# The Bunker **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=163 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 164 --- ## [Sinew/Plant Fiber](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sinew-plant-fiber/596)
**Author:** [@Morrigi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Morrigi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sinew-plant-fiber/596 "2013-03-28T10:20:03Z")
How does one get these? --- ## [Bite help?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bite-help/615)
**Author:** [@ArcticHuntsman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ArcticHuntsman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bite-help/615 "2013-03-28T01:12:07Z")
I was recently swarmed ad suffered bite wounds I have used mulitpe painkillers and bandages but to no help. What do I need to fix my bites, also its gotten infected… Am I screwed? --- ## [Recreating characters lost through bugs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recreating-characters-lost-through-bugs/603)
**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recreating-characters-lost-through-bugs/603 "2013-03-27T14:35:29Z")
Any tips and tricks? I’ve lost a number of characters to shitty bugs, or features which haven’t been properly implemented yet (ahem, temperature, ahem), and it’s kinda killing my desire to play. I’m awful at creating ba… --- ## [MOVED: We Could Use A Repeat Action Interaction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-we-could-use-a-repeat-action-interaction/601)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 9:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-we-could-use-a-repeat-action-interaction/601 "2013-03-26T21:00:32Z")
This topic has been moved to Suggestions. \[iurl\]http://www.cataclysmdda.com/smf/index.php?topic=596.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [The Apocalypse Log](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-apocalypse-log/500)
**Author:** [@Lost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lost)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-apocalypse-log/500 "2013-03-26T20:40:36Z")
Due to popular request, I’m putting all my character’s journal entries into this thread from here on out. The current entries will be added throughout the day, small bits at a time in fear it looks like I’m just spamming… --- ## [Why don't First Aid/Bandages stop bleeding?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-first-aid-bandages-stop-bleeding/567)
**Author:** [@Mdnthrvst](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mdnthrvst)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-first-aid-bandages-stop-bleeding/567 "2013-03-26T04:40:41Z")
If crudely-cut cotton rags can stem a lethal flow of blood but professional-grade medical equipment can’t, the world of Cataclysm must’ve had the worst health services ever. It’s not that rags are hard to find or anythi… --- ## [Combat flavor text](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combat-flavor-text/579)
**Author:** [@Infotater](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Infotater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/combat-flavor-text/579 "2013-03-26T01:44:14Z")
Will there be any additions to combat messages in the future? No matter what weapon I use, be it a spear or a sword, I always get messages about “clobbering” and “whacking” the bad guys. --- ## [About disarming traps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-disarming-traps/564)
**Author:** [@Reservoir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reservoir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/about-disarming-traps/564 "2013-03-25T02:02:16Z")
I’ve noticed that, everytime I disarm a shotgun trap or a crossbow trap, I get the weapon and the string, but not the ammo. I dont want to disable traps with my face to get crossbow bolts --- ## [Strength or Dex?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strength-or-dex/539)
**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strength-or-dex/539 "2013-03-24T20:01:18Z")
Ok, I’ve been running some tests to try and work out whether to invest more heavily in strength or dexterity. As far as I can tell, str is important for having a decent amount of HP, but its impact on damage output is a… --- ## [Advantages and disadvantages of caffeine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-caffeine/547)
**Author:** [@DrPoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DrPoo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-caffeine/547 "2013-03-24T19:44:38Z")
So my newest survival method uses alot of medicine to keep me up to speed, especially caffeine and cocaine. I scout out the town and grab the easiest at day, once i have a reasonable outlook of the city, i go back with … --- ## [Regarding radioactivity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/regarding-radioactivity/548)
**Author:** [@Slugg087](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slugg087)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/regarding-radioactivity/548 "2013-03-24T18:06:05Z")
Hi all i´m fairly new to the game but have learned the basics and managed to survive for a week. It´s is an awesome game My last character had the severe radioactivity trait and as a indirect result of that he died. Now… --- ## [What was your epicest moment in the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-was-your-epicest-moment-in-the-game/510)
**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 10:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-was-your-epicest-moment-in-the-game/510 "2013-03-24T10:47:19Z")
Since we had forum posts to describe your adventure, i wanted a forum post to show off. So show off your greatest moment you had in you apocalypse! this is mine \[spoiler\] \[image\] \[/spoiler\] the next day as i ate my t… --- ## [Negative Traits Poll, 0.2-ish \[CLOSED\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/negative-traits-poll-0-2-ish-closed/554)
**Author:** [@Quill](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quill)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/negative-traits-poll-0-2-ish-closed/554 "2013-03-24T02:22:15Z")
Seems like some are popular and others are shunned. What do you use, at least once in a while? --- ## [Some questions on skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions-on-skills/513)
**Author:** [@Elissia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Elissia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions-on-skills/513 "2013-03-21T02:38:30Z")
I get how most of the skills increase. First aid is one I’m not sure how it works. Does it give me xp when I use bandages/FA items, or only if I actually heal any HP with them? Could I gather tonnes of bandages and turn… --- ## [What do I do for the first day with Static Spawn turned on?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-i-do-for-the-first-day-with-static-spawn-turned-on/380)
**Author:** [@kastor246](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kastor246)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-do-i-do-for-the-first-day-with-static-spawn-turned-on/380 "2013-03-20T14:55:38Z")
Ok so I’ve been trying the Static Spawn but i cant seem to survive long at all because of all the zombies spawning straight away. And my normal strategy won’t work because I would usually Raid untill 9:30AM so i would ha… --- ## [Dear Virtual Me: Stop Wielding Stupid Things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dear-virtual-me-stop-wielding-stupid-things/499)
