# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=90 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 91 --- ## [So I came across the "Research Facility" superstructure](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-came-across-the-research-facility-superstructure/19434)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-came-across-the-research-facility-superstructure/19434 "2020-04-19T10:24:39Z")
I have a decent PC, but that place caused the game to freeze every turn for a few seconds. There must be literally thousands of monsters in that place, all trying to move every turn. It’s the giant lab with multiple abov… --- ## [Vehicle mounted heaters broken?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-mounted-heaters-broken/23312)
**Author:** [@draghi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/draghi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-mounted-heaters-broken/23312 "2020-04-19T07:42:20Z")
Playing latest experimental here, I’ve set up a portable vehicle mounted heater to hook it up to my house’s makeshift power system since it’s winter in my game and my water tanks keep freezing so I thought I’d use it sin… --- ## [Location Suggestion: Strategic National Stockpile (based on RL, with sources)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/location-suggestion-strategic-national-stockpile-based-on-rl-with-sources/22728)
**Author:** [@MarkJerue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarkJerue)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/location-suggestion-strategic-national-stockpile-based-on-rl-with-sources/22728 "2020-04-19T01:13:57Z")
tl;dr - It’d be cool, end-game, RL-friendly, and super-rare. Sources, pictures, & videos below. REAL LIFE INFO: Background In America, there’s a program that’s been around since the 90s called the Strategic National St… --- ## [Flag items on screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flag-items-on-screen/23302)
**Author:** [@gtgiygus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gtgiygus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flag-items-on-screen/23302 "2020-04-18T20:50:47Z")
Is there not a way to flag items with colors (or such) specifically set by the player? I could have sworn that there was a way to do that. My character is nearsighted and I have been having trouble finding any new glas… --- ## [Graken the new wasteland delicacy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graken-the-new-wasteland-delicacy/23291)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graken-the-new-wasteland-delicacy/23291 "2020-04-18T18:07:20Z")
So this idea was sparked by the following tread: https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graken-give-normal-meat-not-tainted-ahhh-alien/23227 I thought given that all of the other nether creatures either can’t be butcher (… --- ## [Burning Building Perf Issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burning-building-perf-issues/23315)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burning-building-perf-issues/23315 "2020-04-18T16:50:15Z")
Edit: Just going to re-write this one entirely. I set an office block on fire, and once the structure started to collapse, I hit a catastrophic slowdown issue as long as I am within line of sight of a very specific cent… --- ## [Getting used to clothing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-used-to-clothing/23213)
**Author:** [@Sargash\_Contola](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sargash_Contola)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-used-to-clothing/23213 "2020-04-18T17:09:44Z")
So I remember reading in a few places that the longer you wear certain gear, up to a cap of course, your character becomes more adept at fighting in it, and doing basic activities in it. Though I can’t seem to find anyth… --- ## [Composite bow with makeshift arrows bringing down skeletal jugs. Intended..?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/composite-bow-with-makeshift-arrows-bringing-down-skeletal-jugs-intended/23182)
**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/composite-bow-with-makeshift-arrows-bringing-down-skeletal-jugs-intended/23182 "2020-04-18T16:42:01Z")
After doing some testing of new and improved composite bow with makeshift wooden arrows it turns out that thing can easily bring down skeletal juggernauts and Kevlar hulks. Obviously, it can bring down pretty much anyth… --- ## [Dark Skies Above Released](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-skies-above-released/23130)
**Author:** [@ephemeralstoryteller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ephemeralstoryteller)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-skies-above-released/23130 "2020-04-18T16:12:22Z")
Hello! I’m the one woman (for now! All contributions welcome) contributor behind the new mod that you’ve doubtless seen in the list. A Brief History Dark Skies actually started off as a dark fantasy conversion mod call… --- ## [Volume and encumbrance inconsistencies in guns?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/volume-and-encumbrance-inconsistencies-in-guns/23277)
