# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=94 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 95 --- ## [No cities bigger than 3 streets generating](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-cities-bigger-than-3-streets-generating/22988)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 10:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-cities-bigger-than-3-streets-generating/22988 "2020-03-13T10:32:47Z")
Made a new world, tried setting it for bigger cities but further away from each other than vanilla. Result: so far have found only 3 “cities”(and there are 3 more somewhere else judging by overmap screen). One of those i… --- ## [Bit of help locating color files](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bit-of-help-locating-color-files/22993)
**Author:** [@etvolaire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/etvolaire)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bit-of-help-locating-color-files/22993 "2020-03-13T09:01:13Z")
Hello! I am new to CDDA and have encountered problems with some mods, so I’m trying to fix them! Does anybody know how I may be able to find the files to fix these errors? --- ## [So what happened to the Massachusetts data-driven map?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-what-happened-to-the-massachusetts-data-driven-map/22980)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-what-happened-to-the-massachusetts-data-driven-map/22980 "2020-03-13T08:04:45Z")
In this thread there was talk about an exhilarating idea of using real world data bases to generate a near 1 to 1 map of Massachusetts in Cata. I think that would be amazing. Current world generation is working but doesn… --- ## [No More Cooking 10 Book?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-more-cooking-10-book/22986)
**Author:** [@Bork-Dork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bork-Dork)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-more-cooking-10-book/22986 "2020-03-12T08:05:47Z")
So I’m getting along in my game and I’m trying to get cooking 10 so I was looking for the Best Practices for Compound Delivery book which used to train cooking 10 but now only trains cooking 4. How am I supposed to get … --- ## [Stupid question re mods: which one is killing me?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-question-re-mods-which-one-is-killing-me/22963)
**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-question-re-mods-which-one-is-killing-me/22963 "2020-03-12T08:02:22Z")
I started a game with a possibly inadvisable amount of mods in order to make things a bit fresh. I’m not sure why, but now I bleed to death every time I try to use an autodoc. Even with less than 10% failure chance. I ev… --- ## [Oversize Item(s)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oversize-item-s/22976)
**Author:** [@AseaHeru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AseaHeru)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oversize-item-s/22976 "2020-03-11T18:47:19Z")
While playing build 10402 I noted that a single ‘Unused .22 casing’ has a volume of .25L, which is… Well, as it stands .223 casings are in at .01L, which seems to be standard for “casings smaller than a shotguns”, aswell… --- ## [Time going by super slowly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-going-by-super-slowly/22938)
**Author:** [@Nikki\_Nova](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nikki_Nova)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-going-by-super-slowly/22938 "2020-03-11T00:38:18Z")
So, started a new save… and it has taken 4 irl hours to get through one day in CDDA. Is there a fix for this? Experimental version --- ## [New gun classes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-gun-classes/22972)
**Author:** [@Jninja](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jninja)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-gun-classes/22972 "2020-03-10T23:47:00Z")
I wanted to know if anyone knew if one could add a new gun class to the game. I was thinking of making a lever action rifle class for the game. While similar to bolt action it would be different. Would I have to hard cod… --- ## [So what's the deal with NPCs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-whats-the-deal-with-npcs/22969)
**Author:** [@eightofspades](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/eightofspades)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-whats-the-deal-with-npcs/22969 "2020-03-10T08:05:23Z")
New player here, I’ve been trying to figure out the workings of NPC specifics but I can’t find anything recent. I vaguely know how they spawn, but I want to know how specific NPCs work. I found this one group, a family o… --- ## [Modular Mansion Basements and Hidden Bionic Labs Closed Merge Request](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modular-mansion-basements-and-hidden-bionic-labs-closed-merge-request/22967)
