# The Bunker **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=115 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 116 --- ## [I need help. :/](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help/8172)
**Author:** [@Illogical\_Blox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Illogical_Blox)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-help/8172 "2014-12-05T07:03:01Z")
I need help. I’ve just gotten into C:DDA & I have… very little idea of what to do. What I need is advice on what to do in the beginning - what to cut up, what to fight, what in the Shelter to use - what to fight with, et… --- ## [Scabbard "slash" proc rate?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scabbard-slash-proc-rate/8181)
**Author:** [@Walkar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Walkar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scabbard-slash-proc-rate/8181 "2014-12-05T03:22:48Z")
I’ve been enjoying a broadsword build, and I’ve noticed on occasion when I draw my sword it sometimes asks which direction I want to slash, but not always. At first I thought it was only when I was near enough to an enem… --- ## [I found the ROUS!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-the-rous/8141)
**Author:** [@TheWumpus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheWumpus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-the-rous/8141 "2014-12-05T02:12:32Z")
Weasel Corpse Volume 120 Weight 86 pounds I god that is a huge fucking weasel. No wonder they’re so vicious. I just got a good laugh out of looking at the corpse of animal that averages 7 inches long and about a poun… --- ## [Illiteracy limitations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/illiteracy-limitations/8187)
**Author:** [@danlett](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/danlett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/illiteracy-limitations/8187 "2014-12-04T20:38:42Z")
I have started playing with a series of illiterate characters. I like the extra 5 points and I find reading to be boring. I also like the experience of figuring out ways to develop skills organically. Two questions: L… --- ## [NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs/8124)
**Author:** [@hawk66](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hawk66)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2014, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs/8124 "2014-12-03T14:16:36Z")
I’ve made it not so far seriously into the DDA world but the new release looks nice! Is the NPC stuff now so mature, yet - that it makes sense to turn the NPC option(s) on ? Don’t care about bugs if it is not completely… --- ## [Pick up / Drop some items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pick-up-drop-some-items/8173)
**Author:** [@voskhod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/voskhod)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2014, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pick-up-drop-some-items/8173 "2014-12-03T12:21:12Z")
Is there a way to pick up or drop only a specific amount of items? For instance, if I have a stack of 2000 batteries, is there a way for me to only pick up 500? As it is, apparently I can only pick up the entire stack o… --- ## [What do you do with raw animal hides?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-raw-animal-hides/7797)
**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 11:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-raw-animal-hides/7797 "2014-12-02T23:44:32Z")
I like how you have to tan hides to use them now, it adds depth to the clothing craft system (it feels like UrW!). Unfortunately I haven’t been able to figure out how to tan them. \[a\]ctivating the hide made my character … --- ## [Thank you!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thank-you/8159)
**Author:** [@DNAY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DNAY)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thank-you/8159 "2014-12-02T22:20:27Z")
Hello everyone! I have been playing this game for a long time and have been a forum lurker for almost a year now. I have finally decided to make a forum account so I can make suggestions and ask help from the more exper… --- ## [Faction Info?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-info/8139)
**Author:** [@jokermatt999](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokermatt999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-info/8139 "2014-12-02T22:19:47Z")
Is there somewhere to read more about the general plans/flavor of the factions like the CDDA Design Document? I’m curious of what direction they’d go in, but I haven’t seen too much in game yet (as in, I haven’t met a fa… --- ## [How far does your imagination take you?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-far-does-your-imagination-take-you/8126)
**Author:** [@ianpwilliams](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ianpwilliams)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-far-does-your-imagination-take-you/8126 "2014-12-02T03:27:27Z")
I’ve always been keen on Roguelikes (mainly because of the depth and replay value of them) and I always used to prefer tile sets to ASCII characters. But then I started to prefer ASCII, because I never liked the tiles mu… --- ## [Marloss Berries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/marloss-berries/8115)
**Author:** [@XxDrinkBleachxX](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/XxDrinkBleachxX)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/marloss-berries/8115 "2014-12-02T01:17:48Z")
So, I saw a fungal bloom today and cleared it out, afterwards I went around and harvested around FORTY BERRIES from the bloom. The wiki page for them hasn’t been updated in years, so I just wanted to ask what these do be… --- ## [What does all the new aiming stuff mean?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-all-the-new-aiming-stuff-mean/8154)
**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 12:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-does-all-the-new-aiming-stuff-mean/8154 "2014-12-02T00:32:05Z")
How do you use the new aiming system? All my ranged weapons have red recoil but that doesn’t seem to affect their accuracy. What do confidence and steadiness do? --- ## [Evading Sniper-like Range](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evading-sniper-like-range/8143)
**Author:** [@idspispopd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/idspispopd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evading-sniper-like-range/8143 "2014-12-01T21:51:43Z")
Heya all… My last survivor went out with http://puu.sh/daFdU/aebf3cf42c.png Admittedly the vehicle I used this time had only basic car armor, what does one do against flaming eye beams that come out of sight and tank dr… --- ## [NPC killed me in one hit with full hp?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-killed-me-in-one-hit-with-full-hp/8084)
**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-killed-me-in-one-hit-with-full-hp/8084 "2014-12-01T02:41:49Z")
I tried telling him to guard my base until it was %8 chance then he turned hostile. All he did is whack me one for a critical of 10 damage. My head hp went from perfect to completly gone in one hit! How was he able to I … --- ## [Vehicle Mounted Turret Questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-mounted-turret-questions/8117)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2014, 3:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-mounted-turret-questions/8117 "2014-11-30T03:31:56Z")
