# The Bunker **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=11 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Playing tips for new and not so new players](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-tips-for-new-and-not-so-new-players/27207)
**Author:** [@do99z](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/do99z)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-tips-for-new-and-not-so-new-players/27207 "2022-02-08T21:03:13Z")
Made notes for myself, maybe it will be of use to some of you. Contains spoilers, if you’re just starting to play and want to discover everything on your own. Feel free to add some of your own to it. --- ## [How to befriend grocery robot?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-befriend-grocery-robot/26872)
**Author:** [@JohnKihan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnKihan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-befriend-grocery-robot/26872 "2022-02-08T18:06:20Z")
I encountered one and saved it from a group of zombies. I (e)xamined it and it says “Sadly you are currently not able to extend your friendship”. How do I befriend it? --- ## [What does strict humanitarian mean?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-strict-humanitarian-mean/27401)
**Author:** [@bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bug)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-strict-humanitarian-mean/27401 "2022-02-08T18:03:06Z")
My current random character started with the trait Strict Humanitarian, which apparently means I can eat “things that look vaguely human from elsewhere”, but “definitely aren’t human”. My diet so far has been no differe… --- ## [Plague vector is ruining my game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plague-vector-is-ruining-my-game/27026)
**Author:** [@Cactus\_Survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cactus_Survivor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plague-vector-is-ruining-my-game/27026 "2022-02-08T18:01:47Z")
How to get rid of plague vectors in a town? They are super annoying. I am playing the latest experimental build. My character is a bow hunter without any other skill/trait. The starting equipments included a modern recu… --- ## [Current Status of NPC Needs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-status-of-npc-needs/26946)
**Author:** [@Wollwoll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wollwoll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-status-of-npc-needs/26946 "2022-02-08T17:05:16Z")
In essence, is it worth enabling NPC needs? Every post I’ve seen so far recommends disabling NPC needs because of the manner in which NPCs act, but there are no recent ones and I’m curious if anything has changed in betw… --- ## [Artifacts in 0.F](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts-in-0-f/26844)
**Author:** [@Zachaq](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zachaq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifacts-in-0-f/26844 "2022-02-08T16:50:44Z")
So I’m fairly new to the game, starting just before 0.F stable dropped, and my current run has finally gotten to a point where I have found a few artifacts. However, I cannot find any way to interact with them, or identi… --- ## [Animal Husbandry Questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-husbandry-questions/27582)
**Author:** [@Sediment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sediment)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-husbandry-questions/27582 "2022-02-07T08:15:11Z")
So I have a question that hopefully someone might be able to help me with. In my latest run through, my character has cleared out a small town. There’s nothing really special or interesting in the town, but it’s close t… --- ## [Helicopter Crash On Island \[Spoilers\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/helicopter-crash-on-island-spoilers/27572)
**Author:** [@deMangler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deMangler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/helicopter-crash-on-island-spoilers/27572 "2022-02-05T17:24:43Z")
For anyone interested. Some more about the game I mentioned in another thread. Might be good to know how a new player crashes into the game also. Version 689dfa5. Crashed Helicopter and National Guard. Normally, I wo… --- ## [Something I really value about this game is](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-i-really-value-about-this-game-is/27568)
**Author:** [@deMangler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deMangler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-i-really-value-about-this-game-is/27568 "2022-02-04T18:03:50Z")
I recently had a helicopter crash start on a small-ish island. The first time that has happened. I did my best to accumulate the tools to survive, and managed to cobble together a makeshift hammer and luckily I started … --- ## [Canning pots and Braziers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/canning-pots-and-braziers/27565)
