# The Lab **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-lab/7.md?page=8 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Custom Neckbeard Start Scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-neckbeard-start-scenario/21930)
**Author:** [@Odieman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Odieman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/custom-neckbeard-start-scenario/21930 "2020-03-27T20:16:06Z")
This is a very small mod that allows you to play an immersive neckbeard experience. Simply drag and drop into your CDDA Mods folder. DOWNLOAD HERE A quick guide on how to play: Ensure the mod is enabled in your world… --- ## ["Ascension mod" or: "Winning DDA: the mod"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ascension-mod-or-winning-dda-the-mod/14799)
**Author:** [@trelatyraelis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/trelatyraelis)\ **Replies:** 349\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ascension-mod-or-winning-dda-the-mod/14799 "2020-03-27T14:21:23Z")
Ever got a survivor through its first year and started getting bored of killing hulks like flies? Are you annoyed at the fact that nothing can even scratch your heavy survivor armor? Do the first days of mad scavenging… --- ## [Service Weapon: mod that adds the eponymous morphing gun from Control](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/service-weapon-mod-that-adds-the-eponymous-morphing-gun-from-control/23027)
**Author:** [@Firebrand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firebrand)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/service-weapon-mod-that-adds-the-eponymous-morphing-gun-from-control/23027 "2020-03-19T13:40:13Z")
The Service Weapon is cool. I wanted to make it. Now you can use it in your game. What’s the Service Weapon? It’s a personal firearm from the video game Control that can change forms and, by extension, the ways it attac… --- ## [Trash dig-in w/o making whole clear tile under ground](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trash-dig-in-w-o-making-whole-clear-tile-under-ground/22999)
**Author:** [@Defective](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Defective)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 6:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trash-dig-in-w-o-making-whole-clear-tile-under-ground/22999 "2020-03-14T06:00:25Z")
Is there any way to dig-in trash w/o making -1 lvl hole ? Like… add new function to showels - digh-in items (from selected tile/under yourself tile) --- ## [Stupid question re mods: which one is killing me?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-question-re-mods-which-one-is-killing-me/22963)
**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-question-re-mods-which-one-is-killing-me/22963 "2020-03-12T08:02:22Z")
I started a game with a possibly inadvisable amount of mods in order to make things a bit fresh. I’m not sure why, but now I bleed to death every time I try to use an autodoc. Even with less than 10% failure chance. I ev… --- ## [\[Currently not being worked on\] Adds more tools](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/currently-not-being-worked-on-adds-more-tools/22919)
**Author:** [@TheGoatgod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGoatgod)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/currently-not-being-worked-on-adds-more-tools/22919 "2020-03-09T00:23:05Z")
ADDS FLUFF TO CDDA Content3 new saws Handsaw Bowsaw (cutting trees) Reciprocating saw (power saw) new hammer claw hammer (fluff) 3 new prybar small prybar (like a screwdriver but can pry open crates Q of 1) pr… --- ## [Transforming furniture to return crafted item?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transforming-furniture-to-return-crafted-item/22820)
**Author:** [@Firebrand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firebrand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transforming-furniture-to-return-crafted-item/22820 "2020-02-25T09:56:03Z")
I’m working on a mod for which I’d like to use a mechanic I haven’t seen in the game. The idea is: rather than work on a particular recipe for hours, the player will have to leave some recipes until they’re done. While … --- ## [Civillian Power Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/civillian-power-armor/21781)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Rice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Matthew_Rice)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/civillian-power-armor/21781 "2020-02-21T06:17:31Z")
This is my first mod and its fairly simple. Link: https://github.com/MattyMcain/TheMutatedModder Any thoughts about it apreciated! --- ## [Ninja mod - from the Japanese Wiki](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ninja-mod-from-the-japanese-wiki/13704)
**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ninja-mod-from-the-japanese-wiki/13704 "2020-02-20T03:37:48Z")
Here is my translation and fix of the Ninja mod, that I got from the Japanese Wiki. http://chezzo.com/cdda/Ninja.zip It adds lots of neat stuff. A decoy that you make that is like a scarecrow that zombies attack, a je… --- ## [Is the battletech mod compatible with recent versions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-battletech-mod-compatible-with-recent-versions/22777)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Rice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Matthew_Rice)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-battletech-mod-compatible-with-recent-versions/22777 "2020-02-18T04:06:33Z")
