# The Lab **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-lab/7.md?page=36 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [On Tiles and Why We Don't Have Them (But we're progressing. Thanks utunnels)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-tiles-and-why-we-dont-have-them-but-were-progressing-thanks-utunnels/197)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-tiles-and-why-we-dont-have-them-but-were-progressing-thanks-utunnels/197 "2013-07-23T17:42:28Z")
There is currently not a tileset system. There used to be, thanks to the awesome coder Gremour, but he has retired. We would love for there to be one again, but none of us have the time on top of all the other things tha… --- ## [Where did I go wrong?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-did-i-go-wrong/2358)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-did-i-go-wrong/2358 "2013-07-22T22:12:50Z")
I tried making a new weapon and it moaned at me when I opened up the game and it didn’t work, where did I go wrong? { "id": "beam", "symbol": "|", "color": "red", "name": "Beam Sword", "description": "An advanc… --- ## [Cataclysm: Metal Gear Solid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-metal-gear-solid/528)
**Author:** [@LazyCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat)\ **Replies:** 430\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-metal-gear-solid/528 "2013-07-22T16:00:05Z")
Cataclysm: Metal Gear Solid tactical survival espionage action DOWNLOAD (25. June): MGSmod rev.59b http://www.mediafire.com/?lmge6fos6ke8dd6 SDL for Windows 64-bit .dll files: http://www.libsdl.org/release/SDL-1.2.… --- ## [Winter Wonderlands](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-wonderlands/1765)
**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-wonderlands/1765 "2013-07-22T14:14:27Z")
I saw LazyCat implemented some form of snowfall in the MGS mod. I’m curious how xe did so, and whether that would allow for more creative winter-type architecture & crafting, so I thought I’d open a thread to ask. --- ## [Process for Adding mods to GITHUB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/process-for-adding-mods-to-github/2237)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/process-for-adding-mods-to-github/2237 "2013-07-22T14:13:00Z")
Not a coder, but I am a professional DBA, so I can figure stuff out. I have used GIT at work some, but never used GITHUB. Otaku suggested that I add my own professions that I keep suggesting. See quote below. Ok, so a fe… --- ## [Json editing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-editing/2279)
**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-editing/2279 "2013-07-22T04:00:32Z")
so ive been goofing around with the json files and i noticed i could not find the crack pipe, which is weird because it is in the game. i was wondering if there was a way to make a bong any of that stuff. you see i made … --- ## [Stones Professions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stones-professions/1823)
**Author:** [@stone94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stone94)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stones-professions/1823 "2013-07-20T18:32:46Z")
My Github: https://github.com/Stone94/Cataclysm-DDA I overhauled the professions to make the values and benefits/negatives to closer mirror the vanilla professions, because of the character limit I cant post them in cod… --- ## [Monster modding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-modding/2278)
**Author:** [@naraceaus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/naraceaus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-modding/2278 "2013-07-19T18:31:09Z")
Hi guys I’ve been lurking these forums for a while and registered so I could ask. Is there a reason that monster definition is done in the source code and not in a json file like items? Thanks --- ## [I'm way in over my head](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-way-in-over-my-head/1507)
**Author:** [@Skates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Skates)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/im-way-in-over-my-head/1507 "2013-07-18T20:46:08Z")
I got the cool idea of “Hey! Let’s try and mod Cataclysm DDA! It should be easy!” Whoa boy was I wrong. Basically, If anyone here has the patience to point me in the direction of the programs I will need and the BAREST m… --- ## [Help on modding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-on-modding/1656)
**Author:** [@anon388770](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anon388770)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-on-modding/1656 "2013-07-18T18:34:31Z")
So yes, I dont know anything about modding this game. I want to add craftable armor made of sheet metal (helm, pants, chestplate, boots). Can anyone tell me how to do such a thing? --- ## [Emergency pills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-pills/1884)
**Author:** [@assviberator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/assviberator)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/emergency-pills/1884 "2013-07-18T18:33:48Z")
would like some pills that give decaying hp that lasts couple of mins example(gives 20 hp that decays over 7 mins) 1 important rule is that taking any more pills in the first pill’s calm down or in its duration gives h… --- ## [New profession](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-profession/2008)
