# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=78 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 79 --- ## [I found the city of Blaine north of the city of Blaine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-the-city-of-blaine-north-of-the-city-of-blaine/22827)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-the-city-of-blaine-north-of-the-city-of-blaine/22827 "2020-07-20T22:31:36Z")
I’m not sure that this is really the right place to put this, but in a manner of speaking it could be considered a bug. On my overmap I recently just realized that there are two cities named Blaine within relative proxi… --- ## [Musical Instruments random charges](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/musical-instruments-random-charges/24205)
**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/musical-instruments-random-charges/24205 "2020-07-20T22:14:51Z")
So as of around experimental #10853 Tiles Windows I keep getting a bug whereby musical instruments are having random charges added to them. The game spits out an orange error stating such and saying “Harmonica or Acousti… --- ## [Book genres and literary preferences](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/book-genres-and-literary-preferences/24183)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/book-genres-and-literary-preferences/24183 "2020-07-20T21:24:53Z")
Recently I see new books added - instead of generic “thriller novel” we now have actual titles. But the problem with them is it is basically the same system as old books - whatever character you roll, you will always rea… --- ## [Bridges are... a bit broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridges-are-a-bit-broken/24198)
**Author:** [@WallJumper18](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/WallJumper18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridges-are-a-bit-broken/24198 "2020-07-20T20:15:09Z")
So one moment i was trying to cross a bridge and the next i know is that my car crashed into a concrete beam and fell into the bottom of river… Are bridges bugged?,and also, is there a way for me to cross one without en… --- ## [Corrupted save file](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrupted-save-file/24190)
**Author:** [@Mirfo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mirfo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrupted-save-file/24190 "2020-07-20T17:32:32Z")
Upon trying to load my character, I get multiple error messages saying “Failed to read from ‘./save/Winlock/maps/2.0.0/75.21.0.map’” or something similar, with the final message being “Mapbuffer terrain data is corrupt, … --- ## [Warmth is broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warmth-is-broken/24200)
**Author:** [@11119](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/11119)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warmth-is-broken/24200 "2020-07-20T12:32:29Z")
As I worked at my workbench I began to freeze. I thought that it was sharply cold, even though it was summer. Checked the temperature, it is equal to 17\`C. Source data: nomad gear, nomad cowl, underwear and sneakers Wa… --- ## [Is it still allowed to create weapon mods for the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-still-allowed-to-create-weapon-mods-for-the-game/23365)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-still-allowed-to-create-weapon-mods-for-the-game/23365 "2020-07-19T03:47:02Z")
its been awhile i didn’t make another mod about weaponry (last one was filled with positive feedback, thanks so much) and seeing that now the game has some rule about adding weapon into the game, makes me wonder that if… --- ## [Can Milling Have Multiple Outputs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-milling-have-multiple-outputs/24182)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-milling-have-multiple-outputs/24182 "2020-07-18T21:37:56Z")
As the title suggests I am wondering if it is possible for the millings outputs defined for various grains can have multiple outputs for the milling machines? --- ## [Harvesting alien resin pods (from Mi-Go towers) should take 1-2 minutes at the most](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/harvesting-alien-resin-pods-from-mi-go-towers-should-take-1-2-minutes-at-the-most/24175)
**Author:** [@Fload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fload)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/harvesting-alien-resin-pods-from-mi-go-towers-should-take-1-2-minutes-at-the-most/24175 "2020-07-17T17:38:45Z")
\#32833 introduced “alien resin pods” that can be stolen from Mi-go towers and used for construction. I have tried to get these for my faction camp (you need 8 to get started), but the process of acquiring them is prohib… --- ## [Yet another digresion about precious metals as currency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-digresion-about-precious-metals-as-currency/23446)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-digresion-about-precious-metals-as-currency/23446 "2020-07-17T22:57:44Z")
--- ## [How to update game installed through package manager (Manjaro Linux)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-update-game-installed-through-package-manager-manjaro-linux/24164)