I want to add it to my save but i have no idea if it would be compatible. --- ## [For Location Modders: a resource website for Massachusetts Cold War era facilities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/for-location-modders-a-resource-website-for-massachusetts-cold-war-era-facilities/22779)
**Author:** [@MarkJerue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarkJerue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/for-location-modders-a-resource-website-for-massachusetts-cold-war-era-facilities/22779 "2020-02-17T19:01:17Z")
Since CDDA’s general inspiration is the Boston area / Massachusetts, this website seemed quite handy. This website’s dedicated entirely to Cold War facilities in Massachusetts. It only has info on it. And one more! h… --- ## [Too easy to revert save with launcher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-easy-to-revert-save-with-launcher/22733)
**Author:** [@General\_Patton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/General_Patton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-easy-to-revert-save-with-launcher/22733 "2020-02-12T20:25:09Z")
I had a brain fart and clicked previous version when I meant to do an update. So it reverted to the version I had a few days ago, and took my save with it. Now maybe it’s my fault for assuming that automatic save backups… --- ## [Request for Comments: C:DDA Mod Registry for C:DDA Launcher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/request-for-comments-c-dda-mod-registry-for-c-dda-launcher/22741)
**Author:** [@damien](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/damien)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/request-for-comments-c-dda-mod-registry-for-c-dda-launcher/22741 "2020-02-12T19:08:16Z")
Hey folks! I’ve been talking with remroy, the awesome dude who put together the C:DDA mod launcher, about ways to enable more decentralized management of mods that show up in the launcher. To that end I’m trying to colle… --- ## [Trying to Learn how to edit a Tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-learn-how-to-edit-a-tileset/22739)
**Author:** [@YourCompanionCube](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/YourCompanionCube)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-learn-how-to-edit-a-tileset/22739 "2020-02-12T18:17:01Z")
I was building my deathmobile and when i installed a 200L drum for rain water it looks like a jerrycan, I’m using MSX Undead people and there are other sprites in the tileset that i would prefer but even with the wiki pa… --- ## [How do you compile on VS2017?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-compile-on-vs2017/22736)
**Author:** [@ppanda0421](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ppanda0421)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-compile-on-vs2017/22736 "2020-02-12T03:50:43Z")
Hi, I read/followed the instructions from https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/blob/07d5448dfcfc2c22dd7b07cf234c19de91cab0d2/doc/COMPILING/COMPILING-VS-VCPKG.md. The dependency script(s) didn’t work so I follow… --- ## [New flags for items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-flags-for-items/22708)
**Author:** [@Jninja](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jninja)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-flags-for-items/22708 "2020-02-07T22:33:43Z")
I’m wanting to make a new flag for an item that’s camouflaged. Not active camouflage, just something that makes it harder for enemies to spot you. Is there a way to make completely new flags? --- ## [Bug in Sunshine's mutant insects mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-in-sunshines-mutant-insects-mod/21335)
**Author:** [@proxiehunter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/proxiehunter)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-in-sunshines-mutant-insects-mod/21335 "2020-02-05T04:08:22Z")
I brought this up in the reddit post where I found the mod but no response yet. I was hoping someone could explain the error I’m getting whenever I try to start a world including the mod because it’s not clear to me what… --- ## [\[32x32\] MSX DEAD PEOPLE Tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/32x32-msx-dead-people-tileset/18775)
**Author:** [@SomeDeadGuy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SomeDeadGuy)\ **Replies:** 602\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/32x32-msx-dead-people-tileset/18775 "2020-02-01T22:50:01Z")
Home of the most complete tileset for CDDA! :yum: latest version (31st January 2020): https://mega.nz/#!wlF2SQ7a!vHZwjsnrD-pYEv4hiwF\_z3czHR4-jU3ifYCP3IxB9uk Some screenshots (OLD! dirt color was changed, updated scre… --- ## [Releasing my Cataclysm Character + Vehicle Transfer Utility](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/releasing-my-cataclysm-character-vehicle-transfer-utility/11390)
**Author:** [@john-cdda](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/john-cdda)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/releasing-my-cataclysm-character-vehicle-transfer-utility/11390 "2020-01-27T13:57:17Z")
Cataclysm Character + Vehicle Transfer Utility (edit 2016-02-17) LATEST VERSION: 1.2.0 https://github.com/jrw-git/cataclysm\_utility/releases/download/1.2.0/cataclysm\_utility.exe I’ve released a Cataclysm (CDDA) Chara… --- ## [More Clothing mod help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-clothing-mod-help/22572)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Brooks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chris_Brooks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-clothing-mod-help/22572 "2020-01-25T16:54:32Z")
