# The Bunker **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=152 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 153 --- ## [Should I?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-i/2208)
**Author:** [@Gatora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gatora)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-i/2208 "2013-07-14T23:10:34Z")
on my current character i have a flask of mutegen but no pruifire. should i drink it? --- ## [This game has me on the fritz!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-game-has-me-on-the-fritz/2194)
**Author:** [@Toad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Toad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-game-has-me-on-the-fritz/2194 "2013-07-14T08:04:04Z")
I like to think I’m competent. I like to think I make wise decisions. But why must this game torture me so… I’ve had about 15 playthroughs now, and i still can’t survive a week!!! This last playthrough was my best to da… --- ## [Been surviving for 1 year Cataclysm time but still no labs!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-surviving-for-1-year-cataclysm-time-but-still-no-labs/2202)
**Author:** [@Tanetal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tanetal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-surviving-for-1-year-cataclysm-time-but-still-no-labs/2202 "2013-07-14T07:42:10Z")
Does anyone know what I am doing wrong? I have been through one cycle of Cataclysm. Spring to Spring and have travelled extensively. But I have not found a single Military Bunker or a single Lab. On that note, I have no… --- ## [Cataclysm DDA: UI and You](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-ui-and-you/2199)
**Author:** [@Raital](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Raital)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-ui-and-you/2199 "2013-07-14T00:13:51Z")
“Cataclysm DDA: UI and You,” by Raital For v.0.6-1-g8e898bd Table of Contents Main Menu 2 Options Menu 3 Character Creation Primer, the Quick and Dirty 4 The In-Game Screen 5 Other Screens 6 User guide to… --- ## [Lightstrips: what are they for?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lightstrips-what-are-they-for/1351)
**Author:** [@Moon\_Dew](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moon_Dew)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lightstrips-what-are-they-for/1351 "2013-07-13T07:52:52Z")
In the crafting menu, under the electronics tab, is the option to craft a lightstrip (inactive). I suspect that this, somehow or another, is meant to be a stationary source of light, like for your base, right? --- ## [Clear out your city](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clear-out-your-city/2122)
**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/clear-out-your-city/2122 "2013-07-13T07:04:55Z")
What methods do you use to clear out towns. Do you draw the undead to your location and lure them into traps? Set up a fortified base and unload on them? Run through town hucking grenades in every direction? --- ## ["I'm too successful to die!"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-too-successful-to-die/2172)
**Author:** [@Renofox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Renofox)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 3:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-too-successful-to-die/2172 "2013-07-13T03:50:37Z")
Starting a game is fun - Every piece of equipment is an improvement, skills improve quickly, and chances to survive start to look better and better. And if you die, it’s not a big deal because you were just starting out … --- ## [Methods of killing and utensils of doing so](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/methods-of-killing-and-utensils-of-doing-so/2180)
**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/methods-of-killing-and-utensils-of-doing-so/2180 "2013-07-13T00:13:01Z")
The title is pretty self explanatory. Just wanted to get an idea of how others do it so i can switch up tactics/try new things. Also tell what you are killing and how it fights back/runs away. --- ## [Gun casings!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gun-casings/2167)
**Author:** [@DrWhooves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DrWhooves)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gun-casings/2167 "2013-07-12T16:26:14Z")
Why are they here? What do they do? Where do they come from? Why use rags to make a brass catcher? Are they just here to make a mess? I don’t know! If someone else does, please explain them to me. --- ## [Role play all the way](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/role-play-all-the-way/2181)
**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2013, 7:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/role-play-all-the-way/2181 "2013-07-12T07:07:01Z")
give me some roles to play. Tools and such that each role would eventually search for as well as skills to specialize in. I think the real enjoyment comes from having disabilities in-game, being a lesser creature and not… --- ## [CBM: Facial Distortion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-facial-distortion/2097)
**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-facial-distortion/2097 "2013-07-12T04:34:20Z")
Mmmmmm gameplay mechanics based, what does this thing actually do? is it npc related? thanks… --- ## [Character Builds + First Moves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-builds-first-moves/1704)
**Author:** [@JakeAM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JakeAM)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2013, 4:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-builds-first-moves/1704 "2013-07-12T04:20:00Z")
Hey guys, just wanted to create a thread in which people can share their builds and what their first moves are when spawning in the evac shelter. Here’s my archer build: Stats Str 10 Dex 12 Int 8 Per 8 Positive Tra… --- ## [Can I disable NPCs to avoid crashes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-disable-npcs-to-avoid-crashes/2158)
**Author:** [@polypusher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/polypusher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-disable-npcs-to-avoid-crashes/2158 "2013-07-12T02:52:19Z")
For some reason today NPCs are crashing my game, wiping out hours of progress or whole characters. Is there a way to just disable them with modding? Im on version 0.6-1-g8e898bd, maybe there’s a newer version with a fix… --- ## [Favorite Unarmed Style?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/favorite-unarmed-style/2159)
**Author:** [@UberZacht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UberZacht)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/favorite-unarmed-style/2159 "2013-07-11T10:16:40Z")
With the new starting traits allowing for early and easy access to powerful unarmed styles, as opposed to the system of acquiring them from (currently glitched) NPCs, I figure it would be useful to discuss the unarmed st… --- ## [Continue damage and smoke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/continue-damage-and-smoke/2109)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/continue-damage-and-smoke/2109 "2013-07-11T09:17:27Z")
