# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=64 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 65 --- ## [Anvils crafting requirements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anvils-crafting-requirements/25174)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 5:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anvils-crafting-requirements/25174 "2020-11-08T05:37:28Z")
Bronze anvil have anvil:2 and requires a tool with anvil:1 to craft. Regular (steel) anvil have anvil:3 and does not require a tool with anvil to craft. At all. Other requirements are pretty much the same, except the ma… --- ## [Problem with CDDA Launcher Experimental Updates?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-cdda-launcher-experimental-updates/25155)
**Author:** [@Wollwoll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wollwoll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-cdda-launcher-experimental-updates/25155 "2020-11-08T03:07:24Z")
Hey everyone, I’m a new player to Cataclysm, and I just wanted to say that I’ve been loving the learning curve. However, for the past few days, instead of loading the experimental changelog, the launcher gives this messa… --- ## [Faction camps and zones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-camps-and-zones/25186)
**Author:** [@Sabre](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sabre)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-camps-and-zones/25186 "2020-11-07T15:48:17Z")
I started playing again recently coming from experimental 8593 into 11133. So, I’ve been messing around with camps and zones (mostly camps because of the absolutely ridiculous costs), it is me or do they basically do the… --- ## [Keyboard shenanigans (experimental 11140)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keyboard-shenanigans-experimental-11140/25182)
**Author:** [@bruhmoment32](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bruhmoment32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keyboard-shenanigans-experimental-11140/25182 "2020-11-07T13:01:14Z")
okay, so i just got a new laptop (on which i ofcourse immediately installed this game), and i encountered some issues with the keyboard input, specifically the numpad, because, as a laptop, manufacturers have to think ve… --- ## [Should I get tired out consistently while just doing generic crafting and cooking? Nor even moving?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-i-get-tired-out-consistently-while-just-doing-generic-crafting-and-cooking-nor-even-moving/25181)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-i-get-tired-out-consistently-while-just-doing-generic-crafting-and-cooking-nor-even-moving/25181 "2020-11-07T04:45:26Z")
So, since I last played this is a new thing it seems. Either that or I must have just bot quite reached the threshold for this to pop up. I was looting a nearby town and ended up getting weary from all the fighting. I w… --- ## [Fertilized/Unfertilized egg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fertilized-unfertilized-egg/25149)
**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fertilized-unfertilized-egg/25149 "2020-11-06T19:48:59Z")
A bit of a short topic but holy crap! Couple days into summer and every single house is filled with BIRDS. What can to my mind was random spawns but I later realize that it was just the game’s crude way to handle hatchin… --- ## [Should I play with hordes on?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-i-play-with-hordes-on/25170)
**Author:** [@Wollwoll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wollwoll)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-i-play-with-hordes-on/25170 "2020-11-06T17:42:09Z")
Hi everyone, So as I said in my last post, I’ve only been playing for a couple of weeks, but I’ve gotten a fair amount of experience in the game, have cleared out a few towns and can now reliably survive at least a week… --- ## [Trojans in CDDA Launcher?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trojans-in-cdda-launcher/25173)
**Author:** [@Wollwoll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wollwoll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trojans-in-cdda-launcher/25173 "2020-11-06T05:16:13Z")
So when I downloaded the latest launcher update, Windows Defender notified me of two trojans in the file. Does this have to do with the way the launcher works, or should I be worried? I’m pretty sure it isn’t an actual t… --- ## [How to get NPCs to stay put while doing activities?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-npcs-to-stay-put-while-doing-activities/25171)
**Author:** [@Pyrite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pyrite)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-get-npcs-to-stay-put-while-doing-activities/25171 "2020-11-06T03:41:58Z")
I’m talking here about the ‘acitivities’ menu you get from pressing ‘h’ on the ‘I want you to do something’ option when talking to allied NPCs. Specifically, ‘please study from a book’ does not mean ‘follow me as soon a… --- ## [Rob Gronkowski shot a minigun without mounting it. We should be able to do it as well](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rob-gronkowski-shot-a-minigun-without-mounting-it-we-should-be-able-to-do-it-as-well/24743)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rob-gronkowski-shot-a-minigun-without-mounting-it-we-should-be-able-to-do-it-as-well/24743 "2020-11-06T01:21:05Z")
