# The Bunker **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=82 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 83 --- ## [NPC Spawn rate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-spawn-rate/13314)
**Author:** [@thewhitespark](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/thewhitespark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 1:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-spawn-rate/13314 "2017-01-27T01:09:33Z")
Hello everyone, I am very new to DDA, and keep reading about a NPC spawn rate changer, but i cannot find it. None of the world options for me when i am making a new world allow for spawn changes for NPCs. I have a json … --- ## [Moving characters between worlds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-characters-between-worlds/13297)
**Author:** [@digitCruncher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/digitCruncher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moving-characters-between-worlds/13297 "2017-01-23T21:05:02Z")
I personally don’t like the finality of death in this game (so much time wasted! And I tend to die from stupid things like underestimating the blast radius of grenades, etc.). I also don’t like the idea of dying, only to… --- ## [Many question...some about the code](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/many-question-some-about-the-code/13285)
**Author:** [@monocata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/monocata)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/many-question-some-about-the-code/13285 "2017-01-18T09:11:20Z")
1)how to ask NPC avoid foes and collect item and put that to the car? 2)can i fix something like action point? i wonder it was to easy to open a door with cowbar so i want to longer the cost for that. Which files i s… --- ## [I am not a kind and good person, not a babysister (some questions)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-am-not-a-kind-and-good-person-not-a-babysister-some-questions/13274)
**Author:** [@Dem\_Rottensson](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dem_Rottensson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 8:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-am-not-a-kind-and-good-person-not-a-babysister-some-questions/13274 "2017-01-17T08:35:05Z")
I found a survivor, completed a mission and took him with me, he was strength 6 so he couldn’t carry many things and he was barely dressed. Also he has only his clothes and his crossbow in his inventory. So I took him to… --- ## [The Wiki's Down](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-wikis-down/13233)
**Author:** [@EnDSchultz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EnDSchultz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-wikis-down/13233 "2017-01-12T05:34:51Z")
I’m sure whoever is custodian of the Wiki is already acutely aware the server is down; I just thought I’d make you ask yourself how many hapless noobs have now died horrifically - and surely hilariously - for lack of gui… --- ## [Rollerblades faster than bicycles \[Outdated\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rollerblades-faster-than-bicycles-outdated/13261)
**Author:** [@RedPine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RedPine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 7:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rollerblades-faster-than-bicycles-outdated/13261 "2017-01-10T07:07:44Z")
EDIT: Vehicle balance was reverted, including muscle engines. Most of this post is out of date, please ignore. Part I: Rollerblades go 55kph (96kph if sprinting), best “Bicycle” can go 48kph \[Edit: new safe speed is 64… --- ## [New vehicle system: engine size and fuel efficiency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-vehicle-system-engine-size-and-fuel-efficiency/13228)
**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-vehicle-system-engine-size-and-fuel-efficiency/13228 "2017-01-09T22:00:31Z")
How does the new vehicle system work as far as fuel efficiency is concerned? I have a pretty big van with a 2.5L V6 and it only goes 44 on roads, 6 off road. I’m not particularly concerned about speed on road, since any … --- ## [What am i doing wrong with my vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-with-my-vehicle/13258)
**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-with-my-vehicle/13258 "2017-01-09T09:37:20Z")
so, new Security Van, with minor modification (larger wheels and security cameras) reaching 37 km/k and consuming what seems to be 100 l / 100 km… 4l diesel engine. I’m by no means an engineer, but this is wrong :smile… --- ## [Bunch of NPC questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-npc-questions/13255)
**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-npc-questions/13255 "2017-01-08T13:10:44Z")
Are there any outstanding, game-breaking bugs with them? Do they still fall asleep in the middle of town and get left behind as they follow you when raiding? Do NPCs have nutritional requirements (vitamins and minerals)… --- ## [What balance settings work best for you?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-balance-settings-work-best-for-you/13220)