**Author:** [@Nhatorama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nhatorama)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-update-game-installed-through-package-manager-manjaro-linux/24164 "2020-07-17T18:04:02Z")
I’ve installed the tiles version of the game through my package manager (Octopi) on Manjaro Linux. It shows Version 0.E.2-1 and Build Date Saturday, May 30, 2020 8:13:31 PM CDT. In the main menu of the game it shows Ve… --- ## [Moving North to avoid the heat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-north-to-avoid-the-heat/24178)
**Author:** [@H3AV3NF3L](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/H3AV3NF3L)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-north-to-avoid-the-heat/24178 "2020-07-17T16:39:26Z")
My character unfortunately mutated and gained a really thick fur in the middle of Autumn although winter approaches soon, I can’t just stand having myself scorched to death stuck inside my own base, so I figure maybe I s… --- ## [New vivid Terrains mod (+ UndeadPeople tileset sprite support), Archery rebalancing and Restored Pneumatics+new ammo mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-vivid-terrains-mod-undeadpeople-tileset-sprite-support-archery-rebalancing-and-restored-pneumatics-new-ammo-mods/24024)
**Author:** [@Kenan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kenan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-vivid-terrains-mod-undeadpeople-tileset-sprite-support-archery-rebalancing-and-restored-pneumatics-new-ammo-mods/24024 "2020-07-17T05:14:05Z")
1) READ THIS : This mod (TerrainBASE) is a BASEMOD for other modders to use, if you want to use the terrains from this mod in your JSON maps and structures, you have to put both your mod and this mod into mods folder,… --- ## [Game crashes when trying to load batteries into stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-when-trying-to-load-batteries-into-stuff/24163)
**Author:** [@Ness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ness)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crashes-when-trying-to-load-batteries-into-stuff/24163 "2020-07-16T23:02:44Z")
so yeah the game keeps crashing when I try to load batteries into things, like my mp3 player and radiation biomonitor thingy and energy weapons. while not catastrophic, its making things a bit difficult. heres a scre… --- ## [0% success rate to reinforce/refit with level 8 skills and 14 dex \[10842\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-success-rate-to-reinforce-refit-with-level-8-skills-and-14-dex-10842/24162)
**Author:** [@Fload](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fload)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-success-rate-to-reinforce-refit-with-level-8-skills-and-14-dex-10842/24162 "2020-07-16T15:50:47Z")
I’ve noticed a 0% success rate earlier on with this character with an item that shouldn’t have been THAT hard to repair (army winter jacket), but I chalked it up to the item already being damaged. However, I’m starting t… --- ## [How do you modify an existing .json files with a mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-modify-an-existing-json-files-with-a-mod/24169)
**Author:** [@BobaPearl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BobaPearl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-modify-an-existing-json-files-with-a-mod/24169 "2020-07-16T15:17:56Z")
For example, if I want to change a recipe for the item so that it uses completely different items, how do I do so? --- ## [Misc Balance Mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/misc-balance-mods/24158)
**Author:** [@Midas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/misc-balance-mods/24158 "2020-07-16T14:34:55Z")
I guess maybe somebody gets interested? These mods deal with removed content and balance. Mods are best suited for versions pre-10614 (nested container addon) or Bright Nights fork. Latest experimentals should be fine,… --- ## [Painting walls (0.E) - Solved](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/painting-walls-0-e-solved/24165)
**Author:** [@Claudeline\_Louis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Claudeline_Louis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/painting-walls-0-e-solved/24165 "2020-07-16T00:17:14Z")
I decided to give painting a try while I’m squatting in a random house but when I go to the construction menu it says there is no wall. I’ve tried the peach brick wall and the white interior wall. Does it only work on wa… --- ## [PSA: Blood overhaul is now in the experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psa-blood-overhaul-is-now-in-the-experimental/24140)
**Author:** [@mr\_sep](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mr_sep)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psa-blood-overhaul-is-now-in-the-experimental/24140 "2020-07-15T20:13:50Z")
Dear Survivors, I’m proud to announce that a fairly large pack of changes regarding mechanics for blood, blood loss, and some blood related medical items is now in the experimental Cataclysm. It would be futile for me t… --- ## [So do recipes only load on world generation now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-do-recipes-only-load-on-world-generation-now/24161)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-do-recipes-only-load-on-world-generation-now/24161 "2020-07-15T18:46:07Z")