**Author:** [@Zireael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zireael)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-profession/2008 "2013-07-16T21:58:57Z")
Here is a new profession I made, since the shelters are so ridiculously understocked. { "ident": "survivalist", "name": "Survivalist", "description": "You are well-equipped to survive, which will undoubtedly prove… --- ## [Let's make a tile set!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-make-a-tile-set/2078)
**Author:** [@SKiPPY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SKiPPY)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lets-make-a-tile-set/2078 "2013-07-13T05:18:57Z")
So, you don’t like looking at a bunch of keyboard symbols when playing the greatest adventure game of all time, is that it? Me neither, and after looking at a bunch of great-yet-old tile-sets online, it’s about time we … --- ## [Fat Dog Tileset - Alpha release 0.1 ( Cataclysm 1.6 with catatiles)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fat-dog-tileset-alpha-release-0-1-cataclysm-1-6-with-catatiles/731)
**Author:** [@daftigod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/daftigod)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 2:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fat-dog-tileset-alpha-release-0-1-cataclysm-1-6-with-catatiles/731 "2013-07-13T02:29:42Z")
http://www.mediafire.com/?jdws2wefasd94rc fatdog-0.1.zip - 4.3 MB contains - cataclysm 1.6 for windows with the catatiles modification already installed, along with a brand new tileset codenamed Fat Dog installation -… --- ## [UTF8 support (still work in progress)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utf8-support-still-work-in-progress/1975)
**Author:** [@utunnels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/utunnels)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utf8-support-still-work-in-progress/1975 "2013-07-10T04:09:25Z")
https://github.com/utunnels/Cataclysm-DDA/tree/utf8 I updated SDL version to support utf8 strings that can make localization easier. There are some heavy modifications in those psuedo curses functions, so maybe I need t… --- ## [Factions, monsters and wildlife in general questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/factions-monsters-and-wildlife-in-general-questions/1905)
**Author:** [@Zargen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zargen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/factions-monsters-and-wildlife-in-general-questions/1905 "2013-06-26T21:02:03Z")
So I have a random question and a modding question. 1.Do factions serve any purpose in the game right now? My shot in the dark assumption is that the NPC survivors in game belong to this that or the other civ and their … --- ## [Rarity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rarity/1844)
**Author:** [@Polaf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Polaf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rarity/1844 "2013-06-24T20:10:49Z")
Ive begun doodling around with item data files, and I have a question. Could someone here elaborate the rarity parameter for me a bit? I would assume that it has to do with how often the item can be found in the game w… --- ## [The Future](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-future/1784)
**Author:** [@AerialK7](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AerialK7)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-future/1784 "2013-06-22T21:19:10Z")
Welcome to my work in progress. Ill be turning cataclysm into a thing of the future! I just need to figure out all the kinks first… Any help would be appreciated! https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dewd4m6mo3yfpok/sa\_w12prtr (S… --- ## [Please can you guys make a video on how to mode the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-can-you-guys-make-a-video-on-how-to-mode-the-game/1843)
**Author:** [@assviberator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/assviberator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2013, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-can-you-guys-make-a-video-on-how-to-mode-the-game/1843 "2013-06-21T14:00:30Z")
that would be very helpfull thank you so much for such a great game --- ## [Archery Expansion First Version Out](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/archery-expansion-first-version-out/837)
**Author:** [@Flare](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Flare)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2013, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/archery-expansion-first-version-out/837 "2013-06-18T11:04:20Z")
Update: As promised, here is the first version of the mod. Aside from a few spelling errors (if you find any please inform me), the recipes and items seem stable enough. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/120202176/Do… --- ## [Isy's Archery Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/isys-archery-mod/1694)