**Author:** [@Ketrian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ketrian)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-balance-settings-work-best-for-you/13220 "2017-01-05T23:01:41Z")
One think I’ve personally been trying to do in my various playthroughs of Cata is trying to figure out the right balance for the debug stats. How high should I turn up item spawns? How high should I set skill learning? I… --- ## [Exploding NPC?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exploding-npc/13238)
**Author:** [@Moreal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moreal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/exploding-npc/13238 "2017-01-04T17:50:02Z")
Think you guys might thought ‘brain exploding NPC’ before reading this, but it’s not that one. Some NPC comes while I working on building Solar power generator, His approching method was hostile one. Thought I might be … --- ## [I Need Strategy Help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-strategy-help/13171)
**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 1:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-strategy-help/13171 "2017-01-04T01:05:06Z")
This game is kicking the crap out of me. Every character that doesn’t die from a Moose attack within 10 minutes of spawning (you think I’m exaggerating? The time before last there was no warning whatsoever, a moose just… --- ## [General opinion on the new fuel system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/general-opinion-on-the-new-fuel-system/13008)
**Author:** [@Charlesilv4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Charlesilv4)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/general-opinion-on-the-new-fuel-system/13008 "2017-01-03T00:44:42Z")
Just wanted to know what the general opinion is about the new system. Some say it consumes too much, others arent that worried and some ask for better balance. I didnt played the newst release yet to form my own opinio… --- ## [No NPCs (almost)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-npcs-almost/13131)
**Author:** [@Nibelung44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibelung44)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-npcs-almost/13131 "2017-01-02T05:56:29Z")
Hi, I’m now in Summer of year 1, I have mapped some portion of the map, something like 2 towns and the surrounding. This is not big, but should be enough to spot NPCs. But I have yet to encounter any NPCs, except 2 band… --- ## [Non-simplified Nutrition Messages](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-simplified-nutrition-messages/13227)
**Author:** [@digitCruncher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/digitCruncher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/non-simplified-nutrition-messages/13227 "2017-01-01T19:42:53Z")
Do we get them? I have almost constant low health, which is very odd, as I historically have usually done very well with my health. I am wondering if I am eating too much of a single vitamin or mineral, but I don’t have… --- ## [Vehicle Balance/ Solar Roller Advice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-balance-solar-roller-advice/13176)
**Author:** [@RedPine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RedPine)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-balance-solar-roller-advice/13176 "2016-12-29T01:36:05Z")
I’m trying to make a large (7x11), light but usable solar roller. I looked at the stats for some of the vehicle parts and found a LOT of unintuitive things… like Quarterpanels being lighter AND having more HP than Light … --- ## [Where is the keybindings screen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-is-the-keybindings-screen/13206)
**Author:** [@pabrams](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pabrams)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-is-the-keybindings-screen/13206 "2016-12-28T23:08:02Z")
I swear it used to be easily accessible. I’d just press the question mark key, and I could easily get to a list of all commands. Now it seems to be gone. What happened and why? PS: near-latest experimental --- ## [Bunch of questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-questions/13192)
**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-questions/13192 "2016-12-27T18:39:08Z")
So i have been playing this game for a couple weeks and have a few questions that i have came up with in that time 1: What is the best tool for butchering in the game. I know the butcher knife has a 25 butchering and an… --- ## [Maxing Alpha in current version?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maxing-alpha-in-current-version/13193)
**Author:** [@vassock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vassock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maxing-alpha-in-current-version/13193 "2016-12-27T09:52:12Z")
If I go for Alpha, what are the min stats that I need to get the most out of the Prime mutations? I doubt I’ll have enough points to get all 4 stats to that base level, so I’ll reduce one stat and at least try to get 3 t… --- ## [Stay focused, d\*\*\*! it :)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stay-focused-d-it/13174)