Okay so I copied the recipe for the pine nuts from an earlier version and set the obsolete value to false but the latest experimental the recipe refuses to be available. --- ## [Doubts about Mycus mutations mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doubts-about-mycus-mutations-mechanics/24154)
**Author:** [@Ragno](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ragno)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doubts-about-mycus-mutations-mechanics/24154 "2020-07-15T11:02:00Z")
For some reason im having toubles to get any Mycus mutations while sleeping. After sleeping 8 times i only managed to get the mycus identity mutation. Has there been any changes in the Mycus mechanics?, i remember one w… --- ## [Are there ways to deconstruct walls?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-there-ways-to-deconstruct-walls/23020)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-there-ways-to-deconstruct-walls/23020 "2020-07-15T10:46:27Z")
And I mean deconstructing, as in removing the wall from exactly the tile I want to remove it from, not using explosives or sonic resonator or burning them if they are burnable. Noone was able to answer this in TTNQ but m… --- ## [Experience regarding the Wayfarer trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experience-regarding-the-wayfarer-trait/23028)
**Author:** [@Jackie\_Tearie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jackie_Tearie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experience-regarding-the-wayfarer-trait/23028 "2020-07-15T10:40:11Z")
So, I decided to start a game being a traditional survivor. Basically survivor dude with generic name out in the middle of nowhere to test out his skills. Well, until the world went sideways. Anywho~ things proceded as … --- ## [Can't remove Power CBMs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-remove-power-cbms/23526)
**Author:** [@Grimm\_Spector](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grimm_Spector)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-remove-power-cbms/23526 "2020-07-15T10:26:10Z")
Is there a way around this, console or otherwise? Seems silly that I can’t remove a power CBM but I can remove all the others… --- ## [Way to diagnose parasites in game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/way-to-diagnose-parasites-in-game/23612)
**Author:** [@Tinn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tinn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/way-to-diagnose-parasites-in-game/23612 "2020-07-15T10:17:06Z")
Is there any way to diagnose fungal infections and parasites other than the blood analysis CBM? I ask because my own experience was a little immersion-breaking. See, when I started getting “your skin itches” messages fo… --- ## [Dairy farm help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dairy-farm-help/24160)
**Author:** [@Flyingportapottie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flyingportapottie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dairy-farm-help/24160 "2020-07-15T09:57:58Z")
found a dairy farm, but i don’t know what exactly to do, its the middle of winter. --- ## [What is the max city size you can have and still have everything spawn?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-max-city-size-you-can-have-and-still-have-everything-spawn/23413)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-max-city-size-you-can-have-and-still-have-everything-spawn/23413 "2020-07-15T09:52:49Z")
With size 10 I couldn’t seem to find any military outposts, but labs still appeared far from cities. Is there a maximum city size/spacing option so I can have larger cities, but still be able to get everything to appear? … --- ## [So uhh... That's odd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-uhh-thats-odd/24153)
**Author:** [@SirPeloDOOD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPeloDOOD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-uhh-thats-odd/24153 "2020-07-14T12:29:11Z")
Uhh… well okay --- ## [Parasite infection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/parasite-infection/24147)
**Author:** [@Flyingportapottie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flyingportapottie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/parasite-infection/24147 "2020-07-14T07:04:11Z")
I am pretty sure my biotic survivor has a parasite infection from drinking unsafe water, but since the start is winter, I can’t find any mugwort, and the nearby rural house didn’t have any anti parasite medicine,and the … --- ## [Bridge heads seem a bit incomplete](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridge-heads-seem-a-bit-incomplete/24148)
**Author:** [@Avalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Avalon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridge-heads-seem-a-bit-incomplete/24148 "2020-07-13T19:16:30Z")
Something tells me, and the motorcycle i just lost, that bridges are not quite safe anymore. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=77) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=79)