# The Bunker **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=111 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 112 --- ## [Uses of 'small electric motor'?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uses-of-small-electric-motor/8712)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uses-of-small-electric-motor/8712 "2015-01-25T14:25:25Z")
I’ve found lots of these, by disassembling broken stuff, etc. One can even craft a small electric motor with ease (I think these are the only craftable things which can be identified as an “engine”). What is the use of t… --- ## [What's this Spiritual Trait I keep hearing about?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-this-spiritual-trait-i-keep-hearing-about/8738)
**Author:** [@Flashlight\_Hoarder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flashlight_Hoarder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-this-spiritual-trait-i-keep-hearing-about/8738 "2015-01-25T02:38:59Z")
I heard it mentioned several times and I don’t play experimental, Can somebody explain? --- ## [What should I do next](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-i-do-next/8736)
**Author:** [@sarusian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sarusian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-should-i-do-next/8736 "2015-01-25T02:02:44Z")
Spawns in a cabin in the woods between a military outpost, a fungal tower and an anthill… somehow survived the escape… Locates military supply drop, collected MOLLE pack and serveral other tactical items… Explored fou… --- ## [Wat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wat/8722)
**Author:** [@Illogical\_Blox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Illogical_Blox)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wat/8722 "2015-01-24T03:34:32Z")
\[image\] Seriously? --- ## [Dynamic and static spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-and-static-spawns/8723)
**Author:** [@Geltor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Geltor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 12:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-and-static-spawns/8723 "2015-01-24T00:37:18Z")
What happens when i turn on both spawns at the same time? Also goes for npcs. --- ## [Things fighting other things is unbelievably great](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/things-fighting-other-things-is-unbelievably-great/8636)
**Author:** [@Florin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Florin)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/things-fighting-other-things-is-unbelievably-great/8636 "2015-01-23T22:00:45Z")
I love it. I haven’t enjoyed Cataclysm this much in ages. The world feels alive in a way it never did before. Watching zombies go after wildlife, or massive battles unfold between zombie hordes and tank drones, is amazin… --- ## [Removing Monsters without killing them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-monsters-without-killing-them/8717)
**Author:** [@Major\_Monocle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Major_Monocle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2015, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-monsters-without-killing-them/8717 "2015-01-23T15:32:42Z")
Hey guys, I was playing the What-monster-can-I-kill-without-dying game through the debug menu, and spawned the generator, not knowing what it does. Is there a way I can “win” the defense game or remove it without killing… --- ## [How to create a (huge) forest crushing vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-create-a-huge-forest-crushing-vehicle/8696)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2015, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-create-a-huge-forest-crushing-vehicle/8696 "2015-01-22T14:21:05Z")
I want to create a vehicle to clear through forest terrain (Trees, young trees, shrubs, etc) to make a usable path for travel but I’m unable to get a design of a strong enough vehicle which can clear through hundreds of … --- ## [What's the best way to update experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-way-to-update-experimental/8699)
**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-best-way-to-update-experimental/8699 "2015-01-22T02:00:49Z")
Whenever I update, I would always totally remove the old verson, replace it with the new one, update the options, paste my save file into the game then edit a few keybinds. There has to be an easier way to do this though… --- ## [Changing season length, spawn scaling factor, etc of started worlds dynamically?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-season-length-spawn-scaling-factor-etc-of-started-worlds-dynamically/8695)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2015, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-season-length-spawn-scaling-factor-etc-of-started-worlds-dynamically/8695 "2015-01-22T01:50:37Z")
Is there a way in the game to change the “World Defaults” options so that they affect an already started game? I started my game with the default season length but now I want to change it to 30. I also want to change the… --- ## [Land mines and other traps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/land-mines-and-other-traps/8690)
**Author:** [@Namal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Namal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2015, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/land-mines-and-other-traps/8690 "2015-01-21T18:06:46Z")
Hello guys, I want to introduce you to the corpse of Odis Heaton. His head was blown off cleanly from his shoulders when he tried to disarm another land mine \[image\] So should I just avoid traps in general or which st… --- ## [Crossbow vs longbow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossbow-vs-longbow/8682)
**Author:** [@Gaelstrom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gaelstrom)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2015, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crossbow-vs-longbow/8682 "2015-01-21T17:34:11Z")
My character has 10 strength, which I believe is the requirement for the longbow. The main advantage for the longbow I can currently think of is the use of exploding and fire arrows, but, that’s about it. I definitely … --- ## [Portals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portals/8676)
**Author:** [@Florin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Florin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2015, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portals/8676 "2015-01-21T06:09:54Z")
Trying to figure out what’s going on with these things. They used to be a set piece for a spawn of a handful of demonic monsters. Do they just constantly spit out monsters now? Is there any way to deal with them? So far … --- ## [Mi-go's and Graken on surface?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mi-gos-and-graken-on-surface/8681)
**Author:** [@ArcticHuntsman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ArcticHuntsman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mi-gos-and-graken-on-surface/8681 "2015-01-20T03:49:25Z")
Not sure if this is intended on the 0.B version or if this is a bug. Either way is their anyway to disable the supernatural/nether/weird/scary creatures? --- ## [Can you make foldable vehicles if you use the foldable frames?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-make-foldable-vehicles-if-you-use-the-foldable-frames/7030)
**Author:** [@Turtlicious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtlicious)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-make-foldable-vehicles-if-you-use-the-foldable-frames/7030 "2015-01-20T02:36:12Z")
If so how do you do it? I’m trying to make a foldable cart to throw into my vehicle. --- ## [Sight range incredibly extended at night?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sight-range-incredibly-extended-at-night/8675)