**Author:** [@bruhmoment32](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bruhmoment32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 12:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/volume-and-encumbrance-inconsistencies-in-guns/23277 "2020-04-18T12:20:17Z")
Seems like there are some inconsistencies between guns and their respective volumes, specifically; the M4A1 and the MP5A2. The MP5 is supposed to be a submachinegun, yet its way bulkier than the M4 I don’t know if this … --- ## [Why I Hate Bionics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-i-hate-bionics/23308)
**Author:** [@BlueKanary](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BlueKanary)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-i-hate-bionics/23308 "2020-04-18T08:34:01Z")
Instakill, Ughhhh. I had at least 4.5 bars torso health (strength 8), with electronics 4-5, firstaid 4-5, and mechanics 4-5 and I still died instantly. I took the 33% chance but was the instakill necessary? It even auto… --- ## [Can't smash cars](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-smash-cars/23295)
**Author:** [@Chewbacon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chewbacon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-smash-cars/23295 "2020-04-18T02:40:32Z")
I’m trying to smash up worthless cars for steel, but I can only hit the pavement. I’m wielding a quarterstaff. STR 10. It did allow me to smash the windshield out for glass shards. Was that feature removed? Verison … --- ## [How do i install the msx deadpeople tileset?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-the-msx-deadpeople-tileset/21959)
**Author:** [@what](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/what)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-the-msx-deadpeople-tileset/21959 "2020-04-18T00:24:17Z")
ive just reinstalled cdda, but the tileset i use “MSX DEADPEOPLE” is no longer there. how do i install the msx deadpeople tileset? --- ## [What is "Obi"? (obligatory additional characters so it is \>15 chars long)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-obi-obligatory-additional-characters-so-it-is-15-chars-long/23288)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-obi-obligatory-additional-characters-so-it-is-15-chars-long/23288 "2020-04-18T01:24:28Z")
And I don’t mean the one from SW, i mean this thing Googling only shows some songs. --- ## [Problems with the Minifridge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-the-minifridge/23290)
**Author:** [@Flipmeister](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flipmeister)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 11:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-the-minifridge/23290 "2020-04-17T11:48:47Z")
Hi guys, I’ve played CDDA for a couple of weeks now and have finally got to a point where I feel comfortable and have settled down and started creating a static base. I made a new rig with a couple of solar panels, an … --- ## [Talking To Plants: Interacting With The Triffids](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/talking-to-plants-interacting-with-the-triffids/19109)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/talking-to-plants-interacting-with-the-triffids/19109 "2020-04-17T11:45:51Z")
While I have seen much discussion and lore proposals regarding the Blob and the Fungus, I have not seen much regarding the Triffids. The only threads I’ve seen discussing them are here, and here. From what I have seen, t… --- ## [Is there a way to blacklist overmap specials?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-blacklist-overmap-specials/23231)
**Author:** [@Dueu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dueu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-blacklist-overmap-specials/23231 "2020-04-16T20:48:30Z")
I’m making diferent mods related to robotics and sci fi content but I always found the same situation: farms, more farms and even more farms. Even Vorm complain about the farm hell. I’m aware that you can ban certain ty… --- ## [Is there anything other than the 'spear strap' that can be used to hold spears?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-anything-other-than-the-spear-strap-that-can-be-used-to-hold-spears/22893)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-anything-other-than-the-spear-strap-that-can-be-used-to-hold-spears/22893 "2020-04-16T15:35:44Z")
I much prefer my ‘strapped layer’ to involve a backpack of some sort, and I really don’t want all that extra stacking encumbrance. --- ## [Strange Temple & Artifact Balance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-temple-artifact-balance/23254)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-temple-artifact-balance/23254 "2020-04-16T11:19:51Z")
Is the current layout for Strange Temple correct? I created a scenario pack, https://github.com/Trivega/Extra-Scenarios-for-Cataclysm-DDA, with one of the scenarios starting in the end chamber of the strange temple allo… --- ## [Newbie Here - Regarding Archery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-here-regarding-archery/23264)
**Author:** [@CYounger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CYounger)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-here-regarding-archery/23264 "2020-04-16T07:18:49Z")
Hey all, Been playing for not a long time, but I know that when O.E started, Archery was revamped and I was super stoked because I enjoy that type of play. I know that there was an update recently to deal with some arch… --- ## [Changing font broke game and screwed up macbook](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-font-broke-game-and-screwed-up-macbook/23223)