Hello community, it is I, Blackris. Ive taken a couple years to learn how to play this complicated game, and am now enjoying the benefits. In fact, I want to contribute to the madness by making a More Clothing mod. So w… --- ## [Evening, gents. I could use some mod suggestions, if you don't mind](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evening-gents-i-could-use-some-mod-suggestions-if-you-dont-mind/22526)
**Author:** [@Serben](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Serben)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/evening-gents-i-could-use-some-mod-suggestions-if-you-dont-mind/22526 "2020-01-23T18:58:48Z")
Basically, i’m looking for a mod/combination of mods that lets me be completely self sufficient innawoods. I want to be able to craft EVERYTHING up to and including CBMs and power armor starting with nothing but my two h… --- ## [\- CDDA-Soundpack -](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-soundpack/15329)
**Author:** [@budg3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/budg3)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-soundpack/15329 "2020-01-10T18:45:45Z")
So I was looking for soundpacks for CDDA and sadly there only seems to be four of them, the original outdated one by Vulkan, ChestHole’s, C-Soundpack and RRFSound. Most of them are similar, but with some minor variations… --- ## [\[TOOL\]: mod summary](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-mod-summary/22204)
**Author:** [@snipercup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/snipercup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tool-mod-summary/22204 "2019-12-15T09:49:22Z")
Tldr; it summarizes the content of a mod in one page. Install instructions here: https://github.com/snipercup/CDDA-Content-Manager As part of my collection of tools, I created a tool that summarizes the content of a mod… --- ## [Salvaged Robots question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/salvaged-robots-question/17112)
**Author:** [@Belcanzor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Belcanzor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/salvaged-robots-question/17112 "2019-12-13T11:03:28Z")
There is a new mod that comes with the last experimental One recipe need lots of some special skull. Where I find so many skulls? Just find one in the temple and its gone because its a quest item. --- ## [Flying creatures?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flying-creatures/22087)
**Author:** [@Axema](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Axema)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flying-creatures/22087 "2019-11-28T07:35:16Z")
I’ve been doing some random playtest, and I just notice that creatures with “FLIES” flag actually goes up above a z-level. But I also noticed that they go even higher, and never go down. Do they behave like this? cuz I’… --- ## [Aftershock - A core content pack to restore removed content and drift the game towards sci-fi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aftershock-a-core-content-pack-to-restore-removed-content-and-drift-the-game-towards-sci-fi/18955)
**Author:** [@Esther](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Esther)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aftershock-a-core-content-pack-to-restore-removed-content-and-drift-the-game-towards-sci-fi/18955 "2019-11-09T00:02:07Z")
Hey! I’m Esther, and this is the mod I’ve been working on after taking up ownership of it from its previous author, who was no longer interested in maintaining it. Aftershock has two core principles: To restore old co… --- ## [\[Demo\]Check the weapons mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/demo-check-the-weapons-mod/21882)
**Author:** [@Runningsky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Runningsky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/demo-check-the-weapons-mod/21882 "2019-11-08T03:07:21Z")
:grimacing:a whim Demo mod. Share and Fun.download --- ## [Did anyone else watch "Star Blazers" as a kid?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-anyone-else-watch-star-blazers-as-a-kid/21003)
**Author:** [@Ross\_Perot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ross_Perot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-anyone-else-watch-star-blazers-as-a-kid/21003 "2019-11-07T15:26:50Z")
So I’ve had a chance to revisit this old series with the younger generation. I was a little worried that my nostalgia was going to let me down, but I’m honestly surprised at how well it has aged. There should be a way … --- ## [256x256 weather tiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/256x256-weather-tiles/21820)
**Author:** [@FartOfSteel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FartOfSteel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/256x256-weather-tiles/21820 "2019-11-05T09:33:02Z")
This is my creation and I waive all rights to this work. Please use it freely. --- ## [Bringing Xenomorphs to CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bringing-xenomorphs-to-cdda/20335)
**Author:** [@PhenomPhear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PhenomPhear)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bringing-xenomorphs-to-cdda/20335 "2019-10-31T07:10:21Z")
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