**Author:** [@Major\_Monocle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Major_Monocle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2015, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sight-range-incredibly-extended-at-night/8675 "2015-01-19T23:29:43Z")
Hey guys, having a bit of a problem, my sight range is extended about 5 squares in pitch black darkness! In labs and underground, it’s the normal 1-square deal, but above ground, I have a HUGE sight range, flashlight off… --- ## [What weapons can you use with Eskrima? Is there a list anywhere?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-weapons-can-you-use-with-eskrima-is-there-a-list-anywhere/8671)
**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2015, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-weapons-can-you-use-with-eskrima-is-there-a-list-anywhere/8671 "2015-01-19T19:15:14Z")
Title. I would like to know how fucked I am with this makeshift crowbar. --- ## [Your choice of food](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-choice-of-food/8640)
**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2015, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/your-choice-of-food/8640 "2015-01-19T18:24:18Z")
What kind of food do you prepare in bulk in late game stages? Extremely late game, I prefer to get my morale fix from drinks. Most of them never spoil, and with recycler unit and expanded digestive system you can actual… --- ## [Slime Pits](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slime-pits/3572)
**Author:** [@Iron\_Foot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iron_Foot)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2015, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/slime-pits/3572 "2015-01-19T09:19:20Z")
So I just fought my way into the tenth level of a slime pit. Now this took awhile, I had to leave the pit twice to go to sleep and repair clothing. Also it took a sizable number of first aid/bandages. Is there any real… --- ## [How does butchering actually work? (related to extracting bionics from zombies)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-butchering-actually-work-related-to-extracting-bionics-from-zombies/8626)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2015, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-butchering-actually-work-related-to-extracting-bionics-from-zombies/8626 "2015-01-18T11:52:36Z")
Hello everyone, I’m collecting bionics and I’ve got many from Shockers, Shocker-Brutes, Scientists, Bio Operators and Technicians. Labs don’t contain many bionics iirc (I’ve explored only 2 floors of my lab and have only… --- ## [Which Mutation Tree do you Prefer?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-mutation-tree-do-you-prefer/8632)
**Author:** [@Flashlight\_Hoarder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flashlight_Hoarder)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-mutation-tree-do-you-prefer/8632 "2015-01-17T09:49:07Z")
I personally like the Chimera Tree myself. --- ## [Dealing with turrets and milspec turrets (on open ground)?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dealing-with-turrets-and-milspec-turrets-on-open-ground/8627)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dealing-with-turrets-and-milspec-turrets-on-open-ground/8627 "2015-01-17T09:22:50Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve dealt with lots of turrets in the labs and I’ve deactivated most of them without getting hit. In labs I just used a scrambler grendade wait for the last tick (1), opened the door and threw it and wi… --- ## [What is your raiding strategy?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-raiding-strategy/8244)
**Author:** [@Illogical\_Blox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Illogical_Blox)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-your-raiding-strategy/8244 "2015-01-16T20:13:19Z")
I go for a hit-and-run effect at first (usually when I first get hungry.) Making an effort to not be be noticed by or outrun zombies, I explore ONE house (usually, occassionally restaurant), then run with my stolen food,… --- ## [Is that possible to buid a window like the gun shop one?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-that-possible-to-buid-a-window-like-the-gun-shop-one/8421)
**Author:** [@shadowlight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/shadowlight)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-that-possible-to-buid-a-window-like-the-gun-shop-one/8421 "2015-01-15T20:44:54Z")
i want a window which is hard to break but with light through, just like the gun shop onces, is that possible? --- ## [How do I car?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-car/8607)
**Author:** [@Sundaysmile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sundaysmile)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-car/8607 "2015-01-15T09:42:58Z")
Okay, been looking on Youtube for recent tutorials to better explain this crafting system but I’ve not found anything that tells me HOW to craft the materials/components of the vehicle. For example. Say I find a broken… --- ## [Sound 21?! What is happening?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-21-what-is-happening/8619)
**Author:** [@hexman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hexman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-21-what-is-happening/8619 "2015-01-15T07:58:02Z")
Hello guys, I’ve been playing cata for a couple of weeks and I’ve got pretty far in this savegame. So everything was fine just, till I noticed that I was making 21 sound while walking!! Equivalent to a gunshot or a heavy… --- ## [Sight dispersion and mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sight-dispersion-and-mods/8594)
**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sight-dispersion-and-mods/8594 "2015-01-15T05:01:02Z")
Am I right in assuming less sight dispersion = better? Apparently game takes the lowest value of sight dispersion from the gun itself and all installed mods, and uses that. But it’s kinda strange considering the simples… --- ## [Where can I find limestone?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-limestone/8617)
**Author:** [@Bumpkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bumpkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-find-limestone/8617 "2015-01-15T00:54:51Z")
I checked a couple of mines, was I just unlucky? Seems like quicklime is a really harsh bottleneck for any brick/concrete projects. --- ## [Boiling water- what am I supposed to do here?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boiling-water-what-am-i-supposed-to-do-here/8615)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 12:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boiling-water-what-am-i-supposed-to-do-here/8615 "2015-01-14T12:17:21Z")
I have three plastic bottles filled with toilet water. The recipe for clean water calls for: -one tool with boiling of 1 or more -\> I have a pot, two empty aluminum cans, and a tin can (also empty). -hotplate, nearby … --- ## [Is there any way to turn off the blinking "NPC is here" map symbol?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-turn-off-the-blinking-npc-is-here-map-symbol/8547)
**Author:** [@Bumpkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bumpkin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 2:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-turn-off-the-blinking-npc-is-here-map-symbol/8547 "2015-01-14T02:10:03Z")
I wanted to try a game with NPCs enabled but it feels kinda like cheating that I can see where random, possibly hostile NPCs are on the overland map. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=110) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=112)