# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=73 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 74 --- ## [Encumberance of backpacks dont reduce when things were put out](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encumberance-of-backpacks-dont-reduce-when-things-were-put-out/24485)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 5:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/encumberance-of-backpacks-dont-reduce-when-things-were-put-out/24485 "2020-08-18T05:45:47Z")
Hi there. I noticed that backpacks (maybe other things too) dont reduce their encumberance when you pull things out of them. Encumberance raises normal when you put things in them, but i dosent reduce after they were t… --- ## [Start Vehicle Construction now requires specific frames to start(Version: 0.E-5175-g3f9c144)(Build #10923)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-vehicle-construction-now-requires-specific-frames-to-start-version-0-e-5175-g3f9c144-build-10923/24489)
**Author:** [@CallMeJefe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CallMeJefe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-vehicle-construction-now-requires-specific-frames-to-start-version-0-e-5175-g3f9c144-build-10923/24489 "2020-08-19T02:06:01Z")
I’m using the version and build shown in the topic title, with Dark Days Ahead, Magiclysm, and Dinomod as my only content packs. I went to start building a vehicle using a light wooden frame, as I’ve done before in previ… --- ## [Issue with the minimap?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/issue-with-the-minimap/24490)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Cahoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Cahoon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/issue-with-the-minimap/24490 "2020-08-19T01:53:23Z")
Having updated my game to the latest experimental, all of a sudden my minimap no longer looks like it used to. Now it looks like a smaller version of what I see on the big map screen. It doesnt even show the blinking dot… --- ## [Rechargeable battery question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rechargeable-battery-question/24473)
**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rechargeable-battery-question/24473 "2020-08-18T22:27:38Z")
Hi all, i’ve been searching to see if my question has been answered and i can’t find any answers so i’ll aks here, i’m using stable and i found a rechargeable battery, it has 200 charges but i don’t know where and how to… --- ## [Game Features for Player Created Content](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-features-for-player-created-content/24091)
**Author:** [@pstrap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pstrap)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-features-for-player-created-content/24091 "2020-08-18T20:21:05Z")
I’ve been thinking how cool it would be if there was a feature in the game that let players design a starting quest line for their character. Like an enhaced version of the Starting Scenarios. The way I imagine this wo… --- ## [Game not respecting some mod file changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-not-respecting-some-mod-file-changes/24477)
**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-not-respecting-some-mod-file-changes/24477 "2020-08-18T16:34:43Z")
I’m sure there’s something I’m missing somewhere, but I cannot figure it out. I’ve made changes to add some “looks\_like” bits to vehicle parts, they don’t change. I’ve made replacements to damage types “fire” to “heat” … --- ## [Help with resetting keybindings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-resetting-keybindings/16729)
**Author:** [@PerttiK](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PerttiK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-resetting-keybindings/16729 "2020-08-18T09:03:42Z")
So I did some stuff with keybindings and ended up with the North-Eastern (that is 9) -key on my keypad not working in the Move View -command. Every other direction works in this Move View command and also regular movemen… --- ## [I need help with a error code](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-with-a-error-code/24479)
**Author:** [@B00ked1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/B00ked1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-with-a-error-code/24479 "2020-08-17T23:20:27Z")
every time I load my save on the newest build it displays this error and kicks me to the title screen src/main\_menu.cpp:1146 \[bool main\_menu::load\_character\_tab(bool)\] Error: Invalid enum string ‘fire’ for ‘11damage\_typ… --- ## [Blaze Industries: A spiritual successor to blazemod AKA Vehicle Additions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blaze-industries-a-spiritual-successor-to-blazemod-aka-vehicle-additions/23664)
**Author:** [@SouP](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SouP)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blaze-industries-a-spiritual-successor-to-blazemod-aka-vehicle-additions/23664 "2020-08-17T18:43:40Z")
Hey there everyone! You might’ve seen me around before from previous threads such as Blazemod Modernization and Blazemod save-compatibility break incoming. I eventually went full-ham on the re-work and phased out blazem… --- ## [How to add mods to cdda?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-mods-to-cdda/24475)