**Author:** [@Nibelung44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibelung44)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stay-focused-d-it/13174 "2016-12-25T11:05:44Z")
\[image\] --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Why can't i open the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solved-why-cant-i-open-the-game/13189)
**Author:** [@gabrieljim](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gabrieljim)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solved-why-cant-i-open-the-game/13189 "2016-12-25T05:03:11Z")
Hey, i just found out about this game and it looks pretty cool. I got the Windows version (i’m currently on Windows 7), yet when i double click “cataclysm-tiles.exe”, nothing happens… I downloaded the same version in a… --- ## [Sound Values for Misc Horde-Spawning Activities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-values-for-misc-horde-spawning-activities/13183)
**Author:** [@DeclanFrost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeclanFrost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-values-for-misc-horde-spawning-activities/13183 "2016-12-24T22:04:41Z")
So I’ve been on the forum more than what I would consider a healthy amount of time and saw that a lot of people were using static+wander. Being a proud static player, I took this as a challenge to my CDDA survival prowes… --- ## [MOVED: Shouldnt fire damage be treated like a disease?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-shouldnt-fire-damage-be-treated-like-a-disease/13181)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-shouldnt-fire-damage-be-treated-like-a-disease/13181 "2016-12-23T15:22:59Z")
This topic has been moved to The Drawing Board - Suggestions, Comments, and Future Plans. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=13922.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [How do you climb by bracing on furniture or walls?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-climb-by-bracing-on-furniture-or-walls/13169)
**Author:** [@NFossil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NFossil)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-climb-by-bracing-on-furniture-or-walls/13169 "2016-12-23T06:07:44Z")
I ran across a lab that has the entrance stair directly leading to the finale at -1 with a sheer drop. I saved and decided to just savescum to see what happens. After wiping out the room, I tried getting back up from the… --- ## [\[Possible Spoilers\] Golden Violin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-spoilers-golden-violin/13178)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 5:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-spoilers-golden-violin/13178 "2016-12-23T05:26:57Z")
Does the golden violin spawn anywhere in the game? --- ## [Static spawns vs. Wanders vs Both](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawns-vs-wanders-vs-both/13168)
**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawns-vs-wanders-vs-both/13168 "2016-12-22T14:36:44Z")
So, I’ve been playing with both static and wandering spawns on for the last couple games, and it seems to work ok, but I’ve heard people say that the two systems interact oddly. Could someone with a better understanding… --- ## [\[Spoilers\] We are the Mycus. Join us](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-we-are-the-mycus-join-us/9952)
**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spoilers-we-are-the-mycus-join-us/9952 "2016-12-22T07:02:18Z")
Ahem, excuse me while I put on my fungi pants and acquire spoilers. Details about joining the Mycus: \[spoiler\] We are the Mycus. We must grow. There are some that shall prove valuable as guides. But to do this, the gu… --- ## [Eorld creation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eorld-creation/13163)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Case](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justin_Case)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eorld-creation/13163 "2016-12-20T19:19:04Z")
I have a decided to create for the first time to play with wander spawn on. My question is, is it possible to clear off a small area in town to establish a little community? Cause in static spawn it was easy to erase z p… --- ## [Walking/running/vehicle speed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/walking-running-vehicle-speed/13129)
**Author:** [@Quentin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quentin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/walking-running-vehicle-speed/13129 "2016-12-20T14:38:16Z")
Hi, i’m not sure if this is a bug or a feature but in previous versions, a vehicle moving at one tile per round (walking speed) was indicating 16kph (10mph) going two tiles per round (running speed) 32kph etc… In the la… --- ## [Killing Time](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-time/13087)
**Author:** [@Nightfall](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nightfall)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-time/13087 "2016-12-19T09:00:18Z")
So, what do you guys do to kill time in this game? I tend to have a good first few hours, but once I’ve looted some essentials and gotten myself situated, I hit a wall as to what to do next. Share your ideas. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=81) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-bunker/6.md?page=83)