**Author:** [@jcool01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcool01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-font-broke-game-and-screwed-up-macbook/23223 "2020-04-16T00:31:26Z")
I was messing with the font size before i played the game because my mother wanted to play it as well and once it got to a certain point the game crashed my macbook so I had to restart it. After that the game no longer s… --- ## [Do solar backpacks work if not worn?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-solar-backpacks-work-if-not-worn/23269)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/do-solar-backpacks-work-if-not-worn/23269 "2020-04-15T22:23:57Z")
Can I just dump the solar backpack on the roof somewhere and still have it work? Or do I need to keep it on me? --- ## [Add functionality for the stuff in LMOE shelters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-functionality-for-the-stuff-in-lmoe-shelters/23260)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-functionality-for-the-stuff-in-lmoe-shelters/23260 "2020-04-15T21:57:11Z")
It would be neat if you could repair the generator and plumbing systems in the LMOE shelter. Have a working fridge, stove, lights, and the ability to take a hot shower. Maybe even let us recharge batteries. I imagine the… --- ## ["You Have No Face" Morale - Cant Talk & Cant Yell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-have-no-face-morale-cant-talk-cant-yell/23159)
**Author:** [@Xhzero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xhzero)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-have-no-face-morale-cant-talk-cant-yell/23159 "2020-04-15T12:18:05Z")
As the title said: “You Have No Face” Can’t talk to NPC = Cannot finish quest When I try to talk to NPC, the reponse “You can’t talk without your face” How to solve this? Is this bug or not? how can i fix this(if i… --- ## [Time to take another look at fatigue and infections?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-to-take-another-look-at-fatigue-and-infections/23244)
**Author:** [@Jandof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jandof)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-to-take-another-look-at-fatigue-and-infections/23244 "2020-04-15T12:14:07Z")
Hello. Last year I posted about the fatigue system and discussed the problem of infections adding so much fatigue that the character was basically immobilized for weeks. This is not very realistic and that’s why I recom… --- ## [Cannot launch game with ANY mode enabled](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-launch-game-with-any-mode-enabled/23257)
**Author:** [@nk737](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nk737)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-launch-game-with-any-mode-enabled/23257 "2020-04-15T09:23:40Z")
I tried all, launcher version, any other shit i can even image, BUT NOTHING WORKS, if ANY mod enabled, imma when trying to create a character on enter with already preapaired, it is just turning back to mainmenu without … --- ## [Can't craft staff sling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-craft-staff-sling/23230)
**Author:** [@Kobieslastwords](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kobieslastwords)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-craft-staff-sling/23230 "2020-04-14T21:58:21Z")
I have the skills and components required but the sling component is red text in the crafting menu and it says I can’t craft it. --- ## [Ares Modular Gun System: an experimental mod testing the limits of gunmod system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ares-modular-gun-system-an-experimental-mod-testing-the-limits-of-gunmod-system/23240)
**Author:** [@Firebrand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firebrand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ares-modular-gun-system-an-experimental-mod-testing-the-limits-of-gunmod-system/23240 "2020-04-15T06:45:27Z")
Ares MGS was an experiment in faux gunsmithing. Its goal was to provide a comprehensive guncrafting experience based on the existing gunmod system. It was meant to be part of Project APEX, where it would’ve been very muc… --- ## [Needs some testing & feedback for New Scenario Pack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/needs-some-testing-feedback-for-new-scenario-pack/19448)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/needs-some-testing-feedback-for-new-scenario-pack/19448 "2020-04-15T00:17:10Z")
I created a scenario pack for the game that adds some new scenarios & professions for fun. The main premise of this pack is to allow the player to start off in more interesting locations. Some give you a thematic reason… --- ## [Can't reload electric jackhammer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-reload-electric-jackhammer/23248)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-reload-electric-jackhammer/23248 "2020-04-14T21:21:54Z")
I’m trying to escape from a research facility I started in, but all the doors and windows are made of reinforced glass and steel locked doors. Luckily I was able to find a electric jackhammer in storage but it didn’t hav… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=89) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=91)