**Author:** [@RoyalSheep](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RoyalSheep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-mods-to-cdda/24475 "2020-08-17T16:53:02Z")
How do I add Mods from Github to the cdda repository? --- ## [How buggy are npc's?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-buggy-are-npcs/24470)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Cahoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Cahoon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-buggy-are-npcs/24470 "2020-08-17T14:13:02Z")
So I befriended the npc in my starting bunker, and another one I found in a cabin after I found him an inhaler. Things are going super swell and stuff. So after reading their VERY verbose instructions (lol) it seemed lik… --- ## [Larders packing and the old west](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/larders-packing-and-the-old-west/24469)
**Author:** [@anonanon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonanon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/larders-packing-and-the-old-west/24469 "2020-08-17T14:09:24Z")
so maybe this belongs in the garage but why is there a wooden barrel for liquids but not solids? most food taken in long drawn out treks was simply packed in wood barrels usually with other food (eggs packed in corn meal… --- ## [How effective is hiding?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-effective-is-hiding/22845)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-effective-is-hiding/22845 "2020-08-17T14:07:14Z")
So I recently noticed that you can ‘hide’ in large cardboard boxes and dumpsters, and so I’m curious as to how useful and effective that is. Also, what other things are you able to hide in? EDIT: Dumpsters, not garbage … --- ## [Whitelisting and blacklisting items from pockets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whitelisting-and-blacklisting-items-from-pockets/24425)
**Author:** [@bostltch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bostltch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 10:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whitelisting-and-blacklisting-items-from-pockets/24425 "2020-08-17T10:03:11Z")
So I haven’t played in a while so I’m probably just missing something simple but I can’t seem to get it to work. Unless you can’t actually reserve pockets for things? I just want to be able to holster my spear without ha… --- ## [Make creatures with the leap ability able to jump up one Z-level](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-creatures-with-the-leap-ability-able-to-jump-up-one-z-level/24404)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-creatures-with-the-leap-ability-able-to-jump-up-one-z-level/24404 "2020-08-17T09:20:16Z")
In the game right now roofs are very safe places because we lack enemies that spawn there or can get up there. I think that creatures with the leap ability should be able to jump up one Z-level to follow the player onto … --- ## [Is NPC spawning a yes/no thing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-npc-spawning-a-yes-no-thing/24443)
**Author:** [@Nonesuch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nonesuch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 5:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-npc-spawning-a-yes-no-thing/24443 "2020-08-17T05:17:45Z")
I’ve been looking at documentation, and it appears that monsters can be placed with a spawn chance, but I don’t see anything about NPCs being placed with a chance. I see NPC classes placed (so you can randomize what you … --- ## [In-Depth Animals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-depth-animals/22802)
**Author:** [@WeaverReaver42](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WeaverReaver42)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/in-depth-animals/22802 "2020-08-17T04:49:13Z")
I think animals in general need a revamp. Having the zookeeper job feels mostly useless, since animal empathy only makes them not run away. If you wanted an animal farm or a helpful companion you’re out of luck. Unless t… --- ## [Wired gates bashing inconsistency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wired-gates-bashing-inconsistency/24464)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wired-gates-bashing-inconsistency/24464 "2020-08-16T21:28:18Z")
Bashing closed wired gates yields only scrap metal and wires (bashed about 10 of them so I’m pretty sure tha’s all you can get). Bashing opened (lockpicked) wired gates also adds pipes to the list. So, could someone exp… --- ## [Does exercise improve health?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-exercise-improve-health/23888)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-exercise-improve-health/23888 "2020-08-16T20:53:45Z")
So I was wondering does all of the exercise (running, climbing, bashing in skulls) that your character is doing have any effect on their hidden health stat or modifier? Or is this entirely dependent on what you eat, if … --- ## [I'm confused as to why I can't use my stepladder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-confused-as-to-why-i-cant-use-my-stepladder/22861)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-confused-as-to-why-i-cant-use-my-stepladder/22861 "2020-08-16T20:50:32Z")
I want to go on top of a building which doesn’t have any access to it by stairs or whatnot, so I made a stepladder to get up. It says that there isn’t any terrain that could support my weight, even though I’m right next… --- ## [Autosorting Not Working in vehicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autosorting-not-working-in-vehicle/24420)