Survivors with high strength should be able to fire a minigun/machine gun without needing to mount it on a bipod or something. It shouldn’t be physically impossible anyway. We’ve all probably seen Terminator. A highly fi… --- ## [Vehicle Building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-building/25168)
**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-building/25168 "2020-11-05T17:23:29Z")
Currently I’m making my first mobile base/deathmobile. It’s going fine, except my character has decided to climb on the roof to get around the vehicle. I’ve completely roofed in the interior, but when I get out of the d… --- ## [Backpack disappears when I tie my horse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/backpack-disappears-when-i-tie-my-horse/25167)
**Author:** [@hello\_world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hello_world)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/backpack-disappears-when-i-tie-my-horse/25167 "2020-11-05T12:23:36Z")
My backpack disappears when I tie my horse. It only happens when I’m wearing my backpack when I tie my horse. --- ## [Black Screen on Launch with latest versions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/black-screen-on-launch-with-latest-versions/23901)
**Author:** [@Wendigo\_The\_Drunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wendigo_The_Drunk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/black-screen-on-launch-with-latest-versions/23901 "2020-11-05T08:54:35Z")
After update 10726 and later (Experimental) upon launching the game I am stuck with a black screen, unknown if game is actually working and is graphic issue but I do not think so. Upon checking my Debug log I could not … --- ## [Making low recoil fire arms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-low-recoil-fire-arms/25165)
**Author:** [@Danzig](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Danzig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-low-recoil-fire-arms/25165 "2020-11-05T04:22:20Z")
Hello, I am making a personal use firearm mod and have a question regarding some variables to control recoil. It seems that the game calculates recoil based on firearm weight and cartridge power which is very nice but I … --- ## [Allow players to tie off a rope to suitable anchor points](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-players-to-tie-off-a-rope-to-suitable-anchor-points/25153)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-players-to-tie-off-a-rope-to-suitable-anchor-points/25153 "2020-11-05T03:10:51Z")
I decided to play something a bit different than I normally do and started on the roof of an apartment complex. I picked the survivalist start for the knife and skills and got a base of operations set up for clearing my … --- ## [Rigid Table Manners not working as described (11131)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rigid-table-manners-not-working-as-described-11131/25158)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rigid-table-manners-not-working-as-described-11131/25158 "2020-11-04T13:50:25Z")
So playing experimental, 11131, and I am getting “Ate like an animal” morale penalties even though I was eating inside an RV sitting on a seat next to a table. (I also had ceramic plate, pewter bowl, spoon and carving fo… --- ## [Giant Cockroach Nymphs give meat scraps rather than mutant scraps (Ex 11133)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giant-cockroach-nymphs-give-meat-scraps-rather-than-mutant-scraps-ex-11133/25151)
**Author:** [@Mcgrolox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mcgrolox)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giant-cockroach-nymphs-give-meat-scraps-rather-than-mutant-scraps-ex-11133/25151 "2020-11-03T23:47:32Z")
The issue is more or less in the title, Giant Roach nymphs (non-plague version) give “scrap of meat” when butchered, in difference to their parent (also non-plague version) which gives mutant meat and organs. Given that … --- ## [Dissecting/butchering is a bit ridiculous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dissecting-butchering-is-a-bit-ridiculous/25143)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Mcdermott](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Andy_Mcdermott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dissecting-butchering-is-a-bit-ridiculous/25143 "2020-11-03T19:14:25Z")
Does anyone else find it absurd that if you take a 3 second pause while dissecting a creature to shoot a zombie that shows up you then are forced to put all the organs back in, sew up all your incisions, and start all ov… --- ## [Crash when reading Road/trail/ect Maps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-when-reading-road-trail-ect-maps/24899)
**Author:** [@Leggy\_Arc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Leggy_Arc)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-when-reading-road-trail-ect-maps/24899 "2020-11-03T19:09:47Z")
Hey there folks. First post hereabouts, and it comes out of a somewhat blinding fury, trying to get the game working. So, I tried getting back into the game recently after around…5 months hiatus or so. I pick up a lot o… --- ## [Wings offering flight if combined with other mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wings-offering-flight-if-combined-with-other-mutations/25120)