**Author:** [@deMangler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deMangler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/canning-pots-and-braziers/27565 "2022-02-02T16:39:22Z")
I don’t have enough familiarity with the game yet to have a feel for what might be an issue or bug, or feature, or long-accepted-for-reasons thing, so I’ll just start chatting about it here for starters. 0.F I love the… --- ## [Cataclysmic Literature!?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysmic-literature/26782)
**Author:** [@joxer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/joxer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysmic-literature/26782 "2022-02-01T18:55:38Z")
I’m looking for books/audiobooks about survival post societal-collapse, Be it due to zombies, aliens, inter-dimensional beings, pandemics, etcetera. The less fictional beyond the initial scenario the better. Figured th… --- ## [Names and why you picked them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/names-and-why-you-picked-them/27287)
**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/names-and-why-you-picked-them/27287 "2022-01-27T20:38:57Z")
Just a fun little post to see what kind of names you picked for your character and why. Which names stood out for you and were your favorite. Fun Names, Dumb Names, or Names that just fit. --- ## [Zone No Autopickup Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zone-no-autopickup-question/27516)
**Author:** [@deMangler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deMangler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zone-no-autopickup-question/27516 "2022-01-19T15:56:30Z")
edit problem solved almost as soon as I posted, my herpderp. New Player here. Google hasn’t helped me. tl;dr - how do I make a cupboard immune from autopickup? I have a base with some item sorting zones - whole base … --- ## [The most tragic thing I found. NOT to NPC neither to me. But to zombie I killed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-most-tragic-thing-i-found-not-to-npc-neither-to-me-but-to-zombie-i-killed/26888)
**Author:** [@OnaiChan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/OnaiChan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-most-tragic-thing-i-found-not-to-npc-neither-to-me-but-to-zombie-i-killed/26888 "2022-01-18T22:09:32Z")
While roaming around using my boat. I stumbled upon this riverside dwelling and found this. A brainless zombie in a metal cage. It made me think that someone (NPC) did this. I investigate the house and found no one. T… --- ## [Can you auto-walk in a line like in Dungeon Crawl?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-auto-walk-in-a-line-like-in-dungeon-crawl/27462)
**Author:** [@arblegarbtheninth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/arblegarbtheninth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-auto-walk-in-a-line-like-in-dungeon-crawl/27462 "2022-01-13T09:13:43Z")
Do I need to hit the ‘L’ key 50 times to walk across an empty field? Dungeon Crawl has a shift-walk thing, where you press shift + ‘L’ once, and auto-walk until you hit a wall or something interesting occurs. Is there … --- ## [Tough character died instantly because of CBM removal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tough-character-died-instantly-because-of-cbm-removal/27492)
**Author:** [@groovingrafzahl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/groovingrafzahl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tough-character-died-instantly-because-of-cbm-removal/27492 "2022-01-09T17:52:39Z")
Hello and a happy new year! This is my first post here, so I hope I’m posting in the right subcategory. I already searched and found a similar problem ( Malfunctionning CBMs Removal ) but couldn’t find the answer I am l… --- ## [Living off the land - rural only](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/living-off-the-land-rural-only/26691)
**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/living-off-the-land-rural-only/26691 "2022-01-02T21:07:34Z")
I know this is kind-of stupid, but I like playing a rural mapgen run with city size = 0. I even startscum until I am in an area where there are no cabins etc immediately visible. I prefer playing a lost submissive here t… --- ## [How to 'unhide' contents on multiple things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-unhide-contents-on-multiple-things/27424)
**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2022, 12:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-unhide-contents-on-multiple-things/27424 "2022-01-01T00:12:37Z")
Is there a way to show all items in a hidden container. MRE’s specifically. I can’t see the food inside them and I don’t like having to examine and view hidden every single one individually as it’s a bit tedious. So, … --- ## [Can you open floor metal grates in TCL?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-open-floor-metal-grates-in-tcl/27451)
**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-open-floor-metal-grates-in-tcl/27451 "2021-12-25T23:22:35Z")
I see them all over the place. I haven’t been able to deconstruct them, pry them up, smash them or use a hacksaw. --- ## [How to prevent grabs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-prevent-grabs/27446)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-prevent-grabs/27446 "2021-12-25T10:13:36Z")