**Author:** [@geldonyetich](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/geldonyetich)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dear-virtual-me-stop-wielding-stupid-things/499 "2013-03-20T13:48:18Z")
I just limped back to base with 5 torso points left because my stupid, stupid player character, master of karate, equipped an unloaded MAC-10 and tried to fight a zombie hulk with it, losing his capacity to block in the … --- ## [Suddenly, increased night vision sight range](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suddenly-increased-night-vision-sight-range/466)
**Author:** [@Soyweiser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soyweiser)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suddenly-increased-night-vision-sight-range/466 "2013-03-19T01:59:32Z")
I have no idea what happened. But suddenly I can see 4 squares in darkness aboveground, but only 2 underground. It is 11pm. What am I missing? --- ## [Streaming Cataclysm Guide (with ttycast)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streaming-cataclysm-guide-with-ttycast/503)
**Author:** [@shmup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/shmup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streaming-cataclysm-guide-with-ttycast/503 "2013-03-17T18:22:19Z")
I’m not terribly interested in typing the most thorough guide right now, but I imagine through helping some people with questions it’ll sort of explain itself better and better. I was wanting to stream Cataclysm so that… --- ## [The Green Goo Scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-green-goo-scenario/501)
**Author:** [@ArgusTheCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ArgusTheCat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 12:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-green-goo-scenario/501 "2013-03-17T00:07:57Z")
So, lately, I’ve been farming a few favorite places for ideas that would translate well into Cataclysm. Rewatching old movies, like Jurassic Park, turned into the dinosaur thing I’ve been rambling about non-stop on here… --- ## [Vehicle Information Request](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-information-request/282)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-information-request/282 "2013-03-16T12:59:27Z")
Is there anyway to see more stats on vehicles? I have no idea what the power/torque of the various engines is. Not to mention the affect of the various tires. --- ## [Fires indoors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fires-indoors/483)
**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fires-indoors/483 "2013-03-15T16:08:12Z")
Any way to do it without setting the whole building on fire? I have a “wood stove” in my LMOE bunker, but I’m cautious about using it in case I smoke myself out of the best residence in the world. --- ## [Martial arts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts/485)
**Author:** [@Elissia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Elissia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts/485 "2013-03-15T16:06:25Z")
I’ve noticed that in the cheaty menu you can give yourself around a dozen or so different styles, ones you can’t get from having the trait at character gen. Is this the only way for you to get different styles so far, or… --- ## [Newbie Questions (weapons)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-questions-weapons/475)
**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-questions-weapons/475 "2013-03-15T12:58:25Z")
Alright so I’m actually doing pretty well, but I just want to clarify some things. Crowbar, bash 16 cut 3, +2 bonus, 99 moves per attack, prys open stuff. Telescoping baton, smaller overall weight and volume, 12 bash, … --- ## [Vehicle Modding Advice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-modding-advice/435)
**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-modding-advice/435 "2013-03-14T11:49:59Z")
As the title. what’s better, spikes or blades? spikes on front then blades on the sides, or? Also can someone list the controls? I know the $ menu and cruise control but is there any way to brake aside from decelerating… --- ## [Items or get nuked!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-or-get-nuked/467)
**Author:** [@jimy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/items-or-get-nuked/467 "2013-03-14T10:57:28Z")
Haha, I just browsed github and then I found this: if (g-\>u.has\_amount(itm\_mininuke, 1)) { RESPONSE(“Because I’m holding a thermal detonator!”); SUCCESS(TALK\_GIVE\_EQUIPMENT); SUCCESS\_ACTION(&talk\_function::give\_equip… --- ## [Current Dev Stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-dev-stuff/64)
**Author:** [@The\_Darkling\_Wolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Darkling_Wolf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/current-dev-stuff/64 "2013-03-14T09:03:12Z")
Posting this thread to keep people updated on what I’m working on, and to make it easier for me to do changelogs when I post an update. Feel free to discuss what’s being worked on, and ask any questions. Right now I’m … --- ## [It was all going so well, too](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-was-all-going-so-well-too/448)
**Author:** [@ArgusTheCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ArgusTheCat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-was-all-going-so-well-too/448 "2013-03-13T15:18:25Z")
Everything was going so well. I had pretty much raided a town to the bones and gotten stupid lucky at dodging the zombie hoards. Deciding to move on to somewhere with actual water, I packed up my good stuff, including … --- ## [Cataclysm Stops Responding after trying to load a save?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-stops-responding-after-trying-to-load-a-save/442)
**Author:** [@kastor246](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kastor246)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-stops-responding-after-trying-to-load-a-save/442 "2013-03-12T20:12:34Z")
So I’ve have had this problem before where I’ll make it about three days in than cataclysm will suddenly stop responding and when i try to load my save it again stops responding. It is very weird. Anyway to fix this with… --- ## [Non-static zombie spawns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-static-zombie-spawns/408)
**Author:** [@Siferous](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Siferous)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-static-zombie-spawns/408 "2013-03-12T02:22:58Z")
Is it possible to completely deplete the amount of zombies that can spawn in 1 town without have static spawn on? I am killing zombies while working on my archery skill and am just curious if I will ever get to the point… --- ## [Cigarettes as a de-facto currency?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cigarettes-as-a-de-facto-currency/404)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Cabinet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Captain_Cabinet)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cigarettes-as-a-de-facto-currency/404 "2013-03-11T21:08:46Z")
What’s the general consensus on using cigarettes as the main trading currency in the game? Historically it seems when money loses it value or there is anarchy people end up using four things as currency, food, gold/silv… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=162) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=164)