**Author:** [@Mtg\_Mewb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mtg_Mewb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modular-mansion-basements-and-hidden-bionic-labs-closed-merge-request/22967 "2020-03-09T23:09:17Z")
Hey, what’s the deal with this? I am a github noob. I take it this request wasn’t merged because of the downvotes? Or was it implemented in some other way and actually is in the current game? I like the idea of ‘rand… --- ## [Compiling Error](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-error/22951)
**Author:** [@chrimchim](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chrimchim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-error/22951 "2020-03-09T19:18:14Z")
I’m on Ubuntu version 16.04, and I’ve been running into an issue repeatedly whilst trying to compile the game. I’ve attempted compiling with Clang, g++ 5.4.0, and g++ 9.2.1. I’ve previously successfully compiled the gam… --- ## [Game fails to process valid JSON?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-fails-to-process-valid-json/22922)
**Author:** [@Firebrand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firebrand)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-fails-to-process-valid-json/22922 "2020-03-09T13:49:40Z")
I can’t load my own mod because one of the files is not being parsed by the game due to the following error (from debug.log): 20:04:00.996 ERROR : (error message will follow backtrace) #0 (dbghelp: @0x7e68c6\[catac… --- ## [Question about necropolis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-necropolis/22956)
**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-necropolis/22956 "2020-03-09T11:47:45Z")
is necropolis still exist? i never find one even in very late game --- ## [\[Currently not being worked on\] Adds more tools](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/currently-not-being-worked-on-adds-more-tools/22919)
**Author:** [@TheGoatgod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGoatgod)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/currently-not-being-worked-on-adds-more-tools/22919 "2020-03-09T00:23:05Z")
ADDS FLUFF TO CDDA Content3 new saws Handsaw Bowsaw (cutting trees) Reciprocating saw (power saw) new hammer claw hammer (fluff) 3 new prybar small prybar (like a screwdriver but can pry open crates Q of 1) pr… --- ## [What about garages?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-about-garages/22957)
**Author:** [@Sanehatter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sanehatter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-about-garages/22957 "2020-03-08T18:26:49Z")
For quite a few updates now I havent been able to find any garage buildings, making it harder to acquire welding equipment and car parts. Anyone been able to find any, or know whats happened to their mapgen? --- ## [Is it ever going to be fixed so that zombies don’t strip during resurrection?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-ever-going-to-be-fixed-so-that-zombies-don-t-strip-during-resurrection/22871)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-ever-going-to-be-fixed-so-that-zombies-don-t-strip-during-resurrection/22871 "2020-03-08T17:59:45Z")
Maybe this should be in the drawing board instead or something, I dunno. Either way, I’m already not interesting in looking at a bunch of dongs, even less so rotting zombie dongs. It’s uncomfortable to be playing and r… --- ## [Nope. No. Just no](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nope-no-just-no/22942)
**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nope-no-just-no/22942 "2020-03-08T15:55:23Z")
Nope. No. Just no. It is dead end. --- ## [Tables; Crafting menu upon Examining](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tables-crafting-menu-upon-examining/22460)
**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tables-crafting-menu-upon-examining/22460 "2020-03-07T04:27:55Z")
So I have been away awhile and I cannot fathom the logic behind examining every table with items on it to que up a menu…literally every time I need to examine what is on said table. Is there a way to turn this off? It i… --- ## [Problems with fire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-fire/22945)
**Author:** [@contingency40](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/contingency40)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-fire/22945 "2020-03-07T02:47:03Z")
Newb here, I’ve run into a major problem with fires that I can’t figure out. In my current run I’ve found an amazing fortified house and made it my base. It has a fireplace and I’ve been using it to cook all my food and … --- ## ["filthy" tag behavior - WAI?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filthy-tag-behavior-wai/22948)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filthy-tag-behavior-wai/22948 "2020-03-06T12:24:06Z")
So… something happened, and I’m not sure if that’s intended or not. Killed some zed, he had some wearable container on him, which was obviously “filthy” but contained clean water. My survivor have a thermos, so I decide… --- ## [Legal vanilla steel-\>aluminum transmutation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/legal-vanilla-steel-aluminum-transmutation/22940)