I haven’t messed with the vehicle mounted turrets in a while. Someone mind filling me in on how they are behaving now and thing I need to watch out for? --- ## [Can't Leave Vehicle Without Pain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-leave-vehicle-without-pain/7871)
**Author:** [@castiger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/castiger)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-leave-vehicle-without-pain/7871 "2014-11-29T23:35:51Z")
Its summer in my game, 89 degree’s F, whether I take off all of the clothing that adds warmth, or get full coverage from the sun, even if its cloudy, or raining, no matter where I currently step outside my vehicle, my ch… --- ## [Why did the Cataclysm happen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-did-the-cataclysm-happen/8097)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-did-the-cataclysm-happen/8097 "2014-11-29T22:32:01Z")
Question. Given the existence of advanced cybernetics throughout the game world, how come the world fell at all? With sufficient implants and a lot of experience I can one-shot a hulk in the face with a punch. How com… --- ## [Why so many zombies!?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-so-many-zombies/8108)
**Author:** [@Powersteve](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Powersteve)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-so-many-zombies/8108 "2014-11-29T22:03:28Z")
First of all, hi everyone. Been playing this awesome game for a few weeks and lurking the forums a bit but just registered now because I have a seriously game-ruining problem :frowning: So apologies if this is a little w… --- ## [Etched Human Skull? Unmarked house?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/etched-human-skull-unmarked-house/4932)
**Author:** [@HoundofDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HoundofDarkness)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/etched-human-skull-unmarked-house/4932 "2014-11-29T15:07:02Z")
So a few weeks back, in v0.9, I went out scouting on my motorcycle and found a house. Yeah, ho-hum I found a house, but the thing that got my attention was that the whole thing was boarded up and marked as forest on my … --- ## [How many hours a week do you play Cataclysm: DDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-hours-a-week-do-you-play-cataclysm-dda/8083)
**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-hours-a-week-do-you-play-cataclysm-dda/8083 "2014-11-28T18:18:35Z")
How many hours do you pour into this great game! There are a few im very curious to find out \*cough cough Ninja --- ## [Fun character creation options (could be useful for newbies)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fun-character-creation-options-could-be-useful-for-newbies/8107)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fun-character-creation-options-could-be-useful-for-newbies/8107 "2014-11-28T17:20:46Z")
Lots of new options for character creation and where to start. What ones do you like? Profession, stats, skills, start scenario and any world options you change. To help out new players, please keep it short and rate i… --- ## [Skeleton in the game as an example of a spherical horse in vacuum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skeleton-in-the-game-as-an-example-of-a-spherical-horse-in-vacuum/7853)
**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/skeleton-in-the-game-as-an-example-of-a-spherical-horse-in-vacuum/7853 "2014-11-28T17:17:40Z")
Hi! yet such a topic. zombies. Come with all kinds of zombies, I agree. rotting crawling exploding - in theory I can justify. But how can the skeletons? But with this I disagree. theoretically they can not move. muscle… --- ## [Surviving more than a few days?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surviving-more-than-a-few-days/8102)
**Author:** [@Insane\_Bugman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Insane_Bugman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surviving-more-than-a-few-days/8102 "2014-11-28T17:08:58Z")
Okay so, here’s the thing. I’ve been playing this game on and off for about a year now. I love it, but I never survived more than 5 days or so. I know that once you reach a certain point most things become trivial, but … --- ## [Animal empathy- Moose still attack me, why?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-empathy-moose-still-attack-me-why/8075)
**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animal-empathy-moose-still-attack-me-why/8075 "2014-11-28T08:31:53Z")
do they ignore that trait or is it random? It was the only reason I took it because I kept on starting in a forest. --- ## [Android Scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-scenario/8067)
**Author:** [@thedemondude1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/thedemondude1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-scenario/8067 "2014-11-28T02:00:47Z")
I think they should bring it. R.I.P Android Profession. --- ## [Show off your cribs!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-off-your-cribs/8072)
**Author:** [@Closet\_Pankin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Closet_Pankin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-off-your-cribs/8072 "2014-11-27T14:45:01Z")
Let’s all boast about and show off our shelters and bases, mobile or otherwise. Here’s mine: http://imgur.com/a/6OFrM --- ## [Just can't get a break! ( Buggy lava cave in a basement?! )](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-cant-get-a-break-buggy-lava-cave-in-a-basement/8069)
**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 6:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-cant-get-a-break-buggy-lava-cave-in-a-basement/8069 "2014-11-27T06:16:57Z")
Jumped on my survivor on day 23 ( 2/3 = .666, maybe? ) I have been surviving on the edge of town for the past 15 days in my car that ran out of batteries with all my gear in it. Go into a already explored part of town l… --- ## [What freaking skill does a soldering iron use to repair stuff?!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-freaking-skill-does-a-soldering-iron-use-to-repair-stuff/8081)
**Author:** [@Walkar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Walkar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 1:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-freaking-skill-does-a-soldering-iron-use-to-repair-stuff/8081 "2014-11-27T01:01:21Z")
I’ve checked in a bunch of places and I can’t seem to find what skill the soldering iron uses to repair things. I have my electronics and fabrication both up to 3 and every time I try to repair my watch or glasses I end … --- ## [Mutation and Zombie questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-and-zombie-questions/8049)
**Author:** [@Loendal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Loendal)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutation-and-zombie-questions/8049 "2014-11-26T17:25:32Z")
I constantly read about people getting various mutations all over the board. Being an sandbox type game, I’m more looking for a way to settle in somewhere and stay alive. I’m aware that this isn’t everyone’s plans, and… --- ## [Wierd world gen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wierd-world-gen/8065)
**Author:** [@Black\_OPs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Black_OPs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wierd-world-gen/8065 "2014-11-26T16:17:20Z")
I genned a world with .7 zombie spawn .5 loot and size 10 cities and started as a survivor in a shelter. I wanted to play in a huge city, but when I spawned I was in an area covered in forests as far as the eye could see… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=114) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=116)