supporting different play styles w… --- ## [The Future: Keeping Exploration desirable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-future-keeping-exploration-desirable/25249)
**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-future-keeping-exploration-desirable/25249 "2020-11-13T09:01:05Z")
I’d like to have a discussion about things we can do to maintain the desire to go out and see the world even as static bases become valuable. And different approaches we can blend together with an eye towards supporting… --- ## [Rebalance: Tool Qualities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebalance-tool-qualities/25250)
**Author:** [@xpyder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xpyder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebalance-tool-qualities/25250 "2020-11-13T08:48:13Z")
I’d like to discuss a possible rework of the levels of tools to represent not just the quality of the tool itself but whether they’re: improvised, skillfully crafted, or found common, uncommon or rare mobile, temporari… --- ## [Bug/exploit - carrying long objects inside inappropriate containers (+ object cloning?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-exploit-carrying-long-objects-inside-inappropriate-containers-object-cloning/25253)
**Author:** [@MaggieMGill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaggieMGill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-exploit-carrying-long-objects-inside-inappropriate-containers-object-cloning/25253 "2020-11-13T08:24:43Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve been having fun with the new storage system lately and found that it is possible to put an object that is too long for a given bag inside this bag. It is achievable by putting a corresponding holste… --- ## [What, exactly, is The Blob now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-exactly-is-the-blob-now/25150)
**Author:** [@Nonesuch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nonesuch)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 5:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-exactly-is-the-blob-now/25150 "2020-11-13T05:12:25Z")
From a lore perspective, the slimes (formerly blobs) are now just another invader and not directly connected to The Blob. Slimes can still spawn from certain zombies, though, and prior discussions have referenced zeds be… --- ## [How to remove inventory shortcut?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-remove-inventory-shortcut/25256)
**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-remove-inventory-shortcut/25256 "2020-11-13T04:58:00Z")
I think this may be a bug, idk. The (automatic) shortcuts in my inventory sometimes refuses to clear itself I’ve tried: Reloading the game Favoriting and un-favorite the item Dropping it off and picking it back What … --- ## [\[WIP\] Wandering Masters MOD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-wandering-masters-mod/25240)
**Author:** [@El-Jekozo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/El-Jekozo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-wandering-masters-mod/25240 "2020-11-12T17:51:18Z")
My Wandering Masters mod that adds new NPCs with quest lines. Most content works, but needs additional testing, different stuff may need balance, dialogues needs proofreading etc. I’m open for suggestions and ideas of an… --- ## [Where are the best places to look for clay?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-the-best-places-to-look-for-clay/25212)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-the-best-places-to-look-for-clay/25212 "2020-11-12T03:37:30Z")
An important thing I need at this point is an proper anvil. To make an anvil, I need a crucible. To make a crucible, I need 5 lumps of clay. I found a patch clay a while back but I can’t remember in the slightest where i… --- ## [The Goats Mod pack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-goats-mod-pack/25217)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Cahoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Cahoon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-goats-mod-pack/25217 "2020-11-12T03:35:51Z")
Im sorry to make a new post but all the other ones I saw were old and I didnt want to necro. Im just trying to find out if The Goat’s mod pack, that one that has like 200+mods in it, do all those mods work together? Like… --- ## [Simple 'steel awl' recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-steel-awl-recipe/25213)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simple-steel-awl-recipe/25213 "2020-11-11T01:50:26Z")
One of the more obscure tool types is, IMO, the awl. An awl is basically just a steel stabby thing bigger than a needle and smaller than a rapier (lol). My mum uses them a lot in leather work, so I know what I’m talking … --- ## [Magiclysm - Starting mana](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magiclysm-starting-mana/25216)
**Author:** [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magiclysm-starting-mana/25216 "2020-11-11T01:07:46Z")
So, what’s the formula for starting mana outside of the traits? Those I can get info on, but the basic person with x int gets what? is it 100 per int plus a base? Thanks Shane --- ## [Absurdly powerful character-ending evolved zombies casually waltzing on the surface](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/absurdly-powerful-character-ending-evolved-zombies-casually-waltzing-on-the-surface/25208)
**Author:** [@dissociativity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dissociativity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/absurdly-powerful-character-ending-evolved-zombies-casually-waltzing-on-the-surface/25208 "2020-11-10T21:55:47Z")
I’m not sure exactly where, but being able to stumble into some sort of hyper-uplifted horrors within the first week or two on the surface, even through some kinda nested mapgen spawn, within already densely zombie packe… --- ## [More mutant clothing and ‘Mutant compatibility design’ proficiency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-mutant-clothing-and-mutant-compatibility-design-proficiency/25191)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-mutant-clothing-and-mutant-compatibility-design-proficiency/25191 "2020-11-10T19:13:10Z")
There’s a lot of things that you can’t wear due to particular mutations, however ultimately it doesn’t make much sense that you can’t just modify clothing to allow it. If you can make holes for your neck, arms, and waist… --- ## [Best Sword to give Diamond Coating to?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-sword-to-give-diamond-coating-to/14920)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/best-sword-to-give-diamond-coating-to/14920 "2020-11-10T17:48:48Z")
I recently came into possession of enough Hydrogen Canisters to coat whatever I desire in Diamond. So I wanted some ideas! Should I do one of those swords you can light on fire? Maybe a Nodachi? I’m not sure how damage o… --- ## [Android Version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-version/13348)