**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autosorting-not-working-in-vehicle/24420 "2020-08-16T19:45:17Z")
I have a bunch of containers setup for literally everything on the list, and it sorts SOME of my stuff, bu other stuff it leaves behind. For instance I have a custom sort for batteries on a container and on that same con… --- ## [Any ideas where to find normal cardboard boxes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-ideas-where-to-find-normal-cardboard-boxes/20511)
**Author:** [@frac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/frac)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-ideas-where-to-find-normal-cardboard-boxes/20511 "2020-08-16T11:16:23Z")
Been looking for the cardboard boxes for the survivor camp quests. Small and large are easy, but I only have one medium (the banana box size.) I think I found it in a bush. Searched the top floor of a mall and a coupl… --- ## [Help with a couple horrid status effects plz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-a-couple-horrid-status-effects-plz/24461)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Cahoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Cahoon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-with-a-couple-horrid-status-effects-plz/24461 "2020-08-16T03:42:57Z")
So there am I, FINALLY starting to do well. Two weeks in, amassed a hoard of helpful stuff, found a crashed plane and see TONS of cool looking things on the map Ive never seen before. My guy is exhausted. I get to the ba… --- ## [Airstrips/Airplaneports?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/airstrips-airplaneports/23106)
**Author:** [@Estranged](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Estranged)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/airstrips-airplaneports/23106 "2020-08-15T21:11:19Z")
I’m sure I found an airstrip a few months back in an experimental build, but it was the only one i’ve seen so far and was wondering if they’re still in the game? My brain could have totally snapped and this never happen… --- ## [Here, have some cream soda!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/here-have-some-cream-soda/24448)
**Author:** [@Dansiman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dansiman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/here-have-some-cream-soda/24448 "2020-08-15T19:31:03Z")
New character, just starting out in the shelter. Strike up a conversation with the NPC that’s there. Me: Hi, can I help you with anything? NPC: Sure, can you do this quest for me? Me: I’d be happy to! But hey, you sho… --- ## [Autonomous turret reloading](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autonomous-turret-reloading/24459)
**Author:** [@Sinla](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sinla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/autonomous-turret-reloading/24459 "2020-08-15T18:50:56Z")
How does one go about reloading the autonomous turret? I remember the procedure being as simple as placing the turret while having adequate ammo type in inventory, but it seems to do nothing now, even if the ammunition a… --- ## [I need help with a crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-with-a-crash/24449)
**Author:** [@B00ked1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/B00ked1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help-with-a-crash/24449 "2020-08-14T22:44:52Z")
Every time I try to load up my save it crashes when it says loading please wait. Can someone help pls, also I am on experiment The program has crashed. See the log file for a stack trace. CRASH LOG FILE: ./config/cras… --- ## [Really step into ledge? (Case sensitive) (Y)es (N)o](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-step-into-ledge-case-sensitive-y-es-n-o/24273)
**Author:** [@anonanon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonanon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/really-step-into-ledge-case-sensitive-y-es-n-o/24273 "2020-08-14T19:36:54Z")
so maybe I forgot maybe rope glitched how are you meant to get down from ledges? or get past pits? rope does have an activation it just doesn’t seem to have a use --- ## [Upcoming 0.F : what players can expect?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upcoming-0-f-what-players-can-expect/24371)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/upcoming-0-f-what-players-can-expect/24371 "2020-08-14T03:09:03Z")
i’ve been anticipating the release of 0.F stable (because so many mechanism that im familiar with has changed drastically) and im thinking that maybe some players would ask about what’s new in 0.F stable. and so in this… --- ## [I have a bad feeling about this](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-a-bad-feeling-about-this/24435)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Cahoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Cahoon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-have-a-bad-feeling-about-this/24435 "2020-08-13T18:27:07Z")
So I looted a massive pile of cool stuff in town. I found a working car and put all the loot in the trunk. So I sort of figure out how to start the car and how to drive it. Well I am fish tailing all the way back to my b… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=72) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=74)