**Author:** [@Isylwin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Isylwin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/isys-archery-mod/1694 "2013-06-17T18:32:38Z")
Hi Everyone! I was interested in adding some stuff to this awesome game but didn’t know where to start, so I started thinking and thought of the time I was playing cata and found myself a shiny longbow, unfortunately I … --- ## [AStyle - time to establish coding style rules](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/astyle-time-to-establish-coding-style-rules/1579)
**Author:** [@Snow\_Cat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snow_Cat)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/astyle-time-to-establish-coding-style-rules/1579 "2013-06-11T23:54:29Z")
I have git’s pre-commit hook to run AStyle working on windows (and am told it works on linux but not Mac\[sup\]\*\[/sup\]); so now we need to decide what coding style that will enforce. If we do agree to use this- the entir… --- ## [Experimental versions (jenkins builds)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-versions-jenkins-builds/1732)
**Author:** [@Narc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Narc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experimental-versions-jenkins-builds/1732 "2013-06-11T19:09:01Z")
All the experimental versions live at ci.narc.ro and they’re being hosted on a Linode in the UK, so they should be available pretty close to 99.99% of the time. They’re built out of the latest code on github (it’s done w… --- ## [DoubleTech Industries Military Labs Quarterly Report (New Power Armor!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doubletech-industries-military-labs-quarterly-report-new-power-armor/1663)
**Author:** [@Williham](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Williham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/doubletech-industries-military-labs-quarterly-report-new-power-armor/1663 "2013-06-09T01:37:36Z")
Ladies and gentlemen, I’ll be honest: I’m proud of you all! We’ve achieved so much this quarter. Thanks to your tireless efforts, the DoubleTech Industries Power Armor, Mk. II-L and the DoubleTech Industries Power Armo… --- ## [How do you tell the ground type](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-tell-the-ground-type/1630)
**Author:** [@utunnels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/utunnels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-tell-the-ground-type/1630 "2013-06-06T18:34:59Z")
For example, a furniture occupies a grid. But how do I know what kind of ground it is on? I know a furniture is usually on a floor, but there’re various kinds of terrains in game, so is there a less hacking way? --- ## [Adding A New Race? Or Age?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-a-new-race-or-age/1529)
**Author:** [@Sanya\_V\_Litvyak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sanya_V_Litvyak)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-a-new-race-or-age/1529 "2013-06-06T16:10:22Z")
Could it Be Possible To Add Race’s For The Char That You Build To Choose Instead Of Being Human Why Not A Mutant Or Ghoul And Such Or Having To Start As A Child Or A Old Senior Or Average Adult…Or Could all This Be In A… --- ## [Questions about altering monster spawning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-altering-monster-spawning/1399)
**Author:** [@Wayfarer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayfarer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-altering-monster-spawning/1399 "2013-06-04T00:17:25Z")
Edited title Hey! I saw on the Cataclysm forum it had pretty much been finished with but instead had been continued as Dark Days Ahead…and that’s great! The new features I’ve discovered so far are pretty awesome, and … --- ## [Clayton's Profession Emporium! (New professions mod)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claytons-profession-emporium-new-professions-mod/1574)
**Author:** [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claytons-profession-emporium-new-professions-mod/1574 "2013-06-03T17:49:59Z")
\[center\]\[size=12pt\]Clayton’s Profession Emporium Mod!\[/size\]\[/center\] There are probably many of you out there like me who don’t like the initial grind of a new game, or you just want some new professions to choose from… --- ## [Soda's professions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sodas-professions/907)
**Author:** [@sodapop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sodapop)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sodas-professions/907 "2013-06-01T13:31:03Z")
Want to get some professions added? Here’s a few I’ve made, already formatted and ready to plug in to your professions file. \[size=12pt\]How to install\[/size\] Pop open your Cataclysm directory Cata \> Data \> Raw Open u… --- ## [Austupaio's Potential Buildings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/austupaios-potential-buildings/1404)
**Author:** [@Austupaio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Austupaio)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/austupaios-potential-buildings/1404 "2013-05-26T14:59:05Z")
Acidia can’t have all the fun! I’m working on the details of actually coding these, so don’t expect fully fledged buildings from me just yet, however I do intend to get all the nitty gritty details done so that these can… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-lab/7.md?page=35) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-lab/7.md?page=37)