**Author:** [@a1studmuffin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/a1studmuffin)\ **Replies:** 681\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-version/13348 "2020-11-10T11:40:45Z")
Hi everyone, Michael here - I’m new to the forums, but I think my first post should go down pretty well. :smiley: I’ve spent the last few weeks porting Cataclysm: DDA (0.C Experimental) to Android, and have just launch… --- ## [I can’t stop having calorie problems, how much do you need?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-can-t-stop-having-calorie-problems-how-much-do-you-need/25180)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-can-t-stop-having-calorie-problems-how-much-do-you-need/25180 "2020-11-09T23:31:11Z")
Usually my calorie intake is something like 200-300 calories per item and 2-4 items each meal until full 2 or 3 times a day. There are some smaller calorie counts at times but that’s usually about what I have. That said,… --- ## [Welding mask still broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-mask-still-broken/25204)
**Author:** [@ShotgunHobo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ShotgunHobo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-mask-still-broken/25204 "2020-11-09T22:46:27Z")
In my playthrough, I’m finally up to the stage where I feel confident enough to modify vehicles - grabbed my welding mask and my acetylene torch, ran on over to my salvaged humvee and started tinkering. Only trouble is,… --- ## [What do you think are the best mods?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-think-are-the-best-mods/25193)
**Author:** [@Wollwoll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wollwoll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-think-are-the-best-mods/25193 "2020-11-09T18:59:04Z")
Hi everyone, So far, I’ve only been playing the core game. A few days ago, I tried the Magiclysm mod, and I found it extremely enjoyable. So that raises the question: what, in your opinion, are the best mods? Any opinio… --- ## [Car windshield problems](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-windshield-problems/25197)
**Author:** [@Ell\_Fox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ell_Fox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/car-windshield-problems/25197 "2020-11-09T15:55:52Z")
Hello. I have a problem with cars. Windshield on every vehicle become not transparent. I cannot see through them. Can you help me? How can I fix this problem? --- ## [What are proficiencies trying to model?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-proficiencies-trying-to-model/24808)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-proficiencies-trying-to-model/24808 "2020-11-09T14:35:33Z")
I’m having a bit of trouble wrapping my head around what proficiencies are supposed to be modeling. I mean, I get the idea that blacksmithing might be a specialization of fabrication obviously - but its the implementati… --- ## [Unfertilized Bird Egg Recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unfertilized-bird-egg-recipes/25195)
**Author:** [@Gholdin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gholdin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unfertilized-bird-egg-recipes/25195 "2020-11-09T08:33:28Z")
Hello! It looks like there isn’t any recipes that use the “unfertilized bird egg”, and I was wondering if this was intentional? Maybe it’s a bug on my end? You get them from refrigerators in kitchens… and from what I’ve… --- ## [Automatic NPC feeding?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/automatic-npc-feeding/24026)
**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/automatic-npc-feeding/24026 "2020-11-09T08:19:16Z")
A while ago I read a thing about something being done to make the care of NPCs, particularly the nutrition of them, better so that the player won’t have to spoonfeed them all the time. Something about a food zone. That w… --- ## [Hosting an SSH Server, no clear guides or tutorials available. Looking for help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hosting-an-ssh-server-no-clear-guides-or-tutorials-available-looking-for-help/25101)
**Author:** [@toxicketchup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/toxicketchup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 12:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hosting-an-ssh-server-no-clear-guides-or-tutorials-available-looking-for-help/25101 "2020-11-09T00:56:37Z")
Basically what it says above. I’m looking to get an SSH server set up for my wife and I to play privately (In a “Pseudo-Multiplayer” sense, like WatchCDDA) over the same network in a shared world. I’ve tried looking for … --- ## [Cataclysm Quick Tips](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-quick-tips/15020)
**Author:** [@Vormithrax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vormithrax)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-quick-tips/15020 "2020-11-08T19:02:16Z")
A companion series for Cataclysm University. This one features very short (2-5 minutes) strategy/tip videos for a wide variety of topics in Cataclysm. New players especially should find these helpful for e… --- ## [Magiclysm Question: Do Spellbooks count as books?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magiclysm-question-do-spellbooks-count-as-books/25190)
**Author:** [@Wollwoll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wollwoll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magiclysm-question-do-spellbooks-count-as-books/25190 "2020-11-08T18:51:15Z")
Hi everyone, So I was wondering, are spellbooks treated as regular books? I’m not sure, since they seem to work a bit differently. What I mean is, are study times affected by focus, int, traits like fast reader, etc. or… --- ## [Tire Irons, Wrenches and Socket Sets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tire-irons-wrenches-and-socket-sets/25185)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tire-irons-wrenches-and-socket-sets/25185 "2020-11-08T09:03:37Z")
A lot of cars have a spare tire and a scissor jack. Why? Because the previous car owners worried about getting a flat tire. It’s pretty much the norm - right? What they don’t have is a wrench, a tire iron or a socket wr… --- ## [How to change colour of cursor (ultica tileset)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-colour-of-cursor-ultica-tileset/25146)
**Author:** [@Creature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creature)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 7:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-colour-of-cursor-ultica-tileset/25146 "2020-11-08T07:21:11Z")
Hi , so it’s hella snowy on the map right now, and the white cursor on white snow is making it super dangerous for us to drive on high speeds, rigged a motorcycle to do over 200mph and it’s downright deadly when you can’… --- ## [Spontaniously can't wear Heavy Survivor Gear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spontaniously-cant-wear-heavy-survivor-gear/25187)
**Author:** [@Tazeell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tazeell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spontaniously-cant-wear-heavy-survivor-gear/25187 "2020-11-08T06:04:57Z")
My characters been wearing Heavy survivor gear for a day or so, crafted it not long ago, getting good use out of it. Take it off and now I can’t put it back on because my raptor tail blocks it when it didn’t block it the… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=62) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=64)