I dont understand the mechanics in the latest version. I have the july 4 daily. i kill a smoker zombie and i continue to have smoke effect and coughing for a reallylong time. how long does this last how do you treat th… --- ## [.6 Newbie Starter Guide](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6-newbie-starter-guide/2067)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/6-newbie-starter-guide/2067 "2013-07-11T00:20:37Z")
Had to adjust my strategy due to spawn changes. Note that some of these are non-hardcore methods you dont have to follow. However, I find them nice to learn the game, then do it the harder way later. Options: go to opt… --- ## [I cant seem to win!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-seem-to-win/2152)
**Author:** [@rilo12](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/rilo12)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-seem-to-win/2152 "2013-07-10T10:02:21Z")
For some reason every time i try to sneak in to town you know staying well away from zed on night missions and raids they ALWAYS see me and for some reason i have like 4 jabberwockeys outside of my lmoe shelter any ideas… --- ## [Ye olde mythical weaponry?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ye-olde-mythical-weaponry/2149)
**Author:** [@UBCS\_Recruit\_Muffin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/UBCS_Recruit_Muffin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2013, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ye-olde-mythical-weaponry/2149 "2013-07-09T16:59:56Z")
I’ve recently come across something that’s a bit of a uh, myth, among the forums and the wiki, I don’t know what it does but it’s apparently insanely powerful. I made a new character, and did some standard looting for t… --- ## [Kitchen Unit and solar panel durability](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kitchen-unit-and-solar-panel-durability/2150)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kitchen-unit-and-solar-panel-durability/2150 "2013-07-09T16:24:38Z")
How can you keep them protected? It seems zombies can walk through cars and smash up RV units at least, and steel plating won’t protect them. What should be done to protect stuff like that? Are there ‘barricade’ units yo… --- ## [Will Dynamic spawn still work in 0.6?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-dynamic-spawn-still-work-in-0-6/1960)
**Author:** [@DerpMcgee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DerpMcgee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2013, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/will-dynamic-spawn-still-work-in-0-6/1960 "2013-07-09T14:47:42Z")
Title. --- ## [Submit this game to slashdot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/submit-this-game-to-slashdot/2153)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/submit-this-game-to-slashdot/2153 "2013-07-09T14:35:56Z")
I posted in a kickstarter thread about this game and Adom. Not sure if it will get people to check us out. I’d highly recommend that one of the core developers contact slashdot and tell them about us. You can also link t… --- ## [What's that MONSTER?!?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-that-monster/2070)
**Author:** [@SKiPPY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SKiPPY)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-that-monster/2070 "2013-07-08T23:43:34Z")
Welcome to “What’s that Poke-” I mean “MONSTER?!?” This is where players who find new monsters can ask questions about them that aren’t already awnsered by the wiki. For example: How do I avoid/kill this monster? Do … --- ## [I accidentally released radioactive gas in my LMOE shelter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-accidentally-released-radioactive-gas-in-my-lmoe-shelter/2141)
**Author:** [@erikthered](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/erikthered)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-accidentally-released-radioactive-gas-in-my-lmoe-shelter/2141 "2013-07-08T22:48:22Z")
So I got my first artifact ever a few in-game days ago. I wasn’t super clear on what it is or does, but I stupidly decided to activate it in my LMOE shelter. It created a bunch of radioactive gas that stuck around for l… --- ## [Is it just me or are Crossbows utter crap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-crossbows-utter-crap/2091)
**Author:** [@jcannon98188](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcannon98188)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-crossbows-utter-crap/2091 "2013-07-08T22:24:05Z")
They take forever to reload, and have really low range. Is it just me, or are crossbows massively nerfed. Btw, I was using the experimental build if that matters --- ## [Batteries... the final frontier](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/batteries-the-final-frontier/2031)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/batteries-the-final-frontier/2031 "2013-07-08T18:55:40Z")
So although the world seems large enough and everything, what’re we supposed to do when we run out of batteries? And before anyone says “what would you need batteries for, integrated circuit replaces all those tools that… --- ## [Plastic Repair](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plastic-repair/2131)
**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plastic-repair/2131 "2013-07-07T13:24:08Z")
Can somebody please tell me what tool and materials do i need to repair a raincoat? or in any case point me to a piece of clothing that resmebles a raincoat the rain is driving me crazy is freaking autuum and it rains EV… --- ## [Spawning and how it works?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawning-and-how-it-works/2049)
**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawning-and-how-it-works/2049 "2013-07-07T07:01:02Z")
Ok so i’ve run across an anthill near my base, and it seems not so well guarded ase others i’ve managed to get myself 70 ant eggs without exploring all the hive, so my question is, once yolu get the eggs do they appear a… --- ## [What to do with idle time?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-with-idle-time/2125)
**Author:** [@Metalis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Metalis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-to-do-with-idle-time/2125 "2013-07-07T03:23:46Z")
I’m sitting in my truck in the middle of nowhere, it’s pitch black outside, and I don’t know what kind of activities I could be spending my time doing instead of just waiting for the sun to come up… What do you guys do d… --- ## [Why you should always start a new map and save on updating](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-you-should-always-start-a-new-map-and-save-on-updating/2115)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-you-should-always-start-a-new-map-and-save-on-updating/2115 "2013-07-06T03:02:12Z")
Jul1 or 3-\>Jul5 New char, old world. Old char, my evac shelter is a LMOE shelter. Whoops, or should I say WhEEtm. \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] --- ## [Hud question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hud-question/2107)
**Author:** [@Dracolich\_Zero](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dracolich_Zero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hud-question/2107 "2013-07-05T18:02:03Z")
Ok this might be dumb but here it goes, there’s a number in white to the right of the Spd word in my hud and it constantly changes, yet i don’t know what it is, can somebody please enlighten me? thanks :slight\_smile: [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=151) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=153)