As I’ve been playing the game, I’ve found that once I get dodge fairly high I can reliably dodge most actual attacks, but grabs still happen frequently. Do grabs use a separate system from regular attacks? If so how do I… --- ## [Can you save helpless dogs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-save-helpless-dogs/27431)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-save-helpless-dogs/27431 "2021-12-24T17:10:41Z")
The description of the helpless dog enemy implies that it is still alive, and at least somewhat aware of what is going on. Is there a way to save them, or is there nothing to be done but put them out of their misery? --- ## [Thanks for the nice welding upgrade! And an ease of use suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thanks-for-the-nice-welding-upgrade-and-an-ease-of-use-suggestion/27440)
**Author:** [@bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bug)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thanks-for-the-nice-welding-upgrade-and-an-ease-of-use-suggestion/27440 "2021-12-20T15:43:41Z")
I fell behind on updating the game, and just discovered the welding upgrade. Very nice! I haven’t used it much yet, but conceptually very nice, especially for repairs. Careful driving and shock absorbers just became a… --- ## [What SHOULD be more realistic?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-be-more-realistic/26051)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-be-more-realistic/26051 "2021-12-20T09:30:35Z")
We have all heared the debate about whether realism is good or bad and killing the game or whatnot. But what aspects of the game could use more realism? What are things where more realism would be good? --- ## [New Corpse "Pockets" Makes Looting a Slog](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-corpse-pockets-makes-looting-a-slog/27423)
**Author:** [@ilovehans10](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ilovehans10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-corpse-pockets-makes-looting-a-slog/27423 "2021-12-17T15:40:15Z")
The advanced inventory manager, auto-pickup, and the area item view have always been a big help in looting hordes. With the new system wherein corpses contain their items even on death makes sense, but it doesn’t play ni… --- ## [Safe cracking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-cracking/6822)
**Author:** [@Grendel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grendel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-cracking/6822 "2021-12-16T00:54:44Z")
I have never seen a stethoscope in game but you need one to crack those safes. Where can you find them? I have looked a lot in doctors offices, labs, and hospitals. --- ## [No Fungal Growth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-fungal-growth/27419)
**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-fungal-growth/27419 "2021-12-15T23:34:51Z")
How is that no fungal growth meant to actually work? It doesn’t stop them from spreading so does it slow it down? Or perhaps if means they won’t spread past a certain distance from a fungal tower or spire? Does anyone … --- ## [Vehicle Show and Tell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-show-and-tell/207)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 1380\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-show-and-tell/207 "2021-12-15T10:41:38Z")
I’m just curious what types of designs people are currently using for their vehicles? Here’s mine! \[font=courier\] oo == oo \[/font\] Two wheels in front, Then two seats, Then two trunks, then two wheels with box… --- ## [Using NPC's for base building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-npcs-for-base-building/27410)
**Author:** [@EnDSchultz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EnDSchultz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-npcs-for-base-building/27410 "2021-12-11T14:17:47Z")
So I’ve noticed you can ask NPC’s to work on certain tasks independent of the faction camp system. Has anybody made a guide as to how that works or if it’s tenable? IE, can I get them to work on construction projects etc… --- ## [Broken limb on follower won't heal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-limb-on-follower-wont-heal/27394)
**Author:** [@Lomax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lomax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/broken-limb-on-follower-wont-heal/27394 "2021-12-06T10:31:51Z")
My most trusted companion had her arm broken in a… close encounter… with a skeletal juggernaut. I applied a splint to it, and it seemed to get better; after a few days it was ~60% healed. Then a few days later she says t… --- ## [Is it possible to see/shoot up/down a floor or more?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-see-shoot-up-down-a-floor-or-more/27370)
**Author:** [@PhrostDragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PhrostDragon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 5:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-possible-to-see-shoot-up-down-a-floor-or-more/27370 "2021-12-05T05:10:59Z")
I’m in a mil base full of zombies with a sniper rifle, I’m in a guard tower, and I can’t see a thing from up here - is there something I’m missing in the controls, or… ? [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=10) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=12)