**Author:** [@Avalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Avalon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wings-offering-flight-if-combined-with-other-mutations/25120 "2020-11-03T15:35:36Z")
Now that helicopters are functional as so far as flight is concerned, perhaps we can revist the wings mutations. So, currently, both bird and insect wings don’t offer the ability to actually fly with the reason given th… --- ## [Frozen liquids intended to not be dropable until thawed? (Experimental 11133)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frozen-liquids-intended-to-not-be-dropable-until-thawed-experimental-11133/25148)
**Author:** [@Mcgrolox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mcgrolox)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frozen-liquids-intended-to-not-be-dropable-until-thawed-experimental-11133/25148 "2020-11-03T09:37:31Z")
For reference, I am aware that frozen liquids that exist in a container (gallon jug etc) are not intended to be dropable from that container, and that makes sense. My question is whether or not frozen liquids which have … --- ## [Mutant cracklings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutant-cracklings/23364)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutant-cracklings/23364 "2020-11-02T20:29:52Z")
with the new mutant varaity of meat that include toxins as vitamins. how ever if you make mutant lard from mutant fat you get cracklins as byproduct and these cracklins do not have toxins in them. --- ## [My horse is stuck underground! Help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-horse-is-stuck-underground-help/25133)
**Author:** [@hello\_world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hello_world)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-horse-is-stuck-underground-help/25133 "2020-11-02T16:00:15Z")
I went downstairs in a LMOE Shelter and my horse followed me in and when I went out he can’t get out. How do I let him out? --- ## [Safe Cracking - how long should it take?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-cracking-how-long-should-it-take/25125)
**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-cracking-how-long-should-it-take/25125 "2020-11-01T19:47:31Z")
Does anyone know what the chances actually are for cracking a safe now? I’ve been trying for about 20 hours. --- ## [\[In-progress\] Base mod! generators](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-progress-base-mod-generators/24978)
**Author:** [@TheGoatgod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGoatgod)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-progress-base-mod-generators/24978 "2020-11-01T10:29:45Z")
I’m thinking about making a vehicle\_part generator if I can like an engine but it had a container for fuel, some base building is done through vehicle building I saw an old post an looked through the JSON while I w… --- ## [Game will not load, possible Mining Mod issue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-will-not-load-possible-mining-mod-issue/25097)
**Author:** [@L11](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/L11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-will-not-load-possible-mining-mod-issue/25097 "2020-10-30T17:02:05Z")
I took a small hiatus and patched the game since earlier September, everything has been working fine until I tried to play again last weekend. It seems that the game will not load past DangerNoodle’s Mining Mod for what… --- ## [\[merged\] More windows and and buildable skylights](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merged-more-windows-and-and-buildable-skylights/22819)
**Author:** [@TheGoatgod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGoatgod)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merged-more-windows-and-and-buildable-skylights/22819 "2020-03-13T08:54:01Z")
MORE WINDOWS and buildable skylights!! This has been merged into base game enjoy :slight\_smile: TO-DO I need to fix something here but can’t remember needs C++ Content SKYLIGHTS Buildable in this mod metal grate windo… --- ## [Tiring Out from Nothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiring-out-from-nothing/25106)
**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tiring-out-from-nothing/25106 "2020-10-30T01:56:22Z")
I’m just standing in place or walking and I’m repeatedly getting the tired out message and I’m somehow very weary. I’m not working on crafts, not fighting any zombies, and I’m well below even a quarter of my carry weight… --- ## [Weapon Comparisons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-comparisons/25105)
**Author:** [@penguinsarethebest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/penguinsarethebest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-comparisons/25105 "2020-10-30T00:49:30Z")
Well guys after hearing all of the praise for the katana, I think we might be sleeping on the kukri. --- ## [Two characters, Three horses, One crazy world](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-characters-three-horses-one-crazy-world/25085)
**Author:** [@Creature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creature)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-characters-three-horses-one-crazy-world/25085 "2020-10-30T00:22:48Z")
My fiance made a character in the same world as me, Window Rock 9, a world where I tamed three horses, then realized I didn’t want three horses (I don’t even have the skill to ride) so I left two behind (then later accid… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=63) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=65)