**Author:** [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/legal-vanilla-steel-aluminum-transmutation/22940 "2020-03-06T11:04:05Z")
Not sure if a bug or intended (okay, almost sure not intended but still better check here first). Make an antenna from a chunk of steel Check what it is made of process it in metal compactor get aluminum foil (or ingot… --- ## [What determines fire fuel time?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-determines-fire-fuel-time/22943)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-determines-fire-fuel-time/22943 "2020-03-06T01:16:33Z")
Ok so in the materials.json something like wood has the following. burn\_data{ "fuel": 1, "smoke": 1, "burn": 0.01, "volume\_per\_turn": "200 ml" }, { "fuel": 2… --- ## [I LOVE the lines from the Killer Drive trait](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-love-the-lines-from-the-killer-drive-trait/22854)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-love-the-lines-from-the-killer-drive-trait/22854 "2020-03-04T22:51:08Z")
The notifications even pop up while sleeping, suggesting that you are straight up dreaming about “steel blades and warm dripping blood,” or “So much death around, why not add some more?” One of the ones I like a bit mor… --- ## [Glass roof for vehicle and so for greenhouse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glass-roof-for-vehicle-and-so-for-greenhouse/22932)
**Author:** [@Anatariel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Anatariel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glass-roof-for-vehicle-and-so-for-greenhouse/22932 "2020-03-04T18:38:29Z")
Hi everyone. Newbie here. First of all, thanks for really great and interesting game. Love it so much :heart: Maybe someone suggest earlier, sorry, didnt found that. Maybe it will be a good idea - make glass roof for ve… --- ## [Anyone have a clue why there is a sudden chick-pocalypse in my world?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-have-a-clue-why-there-is-a-sudden-chick-pocalypse-in-my-world/22907)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/anyone-have-a-clue-why-there-is-a-sudden-chick-pocalypse-in-my-world/22907 "2020-03-04T00:20:12Z")
I don’t get it, I was going into a nearby town to clear out some zombies and I notice how there’s a bunch of chickens about. I figured it was just some chance it happened like it does for squirrels, cats, etc. Then, I s… --- ## [What is the 'best' tile set?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-tile-set/14781)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-tile-set/14781 "2020-03-03T20:45:37Z")
There are several tile sets available, and I’m not certain which one is the ‘best’ for me. I don’t really feel like switching to one, getting off the game, reopening the launcher, loading back into the game, loading into… --- ## [Problem with game sound \[RESOLVED\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-game-sound-resolved/22929)
**Author:** [@W-F-S](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/W-F-S)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-game-sound-resolved/22929 "2020-03-03T13:33:31Z")
I download the git version of the game ()on my Linux Mint (Cinnamon 19.1) and compilated. So I’m trying to put some music in the game. I have seen the mod music CO.AG\_MusicPack\_Redux and I trying to install hin but when … --- ## [I'm in the middle of nowhere and 'from the northwest and below I hear a Brrrrap!'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-and-from-the-northwest-and-below-i-hear-a-brrrrap/22875)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-and-from-the-northwest-and-below-i-hear-a-brrrrap/22875 "2020-03-03T11:47:03Z")
I’m very curious about what this might be, and I have no clue how to access it. Like I said, I’m in the middle of nowhere. The nearest landmark is several overmap tiles away, with no building/location that might even vag… --- ## [Could it be made so that when eating you stay on the same spot in the menu?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-it-be-made-so-that-when-eating-you-stay-on-the-same-spot-in-the-menu/22855)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-it-be-made-so-that-when-eating-you-stay-on-the-same-spot-in-the-menu/22855 "2020-03-03T05:53:36Z")
It’s a simple thing, but I really dislike when I want to drink some water from a massive list of misc edible nearby me and have to scroll back to it every time I want a second drink. I could just pick it up, I suppose, … --- ## [Obtaining old code](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/obtaining-old-code/22927)
**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/obtaining-old-code/22927 "2020-03-02T15:11:54Z")
Hi. I want to make a mini mod for myself to re-enable crafting of caseless ammo. I thought I’d grab the old recipes, tweak them a little, and paste them in. However the links for 0.C on https://cataclysmdda.org/releases… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=93) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=95)